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

  • Eggs Terra Viva $24
    • with mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Risotto $27.5
    • choice of either waitoa free range chicken, or wild mushroom. both finished with parmesan
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • Eggs Royale $24
    • with our own hot-smoked salmon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Chocolate crackles $2
  • Croque Madame Baguette $15
    • ham and swiss cheese baked with bechamel & fried eggs
  • Chicken Liver Pate $18.5
    • with bread, pickled onions and relish
  • Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders $23.5
    • with mozzarealla, apple & sage slaw and finished with a cheese, onion & bacon filled baked potato
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao $12.00
    • 5pcs
  • Steamed Asian Greens $6.00
    • w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy
  • Beijing Duck $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Spring Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork & Prawn Shumai $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Fried Tofu $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Spicy Wonton Bowl $15.00
    • w/ Bok Choy - 8pcs
  • Fish and Chips $18.00
    • Beer battered gurnard served with a fresh green salad, homemade tartare sauce and lemon wedges
  • Vegetables $3.50
  • Junior ice cream sundae $4.00
  • Childs Roast $6.50
  • For Children 12 years of age & under
  • Crème Brulee $8.00
    • A classic French favourite, a melt in your mouth dessert
  • Lambs Fry $12.00
    • Slithers of lambs liver gently pan seared topped with onions and bacon with lashings of gravy
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Everyone’s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate or raspberry
  • Steak with Ginger $13.00
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
  • Prawn and Cashew Nut $17.00
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $10.50
  • Black Bean Steak on Rice $10.50
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Pork and Cashew Nut $13.00
  • Pottle Fried Noodle $5.00
  • Sliced Chicken and Seasonal Veggies $12.70
  • Pork & Cashew $13.90
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
  • Black Bean Steak $12.70
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.70
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.70
  • Prawn & Cashew $15.90
  • -Mushrooms $4.5
  • 3 Eggs Omelette $19
    • Choose 3 from spinach, mushroom,tomato, bacon, ham, cheese or salmon. Served with toast and relish
  • Big Breakfast $23.5
    • Bacon, sauge, hash brown, mushroom, roasted tomato and free range eggs in any atyle, serve with toast
  • Chicken Bap $17.5
    • Bacon, brie, mixed lettuce leaves, tomato and your choice of cranberry, apricot or guacamole mole in a bap
  • Free Range Eggs On Toast $ 13
    • Choose from poached, fried or scrambled
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.5
    • Caramelized onion, mixed letucce leaves, tomato, cheddar, roast vegetable chutney on ciabatta
  • Somerset Muesli $12.5
    • Served with seasonal fruit, yoghurt and milk >>
  • Pancake Stack $16.5
    • Freshly made pancakes topped with bacon, maple syrup and banana
  • California Burrito $15.50 / $11.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with traditional pinto beans sour cream and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Taco $5.50-$6.80
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($5.50) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($5.50) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($6.20) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($6.60) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($6.80))
  • Taco Salad $13.40-$14.60
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
  • Chicken Fajita Burrito $16.50 / $12.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
  • Paleo Salad $14.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
  • Chicken Fajita Taco Salad $16.60
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole
  • Burrito $12.90-$14.50
    • traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($12.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($12.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($13.90) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.20) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.50))
  • Mango Chicken Salad $13.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fresh fruit salsa and guacamole. Cumin lime vinaigrette on the side
  • Tomato Salad $8.00
    • w/ balsamic & house made curd
  • Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
    • baked to order
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • 200g Striploin Steak $18.00
    • served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Warmed Olives $6.00
    • w/ chilli & lemon
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • Egg, Mushrooms, Tomato $2.00
  • Toasted Bagel or Croissant $7.50
    • served with either cream cheese & jams
  • with meal, Jam, Yogurt, Cream, Sauce or Chutney $1.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $7.00
    • served on 3 slices of bread, your choice of fillings
  • - Or cream cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomato & black olives $7.50
  • Bacon & Banana $19.50
    • stacked on a toasted wholemeal, cheese scone or French toast, then drizzled with maple syrup
  • Homemade Hash Brown $18.50
    • served with spinach & smoked salmon then topped with 2 poached eggs & hollandaise
  • Pancakes
    • served with fruit or bacon, maple syrup or yogurt or cream
  • Affagato $14.50
    • Ice cream, espresso coffee & your choice of liqueur
  • Wakanui 21 day aged Sirloin 350gm (gf) $45.00
    • Potatoes-Duck fat roasted agria potatoes with rosemary (v)/ Golden fries with tomato & aioli (gf)(v) / Potato wedges with sour cream (v)/ Creamed potato mash (gf)(v) Sauces- Syrah jus (gf)/ Brandy & green peppercorn/ Mushroom and garlic/ Blue cheese ranch / Roasted garlic butter (gf) >>
  • Roasted Duck Salad $26.50
    • Sliced roasted duck leg on gourmet salad leaves & black cherries, with papaya topped bruschetta & a citrus balsamic dressing
  • Fresh seasonal vegetables (gf) (v) $6.00
  • Canterbury Chicken (gf) $32.50
    • Breast of chicken smeared with walnuts, cumin & smoked paprika, wrapped in streaky bacon, & served on a garlic & coriander galette with wilted greens, tomato & smoked paprika sauce
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $16.50
    • Tasty beef mince in a rich Italian style tomato & red wine sauce
  • Basket of Fries $9.50
    • with tomato and aioli sauces or traditional kiwi gravy
  • Cheese Trio $23.00
    • Kikorangi Blue, Havarti & Camembert cheeses served with dried fruit compote & crackers
  • Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
    • Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
  • Fresh Bread $10.00
    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
  • Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
    • Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
  • Sirloin of Beef $38.00
    • Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Lamb Rack $37.00
    • Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Pies $4.00
    • Steak, Mince & Cheese
  • Basket of Chips $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • Toasted Sandwiches $4.00
  • Vegetarian Snack $8.00
    • Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & sweet chilli sauce
  • - Ham, Cheese & Tomato
  • - Ham & Cheese
  • - Ham, Cheese & Onion
  • ham cheese and tomato turkish $10.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato served with turkish bread.
  • your choice from
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • Soup of the Day
  • Mini Deli Special + 20ml Coca-Cola range $10.90
  • -Bacon tomato and cheese toastie
  • Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
  • Classic Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Add poahed egg $ 2.50
  • Akaroa Salmon $6.5
  • Steel Cut Oat Porridge (df) $12.5
    • High in protein & fibre Served with lush healthy toppings (Toppings change weekly)
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $6.5
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
  • Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
    • Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
  • Caesar Pleaser $11.00
    • parmesan cheese, cos lettuce, egg, bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing - with bird $13.00
  • No Flour People $2.00
    • Gluten Free Burger Buns available on request. All other ingredients have had the gluten ripped out of them for your pleasure
  • Woolly Sahara Sand Hopper $13.50
    • Moroccan spiced sheep pattie, date chutney, char-grilled capsicum, lemon yoghurt, lettuce. >>
  • Pulp Fiction Burger $13.50
    • beef pattie, double cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickle, royale sauce.
  • Sauces/Relishes/Chutneys $1.50
    • Béarnaise, wholegrain mustard, blue cheese mayo, tomato sauce, chow-chow, royale sauce, sour cream, Caesar dressing, aioli, date chutney, lemon yoghurt, minted pea pesto, roast pumpkin mayo, fruit relish, plum chutney, mustard mayo, tomato relish.
  • Sunday Roast $13.50
    • grilled rosemary garlic sheep, minted pea pesto, roast pumpkin mayo, lettuce, kumara crisps. >>
  • Shooting Flaming Mexican $18.00
    • Flaming Mexican Burger with a shot of tequila or a corona
  • Selection of gourmet ice creams - Check our specials board for today’s flavours POA
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