Restaurant India News: Sahtain Debuts in Ahmedabad, Bringing North African and Levantine Flavours to the City

Sahtain, a North African and Levantine restaurant at The Primo by Mann & Salwa has opened in Ahmedabad. The newly opened restaurant brings the flavours, traditions, and communal dining culture of the region to the city, offering guests an immersive culinary experience inspired by authentic recipes, warm hospitality, and the timeless ritual of sharing meals.

The restaurant takes its name from the Arabic phrase"Sahtain,"a traditional wish for good health exchanged while dining. Inspired by the rich food traditions of North Africa and the Levant, Sahtain celebrates togetherness through thoughtfully crafted dishes that blend heritage with contemporary presentation.

The kitchen is led by Chef Abdullah Saeed, a Lebanese chef with more than a decade of culinary experience across the Levant. His menu showcases authentic regional flavours using fresh herbs, aromatic spices, seasonal ingredients, and time-honoured cooking techniques, presented with a modern approach.

The menu is designed for sharing and features signature dishes such as Kefte Durum with shish kefta, tarator and red serrano shatta, the Egyptian favourite Koshary, and Ouzi, a fragrant spiced rice preparation wrapped in crisp phyllo pastry. Other highlights include freshly made Labneh, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, and the Smoked Cherry & Almond Salad, reflecting the vibrant flavours and generous spirit of the cuisine.

Complementing the food is a curated zero-proof beverage programme by Sanyog Nikharge. Drinks including Bekaa Brew, Golden Bloom, Olive-Tini, and Red Sun Over Aleppo reinterpret the distinctive ingredients and aromas of North Africa and the Levant through creative, alcohol-free beverages.

"Food is a language of culture and emotion," says Chef Abdullah Saeed, Head Chef at Sahtain. "Every dish carries a story, and at Sahtain, we wanted to create an experience that allows guests to discover the flavours, traditions, and warmth that define North African and Levantine cuisine."

"Sahtain was envisioned as a celebration of the warmth and generosity that define North African and Levantine hospitality. Beyond introducing a new cuisine to Ahmedabad, we wanted to create a dining experience rooted in sharing, discovery, and connection. Through thoughtfully reinterpreted regional classics and a contemporary vegetarian lens, Sahtain invites guests to experience a culture where food has always been at the heart of bringing people together," says Ridhi Choudhary, Founder & CEO, Mann & Salwa.

With its authentic menu, contemporary setting, and focus on shared dining, Sahtain aims to introduce Ahmedabad's diners to the rich culinary heritage of North Africa and the Levant while creating memorable experiences centred around food, culture, and connection.