Sheesh Mahal – 6 St. Thomas’ Rd, Bradford, BD1 2RW
There is a Menu at the Sheesh Mahal, I have read it only once or twice and My Dish is not there. Whatever one desires – ask! This is how I came to experience one of the truly great Curry dishes ever served. Omar listened to my description of the Perfect Curry – Dry, Thick Masala, Lamb on-the-bone, Methi and Medium with a Kick. This was presented – The Omar Special.
Given that I cannot be in Bradford as often as I might wish, the welcome from Omar and Taj over the years has always a warm one – Mr Hector – to give me the recognised moniker. At the end of 2017, Taj retired, nephew Amar had taken over the running of the Sheesh Mahal. The final visits of 2021 found both Taj and Omar in situ. Taj had come out of retirement to do the lunchtime shift.
It is fitting that I should post the first draft of the Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’ Rd, Bradford, BD1 2RW) dedicated Page on Curry-Heute in September 2012, exactly one year since one of the greatest disappointments in my life. Having managed three visits in the first half of 2011, I had promised Marg a Curry Extravaganza, instead we found a shell of a building. The Opening Soon sign had me worried given how long it has taken The Village (Glasgow) to open their – new-build – two and a half years and counting…
At the start of 2012 the first visit was made to the new premises, what an improvement! Taj has come a long way since opening this venue as The Metro back in 1979.
Sheesh Mahal is all about the quality of the food. The décor in the original building left a lot to be desired. What we now have is a classic contemporary Curry Café that Taj the owner is certainly proud of. Keeping their Chefs and maintaining the outstanding quality of Curry was achieved. The staff now resplendent in their own uniforms give the air of a venue where one might expect to pay perhaps three times as much as one pays at Sheesh Mahal. The quality of the food is outstanding, the prices remain competitive – these are Bradford prices.
Traditionally a Late Night eating venue, Sheesh Mahal opens daily at Noon. Sadaqat took on the challenge of running Sheesh Mahal in the daytime. He became famous for his Challenges – Complimentary Dishes out of the ordinary, brought to the table to taste.
Omar’s Special Curry for Hector
Amar’s Lamb Massala (On Bone)
Kofta Palak
Keema Prawn
Lamb with Lamb’s Liver Karahi
Chicken Dil-a Raza
Keema Karela
Meat Karahi
Lamb Methi on-the-bone
Chicken Kashmiri
Lamb Dhansak
A Sadaqat Challenge – The Full Monty
Lamb Korma
Keema Massala
Another Amar Special – Meat Karahi on-the-bone (without Capsicums)
Mix Grill Platter
Desserts
2023 Menu
