With a similar competition in the vicinity, Sheesh Mahal will always stand out as one of my more memorable dining experiences. The menu boasts classic favourite Northern Indian dishes with a Pakistani mogul twist. When asked to elaborate, the waiter replied, “Northern, Southern, they all taste same. Like home!”. Not quite the answer I had in mind. I had thought it would be a long defensive riposte, filled with culinary patriotism and maybe some stories of his homeland Pakistan. But I was glad he kept it short, enough to keep me quiet to think deeper into the meaning of that short, humble line. Was he trying to be deep?

I dug straight into their specialties starting first with the restaurant’s recommendation of their BBQ-spiced lamb, Dhuan Gosht (RM24.9), aromatic and easily-chewed, this was the winning dish. Then it was the ubiquitous Garlic Naan (RM4.9) dipped in their spud-heavy Aloo Gobhi (RM13.9) and Channa Massala (RM12.9). Commendable. Ended the meal with their free flow soft drink beverage (RM7.9) and some food for thought.