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

  • Hand hacked guacamole, corn chips $11
  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
  • Pulled pork, fire grilled pineapple, charred spring onion crema $8
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • Fire grilled garlic flank steak, cigar onions, chimichurri salsa, anti-cucho $25
  • Fire grilled flank steak, tomato, peppers, black olive salsa $8
  • ‘Street style’ fire grilled corn, queso, chipotle mayo & lime $5.50
  • Surf and Turf
    • Angus rump, Prawns, Scallops, and mussels with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise
  • Steak and Chips
    • 250g Angus rump cooked to your liking served with green salad, golden fries and jus.
  • Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • Soft tortilla wrap filled with grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, smoked cheese, aioli and a side of golden fries
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Curry of the Day
    • Served with steamed rice
  • Fries $7.50
    • Served with aioli
  • Cheese and Bacon Wedges $12.00
    • Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Tasting Stone $21.40
    • Combined taste sensation. 50g lean pork fillet, 50g Angus beef rump, prawns, scallops and mussels. Served with golden fries, green salad and hollandaise sauce
  • Garlic Bread 5pc/10pc $8.50/$13.50
  • Bacon and Mushroom $4.00
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRIES $10.00
  • KIDS PORK BELLY WITH VEG $10.00
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE
    • Chocolate, strawberry or caramel
  • KIDS PENNE PASTA $10.00
  • VEGETARIAN SALAD (GF) (V)
    • Roasted vegetables with spinach salad, spiced carrot, kumara, chickpeas, roasted seeds and fresh herb dressing
  • THE BIG ELK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE $13.00
    • Semi-sweet dark chocolate mousse cake with crunchy white chocolate base & served with caramel/chocolate sauce
  • Chicken Saute (p/apple) $12.50
  • Fried Oysters in season
  • Curry Chicken on Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Chips-Scoop $2.40
  • Pork Mushrooms on Rice $11.50
  • Chicken & Apricot Pie $5.00
  • Wontons, Chicken Nuggets $0.80
  • Steak with Oyster Sauce $12.50
  • Fried Oysters 1 Dozen
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $12.50
  • Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $11.00
  • Chicken and Cashew Nut $13.50
  • Steak Satay on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Pork Foo Young $11.00
  • Kiddies Nachos $6.00
  • Fish of the Day. Fresh Blue Cod served with fresh salad and fries. $13.90
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
  • Ham off the Bone. Served with fresh salad and potatoes. $12.90
  • Cajon Chicken Pita Pocket . Served with our cucumber and yoghurt dressing, salad and fries. $14.90
  • Hot Chicken Salad. With our special thai sauce and fresh salad. $18.90
  • Wedges and Sour Cream $8.90
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger. With apricot/mango salsa, lettuce, tomato and tender crumbed chicken breast with camembert cheese. $14.90
  • Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
    • Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
  • Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
    • Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
  • Sirloin of Beef $38.00
    • Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Fresh Fillet of Fish $37.00
    • Pan Fried Blue Cod, New Potatoes, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mayonnaise & Fried Capers.
  • Lamb Rack $37.00
    • Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Corn Fritter Stack $15.50
    • Stack of corn fritters served with relish, avocado , bacon and side-salad
  • Full Kiwi Breakfast $19.50
    • Bacon with two eggs, two sausages, grilled tomatoes, portabello mushrooms and golden hashed browms – served with toast.
  • -GF $10.00
  • ·Bacon Butty $8.00
    • Your choice of wholemeal or white bread filled with bacon, caramelised onions and topped with Tomato, BBQ or HP sauce.
  • Mini Platter $10.00
    • sandwich (ham and cheese or vegemite), piece of fruit, rice crackers, raisins and a juice
  • ·Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs served on baked bread with your choice of bacon or cold smoked salmon, topped with Hollandaise sauce.
  • Pancakes (GF) $15.00
    • Light and fluffy pancakes served with bacon, drizzled with maple syrup and Served with berry couli and whipped cream. A sweet way to start the day.
  • Wedges $9.00
    • served with sour cream
  • Chicken Baorrito $11.50
    • A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Southern style chicken, Coleslaw, Chilli mayo, Golden cracker
  • Pork Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Braised pork, Broccoli, Spiced corned egg
  • Pulled Pork Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Cantonese style pulled pork, Asian pickles, White sesame
  • Chicken Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Southern style chicken, Shredded lettuce, Chutney, Chilli mayo
  • Baoce Combo $21.50
    • Your choce of Baoce + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
  • Chicken Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Southern style chicken,Coleslaw, Pickled ginger, Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, House salad
  • Add ice cream $2.00
  • Gangnam style Kimchi rice croquette $5.50
    • so cheesy
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • 100g porterhouse served on toasted ciabatta with fries and salad
  • Dumplings six $9 twelve $17.50
    • Locally made Momoo Said dumplings, served with A hand crafted authentic Nepalese sauce. Chicken/vegan available
  • Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
    • Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle
  • Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
    • Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Two perfectly poached eggs served on ciabatta with middle bacon & hollandaise
  • Honey Mustard Chicked $24
    • Pan fried chicken breast, coated with honey mustard sauce, served with cranberry salsa , fries & salad
  • Jacket Wedges $12
    • With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
  • Cheesecake $9.50
    • Please ask our staff for todays flavour, served with vanilla ice cream
  • Please advise chili levels Mild / Medium/ Med-hot/Hot
  • Vegetable Korma $14.00
    • Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked In a rich Cashew nut based gravy with perfection
  • Or Prawn $19.00
  • Chicken Tikka $14.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken mixed In a yoghurt based marinade and spices, Skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • Or Prawn $19.00
  • Mint chutney $2.00
  • Mango Chutney $2.00
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Kulcha made from refined flour stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and spices
  • Spring Rolls $3.00
    • Vegetarian available on order
  • Large $9.50
  • Large $12.00
  • Beef Noodle Soup $9.50
  • Small $8.50
  • Large $12.00
  • Fried Chicken Wing $0.50
  • Steamed Rice
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18.5
  • Huevos Rancheros $18
    • Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
  • Mushrooms $4
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Tomatoes & Peppers $5
  • Kitchen orders until 2 pm
  • Soup (Pumpkin or Mushroom) $11.00
    • Comes with a piece of toast (may vary according to season)
  • Breakfast $19.00
    • Potato, scrambled or poached egg, sausage, bacon, tomato, mushroom and salad with toast.
  • Extra fillings $0.50
  • Pancake $11.00
    • 2 pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
  • Egg Benedict $15.00
    • Comes with english muffin, two poached eggs, two bacon and salad.
  • Toastie $5.50
    • Choose any two fillings (cheese, ham, tomato, pineapple, onion)
  • Waffle $14.00
    • Comes with rich syrup with banana and ice cream on top.
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Toasties $3.50
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