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

  • Chicken nuggets $8.00 /dozen
  • Fried rice / Fried noodles $5.50
  • Cheese / Egg / Bacon $4.20
  • Chicken burger / Vegetarian (mushroom, cheese, pineapple, tomato) $5.50
  • Fried oysters $1.30 each / $9.90doz
  • Onion rings $4.20/ 1/2dozen
  • Sausages / Hot dog / Meat pattie / Donut / Choc donut $2.10
  • 1/2 Chips / Pineapple ring $1.70
  • Sour Dough/ Grain / GF Bread
  • PULLED PORK $14.50
    • Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
  • BIG DOSE BREAKFAST $21.00
    • Eggs any style, streaky bacon, pork sausages, slow roasted tomato, field mushrooms, house made hash brown served with toast
  • Japanese Chicken Burger $18.50
    • House brioche bun, karaage chicken, tomato relish, tonkatsu mayo, cajun fries & kewpie mayo
  • (GF bagel available)
  • SMOKED SALMON $14.50
    • Sliced smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, red onion and green salad
  • Choose from one of the following:
  • Vietnamese Salad $18.00
    • Mixed slaw, vermicelli & mung bean salad with grilled chicken & house made prawn spring rolls
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
  • Works $9.50
  • Cinnamon Donut $2.80
  • Oysters (1/2 doz) $16.00
  • Scallops $2.20
  • Sausage $2.80
  • Whitebait Pattie $6.00
  • Steak $7.50
  • One Dozen Wontons $8.00
  • Donut $2.00
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.80
  • Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $12.00
  • Steak Tomato on Fried Rice $12.00
  • Pork on Fried Rice $9.80
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.00
  • -Baked Bbq Pork Bun $3.00
  • Chinese Breadstick $1.00
  • Lemon Chicken $7.00
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Honey Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Savoury Fried Rice $2.00
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Bacon or smoked salmon or mushrooms on ciabatta bread with spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • South Island Salmon Fillet $31.90
    • Pan seared over summer vegetables, hollandaise sauce and a parmesan tuille
  • Chicken Sandwich $22.90
    • Grilled chicken breast over toasted sourdough, rocket, fresh tomato, bourbon mayonnaise. Topped with brie cheese & pear chutney, served with golden fries
  • ​• Gourmet house Pizzas $23.40
  • - Porkys - chorizo, crispy bacon, roasted pumpkin, capsicum & hollandaise swirl vege patch
  • Skins $13.90
    • Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
  • Fries – Large served with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • All served on a bed of sweet salad leaves with beansprouts & a dressing
  • Warmed Bread Loaf half $9/ full 15$
    • Served with garlic butter & basil pesto
  • Gin & Tonic Lemon Cake $12
    • Made with fresh lemons & sour cream
  • Gourmet Burgers $14
  • Oven Baked Hoki Fillet $26
    • In a lemon & herb crust served with seasoned wedges & our house slaw
  • With hand-whipped cream & ice cream
  • Housemade Aiou $2
    • A ramakin of our signature garlic spread
  • Bowl Of Fries half $4/ full 8$
    • With a side of tomato sauce
  • Takoyaki $8.00
    • deep fried squid balls
  • Foil-yaki $35.00
    • simmered in teriyaki sauce in tin foil on teppan. fish of the day
  • Assortment of Tempura Set $12.00
    • Selection of Deep fried Seafood & Vegetables served with rice & miso
  • Wagyu $68.00
    • wagyu prime cut scotch fillet grade 7-9+ marbling 200g
  • Wakame $8.00
    • seaweed salad
  • Tori $15.00
    • chicken teriyaki roll
  • TEMPURA SET $52.00
    • otoshi, sashimi/tatsutage, choise of tori/ebi/, moriawase tempura, seasonal, tempura veges, gohan, miso shiru, fruits & ice cream, tea/coffee
  • Bejitarian $15.00
    • vegetarian roll
  • Panner Makhni $14.00
    • Paneer (home made cheese) tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices and cream
  • Lamb Posht $17.50
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato. Then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices
  • Veg. Manchurian (Chef Special) $16.00
    • Deep fried dumplings of finely chopped fresh veges and sauted with garlic, soya sauce and vinegar
  • Mango Chutney $2.00
  • Tandoori Chicken (Full - Two legs, two breasts) $21.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt. Skewered and cooked in tandoori oven
  • Green Peas Pulao $5.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with green peas
  • Tandoori Mushroom - 8 pcs per portion $8.00
    • Mushrooms marinated in a spicy garlic and yoghurt cooked in tandoori oven
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.50
    • Lamb chunks cooked in whole spices with onion, ginger and garlic finished with a touch of coriander
  • Club Sandwiches $1.9 / $22.8
    • Assorted gourmet flavours
  • Mini Corn Fritters $2.20 / $26.4
    • topped with relish and avocado
  • Balini $2 / $24
    • Savoury pikelets with an assortment of gourmet toppings
  • Steak & Cheese $4.50
  • Per item/ Per dozen
  • Steak $4.50
  • Crostini $2 / $24
    • An assortmet of gourmet toppings on crusty rounds of baguette
  • Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto $1.6 / $19.2
    • (Seasonal)
  • your choice from
  • Amaci's big breakfast $14.00
    • Bacon, sausage, free range egg (poached, fried or scramble ) grilled tomato, mushroom and hash brown, served with two pieces of toast (brown or white )
  • - Bacon and egg toastie
  • creamy pumpkin Soup. $5.50
  • Egg benedict $14.00
    • Poached free range egg, bacon with hollandaise sauce on toasted muffin
  • Salmon bagel $12.50
    • Smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • Nachos $10.50
    • Nachos, homemade sauce.
  • Chicken Nibbles $15.00
    • Chicken nibbles in our own housemade coating with garnish salad & a complementing dressing
  • Children’s Menus are available behind the counter
  • Mixed Grill (GF) $31.00
    • The Works, a 200gm Rump Steak, Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings
  • Lamb shanks – Half or Full(GF) $22.00/ $34.00
    • Tender slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with a Delicious Red Currant Jous, served with Mashed Potato
  • V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option
  • Chicken & Mango Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Lightly seasoned Chicken Breast with grilled Mango on a Fresh Garden Salad with a hint of Basil Pesto & Aioli Dressing
  • Chicken Burger- (GF) $20.00
    • Seasoned pieces of Chicken topped with melted Camembert Cheese & Streaky Bacon, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce with Aioli & a simply delicious Mango Chutney served with Chips
  • Garlic Bread ( V ) $7.50
    • Oven Baked Garlic Pistolettes
  • Roast Pork with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Prawn with Satay Sauce $14.50
  • Steak & Corn Pattie $2.20
  • 1/2 Doz Wontons $6.00
  • - (Scoop) $2.40
  • Slice Pork with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice $13.00
  • Steak with Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Veg. Korma $7.00
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • Samosa Chat $6.00
  • VEG. KORMA $7.00
  • Small $77.50
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.00
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • LAMB BIRYANI $10.00
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