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

  • BRASS MONKEY PUDDING $13.00
    • Sticky banana cake pudding with thick custard
  • Sweet Chilli $2.00
  • FISH N’ CHIPS
    • Battered fish of the day with salad, fries and house-made tartare sauce
  • FIVE STAGS FAMOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST $23.50
    • Lightly crumbed oven baked, served with your choice of salad and fries or roast vegetables, bacon & Mushroom sauce, Apricot sauce or gravy
  • Bacon and Mushroom $4.00
  • Garlic Butter $2.00
  • PORK BELLY SALAD (GF)
    • Pork belly with spinach salad, spiced carrot, kumara, chickpeas, roasted seeds and fresh herb dressing
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE
    • Chocolate, strawberry or caramel
  • PERi-PERi chips (Large) $6.50
  • Chicken Mediterranean Salad $15.50
    • Strips of tender chicken served on a delicious & nutritious Mediterranean salad setting.
  • Espetada Grande $27.90
    • Go vertical with two Espetadas & one large side.
  • Egg $1.50
  • Coleslaw (Large) $6.50
  • Double Breast Burger $15.90
    • Two marinated & basted skinless chicken breasts, accompanied by crisp lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo inside a soft, seeded bun.
  • Mediterranean Salad $9.90
    • The unmistakable Mediterranean mix of gourmet lettuce, capsicum, olives, feta, onion, cucumber, carrot & cherry tomatoes.
  • Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
    • Combining a freshly baked Portuguese roll, scrumptious home-style veggie patty, gourmet lettuce, tomato, light mayo & PERi-PERi chutney.
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8
  • Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
  • Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
  • O.G.B Mash $10
  • Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
  • Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
  • Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
  • Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
  • Tripe $5.00
  • Pheng Jau $4.50
  • Dan Tart $2.50
  • Steamed Chicken Bun $4.50
  • Shrimp Dumpling $5.50
  • Chinese Chives Dumplings $4.50
  • Beef Siu Mai $4.50
  • Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs $4.50
  • Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
    • with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
  • Sauteed mushrooms $4.00
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon $20.00
    • Pickled cucumber, radish & potato salad with a lemon aioli
  • Spanish Omelette $13.50
    • Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Roasted mushrooms
  • Fries with tomato sauce & aioli $7.50
  • Soup of the Day POA
    • See the black board, served with warm specialty bread
  • Hash browns $4.00
  • Gnocchi $20.00
    • Gnocchi are thick, soft dumplins made from potato & semolina with a variety of flavours. Ours is Pumpkin served with broccoli florets, shredded leeks & sundried tomato topped with a blue cheese sauce.
  • Veggie Tower Delight $16.00
    • Potato rostis, grilled tomatoes, spinach & mushrooms. Topped with a poached egg and homemade dukkah.
  • Veggie Platter $45.00
    • An assortment of deep fried vegetarian delicacies including broccoli bites, falafel, spring rolls, samosas, onion rings, corn squares with wedges & dips.
  • Breads. Oils & Dips. $20.00
    • To share : Up to Four people. An assortment of warm chunky breads served with various oils & Dips.
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $15.00
    • Button mushrooms Stuffed with marscarpone & walnuts, delicately crumbed & fried until golden. Served with ranch dipping sauce.
  • Monteiths Radler Fish & Chips $29.50
    • Blue Cod Fillets lovingly coated in Monteiths Radler beer batter with crispy fries, garden fresh salad and tartare sauce
  • Steak on Toast $19.00
    • Quicked fried five minute steak topped with fried egg and hollandaise sauce.
  • Warm Morroccan Lamb salad $26.00
    • Tender lamb rump coated in a light Morroccan seasoning, mixed with spinach & mixed leaf. Served in a taco bowl and topped with tzatziki sauce (GF* -without edible taco bowl)
  • Combination Seafood $21.00
  • Squid $20.00
  • Beef Satay (4) $11.00
    • Grilled skewered marinated beef with our Satay Sauce on top
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Fish Fillet $20.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (5) $17.00
  • Lamb Musmun $21.00
    • Lamb Musmun, one of our best curry dish to try..
  • Chili & Fresh Basil comes with rice
    • A Thai spicy dish, stir fried meat of your choice with Chef's selected vegetables, chili & fresh basil
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90
  • Plain udon $8.90
  • Unagi don $18.90
    • Fresh water eel
  • Ten don $13.90
    • Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
  • Chicken katsu curry $15.90
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Tempura prawn udon $11.90
  • B.L.T. $12.90
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
  • Bakery Items $2.50
    • Muffins
  • Fish $3.00
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.90
    • ham or bacon with one filling
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
  • CAFÉ BURGER $12.90
    • Your choice of chicken, beef or fish on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled cheese, onions and relish, served with fries
  • CRUMBED SCHNITZEL $17.50
    • Your choice of chicken or pork, served with garden salad and fries
  • Basket of Fries $4.80
  • BLAT $13.00
  • Toasted Panini $9.00
  • Toast $7.00
  • until 11am
  • from 11am to 2pm
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
  • Mountain Breakfast $25.00
  • Porridge $10.00
  • Slow cooked melting beef cheek w/ freshly made creamy red curry sauce $32.00
  • Single seared scallop w/ avocado, ginger & lime dressing $6.50
  • Caramel cheese cake covered in Dark Chocolate Ganache $14.00
  • Spicy fresh tuna salad w/ Strawberries, Spinach & Bean Sprouts $38.00
  • Affogato, Ice Cream, Espresso w/ your choice of Liqueur (Without liqueur $9) $14.00
  • SP Pad thai in eggnet w/ free range chicken, tamarind sauce, peanuts & lime $26.00
  • Hor Mok Talay Market Seafood w/ red curry paste in a smoky coconut shell $37.00
  • Crisp Vietnamese Pancake w/ minced prawn, pork, peanuts, bean sprouts $19.00
  • OKRA RATATOUILLE(GF)(V) $9.50
  • BOO RADLEY'S FAMOUS ICE CREAM SUNDAE $14.00
    • with Oreo cookie, cookie cream whip, chocolate crumb, bourbon cherries, and fudge sauce.
  • CAJUN-SPICED SHOESTRING FRIES $9.50
    • WITH COMEBACK SAUCE(GF, V)
  • SPICY CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE DIP $12.00
    • WITH PRETZEL BREAD TOASTS
  • CRAB LOUIE $20.00
    • asparagus, cherry tomato, avocado purée, devilled egg, seasonal greens
  • FRIED CHICKEN, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE SLAW, BUTTERMILK RANCH
  • HOUSE MARINATED OLIVE SELECTION(GF, V) $9.00
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTER, SHAVED LETTUCE, TOMATO, COMEBACK SAUCE
  • Chicken Sate Bun (2 X Steamed) $16
    • Soft and fluffy buns filled with Malaysian sate chicken
  • Chilled Pickled Vegetables $8
  • Crisp Pickled Vegetables $12
    • with black olive pesto
  • Iki Mata $16
    • Chilled salad of marinated (no, not cooked with heat) monk fish, kafr lime, hint of chili, crisp shoots, coconut sorbet and lime espuma
  • Luff U’Long Time Phad Thai (+$4 Wrapped In Egg) $32
    • Thai style noodles with robata grilled prawns, vegetables, peanuts and fresh lime
  • Goat-Mother Chili Cashews $8
  • ‘Saliva’ Chicken $16
    • Hot spicy sauce, sichuan pepper, tahini and crunchy sprout salad
  • Crispy Prawn $16
    • with roasted shallots
  • French baguettes and loaf bread N/A
  • Sautéed mushrooms N/A
  • Breakfast potatoes N/A
  • Vegetarian pasta with tomato sauce N/A
  • Assorted Japanese pickles, nato, seaweed, seasonings and sauces N/A
  • Potato, smoked ham and pea N/A
  • Chinese style rice congee N/A
  • Whole poached Aoraki Salmon with wasabi sour cream, house smoked local salmon, N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
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