Shanai Restaurant & Party Hall

We visited this spot to try a variety of traditional dishes, and while the taste was generally good, we were disappointed by the portion size of rice and we had to order again for more rice. We ordered Rupchanda fish curry, duck curry, daal, egg, and the Bhorta platter. The flavors were authentic and "not bad" at all; the spices in the duck and fish were well-balanced. We also tried the cow stomach (vuri), which was prepared nicely.

Shanai Restaurant & Party Hall in Jackson Heights, New York, is a popular Bangladeshi dining spot known for its spacious interior and festive ambiance—perfect for family gatherings and community events. The restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Bangladeshi dishes, from biryani and kebabs to bhuna and hilsa specials, capturing the essence of home-style flavors. However, despite the appealing menu and generous portions, the food quality fell short of expectations during my visit. Many items tasted a bit dry and lacked freshness, likely due to subpar storage or reheating practices. With some improvements in food handling and preservation, Shanai could easily live up to its inviting atmosphere and culinary potential.

* goat biryani was fire * chili chicken was also good, though some may find it too sweet * both beef & chicken kebabs were good * butter chicken was aight * beef was okay to me but others in my party liked it * upstairs seating is available for larger parties

Have been going to Shanai for over a year almost and never have been disappointed! My daughter and I always enjoy their food and customer service. The environment is so welcoming and homely. Shanai is always the perfect place for a family gathering. A pure gem restaurant in Jackson Heights! The entire management team is so humble as well as the servers, especially Tushar, Imran, Delwar, Yasin, Vikram, and Siam. They always assure our comfort when eating their dishes. I really hope the restaurant keeps up the high-quality services and foods.

We went for an early dinner and ordered the halim, kebabs, garlic naan, and Mughlai paratha. The halim had great flavor but was quite bony—we were hoping for more meat, and everyone in our group felt the same. The Mughlai paratha was tasty but a bit too oily for our liking. On a positive note, our server was very attentive and provided excellent service.