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

  • Toast $2.00
  • Tomato relish $1.50
  • Honey maple roasted muesli, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached pear, seasonal fruit, passionfruit $13.00
  • Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
  • Avocado $3.50
  • Steel cut oat porridge, rhubarb, banana, poached papples, cardamom custard, chocolate caramel nut crumble $15.50
  • Baked Beans, poached eggs, white beans, chorizo, smoked tomato chilli sauce, Danish feta, Turkish bread $18.50
  • Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
  • BBQ Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Chicken Corn Soup $4.50
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken (NO Rice) $13.50
  • Honey Chicken on Rice $9.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
  • Sweet & Sour Pork (No Rice) $13.50
  • Beef Curry vegetable on Rice $9.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.00
  • Eggs your way $5.00
    • Add bacon
  • Waffles $15.00
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w warm dark chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Beef marinated w sweet soy sauce
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Served w toasted Supergrain bread
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • The margarita $15.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & tomato
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • The whitford's beef burger $18.50
    • Prime angus beef patty, sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli in a toasted bun, served with fries
  • Beer battered fries $8.00
  • Caesar salad (GF) $15.00
    • Mixed with coutons, a soft poached egg, anchovy dressing & shaved parmesan
  • Oven baked garlic & herb loaf $8.00
    • Add chilli ($0.50) or cheese ($2.00)
  • The DIY $17.50
    • Create your own pizza choosing three toppings from the options below
  • Seafood plate for 2 $15.00
    • A selection of small fried and cured seafood bites, perfect to share or fully indulge alone
  • Battered Hoki & Chips (GF) $12
  • Freshly Battered Blue Cod $19.50
    • Served with fries, salad & tartare sauce
  • Mini Pavlova (GF) $12.00
    • Drizzled in caramel with ice-cream & cream
  • GF= Gluten Free
  • Cheesecake $12.00
    • Homemade & hard to resist! Ask for the daily special Served with cream & ice cream
  • GF= Gluten Free
  • GF= Gluten Free
  • Ice-Cream Sundae (GF) $8.00
    • Chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, caramel or passionfruit topped with cream
  • Seafood $22.50
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $18.50
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $18.50
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $18.20
  • Lamb $21.50
  • Lamb $21.50
  • Pad Oyster Sauce
    • Stir-fried mix vegetables in seasoning oyster sauce
  • Pepper Lamb $21.80
    • Stir-fried black pepper lamb with vegetables in spice special sauce
  • WARM CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD GF $20.00
    • Sundried tomato, red onion, lettuce in our creamy aioli dressing topped with shaved parmesan and crisp croutons >>
  • FRENCH TOAST $12.50
    • Fruit toast soaked in egg dip, grilled and smothered in maple syrup
  • VEGETARIAN RISOTTO $22.00
    • Spinach and roast kumara through creamy arborio rice
  • Izone Slaw
  • THE VEGO 1S $19.50 2S $22.50
    • A selection of seasonal vegetables, served with creamy mushroom sauce
  • CHICKEN BREAST 1s $23.50 2s $30.00
    • Served with spicy plum sauce
  • CAFÉ IZONE FAMOUS CHOWDER GF $16.00
    • With crispy bread
  • VEGETARIAN PASTA $21.00
    • Ask your waitperson
  • LUNC C $12.20
    • filled roll or wrap, mini sausage roll, selection of fudges, fresh fruit kebab
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI(V) $9.50
    • berry compote & yoghurt
  • Selection of rolled sandwiches
  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS $12.00
    • served on gourmet toast
  • FRENCH TOAST $12.00
    • w grilled banana & maple syrup +bacon$15.00
  • Truffles GF DF available
  • OATY PANCAKES $12.00
    • w banana, berry compote & yoghurt
  • LUNCH E $16.80
    • filled roll or wrap, club sandwich, mini scone, spinach and feta filo, truffles, fresh fruit kebab
  • Tom kha soup see above
    • Slightly creamy soup in coconut cream with lemongrass,galangal, kaffir lime leaf, lemon juice, mushroom, tomato, onion and garnish with coriander
  • Vegetarian wonton (6pcs) $7.50
    • Deep fried wontons stuffed with pumkins and carrots served with sweet chilli sauce
  • King prawns $5.00
  • Crispy fried soft shell crab $11.50
    • Deep fried soft shell crab served with sweet chilly sauce topped with crushed peanut , red onion, tomato and coriander
  • Peanut sauce (topping) $3.50
  • Pad thai N/A
    • Stir fried rice noodles with egg, red onion, crushed peanut, chhes and bean sprout
  • Stir fried with chilli (Fish fillet [batter and deep fry] / Mix Seafood) $19.50 / $20.50
    • Stir fried with chilli, red curry paste, bamboo shoot, green bean, capsicum, baby corn, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and a little bit of coconut cream
  • Chicken satay (5 pcs) $8.50
    • Chicken skewer served with our homemade peanut sauce
  • 2 TOPPINGS $18.00
  • FISH / CHIPS $24.50
    • herb & parmesan crumbed, salad, aioli
  • MARGARITA PIZZA
  • BRUSCHETTA $10.50
    • tomatoes, olives, balsamic, sour dough
  • FRIES $7.00
  • CHEERIOS
    • tomato sauce
  • BEEF FILLET $33.50
    • red wine jus, crisp potato rosti, roasted mushroom, sugarhorse butter
  • FISH /CHIPS $22.50
    • herb & parmesan crumbed, salad, aioli
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • Veggie pattie, cheese, beetroot, avocado, relish, lettuce, tomato and onion.
  • Hawaiian
    • Ham and pineapple, the traditional best.
  • Pork Belly $29.50
    • Free range salt water piggery pork. Marinated in crispy apple cider and chardonnay. Served on a bed of fried shallot and crispy potato skins accompanied with a thyme and apple sauce and a red wine jus. We suggest you try with a perfectly matched Monteith’s Crushed Apple Cider.
  • Bacon and Avocado $20.00
    • Angus beef pattie, cheese, avocado, bacon, caramelised onions, relish, lettuce, tomato and red onion.
  • Battered Fish $7.50
    • Battered fresh fish of the day, served with a petit salad, French fries, tartare and tomato sauce.
  • -Large (serves 4) $50.00
  • Breakfast every Sunday from 9am -12pm
  • Fettuccine (Vegetarian Option) $27.50
    • Sautéed chicken and bacon in cream and parmesan sauce.
  • Side Order Dishes Are All $6.00
    • Daily Potatoes, Mashed Potato, Fries, Steamed Vegetables, Mixed Garden Salad
  • Gourmet Burger $20.00
    • Choice of Steak or Chicken, served with Onions Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beetroot, Fried Egg & Fries
  • -(two shanks) $28.50
  • Gluten Free (GF) Vegetarian (V)
  • Enjoy local cuisine with friendly service
  • -(one shank) $23.00
  • Aoraki Salmon Fillet(GF) $32.00
    • Oven baked Fresh Salmon Fillet, served with Roasted Vegetables & Steamed Rice, finished with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Bread selection & Dips(V) $12.00
    • A selection of Fresh Breads accompanied with our own Homemade Dips
  • Garlic bread $7.00
  • Kiwi Club $16.00
    • Toasted grain bread with chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce, served with fries
  • Cereal - varieties $3.00
    • Cornflakes, Ricies, Muesli, Weetbix
  • Tramper's Sandwich $6.50
    • Premium shoulder bacon served between two slices of thick cut toast with chunky tomato relish
  • Basket of fries $6.00
  • Sweet as Spud's $10.00
    • Oven baked jacket potato, served with your choice of: Sour cream and chives, baked beans and cheese, chilli con carne and cheese, bacon and cheese
  • Bach Feast $12.00
    • Two eggs - cooked any style, bacon and toast
  • Akaroa Eggs $12.00
    • Akaron smoked salmon served on a toasted English muffin and topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • Banana and hazelnut parfait with vanilla mascarpone $11.00
  • Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00
  • Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
  • Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
  • Rhubarb crème brulee with amaretti biscuits and candied citrus $12.50
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Flatbread 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