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

  • Porridge $11.5
    • Quinoa, linseed, oats, dates, toasted nut mix seasonal fruit + cream
  • Spinach $3.5
  • Bacon Benedict $18
    • Poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise + walnut dukkah on Turkish
  • Relish/ chutney $2
  • Bagels $12.9
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado + Tomato
  • Mushrooms $4.5
  • Bacon $5
  • Roasted potato $5
  • Spicy Wedges $5.00
  • Tomato Burger $4.20
  • Bacon & Corn pattie $2.30
  • Sole $5.00
  • Mini Donuts 4 for $2.30
  • Onion Rings 6 for $5.00
  • Oysters seasona
  • Plain Burger $3.50
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $11.00
  • Shrimp Bami Goreng $13.00
  • Chicken Chop Suey $12.50
  • Chicken Mushrooms on Rice $13.00
  • Chicken with Pineapple on Rice $13.00
  • Plain Fried Rice $7.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $12.50
  • Chicken Bami Goreng $12.50
  • King prawns, fresh chilli and coriander $15.00
  • Almond or Pistachio Orange Blossom Baklava $7.90
  • Black Forest Gateau $7.90
  • Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
  • Berber couscous (vegetarian) $ 17.00
  • Smoked Barley Salad with Tahini sauce Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
  • -Prawns, Monkfish, Scallop, or Squid $21.00
  • Deep Fried Whole Fish $28.00
    • A whole fresh fish (Tarakihi) deep fried and drowned in a hot sweet chilli ginger sauce with courgettes, capsicum, mushrooms, onion, and topped with coriander.
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • yellow Curry
    • Our yellow curry served with capsicum, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Stir-fry Garlic
    • Stir fried garlic, onions and black pepper with a mixture of sauces.
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • Extra portion of meat/ prawn/ seafood $5.00
  • Phad Peanut Sauce $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice and vegetable with home made peanut sauce, served with steamed rice Chicken / Prawn or Seafood
  • Phad Thai $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir Fried rice noodles with meat of choice, carrots, spring onion, dried Chinese pickles and bean sprouts with chef’s special Phad thai sauce. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Extra cashews $2.00
  • Guay Taew Kour Gai $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried Thai rice noodles with chicken, garlic, carrot, egg, dried Chinese pickles and spring onions. Served with chilli sauce on the side.Chicken / Prawn or Seafood
  • Thai Red Curry (Phad Prik Gang Dang) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice, vegetables and bamboo shoots with red curry paste. Served with streamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Charming Pork (Khao Moo Tod) Pork $12.50
    • Deep fried marinated pork topped with chef’s special mild spicy sauce and boiled vegetable on side. Served with Steamed rice.
  • Chef’s Special Stir Fry (Khao Lad Na Gai) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried chicken with vegetables bamboo shoots and mushrooms, with Chinese cooking wine sauce, served with steamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Green / Red Curry Prawns $21.00
  • Steamed Rice (Bowl) $3.00
  • Sliced Beef with Tomatoes $15.00
  • Panaeng Curry Vegetables $17.00
  • Fried Noodles with Chicken or Beef or Pork or Vegetables $12.00
  • Prawn Cracker (Bag) $4.50
  • Combination Meat Omelette $14.00
  • Tom Yam Prawn Soup $8.00
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $1.50
  • Pork Satay on Rice $11.50
  • Jam Rap Donut $2.00
  • Vegetarian Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Chicken Pineapple on Rice $10.50
  • Bacon Pattie $1.30
  • Squid Ring $0.60
  • Prawn and Cashew Nut $17.00
  • Chicken katsu curry $15.90
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Plain udon $8.90
  • Unagi don $18.90
    • Fresh water eel
  • Ten don $13.90
    • Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
  • Chicken curry $12.90
  • Tempura prawn udon $11.90
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodles $9.00
  • King Prawns Fried Rice $12.80
    • Fried rice with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soup $9.00
  • Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
    • Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Combination Noodles $10.50
    • Egg noodles with king prawn, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
  • Aburi Salmon Don $16.90
    • Seared New Zealand salmon with traditional teriyaki sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • Karaage Crispy Chicken Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
  • Salmon $2.80
  • Kumara Crisps $2.50
  • Numban Chicken, Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Special Tartare Sauce $10.00
  • Oki Hoki (Seasonal) $7.20
    • Deep fried fish fillet with lettuce & special tartare sauce
  • Tempura Udon $12.90
    • Japanese udon noodle soup with veges & prawn kakiage tempura
  • Teppan Prime Cut Beef Don $16.90
    • Prime Cut NZ Beef Teppanyaki style w/ Traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
  • Onion Rings $4.00
  • Pizza Combo $9.99
    • Small pizza, reg, chips & drink
  • Country King $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Pesto Sauce
  • Creamy Chicken Pesto $7.90
    • Chicken Fillet, Pesto Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Salad, Mayonnaise
  • Regular size 12" for $5.90
  • Supreme $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Aioli Sauce
  • Hawaiian
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Ham, Pineapple, Bacon & Herbs
  • Mr. Chips / Donuts / Samosa $3.00
  • ·Caesar Salad $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, shaved parmesan, croutons, anchovies, a soft poached egg and home-made Caesar dressing.
  • -Small Fries $5.00
  • -Add cheese & bacon $12.00
  • -Add fried egg $2.00
  • -Add smoked chicken $3.50
  • BreakFree Pizza of the Day (Vegetarian Available) $20.00
  • Beef Nachos **(Gluten-free Available, Vegetarian available) $18.00
    • Beef Nachos sauce, corn chips,guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, topped with mozzarella cheese.
  • ·BreakFree Cheese Burger $20.00
    • 180 gm Beef Pattie, onion marmalade, Swiss cheese, mesclun, bacon, tomato, garlic aioli served with Makikihi fries.
  • Bombay aloo $7.50
    • Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes
  • Chicken jalfrezee $16.80
    • Chicken cubes cooked with the onion, capsicum and coconut cream with added spices
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic
  • Onion bhajees (6pcs) $5.00
    • Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chick pea flour, deep fried serves well with the tamarind chutney
  • Malaikofta $13.00
    • Delicate clusters of lightly fried cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts. Serves with nutty creamy sauce
  • Tandoori prawns (8pcs) $16.00
    • King prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and touch of garlic, cooked delicately in the tandoor
  • Lamb madras $16.30
    • A dish from south of india.Lamb pieces cooked with the onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and oriental spices
  • Dal punjabi $13.00
    • 5 different lentils cooked together slowly with nicely tempered chilly
  • -Barbecue
  • Pub Basket $18.50
    • Mini samosas. wontons, onion rings and mini spring rolls.Served with fries and Sweet Thai Chilli sauce.
  • Kebab Selection $26.50
    • Choose either Peanut Satay or Teriyaki Soy Marinade
  • Wild Food Combination $33.50
    • Thinking of being wild, try this selection. Kangaroo, Ostrich. Venison and Pork.
  • -Tomato Relish
  • -Aioli
  • Ostrich Fillet $32.50
    • Lean red meat fillet
  • All Day Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, tomato, eggs, sausages, hash brown, mushrooms. Served with toast.
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