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

  • Crab Meat & Com Soup $8 Sml/$8 M/$14 Lg/$26
  • Seafood Fried Egg Noodle $14
  • Chicken Rice Noodle Soup $12
  • Special Grided Pork on Broken Rice $15.5
  • Special Beef Rke Noodte Soup $15.5
  • Mungbean & Coconut Cream $5
  • Medium Rare Beef Rice Noodle Soup $12
  • Grided Lemongrass Chicken on Rice $12
  • Oysters seasona
  • Monster Burger $7.00
  • Vegetarian Spring Roll $2.80
  • Meat Pattie $2.30
  • Akaroa Cod $5.00
  • Hawaiian Burger $6.20
  • Gurnard $5.00
  • Double Meat Burger $4.50
  • Curried lamb N/A
  • Chicken & Cranberry N/A
  • Lamb & Kumara N/A
  • Beef Chilli N/A
  • Chicken & Satay N/A
  • Steak N/A
  • Vegetarian N/A
    • Brocolli & Mushroom
  • Mince N/A
  • Steakhouse fries $6.50
  • Seasonal vegetable $6.50
  • Fish 'n' chips $21.50
    • Fresh Fish of the Day in a Homemade Crispy Beer Batter. Served with Steakhouse Fries, Salad, and Tartar Sauce
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Combination of Fresh Produce Served with Crispy Croutons & Bread Roll
  • Pasta of the day $19.50
    • Chef’s Choice of Sauce Nestled in a Bed of Fettuccine Pasta. Vegetarian option available
  • Fish of the day $26.00
    • Grilled Fish on a Potato and Herb Rosti with Spinach with White Wine and Pesto Sauce
  • Ice-cream sundae $9.00
    • Your choice topping – Chocolate, Caramel or Berry topping
  • The spiral burger $21.00
    • 180g Angus Beef Patty grilled to perfection and topped with melted Swiss cheese, Bacon on a bed of Tomato, Beetroot, Onion, Lettuce, in a toasted Sour Dough Bun
  • Mayo options include Dom's famous regular Mayo or new Fiery Mayo
  • Fries R $3 / L $4
  • Super Supreme L $18 / M $13 /S $8
    • Beef, Ham, Pepperoni, Smoked Sausage, Italian Sausage, Mushroom, Onion, Red Peppers, Pineapple, Olives, Tomato
  • R =Regular / L = Large
  • Garlic L $13 / M $8
    • Crushed Garlic, Mixed Herbs, Garlic Mayo
  • BBQ Hawaiian Chicken L $22 / M $16 / S $10
    • Red Onion, Red Peppers, Pineapple, Chicken, Bacon, BBQ Sauce
  • 15 Piece Pack $34
    • 8 Large & 7 Small Chicken pieces with fries
  • 6 piece Fish bites & fries $7.50
  • - Raspberry Jam And Real Whipped Cream $9.80
  • Chicken burger (gfo) $19.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Tomato, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
  • Easy tiger salad( gf) $21.80
    • Free Range Chicken Rubbed In Harissa Spices With Rocket, Mesculin, Orange, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And Minted Yoghurt
  • (gf) - gluten free ( gfo) - gluten free option( v )- vegetarian (vo) - vegetarian option
  • vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
  • please advise your server of any special dietary requirements. gluten free surcharge 1.00
  • Ginger Chicken Rice $11.50
  • Match Green Milk Tea $5.50
  • Mango Pudding Milk $5.60
  • Calpis Honey Dew Shake $4.50
  • Honey Dew Bubbly Shake $4.50
  • Honey Dew Green Milk Tea $5.80
  • Strawberry Milk Tea $4.80
  • Honey Lemon $4.50
  • Aloo Mattar Paneer $10.99
    • Potatoes and green peas cooked in fenugreek seeds and tempered with cumin seeda
  • Chicken Chilli $14.99
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, tomato sauce, soya and msg and spices
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $5.00
    • Wholesome vegetables in a mild sauce, encased in crispy tasty pastry
  • Shrimp Malabari $15.99
    • Shrimp cooked with onions, capsicum in cashew and coconut cream
  • Fish Molee $15.99
    • Fish tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds, light coconut cream
  • Poppadum (4 Pcs) $1.50
  • Chicken/Lamb Muglai $15.50
    • Chicken or lamb prepared with eggs, cumin seed, tomato and onion sauce, coriander and spices
  • Aloo Saag $12.99
    • Potato cooked in cumin and mustard seeds, tomato sauce and spinach
  • 1/2 Chicken $11.00
  • Tomato $3.40
  • Giant $7.00
  • Plain $2.80
  • Steak $4.40
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Extra Fillings $1.00
  • Chicken $4.40
  • MUSHROOM $2.50
  • DOUBLE MEAT $4.70
  • CHEESE $4.50
  • FAMILY PACK 3 $35.00
    • 5 Fish; 2 Hot Dogs; 2 Donuts; 2 Pineapple Rings; 2 Spring Roll or Curry Roll; 5 Potato Fritters; 3 Scoops Chips; 1.5L Coke
  • FISH $4.50
  • BACON + EGG $4.00
  • MONSTER $6.50
    • Meat, Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Pineapple, Tomato
  • VEGE + MUSHROOM $5.00
    • Cheese, Pineapple, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion Sauce
  • Full (8 pcs) $22.00
  • Chicken Achari $15.50
    • A medium chicken dish cooked with Indian pickle, coconut cream, coriander & ginger.
  • Prawn Dopiaza $18.50
    • Prawns cooked with chunk of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Chocolate Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed bread with sweet flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor.
  • Lamb Anarkali $16.50
    • Lamb marinated in pomegranate, cooked in ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Chicken Kadhai $15.50
    • An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, capsicum, slices of ginger & coriander.
  • Mushroom Dopiaza $14.50
    • Mushroom cooked with chunks of onion and tomato, topped with ginger, garlic and spices.
  • Veg Makhani $14.50
    • Fresh mix vegetables cooked in tomato based sauce finished with touch of cream & fenugreek leaves.
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
  • Chicken & Cognac Pate $13.00
    • Toasted Ciabatta Bread, Apple & Pear Relish, Balsamic Vinegar Glaze.
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa.
  • Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
    • With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
  • Potato & Leek Soup $9.90
    • Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $15.00
    • Tender Grilled steak with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Marmalade, Served with Chips.
  • Breaded Brie Cheese $13.50
    • Deep Fried until Golden & Crispy with Beetroot Relish & Herb Salad
  • Chicken Salad $14.50
    • Grilled Chicken Breast with House Cured Bacon, Parmesan & Mesclun Salad, Ranch Dressing.
  • Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
    • Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
    • Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Rice Crackle $4.00
    • A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Gluten Free Quiche $10.00 / $16.00
    • Ever changing fillings, baked daily with our own home made gluten free pastry, served with a side of house slaw and chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Bacon & Egg $11.50
    • 2 eggs in any style. served with bacon & toast
  • Egg on toast $8.50
    • 2 eggs in any style & toast
  • Kids Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • with cream cheese & jam
  • Hot Chips & Chicken nuggets $8.00
  • Extras
    • Sausage(x1), Hash browns(x2), Mushrooms. Tomato, Eggs(x2), Bacon(x2)
  • French toast $9.00
    • served with Berry & Maple syrup
  • Hot cakes $13.00
    • 3 hot cakes served with bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Nachos $9.00
    • served with salsa, cheese, beans & sour cream
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