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

  • Stacey's Stack $19.50
    • layered potato cake with roasted tomato, Portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach and a poached egg. Topped with bacon twirls and pesto hollandaise.
  • Florentine $17.50
    • with spinach
  • Potato Layer Cake $5.00
  • Betty's Soldiers $16.00
    • Two soft boiled eggs served with bacon twirls and ciabatta toast soldiers
  • French Toast Crumpets $17.50
    • with crispy bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup and roasted walnuts.
  • Field Mushrooms $3.50
  • Betty Granola $9.00
    • Served with mixed berry compote and Greek yoghurt
  • Royale $19.50
    • with smoked salmon
  • CHICKEN NIBBLES $5.00
  • BACON $3.20
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $5.00
  • OYSTERS COOKED 1/2 DOZ $15.00
  • BACON FRITTER $2.30
  • JAM WRAP DONUT $2.30
  • BANANA FRITTER $2.30
  • 1/2 CHICKEN
  • CALABRESE $20.00
    • tomato, tuna anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella
  • PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
    • tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
  • CAPRICCIOSA $20.00
    • tomato, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, mozzarella
  • TAGINE $28.00
    • morocan style braised meat with couscous, salad, yoghurt & relish(see blackboard)
  • ROSSA $18.00
    • tomato, mozzarella
  • MAIALONA $20.00
    • ham, bacon, prosciutto, mascarpone, no mozzarella
  • QUATRO STAGIONI $20.00
    • tomato, mushrooms, salami, olives, artichokes, mozzarella
  • ANTIPASTO MISTO $41.00
    • hot & cold morsels from a single region of the Mediterranean (see blackboard)
  • Thai Beef $18.50
    • Seared and marinated beef with rocket, red onion, bamboo shoots, capsicum and cheery tomatoes
  • SOUVLAKI-CHICKEN OR LAMB
    • Peanut satay base, sundried tomatoes, onions topped with lettuce, tomato, garlic, red onion and yogurt
  • FLORENTINA
    • Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, apricot preserve, cream cheese and rosemary
  • Caesar $17.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy bacon and croutons, served with the famous winnie’s caesar dressing (with chicken $19) (Anchovies optional)
  • Pork and Kumara Croquettes $13.00
    • Delicious pulled pork and kumara crumbed in parmesan and Winnie’s herbs, served with ginger, soy chilli dipping sauce
  • SPICY LAMB
    • Seared lamb, marinated in fresh chillies, cajun spices and fresh lemon juice with jalapeños, fresh garlic, red onion and red capsicum. Served with a side of yogurt. CAUTION... HOT!! (if you want it hotter, ask your wait-person)
  • ALL PIZZAS TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA & PARMESAN
  • GRAND CHICAGO
    • A garlic and tomato base with shaved ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, green capsicum, garlic, thyme, red onion and fresh tomato
  • Stewart Island Salmon $19
    • Cold smoked salmon, celeriac remoulade, oat biscuits, apple syrup
  • Apple Galette $13.5
    • Anglaise & vanilla bean ice-cream
  • Sides $7
    • Makikihi steak cut fries, Trailer Trash Chips, Pumpkin, asparagus, rocket, almond & parmesan
  • Baked Garlic Loaf $9
  • Turkish Veg Stew $19
    • Chickpeas, eggplant, baby spinach, moghrabieh cous cous, hazelnut hummus, croutons
  • Bacon & Eggs $15
    • Ciabatta, streaky Add – Sausages, mushrooms, tomato compote, black pudding, spinach, potatoes, baked beans $3 each
  • Kids Pancakes $12
    • Bacon & Banana or Blueberries & Syrup
  • Crisp Soft Shell Crab $17.5
    • Whole crab, apple & celery salad, curry mayo
  • Barbecue Beef Rib $35.00
    • Slow cooked barbecued beef rib, manuka smoked for 4 hours with mashed potato and corn puree
  • Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak $12.00
    • Served with steamed vegetables and mashed potato
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
  • Beef Burger $24.00
    • 180g homemade beef patty with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickled cucumber, beetroot chutney, aioli, crisp onion rings and fries.
  • Chunky Chips with Aioli $10.00
    • With Aioli.
  • Venison Ribs $15.00
    • Slow cooked and covered with our sticky BBQ sauce.
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $12.00
    • Served with steamed vegetables and mashed potato
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Sweet chili sauce, sour cream.
  • Chips (1/2 scoop $1.80) $2.50
  • Plain Wonton (Dozen) $6.50
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $12.50
  • Beetroot $4.20
  • Chow Chow $4.20
  • Extra for Meat or Bacon $1.30
  • Pork Mushroom on Rice $12.00
  • Prawn Chow Mein $12.50
  • Hummus $3
  • -Barley Salad
  • -Marinated calamari R/$ 13.50 M/$15.50
  • Tzatziki sauce $3
  • Falafel
    • Extra meats or Falafel added. $3
  • -Marinated Prawn $14.50
  • -Lemon rice
  • -Fish R/$ 13.50 M/$15.50
  • Jalferzi Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Favourite meat cooked in vegetables, onions, green pepper and tomato gravy with sweet and sour flavours.
  • Popaddoms (5pcs) $2.00
  • Butter Chicken $19.00
    • Chick Peas cooked with ginger, garlic and tomato sauce in North Indian style.
  • Paneer Tikka $18.00
    • Tender cottage cheese (4 pcs), tomato, onion. Marinated overnight and then roasted on skewers in a tandoori oven.
  • Lamb Nawabi $19.00
    • Marinated diced lamb cooked with capsicum, cashew nut and onion gravy.
  • Keema Naan $6.00
    • Stuffed naan breads with minced meat and spices cooked in tandoor
  • Do-Payaza Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Meat pieces cooked with stir-fried onions, pepper and tomato based gravy and lightly spiced with fresh herbs
  • Vegetarian Navratan Korma $18.00
    • A variety of fresh vegetable cooked with rich gravy and spices.
  • Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
    • Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Chef’s Special POA
    • check out our blackboard for today’s creation
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
    • baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
  • Margherita n/a
    • Tomato, basil, olive oil, cracked pepper and our own hand pulled mozzarella
  • French Toast $16.50
    • sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Bacon $3.90
  • Donut $1.00
  • Chicken $10.90
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Mushroom $3.90
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup $6.90
  • SUper (Ham Pattie, Bacon Egg, Cheese & Pineapple) $5.90
  • Combination $11.50
  • -Fries with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
  • Antipasto Platter
    • A selection of cold meats, smoked salmon, mussels, cheeses, pickles, dips, fruit, crackers and homemade fresh bread
  • Steamed vegetables $8.00
  • Asian Beef Salad $18.00
    • Marinated strips of beef sautéed with spring onion, tossed with crispy noodles, baby spinach, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts and coconut, in a lime and chilli dressing
  • Margherita Pizza (V) $16.00
    • With a topping of Napoli tomato sauce, bufalo mozzarella and fresh basil
  • Penne Pasta $20.00
    • With chicken breast, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, spinach and feta cheese
  • -Garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese $9.00
  • -Serves 4 $50.00
  • The Mighty Joe Young $23.00
    • With belly bacon rashers, roast field mushrooms, grilled cheese sausage, roast tomato & hash browns served with eggs any style on toast
  • All eggs are free range.
  • Sweet Waffles $17.00
    • with blueberries, maple bacon rashers, agave nectar & chai spiced cream
  • All served with Greek oven roasted potatoes (Tossed in oregano, thyme and olive oil) & Coleslaw (Finely shredded cabbage, marsala soaked raisins, parmesan, tabasco, aioli and brioche croutons)
  • Queen Caesar $16.00
    • with grilled chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons dressed with caper mayonnaise & topped with a soft poached egg - add Anchovies $4.00
  • Queen Caesar $20.00
    • With grilled chicken, belly bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan & croutons with a caper mayo finished with a soft poached egg
  • The Gas Meltdown $25.00
    • Angus porterhouse, belly bacon, hash brown, onion jam, cheese, lettuce & bourbon bbq sauce
  • All served with toasted bread
  • Wedges $12
    • Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
  • Pork Belly $24
    • Bourbon & honey glazed pork belly served on a bed of stir-fry vegetables & udon noodles
  • Vegetable Korma $24
    • Field mushrooms & red pepper korma served on jasmine rice & poppadum
  • Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
    • Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
  • Garden Salad $7
    • Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
  • Thai Beef Salad $19
    • Coriander, ginger & lime marinated beef served on a bed of greens, topped with crispy noodles
  • Fish Of The Day Priced daily
    • Please ask your server for today’s creation
  • Fries $6
    • Crunchy and golden, Seved with our favourite aioli & tomato sauce
  • Corn Fritters $14.90
    • Served w Streaky Bacon, fresh Seasonal Salad, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
  • Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Streaky Bacon & Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
  • Pasta of the Day $15.00
    • Winter only
  • Bacon And Eggs $12.00
    • On Vic's Focaccia with Tomato Relish
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Served with toasted Vic's Focaccia - winter only
  • Toasted Sandwiches $0.50
    • Extra filling add
  • Chicken Salad $16.50
    • A mixed salad topped with Warmed Sliced Chicken, Streaky Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Pear & Fig Chutney & Aioli
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