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

  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
  • Fire grilled chicken and chorizo sticks, pickled red onion, xlapa-style peanut mole $27
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Fire grilled garlic flank steak, cigar onions, chimichurri salsa, anti-cucho $25
  • Fire grilled flank steak, tomato, peppers, black olive salsa $8
  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
  • Cumin battered market fish, salsa mojito, coriander $8
  • Braised beef, quesillo, oregano mushrooms quesadilla $15
  • Satay vegetable on Rice $8.00
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • Hot & Spicy Chicken Fried Rice Noodle $9.00
  • Pork Foo Young $9.00
  • Nasi Goreng $9.00
    • fried rice with chicken, beef, pork
  • Hot & Spicy Pork Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Extra Ingredient (chicken, beef, pork) $3.00
  • Hot & Spicy Pork Fried Rice $9.00
  • PORRIDGE $11.50
    • Slow cooked oats with house made almond crumble, served with berry compote and a side of vanilla custard & pouring cream
  • Lamb Tortilla $18.50
    • Moroccan spiced lamb served on a tortilla with fresh salsa, tzatziki sauce, mixed salad & kumara crisps
  • Brioche Muffin $19.50
  • Vietnamese Salad $18.00
    • Mixed slaw, vermicelli & mung bean salad with grilled chicken & house made prawn spring rolls
  • RICOTTA PANCAKE $17.00
    • Pancakes with berry compote, house made lemon curd, yogurt, oaty crumble and almond praline
  • SMOKED SALMON $14.50
    • Sliced smoked salmon, caper cream cheese, red onion and green salad
  • Two Hash browns $21.50
  • + Fried egg $2.00
  • Roasted Duck Red Curry $20.50
    • Roasted Duck in a traditional red curry with tamarind juice, bamboo shoots, pineapple, capsicum and topped with sweet basil
  • Sweet and Sour Prawn $20.50
    • King Prawn prepared with chef's special sweet and sour sauce
  • Basil Chicken (The Most Popular Thai Dish) $18.50
    • Your choice of minced chicken breast, stir fried with fresh chilli, garlic, bamboo shoot and Thai basil
  • Prawn, Fish or Cuttle Fish $4.00
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with vegetables and chef's special peanut sauce
  • Tom Yum Talay (Seafood) $12.00
    • Mixed seafood soup with lemongrass, mushroom and hint of chilli
  • Pork, Chicken or Beef $3.00
  • Thai Spring Rolls $7.00
    • Homemade vegetarian roll served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Mountaineers' Soup of the Day $13.50
    • With toasted bread
  • Sticky Date Pudding $14.00
    • Warm with butterscotch sauce & delicious New Zealand ice cream
  • Sir Ed's Sausage Burger with Chips $24.00
    • On toasted Sourdough with locally sourced MSG free sausages, lettuce, tomato, fried onions, cheese, mustard and aioli.
  • Meat Lover's Pizza $25.90
    • A selection of meats with, red onion, mushroom and mozzarella
  • Pizzas are also available on the Dinner menu
  • New Zealand Ribeye Steak $34.50
    • With pepper or mushroom sauce, organic potatoes of the day and seasonal vegetables
  • The Old Mountaineers' Hamburger with Chips $24.00
    • On toasted Sourdough with steak mince, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese & aioli.
  • Please order and pay at the counter during the day. Surcharge: 15% on Public Holidays
  • Haloumi $19.00
    • Fried haloumi, smashed avocodo, tomato & basil on grilled ciabatta (Gluten free available)
  • Hot smoked salmon, caper & asparagus (seasonal) or zucchini tart $19.50
  • Slow braised lamb shank pie served with house made chutney $18.50
  • Goats cheese, leek, walnut & rocket tartlet $15.50
  • Seafood chowder served with grilled ciabatta $15.50
  • Farmhouse $21.00
    • Dry cured bacon, Poached free range eggs, Potato cake, Roasted tomato & mushroom on buttered wholegrain toast (Gluten free available)
  • Salted caramel cheesecake $9.50
  • - Dry cured bacon $19.50
  • Cajun Chicken
    • cajun rubbed chicken, sliced peppers, tomato, creamed corn, mozzarella
  • Battered Fish $24.00
    • Fresh market fish coated in a crispy batter, thick cut fries, tartare sauce, lemon wedges
  • Seasonal Salad $10.00
    • Seasonal leaves, sprouts, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber with a choice of vinaigrette or aioli dressing
  • Caesar Salad $14.00 entree / $20.00 main
    • cos lettuce, warm bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, poached egg, anchovy fillets, anchovy dressing - add grilled chicken $6.00
  • Margarita $16 medium / $22 large
    • fresh tomato, fresh basil topped, mozzarella cheese
  • Bread Selection $11.50
    • toasted freshly baked bread, peanut basil pesto, sweet chili hummus
  • Chocolate Brulee $12.50
    • Baked chocolate custard, burnt caramel, date biscotti
  • Akaroa Salmon $37.00
    • Pan fried salmon, dill and citrus risotto, spinach butter cream sauce, crispy parsnip
  • Pottles Fried Noodles $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Sweet & Sour Wonton $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $68.00
    • 5-6 servings
  • Steak Tomato on Rice $12.00
  • Roast Pork on noodles $12.00
  • Prawn on Noodles $13.50
  • Fried noodles $8.50
  • Roast Pork chop Suey $12.00
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
  • Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
    • Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
  • Strange's Poutine $12.00
    • Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
  • NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
    • With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
  • Rib Mountain $38.00
    • Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
  • Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
    • With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
  • Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
    • BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
  • Beer Battered Fish $24.50
    • West Coast Hoki, deep fried in a beer batter, chips, tartare sauce, lemon and served with a house salad.
  • Pie, Salad and Chips $16.50
    • Choice of pie (from the pie warmer), gourmet salad mix, and fries.
  • Soup Of The Day $12.00
    • Inspired by what is fresh and available, served with warm bread rolls and butter.
  • Vegetarian $32.50
    • Olives, tomato, onion, cream cheese and mushrooms
  • The Wobbly $32.50
    • Fresh field mushrooms, bacon, tomato and onion.
  • Chef's Curry of the Day $25.50
    • Chef's Curry creation made with his own blended curry paste, served with basmati rice, yoghurt & mint riata, and poppadoms.
  • Pottle Of Fries $5.50
    • Served with tomato sauce.
  • Baileys Hot Chocolate $13.50
    • Double shot Baileys or Tia Maria, hot chocolate and topped with cream.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • With fresh bread.
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • Beer battered fish served with chips, a petite salad and tartare.
  • Mushroom & Spinach Tart $13.50
    • Filo tart filled with mushroom, spinach, roasted walnuts and blue cheese served with pumpkin puree and beetroot relish.
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Chicken breast, tomato, brie cheese, salad, bacon, aioli, spiced apricot chutney and chips.
  • Chicken Breast $28.50
    • Cashew nut and herb stuffed chicken breast encased in filo pastry on parsnip and potato mash. Served with seasonal vegetables and sherry gravy.
  • Market Fish $28.50
    • Served with potato and leek rosti, glazed parsnip, crushed peas, wilted greens and beurre blanc sauce.
  • Cheesecake $10.00
    • Served with vanilla ice cream. Please ask your wait staff for today's flavour.
  • Roasted Winter Vegetables $5.50
  • Chicken and Vegetables
  • Sweet & Sour Fish
  • Small Combo Meal $8.50
    • Choice of 2 mains on rice or noodles
  • Large $13.00
  • Chili Beef
  • Dinner C (For 6-7 Persons) $82.00
    • 1 x Dozen Fried Won Tons (with Sweet & Sour Sauce), 1 x Sweet & Sour Pork, 1 x Chicken & Vegetables, 1 x Beef Black Bean Sauce, 1 x Chicken Curry, 1 x Egg Fu Yong, 1 x Fried Rice or Noodles
  • Large $12.00
  • Small $9.90
  • -sausage roll & fluffy
  • tomato & capsicum $6.50
  • -kid biscuit & 2x cocktail sausages & fluffy
  • chocolate, strawberry or caramel server with cream & nuts $7.50
  • served with toast $7.00
  • -cheese toastie & fluffy
  • ham & cheese & pineapple $4.50
  • Combo#2 $5.90
  • SALMON & CHICKEN COMBO $23.90
    • 8pcs, smoked salmon & avocado/4pcs salmon supreme/8pcs jumbo Teriyaki chicken
  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $7.90/$8.70
  • Inari $2.50/$4.50
    • rice filled tofu pockets with a touch of avocado 1pcs/2pcs
  • EDAMAME $3.20
    • steamed soy beans
  • Fresh Salmon & double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $9.20/$12.00
  • Fresh Salmon Supreme 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $7.90/$10.90
  • 2pcs seaweed salad Gunkan
  • 4pcs Inari
  • SAMOSA $2.00
  • Aloo Gobi $7.00
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • Samosa $2.00
  • Pakora $2.50
  • ROGAN JOSH $10.00
  • CHICKEN WINGS $1.50
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
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