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Maharaja Indian Restaurant
452 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
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Dr
Review №1

Very Good food. Service was excellent. Found a new favourite indian restaurant.

Ju
Review №2

Good food😋, lovely staff and nice atmosphere. Definitely can recommend...

Ty
Review №3

Outstanding curry and friendly service.Having recently moved into the area weve had take away from here a few times now. Each time weve been impressed. On our last order Menu Log dropped the ball but a quick call to the restaurant and they sorted it for us, couldnt rate them higher.Looking forward to dining in sometime in the near future.

El
Review №4

Absolutely outstanding. Impeccable service and amazing flavor.

Le
Review №5

This is definitely the best Indian meal I have had…and I’ve had a lot, and in lots of different countries…..this is the best of the best. Can thoroughly recommend - you will not be disappointed. Reasonable prices as well, very hard to beat!!

th
Review №6

Very impressed, lovely food, good service and best of all, waiting staff were very attentive but not intrusive. 5 stars

Li
Review №7

A hidden gem, we barely noticed it driving past because it looks like a house but when you look properly it is beautifully setup outside and in, awesome helpful waiter and extremely yummy food at an awesome price, highly recommended. All 5 of us (in Christchurch for one night from auckland) were satisfied, full and happy 😊

Ta
Review №8

Impeccable customer service and amazing food. Fantastic Indian Food experience

po
Review №9

Lovely restaurant. The curries are quite tasty and the staff are very friendly and welcoming! Would love to revisit and try a few more dishes. 😊

Mi
Review №10

Have ordered a couple times off Uber eats now and it’s happened twice - curry has separated and leaves A LOT of oil/water in the base of the bowl which I’ve never had from any other Indian restaurant, it’s almost like the curry is watered down and to be frank a bit fowl. On a positive note their naan is very nice

Ma
Review №11

I visited last weekend with a friend and I cannot recommend this place enough. Drinks were delicious, the food is outstanding and the staff were so welcoming and friendly it made us feel like home. Well be definitely coming back!

Jo
Review №12

We enjoy eating here very much. Great food, outstanding service.

Ei
Review №13

Wonderful place! Meal/good was delicious. Was busy, but they were super efficient at getting the food out in a timely manner, and apologised when it was taking a little longer. We had a birthday dinner, they were more than happy to look after the cake and bring it out after our meal. Even gave the birthday boy (21st) a complimentary tequila shot, which was absolutely lovely of them.

Ni
Review №14

As soon as you walk in to the place, you get hit with the aromas that make your tummy rumble and your mouth water at the same time. Ordered a tandoori platter to go with the butter tikka masala and garlic naan bread. When the food came out, I was pleasantly surprised with the creative presentation of the food which by the end of the meal had satisfied my hunger pains. Good selection of wines. Will be returning for more.

Da
Review №15

This place approaches fine dining Indian food.

Do
Review №16

Exceptionally good Indian food. My favorite Indian restaurant in the world, actually. The staff have character and great personalities. I like ordering the Indian hot versions of the meals and the team sometimes try to talk me out of ordering them but i love them and keep ordering them anyway. They have a good range on mild to extra spicy options. The atmosphere is not noisy which is great of you want to converse with each other (or are older). Excellent wine and bear options too.

Pa
Review №17

Great curry. Service was also great. Enjoyed our night

Nu
Review №18

Outstanding flavours! The staff can’t be more accommodating and friendly. The atmosphere is super down to earth but at the same time it transports you to a different country. The food is so delicious. I recommend it with no doubt!

Ja
Review №19

Best Indian Resturant in Christchurch. Amazing service, very good quality seating/environment, seems like a nice cosy place, great staff, Great food. Would defiantly recommend and come again. Also from my observations the takeaway is very efficient and fast. Very good resturant.

Ho
Review №20

Not somewhere i would have picked but the food was great and the service was exceptional and will visit again

Sa
Review №21

Great food...friendly staff...will be going again....

Jo
Review №22

Overly expensive and very less quantity of food. Never recommend to anyone. Watery curries

ga
Review №23

Went once, would never go back. Tasteless watery curries.

Jo
Review №24

Dropped in for lunch and very impressed with the Maharaja. Great service and delicious food. The lunch Thali special was incredible value. Will definitely be back.

Fa
Review №25

In a restaurant its very important that they serve good food. But, if the service is not good then that restaurant looses its appeal.Maharaja not only served good food but their service was exceptional!!!Every staff that we dealt with from the time we called to book till we left, has gone out of their way to cater to us. They were polite,courteous,responded to our funny talks with equal witty answers. My hats off to all of them.

In
Review №26

Welcoming service. Hot plates and tasty hot food. Very obliging staff. Highly recommended by the four of us.

Ru
Review №27

The restaurant had great ambience, we dined in as a massive group and they accommodated us in a private dining area with a massive table so we could all sit around and talk to everyone. Food was really delicious and rich, just what we needed after running around all day. Service was very friendly and prompt. Overall great experience and would love to visit again. Thanks for hosting us!

Ar
Review №28

Fantastic, authentic Indian food with a modern creation that is a benchmark in Christchurch. It wont ever be your mums food, but this is about as close as it gets.

Su
Review №29

Great food. Service was excellent. Best Indian restaurant in chch!!

Je
Review №30

The service is a bit hit and miss sometime, although the staff are lovely. What makes this place shine is the food. If youre looking for the tastiest most enjoyable authentic Indian food in Christchurch... this is the place to go. Reasonably priced, pleasant atmosphere and did I say the food is amazing? Highly recommended.

Ab
Review №31

We ordered a takeaway during the Covid 19 lockdown. It arrived right on time and piping hot. We voted it one of the best Indian meals weve tried. I particularly enjoyed choosing from a large selection of vegetarian meals, some of these quite innovative. The dhal is a favourite too, and the sauces on all meals fresh, well-balanced, in fact outstanding. Looking forward to dining in soon.

Sh
Review №32

We had an awesome time there with avery large group and the service was world class!!! Everyone of us enjoyed the evening, nothing was too much for the staff!! Very highly recommended! Thank you guys, have a great happy new year and we will return soon.

Me
Review №33

Had been for a dinner date with my wife,This was the second visit to this restaurant and would be the last. It doesnt deserve any star, but the service was good, so i would not put them down. Food was a disaster dry kesari kebabs which were dark green in colour, with heaps of green food colouring.Unedible tandoori broccoliAnd then chicken tikka with no seasoning and dry I had to cancel rest of my order and went to Corianders restaurant to have mains. Hope they get their ducks in line as it use to be a good restaurant.If they

sh
Review №34

The staff were amazing tonight. Food fabulous as always. Thanks for putting g up with all our tricky dietary requests too. We will be back.

Vi
Review №35

The lunch special is divine. $20NZD for 3 curries, naan, dessert and toppings 😍

Re
Review №36

Although the entrees and curries where very tasty, the service was very slow even though it was quite a slow night. If you want a good curry go to India and it would be quicker.

To
Review №37

Why am I so late finding out about this place,my favorite!

Sr
Review №38

Butter chicken is good, roti is great, but we got Naan which was burned. I wondered why Chef packed this? He could have made another one.Thanks for your reply.That’s fine, we are not from Christchurch, but will be back when we visit Christchurch.

Ki
Review №39

Really good butter chicken and garlic naan. My partner and I love this place!

Je
Review №40

Great customer service. Yum food

Ha
Review №41

Absolutely outstanding. Impeccable service and fantastic flavours. Can’t wait to return!

ni
Review №42

Was very nice and yummy food I would say.

Ma
Review №43

Amazing service!! Really outstanding

Do
Review №44

Great service, and the food was good and time from order to table quick

Ge
Review №45

Very nice meal. Great service very attentive I scoffed my dinner it was so yum I didnt get a picture! Ill take a pic when I there next.

T
Review №46

Fantastic food, love love love the garlic naan. Highly recommend.

An
Review №47

Amazing food and amazing staff! We can not wait to go back and try some more delicious dishes. The staff 100% make this place perfect. The best Indian restaurant I have visited.

Ke
Review №48

Great food and excellent service. Well worth a visit.

Lo
Review №49

Delicious food, Fabulous service, Lovely ambience and Highly Recommended. We cant wait to go again!!

Su
Review №50

Excellent service and the food was delicious

Go
Review №51

Absolutely beautiful food excellent service one of my favourite restaurants

Ra
Review №52

We order on phone and went all the way from Stanmore to Pick up the food. The food that we ordered was so bad, the breads was not even cooked properly, rice was not fresh at all. Very bad experience.

To
Review №53

Great food great service great people would recommend Maharaja

Da
Review №54

Excellent goat madras. All 4 of us really enjoyed our meals. We meet friends there once or twice a year and have done for a number of years and are never disappointed.

Ja
Review №55

Excellent food and great quality. The service was also fantastic. Highly recommended.

Za
Review №56

Amazing service. Much appreciated efforts for customer satisfaction. Food was amazing! There was not a single item I did not relish! Beautiful ambience as well. For customised ambiences and services, just request at the counter and they do their best. Best Indian Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian restaurant in Christchurch, I must say.

Ph
Review №57

Very good food and service. Pleasant experience all round. I recommend this restaurant 👌.

Ru
Review №58

Delicious Food..Great customer service.nice and clean restaurant.

JO
Review №59

Food is tasty & authentic.

St
Review №60

Beautiful atmosphere, exceptional service & consistently amazing food!

Gi
Review №61

Best indian food iv ever had cant wait to go there again and the staff are amazing would recomend to others

Ol
Review №62

The food was fantastic. Top Indian restaurant, we all had great meals, staff we’re friendly and espresso cocktails were delicious. Will definitely return.

Le
Review №63

Great food and excellent service

An
Review №64

One of my favorite, if not my favorite, Indian restaurants in Christchurch. Ive not been to them all but Im working at it.Tonight I had the buttered chicken masala, I never knew this combination existed, it was perfect. I asked for medium spice and it was a little mild for me. But that is my mistake not theirs, I know Kiwis shy away from spicy foods and I should have asked for hot.The service was excellent, friendly and attentive. The meal was presented well and was everything I hoped for.If youre in the area, stop in and have a nice meal, you wont be disappointed.

Jo
Review №65

Excellent. Great food, friendly staff, comfortable dining, off street parking. Highly recommend.

Be
Review №66

Great service and food.

NJ
Review №67

Service was excellent, food was excellent. Ive only ever written one other review, so it takes a great customer experience to get me to write one, and Maharaja succeeded! Cant wait to go back.

El
Review №68

I like their naanwhich 😊

Pa
Review №69

Awesome food and good customer service.

Be
Review №70

I havent been there but my mum wont stop going on about this place must be good.

Ca
Review №71

Highly recommend this restaurant, the service was excellent and the food was fantastic. The lamb in the saag was so tender. Pistachio ice cream was superb! Looking forward to going again!

Ju
Review №72

The Best Indian restaurant in Christchurch!!From personalised service through to top notch flavour, this place is the epitome of Indian cuisine. If you haven’t tried it already, I recommend you have your next ‘dine in experience’ here. You will be relishing the decadence for weeks to come! Celebrating 15 years of dinning at Maharaja 👌🎉

Cl
Review №73

Great meal, excellent food and service. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Eu
Review №74

My favorite Indian restaurant in Chch.Amazing as usual!!

Ke
Review №75

First time for me, loved the food, however there were 14 of us and the dining area was a bit cramped. The staff were very friendly and helpful food was delicious and plentiful. Would recommend this place if you want a good Indian meal.

Na
Review №76

Finding authentic Indian food in NZ is difficult at the best of times. I live in Auckland and travel for work so usually don’t have the time for long, drawn out meals. So I definitely was not expecting to find a gem like Maharaja in Christchurch of all places. I got my meal on UberEats, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed every delicious morsel. Amazing flavor, simply perfect. I think I’ve found my new favorite takeaway place when I’m down there again for work. Keep up the good work!

Li
Review №77

Thoroughly enjoyable dinner. Nice building, warm on cool night. Food was lovely. The special chili chicken was particularly goodGood portion size so cant comment on desserts. Kingfisher on tap is a good bonus..

Ca
Review №78

We were so excited to try this place. It was going to be our first take away meal after lockdown. We ordered early, at 4pm. At 7.30 our order was cancelled. We are now very hungry and depressed. I would not recommend this restaurant.

ca
Review №79

Absolutely delicious. Yummy food. Great service.Highly recommend

We
Review №80

We ordered a takeaway during the Covid 19 lockdown. It arrived right on time and piping hot. We voted it one of the best Indian meals weve tried. I particularly enjoyed choosing from a large selection of vegetarian meals, some of these quite innovative. The dhal is a favourite too, and the sauces on all meals fresh, well-balanced, in fact outstanding. Looking forward to dining in soon.

Sy
Review №81

I used to love this restaurant so much! However over the past while, the currys have been more and more watery. It is such a shame because they used to be amazing and now are just tasteless watery slop.

Jo
Review №82

Curries were all delicious! Chicken was really flavourful and generous helping of vegetables. Asked for hot and it delivered! Will be back next time Im in Christchurch!

Lu
Review №83

Great place for dinner. Phenomenal list of wines and very friendly staff. Best Indian food I had so far. And big thank you to Rajiv 👌

Ma
Review №84

Very hot food .loved the Larsen drink.

sa
Review №85

One of the best Indian restaurants in Christchurch. If you are wanting to taste authentic Indian food, so this is the place for you.I have always got satisfied with the taste and quality of the food.

Vi
Review №86

Most rude restaurant manager and worst food in Christchurch. Found hair in my food. Such a unhygienic food.

ka
Review №87

Fantastic food from the Entree to mains top notch great Naan bread as well highly recommend

Co
Review №88

I have been coming here for 5 years now still a 10/10

kh
Review №89

Amazing food...must try their garlic naan😋

Le
Review №90

Good food yummm

Zi
Review №91

Best Indian in town! Love the ambiance and they make the best whiskey sours!

Me
Review №92

By far the best Naan bread Ive ever had! Beautiful setting and food was on point! Heaps of vegetarian choices.

Sa
Review №93

The staff are always friendly and polite. We go there every few months and the food is consistently good. Prices are reasonable.

Pe
Review №94

Fantastic meal as usual..

Zo
Review №95

Very friendly staff. The curry is good most of the time, but can be a bit inconsistent sometimes.

ph
Review №96

Awesome friendly and accommodating staff! delicious and delectable delights! A relaxed, yet intimate dinning experience. Palak Paneer is a definite favourite, go hot if you dare! This is one of our family favourites to dine at.

vi
Review №97

Very nice service..Recommend this Restaurant...

wi
Review №98

Great food. Excellent service.

Ei
Review №99

Great food, friendly staff

Vi
Review №100

Simply the best!!! Hands down. Beautiful long lasting flavors in every bite. Been coming to this family run restaurant for over 10years. Love it..

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  • Address:452 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
  • Site:http://www.maharaja.net.nz/
  • Phone:+64 3-352 0150
Categories
  • Indian restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:5–10PM
  • Tuesday:5–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–3PM
  • Thursday:12–3PM
  • Friday:5–10PM
  • Saturday:5–10PM
  • Sunday:5–10PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Halal food:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Cash-only:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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