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

  • SPICY PORK $40.00
    • roasted pork (pettitioes) with chilli powder
  • STEAMED BEEF RIB $17.00
    • soup consisting of beef rib and vegetables in hot pot
  • DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
    • duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
  • SPICY FISH SOUP $45.00
    • hot blend soup consistant of cod fish with vegetable
  • KIMCHI STEW $15.00
    • kimchi pot stew in hot pot
  • SUNDAE SOUP $15.00
    • hot sundae soup with mixed pork meats in hot pot
  • ROASTED FISH $20.00
    • grilled fish
  • COLD NOODLES $14.00
    • cold buckwheat noodles served
  • Chocolate Explosion Doughnut $3.80
  • Fish Bites 5 for $2.30
  • Vegetarian Spring Roll $2.80
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Queen Scallops 6 for $8.00
  • Steak Burger $6.20
  • Chicken Pattie $2.40
  • Pauna Pattie $2.50
  • Fish of the Day $7.00 - $9.00
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Battered Elephant Fish $4.00
  • Cocktail Samosa x 6 $2.00
  • Battered Mussels x 6 $5.00
  • Chicken $10.00
  • Bacon & Egg $10.00
  • All burgers come with lettuce, tomato beetroot and onion
  • Onion Rings $0.80 Ea Or $9.00 Doz
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodles N/A
  • Sliced Beef Fried Rice N/A
  • Bean Sauce / Or Curry On Rice N/A
  • Pottle Of Fried Noodles N/A
  • Fish Bites N/A
  • 1/2 Chips N/A
  • Prawn Rolls N/A
  • Edamame roll $7.50/$9.00
    • rolled with rice paper and fried edamame green beans (6P/8P)
  • Avocado & teriyaki chicken sushi $9.50
  • Ontama kimchi gyu-don $14.00
    • gyu-don with soft boiled egg & kimchi topping
  • Uramaki teriyaki chicken sushi $6.50
  • Gyo-za dumpling $8.50/$9.50
    • pork and vegetable in pan fried dumpling (6P/8P)
  • Uramaki BBQ eel sushi $7.50
  • Curry ramen $12.80
    • curry flavor
  • Tasty spicy sprouts $5.00
  • Egg $4.30
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Eggs & steak $11.50
  • Hot Dog $2.00
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken $10.00
  • Fish & Eggs $9.00
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Bacon $4.70
  • Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
    • Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
  • Toong-Tong (Money Bags) $6.50
    • Prawns, fish meat peas and corn filling with The Nook Sauce
  • Beef Cheeks $22.00
    • Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
  • Saang Ka Ya $8.50
    • Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
  • Pad Thai $18.00
    • Classic noodle dish with eggs, protein of your choice, bean sprouts and pad thai sauce. Served with lemon wedge, chili flakes and crushed peanuts
  • Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
    • Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
  • Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
    • Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
    • Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
  • Samosa $2.00
  • Seek Kebab $6.00
  • Large $13.50
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
  • Naan $1.50
  • Small $77.50
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • Lamb Madras $10.00
  • Chori Pan $9.00
    • House made chorizo and arepas
  • Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
    • A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
  • Ceviche $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • Pico de Gallo $2.00
    • Salsa fresca
  • Entraña 400 gr $26.00
    • A particulary Flavoursome cutloved by Argentinians
  • 1 Side and 1 Sauce of your choice
  • Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
    • Bone in Grilled to your choice
  • Kimchi $4
  • Avocado $2
  • Agria Potato Wedges $15.5
    • bacon and grilled cheese with sour cream
  • Red Pepper Sauce $1.5
  • Steak Sandwich $24.5
    • Seared steak layered with mayonnaise, onion marmalade, garlic toasted Hislops bread, salad greens and potato wedges
  • Hashbrowns $4
  • Soup of the Day $13.5
    • Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $10.5
  • Bacon $4
  • Nabe - Beef $42.00
    • Shoyu broth, Sesame dip
  • Kimchi Pork Fried Rice GF DF $4.50
  • Karaage - Garlic Bomb DF $17.00
    • Confit garlic, Garlic chips
  • Kimchi VGF DF $4.00
    • Spicy fermented chinese cabbage
  • Karaage - Parmesan Cheese GF/A $22.00
    • Pickle, Sweet chilli and Creme dip
  • Green Salad V GF/A DF $7.50
    • Ponzu dressing
  • Chocolate Ganache GF/A $9.00
    • Sesame crisp
  • Spicy Grill Chicken DF $22.00
    • Chicken thigh, Homemade spicy sauce, Mesclun salad
  • Roast Posk Chow Mein
  • Chicken Foo Young
  • Steak Foo Young
  • Spoon
  • Steak Pineapple on Rice
  • Chicken Tomatoes on Rice
  • Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice
  • Roast Pork Mushrooms Chow Mein
  • Boneless Chicken Thigh $22
    • cilantro onion jam and sesame glaze
  • Akaroa Sea Salmon $34
    • on fennel-slaw with lemon chili chutney
  • B.B.Q Groper Steak $38
    • sun-dried tomato, garlic and jalapeño buter
  • Ten Ta Kool (Squid) $16
  • Chinois Kee $14
    • WEE (4 x steamed, open) - Lamb and minted pea dumplings on kumara rouille
  • Chinese Vego Doughnut (1 X Steamed & Fried) $11
    • Malaysian style steamed bun filled with vegetables and nuts then deep-fried and rolled in sweet chili glaze
  • Vaagyoo Owl Brown (2) $16
    • Chinese steam bun sliders flled with pork belly, salad and ‘Chef’s special sauce’
  • Yu Kum Nou Won Tons (4 X Fried) $14
    • Fennel & feta won tons , smoked paprika mayo
  • Fried Egg $1.25
  • Extra Sour Cream $2.50
  • Gravy Boat $1.50
  • Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
  • Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
    • 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
  • Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
    • One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
  • Beef Schnitzel & Mushroom Sauce $18.50
    • Our very popular golden crumbed beef schnitzel, smothered in a hearty mushroom sauce, with salad and fries.
  • Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
    • A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Steak $4.60
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
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