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 $9.00
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • Scallops, mussels, prawns and fish in a creamy vegetable chowder served with bread
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Canterbury Angus Ribeye $36.00
    • Served with smoked butter, red wine jus, hand cut duck fat fried chips and a garden salad
  • Manuka Scallop Skewers $17.00
    • Plump scallops wrapped in manuka smoked bacon served with mango and chilli salsa
  • Chicken Tenders (3) $13.00
  • Crumbed Fish Bap Burger $24.00
    • Cos lettuce, tomato, tartare sauce and waffle fries
  • Pasta of the Day $27.00
    • Created daily by our chefs and served with fresh parmesan cheese
  • Café Hotcakes $16.50
    • Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
  • Bacon and Eggs $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
  • Café Granola $12.00
    • Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
  • Café Corn Fritters $18.50
    • A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
  • Soup (offered seasonally) $11.00
    • Please check the blackboard for the day's flavours. Served with crusty bread.
  • Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
    • Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
  • Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
    • Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
  • Warm Lamb Salad $25.00
    • Tender sliced marinated backstrap, on a bed of salad and served with carrot hummus, feta cheese and a minted Tzatziki style dressing. Served with bread.
  • Tofu Salad $11.00
    • Tofu with sesame dressing, topped with assorted nuts
  • Assorted Tempura $20.00
    • Assorted seafood and seasonal vegetables
  • Matcha Tiramisu $10.50
    • Green tea tiramisu served with vanilla Ice cream
  • Beef Tataki $17.00
    • Thin sliced seared rare beef served with soy and red nine sauce
  • Kumo's Special Roll $19.50
    • Tempura prawn wrapped with salmon scallop, seared w ith may o and Chef 's special sauce
  • Umalı $10.00
    • Japanese style sweet egg omelette topped with BBQ eel
  • Maccya Panna Cotta $10.00
    • Creamy green tea panna cotta with ice cream
  • Shoga-yaki $21.50
    • Pork loin steak cooked with sweet ginger sauce, served with steamed vegetables
  • Coconut Jelly $3.00
  • Beef Rice Rolls $4.00
  • Fried Rice Noodles With Beef $10.00
  • Preserved Egg & Pork Porridge $5.00
  • taro Bun $3.50
  • Pork with Pickled Cabbage Fried Rice Noddles $10.00
  • Fresh Bamboo Rolls $3.80
  • Steamed OX Tripe $3.50
  • Served with Thai Jasmine Rice. N/A
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $16.00
  • Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
  • Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
  • Kao Pad (Fried Rice) N/A
    • Thai style fried rice with egg and mixed vegetables
  • Tom Yum Gai $13.00
    • Fresh lemon juice with chicken and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and thai herbs
  • Prawns $19.00
  • Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
  • Yaki Udon $16.00
    • Your choice of seafood or vegetarian Teppan fried udon noodles
  • Edamame $6.00
    • Boiled soy beans served with sea salt
  • Ebi Furai $17.00
    • Panko crumbed whole prawns served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Karadare $15.00
    • Chicken thigh pieces in a sweet soy sauce served on a hot plate
  • Tori Furai $15.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken thighs served with a tonkatsu sauce
  • Yaki Udon $17.00
    • Teppan fried udon noodles with your choice of seafood or vegetarian
  • Sushi $15.00
    • Your choice of chicken or salmon sushi served with wasabi, soy and ginger
  • Gyouza $15.00
    • Japanese dumpling filled with pork & ginger
  • Sichuan Chilli Chicken on Rice $9.00
  • Hokkien Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Hang Seng traditional soup Noodles $9.00
  • Beef Brisket Soup Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Meat $5.00
  • Soy Sauce Chicken on Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00
  • Lemon Grass Chicken on Rice $8.00
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • Sticky Date Pudding $7.50
    • With Butterscotch sauce & Ice Cream
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Creamy Chowder with fresh seafood - fish, scallop, mussel & prawns. Served with garlic bread
  • Kransky sausage, egg, tomato, mushroom, bacon, hash brown, gluten free toast (each) $3.50
  • 200gm Salmon Fillet $21.50
    • 200gm Salmon Fillet & Salad with a choice of dauphinoise potato or fries. Served with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Extra Filling $1.00
    • ($1.00 each)
  • Station One Club Sandwich $18.00
    • Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, fried egg, feta dressing, served with steak fries
  • Fruit Shortcake $7.50
    • Warmed with Ice Cream & Custard
  • Zesty Slaw Small $5 Large $10
  • 180g ANZCO Pattie or Extra Chicken $5
  • Our own Chicken Bites (6) $6
    • w/ our tomato sauce
  • Prawn Twisters (6) $8
    • w/ our own Aioli
  • Sausage $3
  • Box of fries $5
    • w/ our own Aioli
  • Spring Roll $3
  • Blue Cod $7
  • Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
    • House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
  • Tutto Salad One size ~ $17.50
    • Grilled chicken breast, salami, bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
  • 'Best Ever' Lasagne $20.50 / $26.50
    • House lasagne baked with layers of delicious ragu Bolognese and bechamel sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
  • Diavola $24.50 / $34.50
    • Back by popular demand! Napoli sauce, salami, anchovies, olives, tomato, garlic & chilli
  • Bruschetta Classica $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia topped with garlic, sliced tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
  • Risotto Ligure One size ~ $24.90
    • Riviera risotto with prawns, scallops, squid, mussels & clams. Simmered in vino bianco and garnished with chopped parsley
  • Penne Pollo $19.50 / $26.50
    • A tangy blend of Napoli sauce, grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, black olives & capers
  • Funghi Ripieni $16.90
    • Baked Portobello mushrooms filled with house-made ricotta, sundried tomato & basil
  • Chicken Pasta $22.00
    • pan fried chicken breast & bacon with onions, tomatoes, peppers in a creamy cheese sauce
  • Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
  • Apple Shortcake
  • Buster Burger $15.00
    • beef pattie, grilled onions, egg, bacon tomato, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, BBQ sauce & chips
  • Chicken Schnitzel $20.00
    • served with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Nachos $13.50
  • Roast $13.00
  • Juicy 350g T-Bone $27.00
    • served with your choice of salad, chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce
  • Warm Chicken Noodle $17.50
    • Pan-fried chicken, vegetables and crispy noodles with chilli and coriander dressing. Served on a bed of lettuce.
  • Bread Fingers $10.00
    • Served with three Winnie's dips
  • Con le Patate $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Rosemary infused galette of potatoes, sundried tomatoes and anchovy fillets
  • Winnie's Starter Platter $30.00
    • Tender ribs, smoked salmon, szechuan squid, pepperoni, brie, olives and gherkins, daily dip. Served with fresh Winnie's loaf.
  • Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
  • BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
  • Caesar $17.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous Winnie's caesar dressing (with chicken $19.00) (Anchovies optional)
  • Mexi Lime Chicken
    • Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce with choice of: Bacon / Smoked Salmon / Wilted Spinach
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Staff will advise on today's special, served with a bun
  • Pasta $31.00
    • House-made fettuccine, peas, sauteed mushrooms, creamy basil pesto sauce. Add chicken strips for an extra $3.00
  • Croque Monsieur $21.50
    • Toasted brioche, ham off the bone, cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shoestring fries, garden salad
  • Dessert: Little Blue Penguin $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream on blue fizzy
  • Duck $37.00
    • Duck a l'orange, kumara puree, glazed carrots, green beans, roasted hazelnuts
  • Chilled Chocolate Fondant $14.00
    • Dark chocolate mousse, salted caramel popcorn, vanilla cream, chocolate sorbet
  • Seafood Chowder $20.00
    • Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawns, melba toast
  • Gaeng Pah Tofu $15.00
    • Jungle curry with tofu and veges
  • Phad Gai Met Mamuang $16.00
    • Mild chicken with cashew nuts, vegetables & rice
  • Curry Puff $9.00
    • Chicken, Kumara, potato and onion
  • Phad See Eew Mu $15.00
    • Stir fry flat noodles with eggs and vegetables
  • Phad Gai King $16.00
    • Stir fried ginger chicken with vegetables & rice
  • Phad Thai Gai $15.00
    • Fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprout, veges and peanuts
  • Phad Preoh Wan Gai Thai $16.00
    • Mild sweet & sour chicken with veges, tomatoes & rice
  • Phad Thai Tofu $14.00
    • Mild fried rice noodles with tofu, eeg, bean sprout, veges & peanuts
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