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

  • Hot Chilli Paste Fried $19
    • Stir-fried spicy chilli paste with mixed vegetables, carrot, green bean, bamboo shoots, courgette and herb. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, duck, Vegetarian
  • Larb $18
    • Minced meat salad with toasted rice powder, onion, spring onion and lime juice. Choice of meat: Minced chicken, minced pork
  • Tom Yum (1 person / 3 people share) $11.5 / $28
    • Vegetarian. Thai soup with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, carrot, mushroom and red onion
  • Chicken wings N/A
    • Our famous chicken wings served with favourite Thai sauce and prawn crackers
  • Sour Soup (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
    • Prawn. Another popular flavour sour soup with courgette, carrot, bamboo shoots, capsicum, baby corn, spring onion, bean sprouts and mushrooms
  • Geang Kharer (Yellow Curry) $19.5
    • Thai yellow curry paste with onion, carrot and selected potato in coconut milk. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, Vegetarian
  • Tom Kha (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
    • Prawn. Thai soup with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lemon juice, carrot, mushroom, cabbage, red onion and kaffir lime leaves
  • Naom Tok (B.B.Q.Beef Salad) $19.5
    • Grilled beef Thai salad with lime juice, red onion, spring onion, toasted rice powder and fish sauce
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
  • Spiced prime Beef Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
  • Orange Almond Cake $7.90
  • Harira (Hearty Soup: Lamb, chickpeas and vegetable) $12.00
  • Harira (Vegetarlan tomato base with fresh herbs and lemon) $12.00
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chefs choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
  • Couscous Royale "Beef and Merquez Sausage" $18.00
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • RH eggs bene - poached free range eggs, crispy bacon $17.50
    • served on a parmesan muffin with lemon & dijon hollandaise & fresh herbs
  • RH classic beef, bacon and cheese burger $18.00
    • beef patty, crispy bacon, swiss cheese, herb mayo & tomato relish on a seeded hamburger bun, served with fries
  • Cinnamon spiced brioche French toast $15.50
    • served with coffee poached fruit, vanilla mascarpone & toasted muesli crumble
  • Sweet chilli chicken burger $18.00
    • chilli & lime seasoned free range chicken, shredded carrot, beetroot, lettuce & sweet chilli mayo on a brioche bun, served with fries
  • RH big breakfast $19.50
    • free range eggs, breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, thyme roasted mushrooms, hash brown & tomato chutney, your choice of sourdough, multigrain or white toast, served with RH coffee baked beans
  • Seasonal salad $4.00
  • Toasted cheese soldiers $4.00
  • RH house made pie of the day $14.00
    • served with chipotle sour cream and fries
  • Frozen Coke N/A
  • Sausage McMuffin N/A
    • A hot beef sausage patty, topped with a slice of cheese on a toasted English muffin. Simple and satisfying.
  • White Tea N/A
    • Warm up and wind down. As strong or as weak as you like.
  • Coffee Kick Frappe N/A
    • A deliciously creamy Coffee Kick Frappe, topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent Coffee Drizzle.
  • Bacon & Egg McMuffin N/A
    • A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your taste buds will be screaming for more!
  • Fanta N/A
    • Bright and bubbly. Great orange taste.
  • Garden Salad N/A
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal.
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
  • 11 Black Pepper Beef $18.00
  • 2 Pad Thai Noodles
  • 4A Prawn Tom Yum Soup $14.00
  • -Chicken, Beef, Pork,Vegetable $16.00
  • Salmon Pizza
  • 2A Chicken Stay Skewers $7.00
  • Supreme
  • Double Meat $6.50
    • 2 meat patties
  • Home Made Spring Rolls $5
  • Steamed Whole Flounder $20
  • Sliced Steak with Season Vegetables $18
  • Beef and Char Choy Soup $6
  • Deep Fried Chicken $5
  • Steam Rice $Bowl $2
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts and Vegetables $20
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts and Vegetables $19
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
  • Nasi Goreng $11.00
  • Double Meat $3.80
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00
  • Steak Onion on Rice $9.50
  • Roast Pork Fred Noodle $11.00
  • Corn Pattie
  • Scllops $1.40
  • Chips $2.40
  • Prawn Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Vegetarian Roll $2.80
  • Steak Fried Rice $9.50
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Fish $2.40
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg $11.00
  • Curry Roll $2.80
  • Salmon $6.00
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Gyu Don Large $14.50
  • Meat $2.00
  • Karaage Don $13.50
  • Half & Half Sushi 8P $10.00
  • Gluten free Mayo $1.00
  • Karaage (Crispy Chicken) Roll 4P $5.80 8P $9.90
    • Cabbage, Mayo, Karaage Chicken
  • Seaweed Salad $3.00
  • Chips L $4.00 S $2.50
  • Braised Lamb Salad $24.50
    • Tender Braised Lamb Shoulder served with Salad greens,Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion finished with Tzatziki and Pita Crisps
  • Fries $5.00
  • Beefburger $20.50
    • A 200gm Beef Panic with lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Tasty Cheese, Bacon Relish and Aioli, Served on a Bap with Fries and House Made onion Rings
  • Butterflied Chicken Breast 200Gm $24.00
  • Chicken Burger $21.50
    • Crumbed Chicken Breast with Letucce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Aioli and Mango Peach Chutney-Served on a Bap with Fries and House Made Onion Rings
  • Wedges $6.50
  • Carbonara $24.50
    • A Rich Creamy Chicken,Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccini finished with Parmesan Cheese
  • Bread And Dips $14.50
    • A Selection of Fresh Breads served with House Made Dips
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Mexican wedding biscuit, candied pineapple, lime curd, puffed wild rice
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • fish, orange blossom tiger’s milk, melon, chili, corn shards, hibiscus agua
  • Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
    • w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
  • Guacamole $8.00
    • w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
  • Marinated Pan-Fried Fish $7.00
    • w sauce gribiche, pumpkin slaw, green chili crema
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Salsa Roja $8.00
    • w house made yellow corn chips
  • Half Chicken, Cashew Nuts $12.50
  • Sweet & Sour Won Tons 1 doz $9 / 1/2 doz. $5
  • Sweet & Sour Oysters (in season) $16.00
  • Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein / Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.80
  • Chicken, Cashew Nuts / Roast Pork, Cashew Nuts / Beef Satay Sauce / Queenspark Special Chow Mein $12.50
  • Tomatoes / Pineapple / Mushrooms $3.00
  • Singapore Fried Noodles / Young Chow Fried Rice $11.80
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