Shani's Secret Chicken

Currently it can also be ordered at the Chapati counter and you can finally pay all together instead of the separate bill previously. On the down side, I did enjoy going through the closet doors to enter the top secret restaurant. Oh well, the chicken is still fabulous. This has to be some of the tastiest chicken in town. And you have different options such as Tandoori, Spicy, Honey BBQ... extra crispy... doesn't really matter because it is all very delicious.

Shani's should not be so secret, esp. if you're on the west side and needing a chicken fix. Inside of Chapati (which is also fantastic in its own right), they make some of the most flavorful chicken in Indy. Definitely not your standard fried chicken. I tend to always get the spicy chicken sandwich (served on small naan bread), and the masala fries. There is a little wait, but only because they everything is made to order when ordered. Play some caroms while you wait!

I would give this place 5 stars if the pricing was more appropriate. The tandoori chicken burger is GREAT - unique idea, great taste, good presentation. But $9 for a little burger that won't fill most people up is very overpriced, especially since most "Nashville Style Chicken Burger" places are HUGE (and naan as the buns is much less bulk than a regular burger). This was more of a slider than a burger/sandwich.Honestly it's a good thing to try once for the experience, but if they consider pricing it to a more normal sandwich price like ~$5 (considering the tiny tiny size) it would be worth going again.

What does a veg*an know about a speakeasy chicken place? Well let me tell ya - when Chapati has anything to do with it, you KNOW it gonna be gooooood.This is my husband's absolute favorite place to get chicken. Like anywhere. He will drive an hour round trip to go get a 4 piece...and tandoori fries for me! For veg heads, they also offer some naan with cheese and a few other things... but the spices on those FRIES, tho. NOMS. Also- we took this chicken with us to share with 2 other couples while camping. Even cold, they RAVED about it. Shining endorsement in my opinion. Is it cheap? Nawww. Is it worth it? YAAAAS. Best part? I can get my vegan Chapati and hubs can get his Halal friend chicken - all in one stop. You can order both at the counter in Chapati. Now GO. You're welcome!

One of my already-favorite spots, Chapati, opened this secret sister restaurant next door and it's just as wonderful. The owners clearly are masters at making great food, so I knew before going that I'd love this new one too. The coolest part?! They have a speakeasy-like door to get to Shani's from inside Chapati. There's a big purple wardrobe you walk through to find the goodness. The secret door is currently under construction, but don't worry! You can still order Shani's Secret Chicken at the front counter of Chapati.You can also choose if you want wings, boneless wings, leg & thigh, chicken breasts or a combo. You can even opt for 'extra crispy'. I ordered the tandoori boneless wings and brought them home to my non-food-adventurous husband. Even he loved this new type of seasoning and we devoured the chicken in a matter of minutes. You can choose any of these three spices (descriptions from website):- tandoori: desi fusion marinated fried chicken with buttermilk batter- spicy: sweet-heat secret sauce fried chicken with buttermilk batter- fariti: desi dry rub spiced tangy batterless fried chickenOh, they also have masala fries, naan buns, garlic cheese naan, and malai bombs (deep fried potato mozzarella cheese balls). I can honestly barely type about these right now because I can't believe I didn't also order them last time. I'll be back!

Ambiance was nice although the indoor seating was closed. I had the intentions of getting a whole chicken but they were out so I ordered tenders and a sandwich instead. Ordered the tenders mild and sa which extra crispy and spicy. The tenders ended up still being super spicy however the flavor was really good.

Oh, I like you, Shani. A lot. Like... I had your leftovers for breakfast this morning with blueberry pancakes and it rocked my world. Just as good the second time as it was fresh last night!For those who already adore Chapati, this is one more reason to pay a visit to the strip. Owned by the same masterminds behind Chapati, the beauty of this spot is that you can both sip chai from Chapati and chow down on delicious fried chicken from Shani's at the same time. On the chicken front, it's just as much about the spicy sauce on the side as it is the flaky, delicious fried chicken. We opted for the boneless chicken tenders. There is a dedicated space for the chicken shop that also serves as a small private event space but I'm not sure how often it's used specifically for the chicken shop. We ordered and dined on the Chapati side during our visit which is beautifully decorated and fun. Bottom line: go get that chicken.

Walking in, the way they decorated is very nice. It's very inviting for dining and good convo. Maybe too calming because I had to wake the cashier up to take my order haha. I loved their spin of the chicken sandwich by using naan bread. Chicken sandwich was ok, but nothing to write home about.

The extra crispy tandoori chicken was legit! Crispy, flavorful and moist. We also had the garlic naan which was good, but a little salty for my tastes. The secret door to Shani's must be under construction right now because when we went you just ordered at Chapati. Which was fine with me because we were ordering from both places. The chicken was HUGE. Probably 2x the normal size of a normal wing, thigh or leg... but that just means leftovers and they conveniently leave boxes up front for the taking. It's definitely worth trying out.

Excellent fried chicken. The seadoning are different but that chicken is damn good. Coffees are real good too. Very fresh and authentic Pakistani foods