Address
452 Papanui Rd, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8053, New Zealand
Maharaja Indian Restaurant in Canterbury Menu
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BEEF-
Beef vindaloo
- A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
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Beef madras
- Beef morsels cooked in a hot and spicy coconut...
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Beef vindaloo
- A typical Goanese style meal. Beef morsels cooked in chef’s
- special dynamite...
BREADS-
Peshwari naan
- Fine flour bread stuffed with fruits and...
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Stuffed Kulcha
- Fine flour bread with stuffin of your choice. Onion and potato cottage cheese cottage cheese and mint minced...
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parantha
- Multi layered buttered wholemeal bread.
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Roti
- Traditional wholemeal bread cooked in the tandoor...
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Garlic naan
- Fine flour bread, with a touch of garlic.
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Butter naan
- Fine flour bread, with a touch of butter.
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Plain naan
- Fine flour bread, usually served with tea or..
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Naan platter
- A combination of Plain/Butter/Garlic Naan served with Mango Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Raita and Tomato Onion and.
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Side dish platter
- Deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with a selection of our
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papadoms
- Popular deep fried crispy lentil wafers, served with homemade mint sauce. Enjoy this as an appetizer or alongside your main...
CHICKEN-
Chilli chicken
- Done the Indian way and is Vijay’s...
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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...
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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...
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Butter chicken
- Creamy boneless chicken morsels cooked in a rich tomato...
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Mango chicken
- Delicasy of the house. To suit everyones taste. Tender chicken morsels prepared in a very mild gravy with a touch of...
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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...
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Tandoori chicken
- Skewered chicken marinated in traditional yoghurt and...
FISH-
Prawn maharaja
- A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
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Prawn maharaja
- A royal taste of fresh shelled prawn curry prepared in a lightly spiced creamy...
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Prawn malabari
- Fresh shelled prawns cooked in coconut, vinegar, capsicum topped with...
LAMB-
Lamb shanks
- Lamb shanks cooked to perfection done in a rich brown sauce with garlic, ginger and loaded with...
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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...
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Kadai gosht
- Lamb morsels roasted in natural juices with pepper spices. A touch of garlic, ginger and brown...
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Rogan josh
- A popular preparation of lamb curry from North India, A rich gravy, finished with green...
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Saagh gosht
- Lamb blended to perfection with fresh green leafy spinach and freshly ground spices to produce a classic...
RICE-
Extra Plain Basmati Rice
- Basmati is long-grained rice with an excellent...
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Vegetable Biryani
- Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and...
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Chicken/Lamb or Beef Biryani
- Rice cooked with morsels of your choice of meat and...
STARTERS-
Tandoori Platter
- A special selection of tandoori entreés. Perfect way to start any...
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Maharaja Special Platter
- For two people, Combination of few of the above entrees along with Vegetable Samosa. Served with homemade mint and tamarin...
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Seekh Kebab
- Freshly minced lamb blended with chef’s own combination of herbs and spices, skewered and roasted over glowing...
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Lamb Chop Nawabi
- Speciality of the house. Predominantly rich flavour lamb marinated in yoghurt and spices overnight and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Kesari Chicken Kebab
- Boneless cubes of chicken marinated overnight in chef’s special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Chicken Tikka
- Boneless chunks of chicken subtly marinated overnight in a special selection of spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor...
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Prawn Pakora
- Fresh prawns with ginger, garlic and spices dipped in a special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
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Lamb Samosa
- Minced lamb, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
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Vegetable Samosa
- Mashed potatoes, green peas, mint, fresh coriander and spices filled into a pyramid shaped dough. Crisp fried and served with homemade tamarind...
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Onion Bhaji
- Finely sliced onions dipped in special batter. Crisp fried and served with homemade mint...
VEGETARIAN-
Kadai Paneer
- A great main dish for any occasion. Cottage cheese and colourful bell peppers, sauteed in a spicy tomato gravy with traditional...
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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...
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Dahl Makhni
- Lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onions, ginger, garlic and..
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Channa Masala
- A very popular yet traditional preparation of Northern India. Chickpeas cooked in chef’s special...
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Aaloo Gobi
- Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, tomatoes and ginger, served semi...
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Mutter Paneer
- Delicacy of the house. Home-made cottage cheese cooked in a rich mild creamy sauce with green...
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Palak Paneer
- A puree of fresh leafy spinach cooked with home-made cottage cheese, finished with spices and fresh...
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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
- Lacha Parantha - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee. Baked in the tandoor. $4.00
- Naan - Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor. $3.00
- Kechumber - Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices. $3.50
- Kashmiri Pulao - Basmati rice mixed with cashews, almonds, sultanas and desiccated coconut. $6.50
- Vegetable Kulcha - Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices. $4.00
- Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
- Lamb Rogan Josh - Lean lamb cooked with roasted and crushed spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
- Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
- Beef Balls in Rice Noodle $11.00
- Stewed Beef Brisket in Rice Vermicelli (Or Rice Noodle Soup) $11.00
- S=small / L= Large
- Beef with Onion, Mushroom, Pepper, Coconut Cream S $17.50 / L $30.00
- Spicy Grilled Chicken (Vietnamese style) S $17.50 / L $30.00
- Squid with Salt & Pepper S $19.00 / L $32.00
- Pudding $5.00
- S=small / L= Large
- Chicken Pineapple on Fried Rice $12.00
- Pork Fried Rice $9.80
- Pork Curry on Fried Rice $9.80
- Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein $9.80
- Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $11.00
- Donut $2.00
- Pork with Cashew Nuts $13.00
- Chicken Satay Sauce on Fried Rice $11.00
- Canterbury lamb rump, roasted fennel, smoked almond, saffron yoghurt $45.00
- Bush honey panna cotta, verbena milk sorbet, rhubarb $16.00
- Buckwheat, candied butternut, house made fromage blanc, cress, chilli, pumpkin seeds $23.00
- Lemon soufflé, poppy seed ice cream, liquorice, mandarin $16.00
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Kid’s Pizza $20.00
- Tomato sugo, basil, mozzarella, Served with fries and salad greens Followed by Ice-cream and chocolate sauce
- Baked ricotta, smoked beetroot, black olive, pistachio, mint $24.00
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Daily Cheese Selection $31.00
- three cheeses - Served with crackers and their matching accompaniment including wild bush honey, quince paste, fig jam
- Marinated olives (home grown & European) and cheese straws $16.00
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The Mooloo $24.00
- Prime sirloin beef patty, bacon, iceberg, pickle, shack relish, smoked provolone
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Kiwi Pepper Lamb Rump $26.00
- Roasted over the charcoal barrel & served w mint & caper salsa verde, potato hash & chipotle slaw
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Corn Chip Platter $15.00
- Guacamole, crab & corn, Indian pumpkin dip
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Crab & Clam Fettuccini $24.00
- White wine, garlic, chilli, roasted peppers & parsley
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Boozy Ice Cream Sundaes $12.50
- Choose from: Jaffa - chocolate ice cream, Cointreau syrup, orange crisps, mandarin crumble / Coffee - caramel ice cream, Baileys anglaise, latte meringue, mocha cigar
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Shrimp Cocktail
- In a bloody mary mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, semi-dried tomatoes & lemon
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''Rattle Ya Daggs'' $24.00
- Lamb rump w fennel & oregano patty, beetroot relish, feta cream, rocket, onion rings
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Tempura Soft Shell Crab $17.50
- W chilli, pickled ginger & wasabi mayonnaise
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Slow Baked Beans $17.50
- Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
- House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
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Eggs on Toast $11.50
- Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
- Extras
- Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
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Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
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Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
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Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
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Eggs Benedict 16.50
- with free range smoky bacon …
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Nested eggs GF, DF 15.50
- Two eggs nestled amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes …
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Puttanesca pasta 14.00
- Traditional southern Italian pasta. Fettucine tossed in a tasty tomato sauce with anchovies, olives and capers …
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Salmon rosti GF, DF 15.50
- Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo …
- Change to gluten free toast … add 1.00
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Supremo 19.50
- Eggs done to your liking with free range smoky bacon, homemade baked beans and bratwurst sausage, served on Turkish toast …
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Toast Turkish or grain 8.00
- with fresh tomato /double
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Margherita pizza 9.80
- Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size …
- Teriyaki Salmon $23
- Mixed Seafood noddle soup $15
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Dumpling Soup $6.50
- small
- Curry Fried Rice with Choice of (Chicken, beef, BBQ Pork, Prawns, Vegetables) $16
- Satay chicken $20
- Stewed beef noodle soup $15
- Sichuan chicken $20
- Chilli sliced pork on rice $15
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NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
- With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
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Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
- With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
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Shoestring Fries $8.00
- With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
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Strange's Poutine $12.00
- Potato skins, dirty gravy, parmesan cheese, shallots
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Rib Mountain $38.00
- Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
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Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
- Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
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Fried Shrimp $15.00
- Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
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Pulled Pork Shoulder $12.00
- BBQ sauce, jalapeño mustard, slaw, shallots
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Tui Battered Fish & Chips $22.0
- House tartare sauce, pickled onion dip, buttered garden peas, salad
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South Coast Salmon $28.0
- Long grained risotto, tomato shrimp sauce, Moroccan preserved lemon, sauteed kale
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Wedges $9.0
- with cheese, sour cream, peri peri sauce. Add bacon $11.5
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Grilled Chicken $10.0
- Gravy, chips, corn cob
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I Like Meat $22.5
- Salami, meatballs, sausage ragout, red onion, BBQ sauce. Seasoned with bacon bits or chilli bacon bits
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Mt Cook Venison $21.5
- Venison , chorizo cream cheese spread, beetroot, juniper mayo, salad
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Ribeye Steak 250g $29.0
- Green pepper corn bourbon sauce, cheddar mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables
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Classic Margherita $18.0
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, & buffalo mozzarella cheese
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Sticky Fig Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce $13.00
- Steamed pudding with Figs and butterscotch sauce, maple and walnut ice cream, Cinnamon creme fraiche & Almond brittle
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Calamari $16.00
- Tempura strips of calamari with a fresh melon and radish slaw, soba noodles with green tea and peanut vinaigrette and Wasabi mayo
- M= Medium / L= Large
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Organic Chicken Supreme (GF) $32.00
- Organic Chicken Supreme resting on Wilted Spinach, Pumpkin & Saffron Risotto & finished with house made basil pesto >>
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Pappardella Novelo M $24.50 / L $27.00
- Garlic, onions, mushroom, bacon and mixed with sauteed chicken in a white wine cream sauce and fresh herbs.
- All Pasta topped with Parmesan / Gluten Free Penne Pasta available on request
- Beer Battered Fries $8.50
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Soup of the Day (*)
- Served with warm Bread rolls and Butter
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Edamame V GF DF $6.00
- Steamed green soya beans
- Berry Sorbet GF DF $6.00
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Spicy Grill Chicken DF $22.00
- Chicken thigh, Homemade spicy sauce, Mesclun salad
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Nabe - Beef $42.00
- Shoyu broth, Sesame dip
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Kimchi VGF DF $4.00
- Spicy fermented chinese cabbage
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Chicken Wings - Teriyaki GF/A DF $22.00
- With choice of pickle or salad on side
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Agedashi Tofu V/A GF/A DF $9.50
- Light fried tofu, Tentsuyu broth
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Yakitori - All in One (9 pcs) $28.50
- Teriyaki salmon, chicken thigh / Spicy pork belly, chicken thigh / Smoked salted garlic, chicken, prawn / Mushroom / Ginko nut
- Croquettes $3.20
- Chicken Vege $5.00
- Sausage Rolls $2.50
- Mince $4.50
- Savouries $2.00
- Pastie $5.00
- Cottage $5.00
- All Steak Pies $5.00
- Served until 2pm
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Pumpkin Falafel Burger $20.50
- Roasted pumpkin and falafel pattie topped with yoghurt dressing served with fries
- Please ask staff about our gluten free options
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Hot Chips $7.50
- With tomato sauce and aioli
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Steak Sandwich $21.50
- Sirloin steak with caramelised onions and topped with a fried egg
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Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- With crispy noodles and roasted peanuts.
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Chicken Pesto & Brie Sandwich $20.50
- With lettuce and tomato served with fries
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Lamb Burger $21.50
- Ground lamb mince marinated in garlic and rosemary with feta topped with beetroot relish served with fries
- Butter Chicken (Mild) $11.00
- Plain Naan $2.00
- Chicken Tikka
- Vegetarian Korma (Mild) $7.50
- Mango Chicken (Mild) $11.00
- Chicken Tandoori (1/4) $4.00
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Beef Biryani $12.50
- Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
- Mango Sweet Chutney $1.00
Maharaja Indian Restaurant
Phone
033520150
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
$10 - $20
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Asian , Gluten Free , Indian , North Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian
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