Today’s plan, to visit a new venue in my home town, was thwarted by a too tempting fruit scone this morning. The Hector needed the extra hour to cross the river and have any chance of Curry-Heute. The 2026 tour of Southside venues therefore continues, today, Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ).
Wednesdays and Saturdays are Kofta Anda days, today is Thursday, the Special was therefore unknown until my 13.50 arrival. Ali, Mein Host, greeted, it is eleven months since my last visit.
A brimming tray stood out in the array, I had to ask.
Lamb Potato – he advised.
Aloo Gosht – I replied – with a Chapatti.
No way could the appetite sustain a Naan, a pity, and absolutely no chance of the Chicken Rice which has been enjoyed here as an accompaniment for many years.
I took a seat at Table 4 in the empty dining area, it is Ramadan.
Whilst Takeaway continued throughout my visit, the Hector was the only sit-in customer. At least Ramadan, which began yesterday, is back to a favourable time of year, no more Solstice Starvation.
The Village have posted re their outstanding Ramadan Buffet. A 17.30 start, and it looks like one sitting only. £21.95, it creeps up annually, but remains outstanding value.
As ever, no individual prices at Sheerin Palace can be reported, as none are ever posted. One can question the legality of this, but then what laws are enforced on Allison Street? The driver of Bus #7 was certainly challenged as he made progress along this Southside ring road. Cars parked at corners on double yellow lines, double parking too has become the norm, obstacles aplenty.
Ali brought the food in moments, a quick reheat and the creation of my Chapatti. Hot food in a cool room. The Hector would be taking his time.
The Chapatti was served whole, and had needless perforations. Wholemeal Flour had been used in its creation. Not my favourite – has been an oft repeated phrase in these pages in recent times, today, a step further.
I cannot stand Chapattis made from Wholemeal Flour!
I find the strong Earthy Flavour too dominating, just as with Garlic in a G-Naan, how is one expected to taste the remaining food?
As a consequence, I had to abandon scooping up the wonderful Shorva with my Bread. The Chapatti was soon abandoned.
Aloo Gosht
At the start of Curry-Heute, if someone had told me that I would be actively celebrating traditional Aloo Gosht, Shorva and all, I would have challenged them. But then, on an early visit to these very premises, someone challenged me. This is how it is, how Aloo Gosht is meant to be, it is a Soupy Curry.
Ten pieces of Lamb, some on-the-bone, and two halves of a large Potato, sat in the Oily Shorva rich in Coriander Leaves. Despite the lack of Whole Spices, this was Desi Curry.
Some of the boneless pieces of Lamb were cut into at least two pieces. The Potato quickly became eight pieces, I had quite a plateful. Prices here are rock bottom.
The Spice from the Shorva attacked the back of the throat, cough. Careful, Hector. Before the Wholemeal effect spoiled my experience, the Flavours from the Shorva sat well on the palate. With the spoon suitably employed, this pleasure was restored.
Freshly prepared, the Potato had not had time to absorb the full Flavours from the Shorva. The Meat varied, some super soft, some quite chewy. The softer bits were remarkably juicy, Flavoursome. Those which required steady chewing, dried out. My ongoing issue with Lamb was revealing itself once again. Marg has suggested I simply switch to Vegetable Curry when Fish Curry is not available. One cannot have a Vegetable – Aloo Gosht.
The other chap on duty came through to check on my progress, bringing more napkins as he did so. On request, Ali had already brought a glass of Water, which remained untouched to the end.
My lengthy session of Curry eating continued. Meat texture dependent, some parts were more enjoyable than others. No Sucky Bones, but fingers were employed nonetheless. Had I eaten more of the Bread, there would have been a struggle to finish. Next time, a Naan, regardless of what comes before.
I should have resisted the fruit scone, but how does one?
The Bill
£9.00 Cash only.
The Aftermath
As I stood at the counter paying, so I spotted two tubs of Kofta Anda, leftover from yesterday. Ah well.
Walking back along along Allison Street, I noted that the dining room in Shinwari is being refurbished, an update of the pre 2014 décor. I recall, with mixed emotions, my first visit to Lasani Grill, as it was back then, and meeting Waris. Hector was still learning about Southside Curry.
Plus ca change.