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

  • Roasted red pepper
  • Mushrooms
  • Cucumber
  • Beetroot
  • 420
    • 2 x prime NZ beef patties, crispy bacon, 2 x cheddar cheese, gherkin, beetroot, jalapenos, fried egg, hosh, lettuce, tomato, blay sauce & mayo
  • Shaved Parmesan
  • Tomato
  • Hydro Lettuce
  • Lamb/Chicken Handi Meat $16.50
    • Tender diced lamb cooked with fresh onion, ginger,garlic and tomatoes in Punjabi style.
  • Prawn Kadai $17.50
    • Prawns cooked in butter with garlic, tomato, ginger and fresh coriander.
  • Paneer Makhani (Takeaway/ Dine-in) $10.00/ $10.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Takeaway/ Dine-in) $10.00/ $11.00
  • Mango Chicken $16.50
    • An exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in a subtle mango sauce.
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Biryani (Takeaway/ Dine-in) $12.00/ $12.00
  • Lamb/Beef/Rogan Josh (Takeaway/ Dine-in) $11.00/ $11.00
  • Mama’s Meatloaf $18.50
    • Mama’s World Famous (in NZ) meatloaf with that secret sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. WARNING Very addictive!!!!
  • Top Hut Chicken $25.50
    • Chicken thigh in a Thai green curry sauce with basmati rice and steamed vegetables.
  • Garlic Loaf for Two $11.00
    • A large Loaf of the Power Stations own bread served with our secret recipe Garlic Butter.
  • Options
  • Onions $2.50
  • 1 Egg $2.00
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast $26.50
    • Slow roasted chicken breast stuffed with apricot, cream cheese and spinach, wrapped in bacon then crumbed with golden breadcrumbs and our own apricot sauce served with salad and steak fries
  • Lamb Shank Single $21.00
    • Lamb Shank marinated and slow cooked then served on Rustic Mash with steamed Vegetables.
  • Cheepy, Cheapy, Chicken Burger $4.90
    • Chicken patty, lettuce, onion and mayo.
  • Wontons (x6) $5.40
    • (with sweet chili sauce)
  • Cheesy Weezy $5.00
    • Cheddar cheese, mayo & cheese seasoning on chips.
  • Spicy Wedges $4.20
  • Veggie Roll $3.20
  • Sole Fillet $6.00
  • Cheese Burger $4.90
    • Two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, onion and tomato sauce.
  • One Scoop Chips $2.70
  • Bami Goreng $12.00
  • Roast Pork Fu Yong Egg $11.00
  • Slice Pork With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $10.00
  • Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (7) $4.50 (14) $ 8.50
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Steak With Pineapple On Fried Rice $10.50
  • Mushroom $2.50
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • -Chicken is also available $20.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • We Do Hope You Enjoy Your Meal. Some Gf Dishes Available.
  • Yellow noodles with soy sauce and vegetables $16.00
  • 22.Kao Phud
    • Thai style fried rice with egg and seasonal vegetables
  • -King prawns $20.00
  • Single serve cheese (50gm) $14.0
  • Smoked Groper Hash $22.0
    • with buttered spinach, poached eggs & chive beurre blanc
  • Seasonal soup bowl served with bread + your choice of any entrée, salad or light meal $29.0
    • textures of pear & warm toasted brioche
  • Southern Seas Caught Fish Of The Day $28.0
    • CHILDRENS'MENU
  • Hotstuff hot chocolate, kids fluffy (hot milk & froth with chocolate dusting) N/A
  • Bruschetta $17.5
    • with mushrooms & thyme or tomatoes & basil
  • Pan fried market fish $15.0
  • Home-Made Pasta $19.0
    • LUNCH - FROM THE GRILL
  • Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
    • Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $12.50
    • Rice paper wrapped fresh crispy veges with sweet chilli sauce
  • Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
    • Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
  • Spring Rolls $12.50
    • The nook’s special spring rolls with home-made kiwi apple sauce
  • Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
    • Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
  • Saang Ka Ya $8.50
    • Sweet sticky rice infused with coconut cream and topped with Thai custard
  • Beef Cheeks $22.00
    • Caramelised beef cheeks with sweet and sour red curry
  • Classic Green Curry $18.00
    • With rice
  • Steak with Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.80
  • FOR 4 PEOPLE $39.00
    • Combination Chow Mein Sweet and Sour Pork, Chicken with Mushrooms and Cashew Nuts, Plain Fried Rice
  • Satay Steak $11.00
  • Plain $3.40
  • Satay Prawns $12.00
  • Steak with Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken $11.50
  • Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Mixed Pickle $2.00
  • Goa Fish Curry $19.00
    • Tender fish cooked with ginger, garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds, tamarind desiccated coconut, coconut cream onion and tomatoes
  • Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo $17.50
    • Choice of chicken/ lamb pieces cooked with vinegar, capsicum and spices
  • Mushroom Masala $14.00
    • Mushroom and green peas cooked in garlic with vegetable gravy
  • Chicken Dopayaza - Chef Special $17.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken roasted in a onion sauce tomato paste topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
  • Samosa Chaat (Chef Special) $5.00
    • Tasty Samosa topped with sauce of yoghurt, tomatoes & onions
  • Vegetarian Samosa - 2 pieces per portion $5.00
    • A tasty mixture of potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, spices and fresh herbs wrapped in a home made flaky pastry then deep fried golden brown
  • Raita $3.00
    • Yoghurt mixed with cucumber, tomato and mild soothing spices
  • Chocolate Wafer, Thin Mint $3.00
    • A tiny little thin one
  • Gas Burnt Cream $12.00
    • Sugar glazed lemon custard with hokey pokey ice cream
  • The Anti Vego $26.00
    • Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
    • With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
  • Soup Festival $15.00
    • A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
  • Garden Salad $8.00
    • Seasonal leaves tossed in vinaigrette with accompaniments
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $16.00
    • Baked creamy parfait served with mixed pickles, plum chutney and truffled melba toast
  • Festive Plate $35.00
    • Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus
  • Seafood chowder $14.50
    • honey pot's famous, creamy seafood chowder packed full of the oceans goodness, served with warm bread
  • Vegetable salad $19.50
    • roasted pumpkin and red onion tossed through salad greens with house made lemon & herb infused white cheese, maple loaded almonds & vinaigrette
  • Free range omelette $23.00
    • 3 free range egg omelette with your choice of 3 fillings, served with a petite garden salad & creamy french dressing (filling option are bacon, onion, feta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach or olives)
  • Honey pot chicken & bacon salad $21.50
    • chicken & bacon pieces tossed through salad greens with tomato & red onion dressed in a creamy garlic aioli topped with a pocahed egg
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Montreal $19.50
    • smoked salmon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Pancakes $18.00
    • light & fluffy pancakes served with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • soup of the day served with warm bread
  • Fritters $23.50
    • corns, coriander & zucchini fritters, served with fresh garden salad, pico de gallo topped with sour cream and house made tomato & capsicum coulis
  • Pad See-Eiw (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried flat noodle with dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried noodle with eggs, bean sprouts and crushed peanut
  • Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
  • Pad Peanut Sauce (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce
  • Pad Prik Pao (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork or beef with chilli paste and vegetables
  • Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
    • Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
  • Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
  • 100 Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $13.00
  • all dishes, with the exception of noodle dishes, are served with thai jasmine rice. Fresh seasonal vegetables are chosen to compliment each dish. Hot, medium or mild - this shows how the traditional dish is spiced. Want more heat or less - just let us know!
  • Khao Pad Thai MILD $16.00
    • Fried rice with chicken, beef, or pork.
  • Tod Man Pla $10.00
    • Thai Fish Cakes
  • Ga Ri Pab $10.00
    • Curry Puffs - Vegetarian
  • Goong $10.00
    • Bread Crumb Prawns
  • Gai Satay $10.00
    • Chicken Satay
  • ●Starters Great to Share
  • Cheesecake of the day N/A
    • Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
  • Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
    • 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
  • Celtic Pancakes $15.50
    • Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
  • Famous Grill $27.90
    • Robbie’s famous mixed grill. Stacked with 100 gram ribeye steak, eggs, sausage, bacon, onion rings and fries.
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Beef Schnitzel & Mushroom Sauce $18.50
    • Our very popular golden crumbed beef schnitzel, smothered in a hearty mushroom sauce, with salad and fries.
  • Prime Ribeye or Surf & Turf $30.90
    • A premium 250 gram ribeye steak accompanied with your selection of sauce, thick cut fries and salad. Add grilled prawns for Surf and Turf for $4.50 extra.
  • Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
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