Mr Ali Ahmed Aslam, founder of Glasgow's Shish Mahal Restaurant

Early day motion 738, tabled 9 January 2023 by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party). Signed by 13 members.

That this House sends its sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Mr Ali Ahmed Aslam, original proprietor of the Shish Mahal restaurant in the West End of Glasgow, who passed away on 19 December 2022; notes that the restaurant, opened in 1964, is credited with inventing the recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala, and helped popularise Indian cuisine in Scotland, establishing Glasgow as one UK’s pre-eminent curry capitals; further notes the many warm tributes and happy memories that have been shared by generations of customers who have enjoyed Mr Ali’s legendary dishes and hospitality over the years; and hopes that these will provide some comfort to his family at this sad time.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 12, DUP 1.