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

  • Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
  • Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
  • Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
  • Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
  • Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
  • Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
  • Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8
  • Mushrooms
  • 19. Steak Foo Young
  • Cashew Nuts
  • 25. Vegetable Chow Mein
  • 12. Steak & Tomatoes on Fried Rice
  • Chicken Corn Soup
  • 4. Chicken Cashew Nuts On Fried Rice
  • 9. Steak Chow Mein
  • AMERICAN HOTDOG $12.90
    • Classic American hot dog in a soft bun topped with melted cheese, mild American mustard & tomato ketchup & served with golden fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
  • BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES $9.90
    • Served with an aioli dipping sauce
  • SEAFOOD BUCKET (DF) $15.90
    • A selection of crumbed & battered seafood accompanied with lemon & tartare sauce. Add fries - $3.90 (DF)
  • THE BOSS BURGER (GFO/DFO) $21.90
    • If you’re after a boss burger then here it is for sure! A deliciously flavoured house-made 300g beef patty accompanied in a warmed bun with the winning combination of melted mozzarella, bacon, Saints smoky BBQ sauce, lettuce, mayo & tomato with golden fries. Add gluten free bun - $3.90
  • VENISON (GF/DF) $36.90
    • This Denver Leg cut is incredibly lean, tender & very flavoursome. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • BACON WRAPPED PORK SIRLOIN (GF/DF) $33.90
    • The pork sirloin wrapped in bacon is both succulent & tender on the stone. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • PRIME FILLET (GF/DF) $36.90
    • This beef prime fillet is the highest quality steak of all - are you ready to be impressed?! Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
  • CORN NUGGETS $8.90
    • Served with an aioli dipping sauce.
  • Beef rib eye fillet steak $32.50
    • Premier reserve beef chargrilled in our oven
  • NZ lamb raok 1/2 $26.50/Full $36.50
    • The finest one, seasoned and roasted in the wood fired oven succulent and flavoursome
  • Salmon Steak Hollandaise $29.50
    • Nori wrapped and baked in the wood oven
  • Garlic buttered pizza, with mozzarella & parmesan $12.50
  • Salmon Salad $22.50
    • wood fired cooked NZ salmon
  • Ham (off the bone), pineapple, mozzarella Med $17.50/Lge $27.50
  • Side of french fries $5.50
  • Roast lamb, blackberry & onion jam, parmesan and mozzarella Med $17.50/Lge $27.50
  • Smoked Salmon $20.00
    • roast baby beets, sorret, walnuts, honey lemon & sumac dressing & horseradish cream
  • Quinoa $14.00
    • quinoa patty, basil pesto, smoked mushroom, cheese, rocket, aioli and relish
  • Porridge $15.00
    • cooked in kaffir lime & vanilla coconut milk with rhubarb & a pistachio brittle
  • Pan Fried Fish $21.00
    • wilted greens, red curry sauce, spiced peanuts and coriander
  • Chicken $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken, red onion & carrot pickle, smiracha mayo, grilled pineapple
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta $10.00
    • with rhubarb compote
  • Eggs Your Way $10.00
    • free range with toast
  • Black Doris Plum Tart $10.00
    • warmed with a plum sauce and yoghurt
  • RICE PUDDING
    • This is coconut flavoured and rich & creamy. Served with caramelised banana and a scoop of homemade ice cream. This is divine perfection.
  • CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $26.50
    • Fillets of today’s fish coated in a yummy Cajun spice pan-seared to perfection and plonked on a salad of mandarins, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion and baby spinach and maybe some other goodies if you're lucky. finished with garlic aioli and grilled prawns. Yummo!
  • CRISPY CHICKEN $14.80
    • Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our chef’s special sauce. Finger licking good!
  • DUCK LEG $15.50
    • Roasted duck leg in honey & star anise sauce, with a potato puff and a watercress & apple salad.
  • VENISON CARPACCIO $16.50
    • Horseradish aioli shaved parmesan & pickled walnut.Melts in your mouth, mmm..
  • VENISON RIBS $16.50
    • Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
  • BEEF BRISKET BRUSCHETTA $15.00
    • Tender pieces of beef upon homemade bread with melted cheese
  • PANNA COTTA
    • we reckon that we make it better here at the Three Cows than the Italians do. Comes with seasonal poached fruits and shortbread crumbs, this is food for the soul.
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Pretzel Bun $10.90
  • Denver Omelette $15.90
    • Three Organic Eggs, Bacon, Ham & Peppers
  • Rachael's Rarebit $12.90
    • Gourmet Cheese on Toasted Hucks Beer Bread, Caramelised Onion Chutney
  • Ham Sandwich, Potato Chips & Pickles $9.90
  • Daily Mrs Hucks Salad $9.00
  • Additions: $3.90
    • Avocado / Bacon / Ham / Tomato / Mushroom / Egg
  • Mrs Hucks Cheeseburger with Hand Cut Fries $18.90
  • Salmon Gravlax, Salad Greens & Horseradish Cream Sandwich on Hucks Beer Bread $15.90
  • Puré Rustico $7.00
    • (mashed potato). Our south american twist on this kiwi classic
  • Papas Fritas $5.00
    • French fries
  • Ceviche $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • House Salad $11.00
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Empanadas $10.00
    • 2 Delicious pastry fritters filled with beef or chicken and sauce
  • Arepas Fritas $5.00
    • Deep fried cornmeal bread typically from Venezuela and Colombia
  • Warm Salad $6.00
    • Grilled seasonal vegetables
  • Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
    • Spicy lemongrass soup with fresh seasonal vegetables and coriander.
  • Yum Salad
    • Spicy thai salad with fresh coriander, tomatoes. cucumber, celery, bean sprouts, red onions, special Bahn Thai time dressing and your choice of meat.
  • Spring Rolls
    • In house made mini deep fried spring rolls filled with vermicelli, stir fried cabbage, carrots & coriander. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Vegetable Golden bag
    • In house made deep fried pastry parcels filled with seasonal vegetables in Thai spices. Served wife sweet chilli sauce.
  • Drunken Noodles
    • Thick rice noodles stir fried with vegetables in a Thai style basil and chilli with your choice of meat
  • Spicy Lamp Cuny
    • Thai style slow cooked lamb curry with potatoes and fresh chilli garnish.
  • House Special (Whole Fish)
    • Deep fried whole fish - Thai style, garnished and served with a choice of Chilli sauce or Ginger And Mushrooms.
  • Chicken Satay
    • Marinated chicken skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
  • Basil parfait $18.00
    • Strawberries, Meringue, Pistachio
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • Steak tartare $24.00
    • Hens yolk, Baguette
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Sticky Pork Sandwich $22.50
    • Slow roasted pork belly on a open style ciabatta sandwich w bacon, brie, homemade apple chutney & fries
  • Caramelised Onion Tart.( V) $24
    • Beetroot, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, rocket, balsamic glaze
  • -Avocado and tomato.
  • Chicken caesar salad $24
    • soft egg, cos, parmesan, croutons, white anchovies, caesar dressing, bacon.
  • Gorgonzola picante
    • Is a soft, sharp, aged blue cheese made with full flat pasteurised cows milk
  • Beef Sirloin $34
    • 300gm grass fed beef sirloin, potato gratin, onion rings, garlic butter, cress, salad, red wine jus, cooked to your liking
  • Chilli Mushrooms $19
    • Creamy Chilli Mushrooms, fried egg, candied walnuts, coconut and mint chutney
  • (GF) gluten free (V) Vegeterian
  • Coastal Lamb Rump.( Gf, V) $32
    • Crushed new potato, eggplant caponata, red wine jus
  • Selection of fruit juices N/A
  • Japanese miso soup N/A
  • House sushi: maki rolls and nigiri with dipping sauces, wasabi and pickled ginger N/A
  • Sautéed mushrooms N/A
  • Whole poached Aoraki Salmon with wasabi sour cream, house smoked local salmon, N/A
  • Chicken with brandied apricot sauce N/A
  • Steamed seasonal vegetable with cheese sauce N/A
  • Breakfast potatoes N/A
  • Hot cakes $13.00
    • 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Toasted sandwich $5.00
    • two stands filling + extra standard fillings (tomato, onion, cheese, pineapple, sweet corn, ham each $0.80)
  • BBs Salmon $22.90
    • 200g. salmon grilled to your liking served with prawns & garden salad.
  • Hot chips $5.00
  • Toasted Bagel $10.50
    • with salmon & cream cheese
  • Classic breakfast $16.00
    • eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
  • Eggs Benedict with bacon or salmon $14.50
    • English muffins topped with poached eggs, bacon or salmon & hollandaise sauce
  • Nachos $9.00
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream
  • BBQ N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Oven Roasted Chicken N/A
  • Meatball N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Olives N/A
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