05.05.26

 

Hey Ajesh

 

I hope you’re well

 

I thought you’d be interested in a story around how an Indian restaurant invented the UK’s favourite dish - Chicken Tikka Masala - changing British food forever.

 

What makes this relevant now? Shish Mahal, where Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in 1964 and is still being run today by the family, has just this week collab’d with German Doner Kebab to launch 4x new Tikka dishes in over 150 restaurants nationwide

Who’s available for interview? Simon Wallis, CEO at GDK and the Shish Mahal family (son or nephew)

What else is interesting? How Chicken Masala was actually made. New “robotic slicers” launching in GDK’s restaurants next month. How a fast-scaling global operator and a heritage Glasgow restaurant combined two of the nation’s fave dishes curry and kebabs.

What makes this so special? How did a dish that went from a Glasgow kitchen become the UK’s national favourite. Heritage and history is a strength.

 

Do let me know!

 

Best wishes,