Crispy, golden and irresistible, Shehnai's pakoras are a Hamilton favourite. Choose vegetable pakoras made with chopped vegetables in a lentil batter, or paneer pakoras with soft paneer cubes in a seasoned gram flour batter, both fried until perfectly crunchy.
Pakoras are the much-loved fritters of Indian snack culture, prized for their crunchy coating and savoury, spiced flavour. At Shehnai Restaurant we offer two versions: vegetable pakoras made with chopped vegetables dipped in a delicate lentil batter, and paneer pakoras made with cubes of paneer in a seasoned gram flour batter.
Our pakoras are one of the dishes reviewers mention most. Tripadvisor guests praise them for tasting just like those back home in India, and they are a natural match for chutney and a round of drinks with friends.
Complete the table with samosas with chutney, then move on to goat curry or Kashmiri chicken with warm naan.
Shehnai Restaurant at 447 Main St W is close to Westdale, Kirkendall South, Ainslie Wood and McMaster University, making it easy to grab pakoras after class, after work or on the weekend. Dine in, take out or order online for delivery.
Our vegetable pakoras are chopped vegetables in a lentil batter, and our paneer pakoras are paneer cubes in a seasoned gram flour (chickpea flour) batter. Both are fried until crispy.
Yes. Both our vegetable pakoras and paneer pakoras are vegetarian.
Yes. Order pakoras online for pickup or delivery, or call Shehnai Restaurant at (905) 577-0002.
“Best Indian food in Hamilton”
Describes Shehnai as serving the best Indian food in Hamilton, praising the samosas and pakoras for tasting just like those back home in India.
Rated 5/5 on Tripadvisor
“Taste of home”
“So nostalgic! Great snacks to share with friends. Very enjoyable samosas chutney and pakora. Taste of home for me.”
Rated 5/5 · via MapQuest
Hamilton Guest
After trying several places for Indian cuisine, this guest finally found Shehnai Restaurant and was very happy with the food quality and authenticity.
Rated 5/5 on YellowPages
Find us at 447 Main St W, just east of Dundurn Street. Call ahead, order online or get directions to enjoy our vegetable & paneer pakoras fresh from the kitchen.
Authentic Indian cuisine in Hamilton since 1990
Mon – Fri: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat – Sun: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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