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

  • Lemon Sunshine N/A
    • Moist almond cake with layers of lemon curd and lime mousse, passionfruit sorbet
  • Pan Fried Daily Fish $35.50
    • Herb and lemon mash, slow roasted tomatoes, salsa verde, roasted garlic aioli, balsamic glaze
  • Pancakes Poached $19.00
    • berries, creme fraiche, maple syrup $19.0 Chocolate and salted caramel sauces, whipped butter 19.0 Bacon, banana, maple syrup
  • Caesar Salad $21.00
    • Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons, bacon & poached free range egg (anchovies optional) With grilled chicken breast $25.0
  • Figgy Pear & Ginger Pud N/A
    • Poached pear with roasted fig, baked inside a soft ginger pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
  • Dreamy Creamy Cheesecake N/A
    • A delicate creamy baked citrus cheesecake served with citrus fruit which has been macerated in kaffir lime, vanilla and bergamot
  • Simply Salmon $25.50
    • Hot smoked salmon with lemon creme fraiche, toasted ciabatta, almonds, celery and apple slaw
  • Chocolate Pate Crunch N/A
    • Rich chocolate pate, salted caramel icecream, crispy tuille, caramel sauce
  • Satay pork $18.00
  • Lamb with ginger & spring onion $23.00
  • Prawns omelette $20.00
  • Prawns with vege wrapped in lettuce $25.00
  • Roasted pork on rice $15.00
  • Chicken in black bean sauce $18.00
  • Sweet & sour chicken $18.00
  • Beef & cucumber in teriyaki sauce $22.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Chickens Beef Satay on Skewer (3/6) $8.00/$15.00
  • Ginger Beef Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Sweet & Sour won Tons (1/2 dozen) $4.00
  • Satay vegetable on Rice $8.00
  • Beef Black Bean Vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Zucchini Green Bean Fritters $18.00
    • Topped with kimchi salad. Served w beetroot chutney
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon French Toast $18.50
    • Served w caramalised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup, Drizzled and garnished w maple syrup, toasted almonds and walnuts
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
    • Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • BASIC $11.00
    • Beef, chutney, mayo and gherkin.
  • ONION RINGS $12.00
    • with SP BBQ Sauce.
  • FALAFELBURGER $15.00
    • Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
  • CHEERIOS $5.00
    • with tom sauce.
  • DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
    • Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
  • WEDGES $13.00
    • with cheese and bacon.
  • CHEESEBURGER $12.00
    • Beef, cheese, chutney, gherkin, and mayo.
  • Gluten Free buns. $2.00
  • 3 Egg Omelette $12.00
    • Tell us your choice of three fillings, Served with toast.
  • "Hale " the senior Burger $15.50
    • Burgers butchery mince, in house made patty, streaky bacon, smoky cheddar cheese, fried egg, onion and lettuce greens with aioli and Tchutney.Between artisan burger buns served with fires.
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $5.00
    • Kids Ice Cream Sundae
  • Roast Vegetables side $5.00
    • Roast Vegetables side
  • Mini Breakfast $8.00
    • 1 hash brown 1 Fried Egg 1 bacon served on 1 Piece of toast
  • Crumbed Onion Rings $5.00
    • Crumbed Onion Rings
  • Grilled Mushrooms $3.00
    • Grilled Mushrooms
  • Crumbed Camembert $10.00
    • 5 Creamy wedges deep fried until golden .Served with a spiced plum sauce
  • Nasi Goreng (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18
    • A classic Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, peas, onions and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
    • Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
  • Sunbathe Tofu $17
    • Silken Tofu deep-fried, topped with crisp lemongrass and onion
  • Kungpao Chicken $19
    • Spicy, sweet and delicious battered chicken thighs, Szechuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger, spring onions, and dried red chillies, and peanuts
  • Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
  • Prawns $5
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
  • Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
    • Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
  • Thai curry chop suey $13.50
  • Stewed beef in chinese vegetables $17.00
  • Chicken, beef or pork with curry sauce on rice $16.00
  • Malaysian curry chicken with rice $15.50
  • Roast pork with tomato fried rice $15.00
  • Stewed pork in spicy sauce $17.50
  • Chicken & mushroom soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
  • Combination seafood with cashew nuts $19.00
  • Robbie’s Ribs
    • A generous plate of pork spare ribs covered in our own tangy BBQ sauce piled on top of potato wedges.
  • Small $22.90
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • Breakfast is available at Robbie’s until 12pm
  • Cheesecake of the day $11.90
    • Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
  • Beef Schnitzel & Mushroom Sauce $18.50
    • Our very popular golden crumbed beef schnitzel, smothered in a hearty mushroom sauce, with salad and fries.
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.50
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Apple Splice $12.50 / $22.50
    • Caramel sauce, almond mix, sliced apples , sprinkled with cinnamon.
  • Banoffi Sundae $10.00
    • Delicious layers of liqueur soaked chocolate biscuits, caramel, bananas, ice cream - topped with cream and chocolate flakes
  • Flat Bread $7.50
    • Filadelfio's style with olive oil, parmesan cheese, rosemary, rock salt, nuts, garlic, olives - very, very tasty.
  • Hot Dog & Fries $8.50
    • Mini Hot Dog & Fries: NZ style on a stick
  • Soy Milk Extra $0.50
  • The Cheese Burger $22.50 / $32.50
    • New York spicy sausage,onions, gherkins, tasty cheese, mustard and tomato sauce.
  • Calzone $11.00 / $20.00
    • Pizza pocket packed with your favourite toppings.
  • New York Classic $22.50 / $32.50
    • Garlic, oregano.
  • Pottle Fried Rice
  • Lemon Chicken
  • Combinaton Fried Rice
  • Sliced Beef (with Oyster Sauce)
  • Chicken Muchrooms on Rice
  • Pork Chow Mein
  • Fresh Seasoned Vegetable
  • Chicken Pineapple
  • Vegetables korma $14.50
    • A variety of vegetable cooked with mild spices.
  • Palak paneer/Aaloo $14.50
    • Fresh leafy spinach and cottage cheese/potato cooked in a mild gravy straight from north india.
  • Chicken tikka masala /lamb/beef/prawn/fish
    • Tender meat of your choice fillet roasted in tandoor oven and cooked with onion, capsicum and spices.
  • King prawn masala $17.99
    • A thick tomato curry cooked with capsicum, coriander, herbs and spices.
  • Mushroom chowmein $14.50
  • Shahi paneer $14.50
    • Chef made indian cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with cashew nuts & almonds.
  • Aaloo/Paneer/Onion paratha $4.50
    • Stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes/cottage cheese.
  • Papadum (4 pcs) $2.00
  • Sautéed mushrooms N/A
  • Vegetarian pasta with tomato sauce N/A
  • Potato, smoked ham and pea N/A
  • Smoked chicken and apple salad N/A
  • Selection of sauces and condiments N/A
  • Korean spicy pickled cabbage “Kim chi” N/A
  • Water melon, feta and toasted nuts. N/A
  • Cheese board featuring the best of local Canterbury cheeses with crackers and dried fruits N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Veggie Delite N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Meat balls $1.80
  • Family ham & asparagus quiche $18.90
  • Chicken club $2.30
  • Vegetarian quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Chicken petites $2.30
  • Spinach, feta & mushroom quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Potato top savouries $2.60
  • Sausage rolls $2.50
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