Senso

Senso is a casual coffee shop and restaurant in The Imperial Palace hotel on Dr Yagnik Road in central Rajkot, Gujarat, India. It is listed as open 24 hours, which makes it unusual in a city where most restaurants close by late evening, and it serves North Indian, continental and fast food dishes. For travellers arriving on late trains or flights, or leaving early, it is a dependable option for a meal at unusual hours. Dr Yagnik Road is a central road close to the city's commercial and civic areas.

The listed signature is the veg club sandwich, a layered toasted sandwich with vegetables, cheese and sauces, typically served with fries or chips. Paneer tikka, grilled marinated cottage cheese, represents the North Indian side of the menu, and cold coffee, a sweet blended milk-and-coffee drink popular across India, is the characteristic beverage. Other dishes in the continental and fast food categories may be on offer, such as pasta, burgers and soups, but visitors should confirm the current menu.

As a hotel coffee shop, the room is relaxed and informal, with a moderate noise level and a mix of hotel guests, business travellers and local diners. There is no dress code. Gujarat is a dry state, so the drink list is tea, coffee, shakes, juices and soft drinks, with no wine programme.

Prices are moderate, about INR 500-900 for two (USD 5-9). The coffee shop takes walk-ins and does not usually need reservations, although weekend evenings are busier. It is best used as a flexible, convenient all-hours option rather than as a destination for regional Gujarati cooking.