Shish Mahal Glasgow Podcast | History, Success & Chicken Tikka Masala Origins

The Judge Reviews · Feb 19, 2026 · 1h 6m

In this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, we sit down with Asif from the legendary Shish Mahal — the next generation behind one of Glasgow’s most iconic restaurants, often credited as the birthplace of Chicken Tikka Masala.

This conversation goes beyond history. Asif shares real insight into modern food culture, chefs, restaurant trends, and what today’s hospitality industry is actually like behind the scenes.

We discuss:

• Growing up in a famous restaurant family

• The pressure of carrying a legacy brand

• How the restaurant world has changed

• Chefs, standards and food quality today

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