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

  • Meat Patties $2.80
  • Onion rings $1.20
  • Fish & eggs $14.50
  • Jam Raps $2.70
  • Sausages $2.50
  • All day breakfast $14.50
  • Chargrill chicken steaks $3.50
  • Wosty Burger $9.50
  • All eggs free range
  • Museli w/ Fresh Fruit. berries & yoghurt $11.00
  • Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
    • Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
  • -Gluten Free $10.50
  • Gangsta $22.50
    • Housemade walnut + parmesan sausages, tomato, mushroom, spinach and hash w/ poached eggs, hollandaise and wholegrain toast
  • - + Eggs or Hash $21.50
  • Burger du jour (GF/Vegan available) $11.00
  • Hash Breakfast (GF +DF) $17.50
    • Housemade hash, fresh baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Seasonal savoury mini quiche
  • Spinach roulade w cream cheese, red peppers and pesto GF V
  • Smoked salmon, dill and caper mousse Violette
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • with crispy bacon
  • EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
    • with spinach
  • Bacon wrapped chicken nibble w bourbon BBQ sauce -GF
  • Friands GF
  • EGGS ON TOAST (V) $9.50
  • Option 1 $13.00
    • Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • seasonal roasted veg, baby spinach, mushrooms, feta mozzarella, drizzled with aioli
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Fish Bites $15.00
    • served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast, in a creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Vegetables Here and Now $9.00
  • Spelt Banana Bread $12.50
    • Whipped coconut butter jam
  • Akaroa Salmon $33.00
    • Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
  • Kids Grilled Fish $14.00
    • Big chips, little salad
  • Green Lip Mussels $14.00
    • Gremolata, sauvignon gel
  • Apple and Frangipane Tart $16.00
    • Blackberry sorbet, juniper
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Three $32.00
  • Dressed pies $5.00
  • Gourmet roll $5.50
  • Lasagne square $3.20
  • Beef roll $3.20
  • Sausages $2.80
  • Hot dogs $2.80
  • Cream cakes n/a
  • Sweet chilli chicken $5.90
  • Station One Beef Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, grilled strips of tender rib eye steak, tossed with Nam Jim Thai dressing
  • Death by Chocolate $7.50
    • Berry Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream & Sauces
  • Eggs Benedict $16.80
    • Toasted focaccia topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon and drizzled in hollandaise
  • One Big Breakfast $19.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), kransky sausages, hash brown, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Station One Club Sandwich $18.00
    • Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, fried egg, feta dressing, served with steak fries
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $18.00
    • Please see the Black board or ask our friendly staff for the dish of the day
  • 250gm Ribeye Steak $22.50
    • Served with Mushroom sauce, with your choice of dauphinoise potato or fries. Served with Garden Salad
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hash brown and grilled tomato
  • PRAWN FRIED RICE $12.00
  • STEAK PINEAPPLE ON FRIED RICE $12.00
  • SWEET & SOUR WON TON $10.00
  • CHICKEN PINEAPPLE ON FRIED RICE $12.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGET $0.70
  • PRAWN CURRY ON FRIED RICE $12.00
  • EGG $4.00
  • FRESH SEASON VEGETABLE $10.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $13.00
  • Chicken OR Pork $10.00
  • Prawns OR Squid $13.00
  • Garlic & Pepper (Pad Gra Tiam Prik Thai)
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Served with rice and meat of your choice
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Sticky rice & Fried Chicken $10.00
  • Entree
    • Spring Rolls / Deep Fried Wontons
  • Deep Fried Squid $17.50
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup $5.50
  • Satay Beef on Skewers (8 skewers) $17.50
  • Sizzling Braised Tofu with Teriyaki Sauce $15.50
  • Beef with Vegetables $15.50
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $15.50
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $15.50
  • In addition, you may order any items from the Lite Breakfast
  • Char Grilled Beef Fillet with Duck Liver Pate, Topped with Southern Alps Gruyere, Cheese, Wilted Roquette, Organic Mushroom &Port Wine Jus (GF, DF) $43
  • Char Grilled Canterbury Venison with Roasted Shallots, Kumara, Roquette & Raspberry Vinaigrette (GF, DF) $22
  • Selection of cereals (gluten free on request)
  • TABLE D’HOTE $50
    • (choose one from each course below)
  • Saffron Risotto with Basil, Asparagus, Baby Spinach, Windsor Bean & Aged Parmesan(V, VG, GF, DF) $34
  • Croissants
  • Extras - bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, hash brown $2 each
  • Soup of the day Served house baked bread
  • Roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad,balsamic dressing
  • Yellow fin tuna sesame crusted pan seared,wakame orange salad, soy dressing
  • Eton mess
    • berries & pomegranate syrup,strawberry ice cream
  • Beef fillet, horseradish whipped potato,seasonal vegetables, port jus
  • Confit Duck leg, tomato and herb cassoulet,seasonal vegetable, port jus
  • Pan fried groper
    • Rice pilaf, cucumber & carrot salad,stay sauce
  • Trio of ice cream
  • 2 Large Chips
  • -Regular Chips
  • -Regular Drink
  • Regular Drink
  • -Supreme Burger
  • Regular $2.70
  • -Fillet Burger
  • Spicy Wedges $4.90
  • Traditional Breakfast $15.00
    • 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato
  • Potato & Leek Soup $9.90
    • Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Traditional Breakfast $15.00
    • 2 Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato.
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • Traditional Eggs Benedict, Served with Hollandaise Sauce on Thick Cut Home Baked Bread. With Bacon or Spinach.
  • Steamed Green Lip Mussels $14.50
    • (1/2 kg) in Cider & Bacon Broth, Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Eggs on Toast $9.50
    • Two Eggs Cooked to your Liking, Served on Toasted Bread
  • Pork Belly Roast $15.00
    • Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
  • Creamy mushrooms on toast $13.50
    • Garlic mushrooms on toasted french stick with bacon or spinach
  • Confit pork belly (GF) $29.50
    • Crispy skin pork belly served on a creamy gratin with a light coleslaw, topped with jus and apple maple chutney
  • Vegetarian platter (V) $28.00
    • Roasted portobello mushrooms with grilled haloumi edamame and cherry tomato salad, homemade samosa with harissa yoghurt, all on a bed of turmeric and sundried tomato herb rice
  • Crunchy toasted muesli $13.50
    • Homemade, topped with yoghurt fresh fruit salad
  • Healthy fresh fruit salad $12.00
    • With yoghurt and topped with berries
  • Pegasus pub steak (GF option) $28.00
    • 250g sirloin with fries and salad and your choice of sauce
  • Premium rib eye (GF option) $33.00
    • 300g rib eye on creamy mash, with roasted, mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of sauce
  • Bacon butty $8.00
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