Maharaja Indian Restaurant in Canterbury Menu

BEEF BEEF
  • Beef vindaloo
    • A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
  • Beef madras
    • Beef morsels cooked in a hot and spicy coconut...
  • Beef vindaloo
    • A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
  • special dynamite...
BREADS BREADS
  • Peshwari naan
    • Fine flour bread stuffed with fruits and...
  • Stuffed Kulcha
    • Fine flour bread with stuffin of your choice. Onion and potato cottage cheese cottage cheese and mint minced...
  • parantha
    • Multi layered buttered wholemeal bread.
  • Roti
    • Traditional wholemeal bread cooked in the tandoor...
  • Garlic naan
    • Fine flour bread, with a touch of garlic.
  • Butter naan
    • Fine flour bread, with a touch of butter.
  • Plain naan
    • Fine flour bread, usually served with tea or..
  • Naan platter
    • A combination of Plain/Butter/Garlic Naan served with Mango Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Raita and Tomato Onion and.
  • Side dish platter
    • Deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with a selection of our
  • papadoms
    • Popular deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with homemade mint sauce. Enjoy this as an appetizer or alongside your main...
CHICKEN CHICKEN
  • Chilli chicken
    • Done the Indian way and is Vijay’s...
  • Chicken jalfrezi
    • Suculant chunks of chicken cooked to perfection with extra onion, tomatoes, capsicum and a wee touch of vinegar to produce a medium to hot...
  • Butter tikka masala
    • A perfect blend of two of the finest North Indian dishes. This dish is perfect for those looking to upgrade from Butter...
  • Butter chicken
    • Creamy boneless chicken morsels cooked in a rich tomato...
  • Mango chicken
    • Delicasy of the house. To suit everyones taste. Tender chicken morsels prepared in a very mild gravy with a touch of...
  • Dahl chah
    • Lentils simmered with finely diced marinated chicken on a slow fire and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and a touch of coconut. One of our favourite maharaja dishes. Really enjoy the texture. -Nic & Megan...
  • Tandoori chicken
    • Skewered chicken marinated in traditional yoghurt and...
FISH FISH
  • Prawn maharaja
    • A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
  • Prawn maharaja
    • A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
  • Prawn malabari
    • Fresh shelled prawns cooked in coconut, vinegar, capsicum topped with...
LAMB LAMB
  • Lamb shanks
    • Lamb shanks cooked to perfection done in a rich brown sauce with garlic, ginger and loaded with...
  • Lamb bhuna
    • If lamb is your weakness, then this dish is a must. Succulent pieces of tender lamb cooked with capsicum, ginger, garlic and complimented by fried...
  • Kadai gosht
    • Lamb morsels roasted in natural juices with pepper spices. A touch of garlic, ginger and brown...
  • Rogan josh
    • A popular preparation of lamb curry from North India, A rich gravy, finished with green...
  • Saagh gosht
    • Lamb blended to perfection with fresh green leafy spinach and freshly ground spices to produce a classic...
RICE RICE
  • Extra Plain Basmati Rice
    • Basmati is long-grained rice with an excellent...
  • Vegetable Biryani
    • Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and...
  • Chicken/Lamb or Beef Biryani
    • Rice cooked with morsels of your choice of meat and...
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Tandoori Platter
    • A special selection of tandoori entreés. Perfect way to start any...
  • Maharaja Special Platter
    • For two people, Combination of few of the above entrees along with Vegetable Samosa. Served with homemade mint and tamarin...
  • Seekh Kebab
    • Freshly minced lamb blended with chef’s own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted over glowing...
  • Lamb Chop Nawabi
    • Speciality of the house. Predominantly rich flavour lamb marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
  • Kesari Chicken Kebab
    • Boneless cubes of chicken marinated overnight in chef’s special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
  • Chicken Tikka
    • Boneless chunks of chicken subtly marinated overnight in a special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
  • Prawn Pakora
    • Fresh prawns with ginger, garlic and spices dipped in a special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
  • Lamb Samosa
    • Minced lamb, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
  • Vegetable Samosa
    • Mashed potatoes, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
  • Onion Bhaji
    • Finely sliced onions dipped in special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Kadai Paneer
    • A great main dish for any occasion. Cottage cheese and colourful bell peppers, sauteed in a spicy tomato gravy with traditional...
  • Jeera Aaloo
    • Potatoes chopped into small pieces tempered with tumeric and cooked with a touch of cumin and fresh coriander. This dish will compliment any main...
  • Dahl Makhni
    • Lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onions, ginger, garlic and..
  • Channa Masala
    • A very popular yet traditional preparation of Northern India. Chickpeas cooked in chef’s special...
  • Aaloo Gobi
    • Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger, served semi...
  • Mutter Paneer
    • Delicacy of the house. Home-made cottage cheese cooked in a rich mild creamy sauce with green...
  • Palak Paneer
    • A puree of fresh leafy spinach cooked with home-made cottage cheese, finished with spices and fresh...
  • Malai Kofta
    • Home-made cottage cheese and potatoes mashed with raisins, formed into a ball, deep fried and prepared in a thick mild...

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
  • Daily soup served with bread $12.00
  • Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
  • House hot smoked salmon, sugar snap peas, crumbed egg, Asian greens, roast peanuts, coconut tamarind caramel $25.00
  • Toast with butter and seasonal jam + add house made nut butter $4.50 $9.00
  • Eggs your way on sour dough toast with tomato relish $9.50
  • Chilli scrambled eggs, shiitake mushrooms, house smoked lemon ricotta, purple radish, sour dough toast $19.50
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Chicken Yellow Curry N/A
  • Papaya Pok Pok N/A
  • Tom Yum Tempura King Prawn $28.00
    • Special Tom Yum Tempura Prawns With Sliced Almonds, Spinach, Coconut Flakes And Fried Banana Accompanied By Our Popular Flavoured Coconut Milk
  • Green Curry Fried Rice Or Noodles $19.00 / $28.00
    • Chicken / Pork / Beef Or Banana Prawns From Aus / Mixed Seafood - Jasmine Rice Or Rice Noodle Come Together With Mighty Green Curry Paste And A Pinch Of The Herbs With Your Selection Of Meat
  • Tom Yum $19.00/ $29.00
    • Chicken/ Pork / Beef, Banana Prawns From Aus Or Sliced Seafood
  • Panaeng Lamb Rack N/A
  • Green Curry( Goeng Kiew Whon) - Chicken / Pork / Beef $28.00
    • Salmon
  • Excluded Papaya Pok Pok, Salmon Lever, Wasabi Prawns, Prawn Dome Sweet & Sour N/A
  • Breads & Dips 2 people $12 /Gluten free $14
    • Selection of baked breads and dips
  • Kids Pancakes $9
    • with maple syrup & ice-cream
  • Blueberry Pancakes $18
    • Freshly baked pancakes served with whipped cream & blueberry compote
  • Specially prepared catch of the day N/A
    • check with our wait staff for today’s dish
  • Ham Sandwich $3.5
  • New Zealand BBQ Pork Ribs $ $32
    • Slow braised oven baked & finished with our homemade BBQ sauce, served with fries & house salad.
  • Fries and Aioli $8
    • Large bowl of fries with our own aioli sauce
  • Flintstone Rib Eye $36
    • Prime 350g rib eye steak on the bone, grilled to your liking served with fries & salad, with your choice of the following sauces:Garlic butter, Peppercorn or Mushroom sauce.
  • Big southern gumbo $38
    • This seafood sensation is the soul of louisiana a traditional southern stew chock-full of blue swimmer crab, clams and mussels. Served with chipotle butter, flavoured rice, and a hefty ladle.
  • Andouille sausage $16
    • With mustard mayo, jalapeno, roasted pepper, cripsy onions
  • Pulled beef po' boy $14
    • With mustard mayo, jalapeno, roasted pepper, cripsy onions
  • Orleans slaw (gf,v) $8
    • With cumin lime mayo, pepitas and peanuts
  • Pork belly po' boy $14
    • With cumin lime mayo, sweet pickled cucumber, mint slaw
  • Pecan pie (v) $12
    • With cinnamon ice cream
  • Loaded iceberg wedge (gf,v) $12
    • With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
  • Fried chicken $14
    • With ranch and hickory sauce
  • BACONBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, bacon, mushroom, lettuce, chutney, cheese and mayo.
  • Gluten Free buns. $2.00
  • BBQ BACONBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, bacon, cheese, onion rings, mayo and SP BBQ Sauce.
  • WEDGES $13.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • CHIPS $12.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • BLUEBURGER $15.00
    • Beef, blue cheese, caramelised onions, chutney, lettuce and mayo.
  • Add Fries or Coleslaw to Any Burger $3.00
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • Whero Pea Taco $10.00
  • Carrot Dawg $10.00
  • Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00
  • Poached Pear w Wholemeal Crumble, Butter Scotch Sauce and Quince - Crab Apple Sorbet. $60.00
  • Toast and Toppings $7 each.
    • Quince and Yoghurt. Sauerkraut and Mushrooms. Eggs and Wilted Greens. Roasted Carrots.
  • Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • Chargrilled Sirloin Steak (GF) $27.00
    • Served with fries, summer salad and garlic butter
  • Margherita Pizza (V) $16.00
    • With a topping of Napoli tomato sauce, bufalo mozzarella and fresh basil
  • -Summer garden salad $8.00
  • -Serves 2 $30.00
  • Antipasto Platter
    • A selection of cold meats, smoked salmon, mussels, cheeses, pickles, dips, fruit, crackers and homemade fresh bread
  • Steamed vegetables $8.00
  • -Fries with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
  • -Garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese $9.00
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
    • New York recipe. A quick way to start your meal.
  • BBQ Chicken $22.50 / $32.50
    • Chicken, tasty cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce.
  • Chai Latte $4.00
  • Hyde Park $22.50 / $32.50
    • Caramelized onions , mushrooms and a hint of blue cheese.
  • Mississippi Mud Cake $10.00
    • Served with a hot caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream.
  • Chinese $22.50 / $32.50
    • Lemon chicken, green capsicums and baby corn, yummy.
  • Seafood Chowder $11.00
    • Served with freshly baked bread.
  • Mini Spring Rolls $8.50
    • Served with spiced apricot sauce.
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Martyr Mix $20
    • 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
  • Light Bites $12
    • Cheese & crackers
  • Loot Bags $13
    • Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
  • Saviour's Sandwich $5.50
    • Fresh ciabatta bread, hummus, cheese pf the day, gherkin, sundried tomato & garden salad.
  • Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
    • Available in beef or vegetarian
  • Crucified Chicken $13
    • Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
  • Light Bites $7
    • Olives
  • Chicken satay $6.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • Served between 11:30AM and 2:30PM.
  • Nd. Duck noodle soup $15.00
  • -seafood $5.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • Nc. Chicken noodle soup $10.00
  • Bangers and Mash $23.50
    • The Wobbly bratwurst sausage (4), agria potato mash, and caramelised onion gravy.
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • Baguette style bread, lashing of garlic butter, with grated cheese and cracked pepper on top.
  • Wobbly Caesar Salad $23.50
    • Gourmet salad mix, bacon, anchovies, parmesan cheese, smoked salmon, dressed in our own Caesar dressing and topped with a egg. Croutons if non-gf.
  • Carrot Cake $13.50
    • Served with cream and ice cream.
  • Beer Battered Fish $24.50
    • West Coast Hoki, deep fried in a beer batter, chips, tartare sauce, lemon and served with a house salad.
  • Pie, Salad and Chips $16.50
    • Choice of pie (from the pie warmer), gourmet salad mix, and fries.
  • Baileys Coffee $13.50
    • Double shot Baileys, long black and topped with cream.
  • Vegetarian $32.50
    • Olives, tomato, onion, cream cheese and mushrooms
  • KaoPad $12.90
    • Fried rice with meat of your choice and vegetables
  • Do you like it with Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prawns, Seafood or Vegetarian?
  • Tom Yum Kha Gai (Chicken with coconut milk) $11.90
  • Peanut sauce $12.90
    • with meat and vegetables with rice
  • Pad prik $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with vegetables, chilli and garlic served with rice
  • Guay tiew rad na - $12.90
    • Served With meat and vegetables and gravy on fried noodles
  • Cashew nuts $12.90
    • with meat and vegetables with rice
  • Chicken satays $9.90
    • 4 marinated kebab sticks topped with peanut sauce
  • Cheesecake, tiramisu, coconut bavarois chocolate mousse cups, orange and almond cake N/A
  • Whole poached Aoraki Salmon with wasabi sour cream, house smoked local salmon, N/A
  • Grilled middle and streaky bacon N/A
  • Breakfast potatoes N/A
  • Korean spicy pickled cabbage “Kim chi” N/A
  • Potato, smoked ham and pea N/A
  • Salad dressings and condiments N/A
  • Tomatoes N/A
  • Eggs Benedict Full $13.50 Half $8.00
    • Poached free-range eggs with tasty bacon, English breakfast muffin and home-made hollandaise
  • Open Venison Sandwich $16.00
    • Wild fiordland venison and tasty bacon on toasted bread with lettuce, tomato and home-made capsicum and re onion relish
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger $13.50
    • Moroccan spiced lamb burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and home-made tzatziki
  • Lamb Kofta Salad $13.50
    • Moroccan spiced lamb koftas with a fresh mixed salad and home-made tzatziki
  • B.L.T $9.00
    • Two tasty pieces of bacon with lettuce and tomato in a toasted sandwich
  • Scrambled Eggs Full $13.50 Half $8.00
    • Scrambles free-range eggs with tasty bacon, English breakfast muffin and home-made hollandaise
  • Eggs Florentine Full $13.50 Half $8.00
    • Poached free-range eggs with sauteed spinach, English breakfast muffin and home-made hollandaise
  • Bacon Buttie $8.00
    • Two tasty pieces of bacon in a toasted sandwich
  • Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • Eggs royale $24
    • With our own hot-smoked salmon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • The pretzel burger $25
    • Tarragon glazed free range chicken, tomato, mole & aioli served with chips & green herb mayonnaise
  • The naan (ef) $16.50
    • Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
  • available 11am to 2:30pm
  • French onion & grilled cheese (v) $13.50
    • On supergrain with tomato relish
Maharaja Indian Restaurant

Maharaja Indian Restaurant

location

Address

452 Papanui Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033520150

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  BYO ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Serves Halal ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
452 Papanui Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand