The sun is shining, the temperature has risen to a modest 15°C, it’s meant to be summer. Finding a parking space along Allison St. and its surroundings proved to be difficult. Curry at the Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) was calling. It’s 13.30 on a Wednesday, yes Midweek. Such are the joys of winding down.
Mein Host smiled in recognition, Sheerin Palace remains a Favourite, despite the sporadic visits.
What do you have on today?
There were a couple of gaps under the counter-top. The usual Chicken Biryani and Chickpea Curry were on display. A mean-looking Chicken Palak would have tempted most. When Hector sees Kofta Anda sitting in a Red, Fiery, Oily Masala, it has to be. One Chapatti please.
The Chap sitting adjacent was finishing Kofta Anda, another nearer the window was halfway though his Biryani. This is genuine Desi Cuisine served in a Café Ambience. Sheerin Palace is perfect for a Snack/Lunch. The Takeaway Business is constant.
The Food arrived in moments, as soon as the ample Chapatti was prepared. Four Lamb Kofta Balls, each had to be halved. Two halves of a Boiled Egg. Small in the Hector Book of Curry Portions, however, at this time of day, more than Substantial.
The First Dip with a strip off the Real Chapatti – Gosh! The Thin-styled Masala was Classic Shorva. The Onion Base was visible, just. The Seasoning and Spice were Perfect. A Single Strand of a Herb was visible, Reading back to an earlier visit here, Hector was critical of this version of Curry, still learning, put in my place. Rice would have absorbed the Liquid, it spoils the Rawness of The Dish. This is Tardis Curry, taking one back in time.
The Bill
£6.00. Lunch.
The Aftermath
A Fresh Tray of a Vegetable Curry had been placed on display in the interim. Pity not sooner.
As reported on Monday, and updated on Tuesday by Stanley, 
The serving area too will be upgraded. Most importantly, the toilet is now a most welcoming area. Shiny and White with an electronic hand-dryer in the common vestibule, nobody will ever again have second thoughts about using The Facilities.
We should have The Starters one day and come back the next for The Mains was my conclusion.
This was possibly the Driest Interpretation I have been served at 
Topped with Dry Methi, the Masala was intense, Seasoned to perfection and not too-Spiced, this was remarkable. The Masala was truly Thick, Rashid had worked his wonders again. The bone content was imbalanced, Alan had next to none, the pile was growing beside Hector. Irfan was beckoned. He had already apologised for bringing a Keema Naan instead of Paratha, the offer to change it had been declined. Time to ask – I take it there is more of this in the kitchen? Of course there was and another portion was brought in moments.
It is the End of May Bank Holiday Monday, as opposed to the Mayday Bank Holiday which was rarely a Holiday in the World of Hector. What is significant, today is Hector’s last ever Holiday from work. Twenty three more working days to go then the R-word… How should Hector mark the day?
The customary cans of Rubicon Mango were brought by the relatively new still Nameless Waiter, then the Complimentary Poppadoms (Four!) and Dips. Marg remarked on the Quality of the Spiced Onions. Chunky too. Naveed brought the Glasses and the 
We know the Review of the Karela Gosht is going to be Wonderful, so lets begin with the Mixed Pakora. Look at the Size of it! For Marg, this had Defeat written all over it. 
The Fish Pakora was plentiful. Fish in Batter – was how Marg described it. Methinks it be far more than this. The tell-tale Coriander Leaves gave away that there was Subtle Spicing in there too. Fish at 
It has been a while indeed. The Curry looked very similar to the Karahi which is normally consumed. The Masala was identical, Thick and Minimal and Shrouds the Meat like no other Masala I have encountered. One can tell the Masala belongs to the Meat, they are as one, not Sauce poured over Meat and – how do you do? The Lamb was on-the-bone, believe me, this is important, so much more Flavour. The distinctive 
Two staff acknowledged me as I entered, some familiar staff members were conspicuous by their absence this evening. The place was stowed, what looked like a large party was nearing its conclusion in the main dining area. We were taken to a high table beside the pool table on the far side, not ideal, but we were in.
Maggie’s Crispy Bhindi became a distraction briefly. The Okra had been sliced longways and was dipped in a Spicy Coating. How the Chef managed to keep the Okra this Dry was impressive. 
The Dish looked like Fish Bait as served in Greece. The Palate expected a Salty Blast, this was quite a subtle dish. We all sampled the Crispy Bhindi and were impressed. Meanwhile the Lamb Chops required our attention.
Lamb Chops, mmmm. Maggie forced down half a Lamb Chop too.
Of all the Dishes on the table, Maggie’s Chicken Saagwala looked the most enticing. A Lamb version must be investigated in the future. Whilst she enjoyed her Curry, her frustration became more visible. Chaps at the adjacent table were backing into her and causing discomfort. She was not amused. We were here – To Dine!
Hector’s Spicy Aloo Gosht Karahi had visibly more Dry Methi on Top, Marg had yet to experience this recent Variation.
The First Dip of the Paratha was into the gathering Oil, what a way to start. This combination of Paratha, Potato and Lamb was Excellent, as Wonderful a Curry as can be served at the 
Who was enjoying the Experience more, Hector or Marg? The Methi Topping is the icing on the cake.
Marg must have a White Coffee at the 
We had perused the Desi Menu on the train on the journey into town. Steve was already interested in the Lamb Rarra, A Lamb Dish with Lamb Mince in the Masala. A Garlic and Coriander Naan would accompany. Hector was in the mood for a Dish which dates back to the days of 
We ate the lot, clean plates all round. We didn’t like it – I said to Akhtar as he cleared away the crockery. He could tell.
Plates were assembled on the counter, Mein Host was the aerial conveyor, first to be set down was a single Chicken Seekh Kebab. He wanted me to sample it, and so I did, and as is befitting those who wish to feed the Hector, it is reviewed. What might be considered a half portion of Aloo Gosht followed and a fair-sized portion of Chicken Mince and Potatoes (Aloo Murgh Keema) was placed last.
One Dish would cool whilst the other was consumed, or tackle both at once?
And so Hector had another Chicken experience. Chicken Tikka Masala looms. The Oil content was so minimal there was next to no residue on the plate at the end. More Seasoning required, this did not have – The Wow – I have experienced from the Lamb Mince version. Still, the kick was there, Dry as Curry can be served, no Masala to speak of. With the fresh Tomatoes on top, the much sought after Diversity of Texture; how many boxes ticked? As the second Chapatti was tackled the realisation had long since hit home, no way should I have ordered this one. Still, we are not in Aberdoom where Two Chapattis cost as much as a Glasgow Curry.
The Monthly Trip to 
e so enjoyed two weeks ago – Chicken Karahi. He was offered Palak but stuck to his guns and had the Chicken version of the Hector Lamb Karahi with Dry Methi sprinkled on top.
The Aloo Gosht had seriously large pieces of Potato. I must try this Dish. However, the Masala is in the Shorva-style, not the Dry-Thick Masala Hector prefers.
With Bones, the Half-kilo is easily manageable. Superbly Tender Lamb in a Minimal Masala Mush, a Curry Fantasy. A Fantastic Curry. There is only one 
Poppadoms and Dips were brought, enough for Five. Jamie and Iain arrived moments later. By this time Irfan had confirmed that – The Dish – would be Lamb on-the-bone and there would be enough for Three. That was Dr. Stan Steve and Hector sorted, the joy of being punctual.
The Mixed Combo is One Seekh Kebab, Two Pieces of Chicken Tikka and Two Pieces of Lamb Tikka. The Spiciness from the Seekh Kebab Titillates The Palate. The Succulence of the Chicken Tikka complements this. The Intensity of Flavour from the Lamb Tikka brings this Starter to a Wonderful Conclusion. Jamie demolished the Lamb Tikka, without the build up it’s not the same.
Steve was given Four Good-sized Lamb Chops. Two had Big Bones, two Small. Tasty! Next time. We were on the £15.00 eat a la Carte Deal despite it being a Friday. Cheers, Rashid!
This must be Hector Special #4. Dry Masala, Thick with Methi. Rashid is a Regular Reader of Curry-Heute, he knows.
The Seasoning was less intense than has been served previously, Steve was glad. The Spice Level was at a Killer Level. The Tenderest of Lamb had minimal Bones in the Hector Portion, some in Steve’s, Dr. Stan took the brunt. This was Excellent Curry but still a bit short of – Wow! The Good People of Glasgow’s 
