SHISH MAHAL

4.5

129 reviews

£25 and under

Indian

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Here at the Shish Mahal we like to think of our food as a journey, one during which we can take you places which will excite, places you might not have thought of going, but ones you will enjoy once you get there. Our menu takes you on a trip from the ultra-cool slopes of the Himalayas to the fiery plains of Madras, from the lush valleys of Swat to the bountiful Indian Ocean, with more than several stops along the way.

Good food and good service will never go out of fashion. Our motto is: “Unspoilt by progress”, and we plan to keep it that way. Our customers are almost as eclectic as our menu. They come back, year after year, from far-flung corners of the globe, and they recommend us to their friends, something that we find particularly heart-warming. We hope that you will find our menu and your meal to be equally heart-warming. Welcome to the Shish Mahal.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 7 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm All Day Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0141 334 7899
Website
http://www.shishmahal.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
60-68 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JF
Area
Glasgow
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Poppadoms£1.00
lettuce, onion, tomato & cucumber with dressing, hara bhara garden fresh
Spiced Poppadoms£1.25
lettuce, onion, tomato & cucumber with dressing, hara bhara garden fresh
Spiced Onion£1.25
lettuce, onion, tomato & cucumber with dressing, hara bhara garden fresh
Special Onion Salad£1.95
lettuce, onion, tomato & cucumber with dressing, hara bhara garden fresh
Mango Chutney£1.25
a cool, creamy blend of yoghurt, cucumber potato & spices
Lime Pickle£1.25
a cool, creamy blend of yoghurt, cucumber potato & spices
Bowl of Yoghurt£1.75
a cool, creamy blend of yoghurt, cucumber potato & spices
Raita£1.95
a cool, creamy blend of yoghurt, cucumber potato & spices

Poori

A light fluffy pancake, pan-fried and embraced with either

Garlic Mushroom£4.95
Chilli Chicken£5.50
Spinach & Cheese£4.95
Chana£4.95
Garlic Okra£4.95
Prawn£5.50
Aloo Saag£4.95

Shorba (Soup)

Garam Machale Shorba£4.95
spicy seafood soup with prawn & fish
Garam Murgh Shorba£4.95
Vegetable
Sabzee Shorba£3.95
Vegetable
Garam Daal & Coconut Shorba£3.95
Lightly spiced, north Indian lentil soup with coconut milk
Murgh Malai Shorba£4.95
cream of chicken

Pakoras

A deep-fried spicy fritter popular street food in Pakistan made with besan flour (grinded chickpeas) lightly herbed and spiced

Plain (Onion)£3.25
Bhangan£4.95
Mushroom£3.95
Murgh (Chicken)£5.95
Machale (Fish)£5.95
Gobi (Cauliflower)£4.50
Mix£5.95
Vegetable (Cauliflower/Potato)£3.95

Ibtida (Spicy Starters)

Jhinga Tandoori£8.95
Bengali tiger king prawns marinated in spices, garlic, ginger, onions and tomatoes, tempering of crushed coriander seeds and crispy red chilies
Jhinga Zaharani£9.45
Tiger king prawns in butter, garlic, coconut, lime, mint and chili sauce pan fried
Samosa
Seasoned with herbs and spices, wrapped with light pastry, deep fried golden brown
Sabzee (Vegetable)£3.95
Spiced Chicken combined with herbed aloo, infused with Karachi spice and pan fried
Keema (Lamb Mince)£4.50
Spiced Chicken combined with herbed aloo, infused with Karachi spice and pan fried
Murgh Chapli Kebab£4.95
Spiced Chicken combined with herbed aloo, infused with Karachi spice and pan fried
Channa Chaat£3.95
Spiced chickpeas and whole wheat crisps with mint chutney, sweetened
Sea Bass£8.95
Sea bass – grilled and served with cream sauce
Rashmei Kebab£4.95
Chicken mince blended with fresh mint and coriander with a touch of herbs and spices and cooked on skewers over charcoal
Turkish Kebab (Seikh)£4.95
The traditional skewer of finely minced lamb delicately flavored with fresh coriander, tomatoes, mint, and spring onions
Shish Kebab£4.95
Spiced Lamb Mince combined with herbed and spices, infused with Lahori spices and pan fried
Hara Lamb Chops£8.95
Lamb cutlets marinade in ginger, garlic & green herbs
Murgh Tikka Achari£5.50
Spicy; chicken pan fried with wild onion seeds, persian zeera and cracked coriander
Hara Bara Malai Murgh Tikka£5.50
Supreme of chicken marinated with ginger, green chili, crème cheese and coriander stem
Spiced Mushrooms£3.95
Button mushrooms tossed in a cacophony of light masala
Macchi Tikka£8.95
Tandoori charcoal smoked salmon, marinated coriander, peppercorn, garam masala and chilies
Chicken Chat£4.50
Chicken mince blended with fresh mint and coriander with a touch of herbs and spices and cooked on skewers over charcoal

Tandoori Khana (Tandoori Dishes)

Tandoori is Eastern cuisine employing an oriental method of barbecue grilling and baking kebab, chicken, lamb, prawns and bread. This is done in a charcoal fired clay oven, known as a Tandoor. These dishes are marinated for at least 24 hours in special spices & herbs before being barbecued over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. All tandoori (tikka) dishes are served with salad, rice and gravy

Tandoori Murgh (Chicken)
Supreme of chicken marinated with ginger, green chili, crème cheese and coriander stem
- Half Chicken£14.95
- Quarter Chicken£9.95
Hariallie Malai Murgh Tikka (Chicken)£10.95
Murgh Tikka (Chicken)£9.95
marinated in yogurt and coriander, peppercorn, fresh mint and red chilies, fired in the tandoor
Pan Fried Sea Bass£17.95
Sea bass – grilled and served with cream sauce
Rashmei Kebab£10.95
Chicken mince blended with fresh mint and coriander with a touch of herbs and spices and cooked on skewers over charcoal
Shish Tandoori Mixed Platter£16.95
chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, prawns, kebab, nan, rice & gravy sauce
Lamb Tikka£9.95
marinated in yogurt and coriander, peppercorn, fresh mint and red chilies, fired in the tandoor
Turkish Kebab (Seikh)£9.95
The traditional skewer of finely minced lamb delicately flavored with fresh coriander, tomatoes, mint, and spring onions creating an extraordinary play of aromas
Leg of Lamb£69.95
Pre order 48 hours before dining – yogurt and coriander, peppercorn, fresh mint and red chillies
Jhinga Tandoori£17.95
Bengali tiger king prawns dipped in spices spicy of garlic, ginger, onions and tomatoes, with a tempering of crushed coriander seeds and crispy red chilies, barbequed
Macchi Tikka£17.95
grilled salmon, marinated coriander, peppercorn, garam masala and red chilies

Tandoori (Tikka) Dishes - Options

These dishes can be served with

Dum Sabze (Steamed Vegetables)£2.50
Barbequed Sabzee (Barbequed Vegetables)£2.50
Sabzee (Side Dish)£5.95
Khas Sauce£4.95

Shish Khas Khana (House Special)

Khadey Masala Ka Salan
Punjabi country fayre of tender chicken braised in a spicy masala of garlic, ginger, onions and tomatoes, with a tempering of crushed coriander seeds and crispy red chillies. – medium to hot, complex and richly flavored with aromatic spices
Karishma
Cooked with freshly chopped mixed nuts & delicious herbs in a rich sauce using a wide variety of spices- medium tomatoes with hint of spice
Garlic Nashilee
South Indian dish, cooked with masala, fresh garlic, herbs and spices, finished off with sun dried chili sauce. Medium to hot
Kustoori
Authentic Punjabi dish prepared from cream and garlic infused with swat herbs. – mild, creamy with hint of herbs
Garam Masala
Rich flavors, fresh ginger, garlic, coriander, vine tomatoes and grounded garam masala. – medium but spicy
Butter
Gently poached in a buttery tomato sauce flavored with fenugreek – mild, creamy and buttery
Nashedar Banjara
Punjabi bhoona dish prepared with a very rich flavor ginger, garlic, coriander, tomatoes & green peppers with a hint of brandy- medium (Add £1 to price below)
Chili Basaar
Cooked with fresh garlic, herbs and fiery kale mirch coming through the sweet mango muraga. – spicy, sweet and sour
Amrat Mirchi Punjabi Khoya
Cooked in four kinds of nuts, coconut and cream, finished with freshly sliced green chills & spices. Creamy but hot
Salsa
a blend of vine tomatoes, Jhelum herbs and species – medium
Gingerial
A classic Indian dish that is accented by fresh ginger, green chilies & lemon- strong, intense but medium spice
Handi
Traditional Punjabi style dish cooked inside the Handi. The dish is prepared over slow burning flames with chef's specially prepared garam masala, egg, corn pepper, crushed garlic, and garnished with coriander and ginger- medium and complex
Lal Pari
A favorite with the Maharajas, rich flavor, fresh ginger, garlic, coriander, tomatoes & green peppers, finished with red wine. – medium (Add £1 to price below): Half chicken, Quarter chicken, Hariallie Malai Murgh Tikka (chicken)

Shish Khas Khana (House Special) - Options

Murgh (Chicken)£10.95
Gosht/Gosht Tikka (Lamb)£10.95
Sabzee (Vegetables)£9.95
Jhinga (King Prawns)£18.95
Kofta (Lamb Meat Balls)£10.95
Prawns£10.95
Scampi£18.95
Keema (Mince)£10.95
Murgh Tikka (Chicken Tikka)£11.95
Machee (Fish – Haddock)£12.95

Moghul's Khana

Jalfrezie
It literally means "stir-fry" . The time of the British Raj in India. Colonial households employed Indian cooks who would use the jalfrezie method of cooking spring onion, capsicums & tomato – Medium
Makhani
simmered in a smooth buttery creamy and nutty sauce- Creamy and nutty
Sindrie (Jaipuri)
onions, Dutch capsicums, tomato & sundried mushrooms in Ali's special masaleder sauce – Medium
Multani Chasni
lemon zest & sweet mango muraba, used to make a sweet & tangy sauce with touch of cream; a favorite in Multan – Mild, sweet and sour
Pasanda Nawabi
Derived from a court dish of the Moghul emperors the pasanda is traditionally made with thinly sliced meat, fruit cream and grounded almonds. Creamy, fruity and nutty
Dhahi Deghie
Cooked with kashmiri deggi mirch, hung yoghurt, fried onion and garlic, tempered with whole coriander, cumin & red chillies. – mild to medium
Karahi
A cooking bowl cast from the tandoori foundries of the Khyber pass region of North West Pakistan. The dish is prepared over hot flames in a wok, with tomatoes, crushed pepper corn and cumin seeds, plus a generous helping of ginger, garlic and coriander leaves finished with capsicums – medium
Saag Karahi
with spinach

Moghul's Khana - Options

These dishes can be preparerd with

Murgh (Chicken)£10.95
Gosht/Gosht Tikka (Lamb)£10.95
Sabzee (Vegetables)£9.95
Jhinga (King Prawns)£18.95
Kofta (Lamb Meat Balls)£10.95
Prawns£10.95
Scampi£18.95
Keema (Mince)£10.95
Murgh Tikka (Chicken Tikka)£11.95
Machee (Fish – Haddock)£12.95

Machee (Fish – Haddock)

Originated from the extravagant and decadent kitchens of Royal Persia and popularly spread among Pakistani food lovers from the first Indo-Muslim rulers, before British Raj and they are still regarded as the only wedding feast in Indo-Pak Sub Continent. It is a combination of some of the traditional spices mixed with basmati rice and fried with ghee, then served with curry sauce with shish spices and saffron.These dishes can be prepared with

Murgh (Chicken)£11.95
Gosht (Lamb)£11.95
Gosht Tikka (Lamb Tikka)£12.95
Sabzee (Vegetables)£9.95
Jhinga (King Prawns)£18.95
Kofta (Lamb Meat Balls)£11.95
Prawns£11.95
Scampi£18.95
Keema (Mince)£11.95
Murgh Tikka (Chicken Tikka)£12.95
Machee (Fish – Haddock)£11.95

Shish Rawaiti Khana (Classic Cuisine)

Curry
Simple delicately flavored with herbs garlic and species. – smooth and medium
Curry
Cooked in blend of naga chillies to give a fiery sensation. – hot and fairly
Vindaloo
This dishes has its origins from the indigenous peoples of the ex-Portuguese colony of Goa, over time it has spiced and hotted up with added lemon juice for tartness and black pepper for extra pungency
Dansak
A famous Parsee dish, pouched in yellow lentils with herbs and spices. – medium
Dopiaza
The dopiaza is a classic Indian dish dating back at least to Moghul times. The name dopiaza broadly translates as "extra onions" . – medium
Dhahi Deghie
Cooked with kashmiri deggi mirch, hung yoghurt, fried onion and garlic, tempered with whole coriander, cumin & red chillies. – mild to medium
Sabzee
select any vegetables – medium
Punjabi Masala
with tomatoes, crushed pepper corn and cumin seeds, plus a generous helping of ginger, garlic and capsicums – medium
Rogan Josh
Originally a Kashmiri dish, authentic rogan josh is cream, dozens of spices, onions and tomatoes. Share a deep red colour derived from the liberal use of dried red Kashmiri chilies. – mild to medium
Methi
Cooked with fresh baby spinach and methi (fenugreek) leaves with medium spices. – medium with strong flavor
Bhoona
tossed in an aromatic sauce of browned onions with tomatoes, ginger and ground spices – medium
Patia
A traditional Parsee patia is cooked in a dark vinegar sauce, freshly squeezed lemon and mango chutney, – medium, sweet and sour
Salma
Cooked with roasted aubergine – medium
Masala
Invented in the kitchen of our restaurant by father in 1972. chicken tikka pieces is aromatic and slightly smoky from the tandoor. The masala sauce, spiced but not hot, rich and creamy finished with capsicums – buttery, medium to mild

Shish Rawaiti Khana (Classic Cuisine) - Options

These dishes can be prepared with

Murgh (Chicken)£9.95
Gosht (Lamb)£9.95
Sabzee (Vegetables)£8.95
Jhinga (King Prawns)£18.95
Kofta (Lamb Meat Balls)£10.95
Prawns£10.95
Scampi£18.95
Keema (Mince)£9.95
Murgh Tikka (Chicken Tikka)£11.50
Machee (Fish – Haddock)£10.95

Korma

Korma is not one particular dish but rather a method of cooking similar to braising. Because korma is a cooking method there are a wide variety of dishes that could be described as "korma" .– mild

Ceylonese
prepared with coconut cream
Mughlai
prepared with crushed nuts & cream
Kashmiri
prepared with fruit & cream

Korma - Options

These dishes can be prepared with

Murgh (Chicken)£10.95
Gosht (Lamb)£10.95
Sabzee (Vegetables)£9.95
Jhinga (King Prawns)£18.95
Kofta (Lamb Meat Balls)£10.95
Prawns£10.95
Prawns£18.95
Keema (Mince)£10.95
Murgh Tikka (Chicken Tikka)£11.95
Machee (Fish – Haddock)£10.95

Izafi (Rice and Bread Basket)

Special Fried Basmati Rice£3.95
Choice of garlic and onion, mushrooms, chick peas, egg or lemon
Chawal-e-Aaam (Long-Grain Boiled)£2.15
Pakistani king basmati rice cooked in stock & lightly spiced; a gift from Punjab
Chawal-e-Khas (Saffron)£2.95
Pakistani king basmati rice cooked in stock & lightly spiced; a gift from Punjab
Pratha Plain (Lacchaydar)£2.95
Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Rogni (sweet, yolk of egg & coconut), Pashori (sweet, stuffed with nuts & almonds), Cheese, Lahori (hot, green chilies & coriander)
Pratha (Stuffed)£3.95
Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Rogni (sweet, yolk of egg & coconut), Pashori (sweet, stuffed with nuts & almonds), Cheese, Lahori (hot, green chilies & coriander)
Roti (Chapati)£1.25
Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Rogni (sweet, yolk of egg & coconut), Pashori (sweet, stuffed with nuts & almonds), Cheese, Lahori (hot, green chilies & coriander)
Tandoori Roti (Buttered)£1.50
Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Rogni (sweet, yolk of egg & coconut), Pashori (sweet, stuffed with nuts & almonds), Cheese, Lahori (hot, green chilies & coriander)
Nan Bread Plain£2.95
Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Rogni (sweet, yolk of egg & coconut), Pashori (sweet, stuffed with nuts & almonds), Cheese, Lahori (hot, green chilies & coriander)
Nan (Stuffed)£3.95
Mince, Vegetable, Garlic, Rogni (sweet, yolk of egg & coconut), Pashori (sweet, stuffed with nuts & almonds), Cheese, Lahori (hot, green chilies & coriander)
Chips£3.25
Extra Dip Sauce£0.50
Gravy£3.50
Special Gravy£4.95

Sabzee Sambar Khana (Vegetarian Cuisine)

Aloo Chana Masala£9.95
Roasted dry masala spiced sautéed market fresh vegetables
Pardesi Saag with Mushrooms/Chick Peas£9.95
shallow fried onions & mushrooms simmered in a rich ginger & garlic, spinach and mustard leaves
Kabli Chana Paneer£9.95
Indian cheese & chick peas
Mattor Paneer£9.50
Mix vegetable balls coated with flour & spices in light creamy sauce
Palak Paneer£9.50
Mix vegetable balls coated with flour & spices in light creamy sauce
Vegetable Malai Kofta Hydrabadi£9.50
Mix vegetable balls coated with flour & spices in light creamy sauce
Punjabi Chana Lahori£9.95
chick peas & potatoes
Bhaji£9.95
sabzee (vegetables) tossed in tangy chat masala, sizzled with coriander seeds, cumin and onions
Daal Tarka£9.50
fusion of garlic, ginger and oil which is then poured over the daal as it cooks to give a rich and distinctive flavor a must for all daal lovers
Bombay Potato£8.95
whole aniseed, wild onions, roasted mustard, a touch of crushed red chilli cooked with potatoes
Potato Spinach or with Mathi£8.95
whole aniseed, wild onions, roasted mustard, a touch of crushed red chilli cooked with potatoes
Aloo Mattor Curry£8.95
whole aniseed, wild onions, roasted mustard, a touch of crushed red chilli cooked with potatoes
Vegetable Punjabi Masala£9.50
whole aniseed, wild onions, roasted mustard, a touch of crushed red chilli cooked with potatoes
Dilruba Aloo Curry£9.95
whole aniseed, wild onions, roasted mustard, a touch of crushed red chilli cooked with potatoes
Paneer Khurchan£9.95
Paneer tossed with red onions, green peppers and spiced in tomato with dried fenugreek leaves and coriander sauce
Vegetable Curry£8.95
mixture of okra, bangan & kuddu
Indian Vegetable Curry£9.50
mixture of okra, bangan & kuddu

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Glasgow/Lanarkshire
Good for special occasions
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PippaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Lovely food but the service was unfriendly and a bit rude! Slow and not particularly concerned with giving us a good experience. Shame!
PM
PaulineM
Glasgow
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall2food4service4ambience3
Food was nice although not a lot of rice and there was a service charge added to the bill irn bru was dear don’t think I’ll be returning
KF
KathrynF
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic lunch. Will definitely return for the great value lunch deal they offer.
j
jimglas
Glasgow
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner for 2. Whilst it’s only my view, this is the best Indian restaurant in Glasgow. It’s the original and still today, the best.
PB
PaulB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first experience at the "shish mahal " and we really enjoyed!
CH
ClaireH
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Place was too cramped and music was was not very fitting to the restaurant. Food was very basic in appearance and flavour and actually gave both me and my partner upset stomachs. Soft drinks were also flat. I had fond memories of this restaurant from years ago however it was certainly not as I remember.
DD
DerekD
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always. Service and food was outstanding.
JB
JulieB
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently really good . We haven’t lived in the area for many years but whenever we are in Glasgow we go to Shish Mahal. Cannot fault it .
B
Bomberbrown
Glasgow
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
Veg pakora very doghie inside undercooked. Chicken bhuna whole chicken brwasr not chopped was over cooked, the chicken was tough and stringy. Spiced onion had very little sauce it was more just like dry raw onion The rice was very nice soft, light and fluffy. Overall, extremely over priced for the quality of food.
JK
JamesK
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant. Extensive menu and fabulous food. Staff are excellent..
GB
GordonB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Still serving fantastic authentic dishes 47 years after my first meal at the Shish!!!
JJ
JanetJ
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Lovely food. We did enjoy our meal. Unfortunately they didn't seem to have our booking but we did end up with a lovely table on the upper level (I wasn't aware there was a small upper level)
C
Catch22
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a table of four. The service was very good and the food was delightful. All the food was served in the correct order. We all enjoyed our food and will be back . Well done the Shish.
AM
AndrewM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was enjoyable - staff could be a bit warmer to guests
AM
AngelaM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing as always. The best curry on the planet. Wouldnt go anywhere else
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
My curry was inedible as it was so tough i couldn’t cut it and had to send it back which I have never done in my life. The waiter told me that lamb was supposed to be tough when cooked over a barbecue, before reluctantly changing the meal. No apology at all and no discount for the inconvenience. My wife’s curry was also very poor. The Shish has been a regular outing for us over the last 30 years but it has gone rapidly downhill. Very sad. We will not be back.
LC
LyndaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service everything was amazing just the music could be a bit louder it was quite quiet
EH
EamonnH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
There was no booking when we got there altho had an email so long wait
JH
JillH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tried this place after someone told me, it was great food was lovely, great place too
F
Fudge
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, very good service and the food was superb. If you want a different dining experience then the Shish Mahal is highly recommended.
SS
SoniaS
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
Booked on open table! When they couldn’t find our booking, no apology and said it must be because we had booked that same day? Inferred it was our fault and took no responsibility for their system! Food quite good but some dishes very over priced and mediocre such as prawn starter (that only had 3 prawns). Most of the staff pleasant and helpful but at end of meal when almost (but not quite) finished became very over attentive/ intrusive having us feel we were expected to be finished? A strange atmosphere amongst the staff who seemed on edge and anxious, perhaps terrified off their manager(s). Also issues with the bill which was ineligible and again no apology only acknowledgement it was for their reference not ours? A shame but unlikely to be back :-(
GF
GlasgowFoodie
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 October 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious food with good service. Looking forward to visiting again.
AM
AlexM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been visiting the Shish since the original restaurant in Gibson Street in late 1960s. Service, Menu, Staff outstanding. Highly recommend.
F
Fluella
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best curry ever. We are regular customers at The Shish, however haven’t been for a few months. Had a relative visiting from London whose main aim , while in Glasgow, was to visit The Shish for lunch. So glad we managed to visit. Food is so good, excellent value and great service. What’s not to like. My relative loved it. Just as good as they remembered it to be.
G
Galena
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as ever. I’ve been eating there for 40 years!
LM
LesleyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best curry for years - fabulous food, first class service
AB
AlastairB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice environment with good customer service and excellent food
SB
SamB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We both had chicken tikka meal & it was delicious! We’ll be back soon!
L
Lizzy41
Glasgow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2022
overall3food5service4ambience4
Up until the end of the meal everything was perfect. Then they slapped an extra 15% on for service charge - we did not see this anywhere on the menu, plus you have to spend at least £15 on a meal. We would like to have had a choice about how much we would like to tip, even although we always do. For this reason we would get a takeaway only next time - object to being forced to pay a designated tip, especially when its not as if we were a big party. There were two of us.
GF
GraemeF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We travelled from England for this meal and it was sooo worth the journey xx
D
Duncan
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
As always the food was excellent. Staff were helpful and service was good. I feel the restaurant could do with being updated as the decor is very tired.
SC
StephenC
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has been a long time since my last visit to shish mahal (live elsewhere in country) and it was good catch up with a pal in our lunch time haunt from over 25 years ago. Was it good? Better than I remembered to be honest - it still one of the best curries in the UK by a mile. Brilliant, really tasty right heat, super hot arrived at the table - Shish Mahal I still Iove you! Only complaint is to Glasgow City Council On street parking - with parking charges to 10PM! and pretty expensive - cash only (not even the convenience of app or a card).
DD
DerekD
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Would recommend that you try.
PC
PeterC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife, who loves Indian food, said this was the best meal from the sub-continent she’s ever had. Very flavorful. Attentive staff.
AC
AlanC
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and the service was excellent. Menu was explained in detail to us to ensure we got the food we wanted . Highly recommend!
VC
VincentC
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Old favourite.Always reliable.Garlic and okra poori first class
JM
JeanM
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food as always high quality service attentive not overbearing and reasonable value
RT
RonaldT
Glasgow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
To be honest the food was rather bland the spiced onions were dry and not nice the nan was fine and the main dishes were disappointing to the point I will not be back again . sorry for such a poor review but it is an honest one
G
Geoff
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service lovely food nice restaurant will definitely be back
DK
DougK
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never fails to deliver, this restaurant always delivers a high quality of food and service

FAQs

SHISH MAHAL does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

SHISH MAHAL is rated 4.5 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 7 times today

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60-68 Park Road, Glasgow, G4 9JF

Additional information

Area
Glasgow
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm All Day Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.shishmahal.co.uk/
Phone number
0141 334 7899

SHISH MAHAL

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Additional information

Curry

Shish Kebab

Mix Veg Curry

Appetizers

Poppadoms£1.00

Spiced Poppadoms£1.25

Spiced Onion£1.25

Special Onion Salad£1.95

Mango Chutney£1.25

Lime Pickle£1.25

Bowl of Yoghurt£1.75

Raita£1.95

Poori

Garlic Mushroom£4.95

Chilli Chicken£5.50

Spinach & Cheese£4.95

Chana£4.95

Garlic Okra£4.95

Prawn£5.50

Aloo Saag£4.95

Shorba (Soup)

Garam Machale Shorba£4.95

Garam Murgh Shorba£4.95

Sabzee Shorba£3.95

Garam Daal & Coconut Shorba£3.95

Murgh Malai Shorba£4.95

Pakoras

Plain (Onion)£3.25

Bhangan£4.95

Mushroom£3.95

Murgh (Chicken)£5.95

Machale (Fish)£5.95

Gobi (Cauliflower)£4.50

Mix£5.95

Vegetable (Cauliflower/Potato)£3.95

Ibtida (Spicy Starters)

Jhinga Tandoori£8.95

Jhinga Zaharani£9.45

Samosa

Sabzee (Vegetable)£3.95

Keema (Lamb Mince)£4.50

Murgh Chapli Kebab£4.95

Channa Chaat£3.95

Sea Bass£8.95

Rashmei Kebab£4.95

Turkish Kebab (Seikh)£4.95

Shish Kebab£4.95

Hara Lamb Chops£8.95

Murgh Tikka Achari£5.50

Hara Bara Malai Murgh Tikka£5.50

Spiced Mushrooms£3.95

Macchi Tikka£8.95

Chicken Chat£4.50

Tandoori Khana (Tandoori Dishes)

Tandoori Murgh (Chicken)

Hariallie Malai Murgh Tikka (Chicken)£10.95

Murgh Tikka (Chicken)£9.95

Pan Fried Sea Bass£17.95

Rashmei Kebab£10.95

Shish Tandoori Mixed Platter£16.95

Lamb Tikka£9.95

Turkish Kebab (Seikh)£9.95

Leg of Lamb£69.95

Jhinga Tandoori£17.95

Macchi Tikka£17.95

Tandoori (Tikka) Dishes - Options

Dum Sabze (Steamed Vegetables)£2.50

Barbequed Sabzee (Barbequed Vegetables)£2.50

Sabzee (Side Dish)£5.95

Khas Sauce£4.95

Shish Khas Khana (House Special)

Khadey Masala Ka Salan

Karishma

Garlic Nashilee

Kustoori