features North Indian cuisine with a private Jewel Room, Lunch buffet, ala carte dinner, preset party and event menu, complimentary henna tattoos from 7-10pm Friday and Saturday. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, a fun night out or a place for a private party, Mehndi is the place! The Name
Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration, most popular in th
e Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia as well as expatriate communities from these regions. It is usually drawn on the hands and feet, where the designs will last the longest due to the fact that it only penetrates the outermost layer of the skin. The Chandeliers
The restaurant is adorned by twenty-three Fortuny chandeliers that use a concave surface to subtly radiate and diffuse light. Characterized by an elegant spiral-shaped form, the profile of these chandeliers recalls the twist of Indian turbans. Each lamp is made of a hand-painted ivory glass shade, which is fitted on top of a brass frame and is suspended by silk cording adorned with amber Murano glass beads. The Artwork & Artifacts
San Francisco based artist Brian Schmierer reinterprets classical Mehndi designs, bringing a crisp, modern take on this beautiful art form. The bold colors in the paintings lend themselves to the elegance of the restaurant. The tradition of Mehndi is brought to the canvas, as a celebration of family and friends. The artifacts are a collection of pieces gathered by Shaun Mehtani from all over India, from the smaller towns of Rajasthan to larger cosmopolitans, New Delhi. The Food
Mehndi's chefs prepare food that is true to its roots; they do not wish to reinvent Indian cuisine. Their culinary sensibility is to present classic Indian dishes with style and substance. Although most selections would be labeled as "Mughlai," the menu offers many traditional dishes from the Northern regions of India with a special emphasis on the state of Punjab.
