
From The Kitchen
Starters, tandoori, the classic curries, biryanis, breads. Served at our Charing Cross restaurant.
At Maharaja, dining is more than a meal: it is an occasion. We invite you to enjoy the warmth and generosity of Indian hospitality, where every guest is welcomed with care. Our kitchen draws on India's rich culinary heritage: time-honoured recipes, aromatic spices and carefully chosen ingredients, prepared fresh with balance, character and attention to detail. From the fire of the tandoor to slow-cooked regional favourites, our menu celebrates the depth and diversity of Indian cooking.
The full menu, food and drinks, is 14 pages as a PDF. Prefer to read it here? It is all below.
VegetarianHot
Recommended Dishes
The house favourites our kitchen is known for - a good place to start if it is your first visit.
Maharaja Special Shank
Lamb shank, slow-cooked in our chef's special house sauce.
Chettinad Chicken / Lamb
South Indian curry with freshly ground spices and roasted aromatics.
Ruby Chicken
Chicken in a silky makhani-style sauce with a warming spice finish.
Iranian Lamb
Marinated lamb in a medium-spiced aromatic sauce.
Railway Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb with potatoes, yoghurt and coconut milk.
Sizzling King Prawn
King prawns with chillies, peppers and garlic in a medium sauce.
Starters
Small plates, tandoor grills and Punjabi favourites.
Onion Bhajee & ChutneyVegetarian
Crispy onion fritters with aromatic spices and house chutney.
Vegetable or Meat Samosa
Golden pastry filled with spiced vegetables or seasoned meat.
Chilli PaneerVegetarianHot
Crispy paneer, peppers and onion in a sweet, spicy chilli-garlic sauce.
Seekh Kebab
Spiced minced lamb, skewered and chargrilled in the tandoor.
Vegetable Samosa ChaatVegetarian
Samosas, chickpeas, yoghurt, chutneys and fresh garnish.
Chicken 65 / Paneer 65
Crispy chicken or paneer with curry leaves, chilli, ginger and garlic.
Maharaja Special
Chicken tikka, paneer tikka, seekh kebab and onion bhajee with salad.
Chicken Chaat
Tender chicken, onion, tomato and tangy chaat masala on crisp puri.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Yoghurt-and-spice marinated lamb chops, chargrilled in the tandoor.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon marinated with fenugreek, yoghurt and spices, then chargrilled.
Chicken Tikka / Paneer Tikka
Yoghurt-and-spice marinated chicken or paneer, cooked in the tandoor.
Garlic King Prawns
King prawns tossed with fresh garlic, onion and spices, served sizzling.
King Prawn Puri
King prawns in a lightly spiced, tangy masala on crisp puri.
Punjabi SingaraVegetarian
Deep-fried pastry filled with a savoury spiced mixture.
Hara Bhara KebabVegetarian
Crispy spinach, pea and potato patties with delicate Indian spices.
Maharaja Signature Mix Platter
To share. Samosa, onion bhajee, chicken tikka, seekh kebab and paneer tikka, with salad and chutneys.
From the Tandoor
Chargrilled with aromatic Indian spices.
Tandoori Chicken Sizzler
Half chicken on the bone, marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Sizzler
Tender chicken marinated in our house spices and cooked in the tandoor.
Paneer ShashlikVegetarian
Paneer with peppers, red onion and tomato, marinated in aromatic spices and chargrilled.
Tandoori Mixed VegetablesVegetarian
Tomato, onion, peppers, potato and cauliflower, spiced and cooked in the tandoor.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A generous selection of tandoori favourites, served sizzling with fresh salad.
Lamb Chop Sizzler
Marinated lamb chops chargrilled with fresh garlic and onion.
Fish Shashlik
Marinated salmon chargrilled with peppers, tomato and onion.
Tandoori Tiger Prawns
Tiger prawns in spiced yoghurt, cooked at high heat in the tandoor.
King Prawn Shashlik
King prawns with peppers, red onion and tomato, marinated and chargrilled.
Chef's Special
House favourites, regional curries and Maharaja signatures.
Maharaja Special Shank
The house signature. Lamb shank, slow-cooked in our chef's special house sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken tikka in a smooth, creamy masala sauce.
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich tomato, butter and cream sauce.
Ruby Chicken
Chicken in a silky makhani-style sauce with a warming spice finish.
Paneer Butter MasalaVegetarian
Soft paneer in a rich, creamy and mildly spiced North Indian sauce.
Paneer Chilli MasalaVegetarian
Paneer with fresh chillies, peppers and garlic in a medium sauce.
Original Masala
Marinated boneless chicken in a subtly spiced house masala.
Hariyali Chicken
Chicken with mint, fenugreek, coriander and medium spices.
Mango Chicken
Roasted curry sauce with coconut milk and sweet mango.
Chettinad Chicken / Lamb
South Indian curry with freshly ground spices and roasted aromatics.
Iranian Lamb
Marinated lamb in a medium-spiced aromatic sauce.
Railway Lamb Curry
Boneless lamb with potatoes, yoghurt and coconut milk.
Shashlik Masala
Chicken or lamb with peppers, tomato and onion in a garlicky medium sauce.
Sizzling King Prawn
King prawns with chillies, peppers and garlic in a medium sauce.
Chingri Malai Curry
Tiger prawns in a luxurious, delicately spiced creamy sauce.
Staff Lamb Curry
Lamb on the bone, slow-cooked staff-style for a deep, homestyle flavour.
Thalis
A meal on one plate.
Vegetable ThaliVegetarian
Onion pakora, vegetable samosa, mixed vegetable curry, saag aloo, tarka dall, pilau rice, naan and raita.
Maharaja Thali
Mixed vegetable curry, onion bhajee, vegetable pakora, rogan, dopiaza, rice and naan.
Special Thali
Onion bhajee, samosa, chicken tikka masala, lamb bhuna, mixed vegetable curry, rice and naan.
Indian Traditional Dishes
The classic curry house. All chicken is breast meat, off the bone. Choose your curry, then your filling: chicken, lamb, paneer or king prawn.
MadrasHot
Fairly hot, strongly spiced, with plenty of sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
VindalooHot
Spicy and tangy, with garlic, ginger, chilli and ground spices.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Dopiaza
Onion and peppers in a thick sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Bhuna
Browned onions in a medium-thick sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Rogan
Glazed tomatoes and fresh coriander.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Korma
Cooked in a specially prepared creamy sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Pathia
Spicy sauce with lemon juice and sweet notes.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
DhansakHot
Fairly hot, sweet-and-sour lentil sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
JalfreziHot
Fresh chillies and spring onion in a hot sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Sagwala
Fresh spinach and garlic.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
PhallHot
Extremely hot, spice-forward sauce.
Choice of: Chicken · Lamb · Paneer · King Prawn
Seafood
From the coast.
Fish Curry
Bangladeshi fish in a medium-spiced curry sauce.
Fish Goa
Medium-spiced fish with mustard seed, coconut and lime.
Tiger Prawn Curry
Onion, tomato, ginger and garlic with aromatic spices.
Tiger Prawn Korma
Rich, mild and creamy, with delicate aromatics.
Tiger Prawn MasalaHot
Prawns with fresh chillies and spring onion in a hot sauce.
Biryani Dishes
Served with vegetable curry or raita.
Maharaja Special Biryani
Chicken, lamb and prawns.
King Prawn Biryani
Lightly flavoured with spices.
Chicken or Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice stir-fried with chicken or lamb.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Stir-fried basmati with grilled chicken tikka.
Paneer Tikka BiryaniVegetarian
Stir-fried basmati with grilled paneer tikka.
Vegetable BiryaniVegetarian
Basmati rice stir-fried with herbs and vegetables.
Vegetable Special
Vegetarian favourites, freshly prepared to order. Every dish in this section is vegetarian. Ask us for vegan and gluten-free versions.
Dall MakhaniVegetarian
Smoky black lentils with a creamy finish and gentle spice.
Paneer Chilli MasalaVegetarianHot
Fried paneer with peppers, garlic, ginger and green chilli.
Paneer Butter MasalaVegetarian
Paneer in a rich, smooth and creamy butter masala sauce.
Gobi ManchurianVegetarian
Crispy cauliflower in a savoury Indo-Chinese sauce.
Shahi PaneerVegetarian
Rich, creamy paneer in a delicately spiced sauce.
Tarka DallVegetarian
Lentils with butter, herbs, fried garlic and aromatic spices.
Bombay AlooVegetarian
Potatoes with garlic, herbs and medium spices.
Saag PaneerVegetarian
Paneer and spinach in a creamy, savoury sauce.
Mixed VegetablesVegetarian
Seasonal vegetables with herbs in a medium curry sauce.
Bhindi BhajiVegetarian
Okra with onion, butter and medium spices.
Mushroom BhajiVegetarian
Mushrooms stir-fried with onion, herbs, garlic and spices.
Saag AlooVegetarian
Potato and spinach with a touch of garlic.
Brinjal BhajiVegetarian
Aubergine with onion, spices, garlic and herbs.
Aloo GobiVegetarian
Cauliflower and potato with onion, garlic and spices.
Chana MasalaVegetarian
Chickpeas with garlic, onion, tomato and lime.
Saag DallVegetarian
Spinach and lentils with garlic, herbs and aromatic spices.
English Dishes
Served with fried tomatoes and peas.
Omelette & ChipsVegetarian
Classic omelette with chips.
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
ChipsVegetarian
Golden fried chips.
Masala ChipsVegetarian
Tossed in Maharaja masala seasoning.
Rice, Breads & Sides
From the handi and the clay oven.
Plain Rice
Pilau Rice
Lemon Rice
Special Fried Rice
Mushroom Rice
Garlic Rice
Keema Rice
Coconut Rice
Zeera Rice
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Peshwari Naan
Keema Naan
Cheese Naan
Garlic / Kulcha Naan
Chilli Naan
Garlic & Cheese Naan
Paratha
Aloo Paratha
Tandoori Roti
Chapati
Chutney Tray
Raita
Mixed Salad
Onion Salad
Express Lunch, Pre-Theatre & Group Dining
Each set menu has its own page, and its own PDF to download.
Express Lunch
£17.95
One main with pilau rice and a mini naan. Seven days a week, 12pm to 4pm.
See the Express Lunch menuDownload the Express Lunch menu (PDF, 420 KB)Pre-Theatre
Two Courses £27 · Three Course Special £33
A starter and a main with pilau rice and naan. Daily, 12pm to 5.30pm.
See the Pre-Theatre menuDownload the Pre-Theatre menu (PDF, 460 KB)Group
£34.90 · £38.90 · £44.90 per person
Three set menus for the whole table: a starter, a main, rice and naan for every guest.
See the Group menuDownload the group menu (PDF, 420 KB)
Deluxe Dining
For One · For Two
Mixed starter, tandoori chicken, lamb and chicken tikka, tandoori king prawn, salad, onion bhajee, vegetable samosa, a vegetable dish, naan and pilau rice.
Wine, Beer, Cocktails & Spirits
By the glass or the bottle, with mocktails and soft drinks too. Prices are on the menu at your table.
Champagne & Sparkling
Moët & Chandon Brut NV
By the bottle.
Prosecco
200ml or by the bottle.
White Wine
Marcel Hubert, House White
Small or large glass, or by the bottle.
Pinot Grigio
Small or large glass, or by the bottle.
Sauvignon Blanc
Small or large glass, or by the bottle.
Sancerre St. Pierre
Good fruit and full of Sauvignon flavour. By the bottle.
Chardonnay
Rich and complex, peach and soft oak. By the bottle.
Red Wine
Marcel Hubert, House Red
Small or large glass, or by the bottle.
Merlot
Easy drinking and pleasantly fruity. Small or large glass, or by the bottle.
Malbec
Rich fruit, medium tannins. Small or large glass, or by the bottle.
Shiraz
By the bottle.
Chianti, Italy
Tuscan; light, fresh fruit, good balance. By the bottle.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Fine character, made for food. By the bottle.
Rosé Wine
Mateus Rosé
By the bottle.
Zinfandel Rosé
By the bottle.
Pinot Grigio Blush
By the bottle.
Cocktails
Shaken, stirred and poured cold.
Passion Fruit Martini
Espresso Martini
Peach on the Beach
Piña Colada
Strawberry Daiquiri
Berry Woo Woo
Mojito
Mocktails
Alcohol-free.
Passion Fruit Martini
Blackberry & Blueberry
Strawberry & Orange Blossom
Peach & Mango Daiquiri
Nimbu Pani
Virgin Mojito
Beer & Cider
By the bottle.
Cobra
Indian lager.
Kingfisher
Indian lager.
Budweiser
Carlsberg
Guinness
Cider
Alcohol-free beer
Soft Drinks
Small or large.
Lassi
Mango, sweet, salty or plain.
Coca-Cola
Sprite
Mango juice
Orange juice
Soda, lemonade or tonic
Ginger ale
Still or sparkling water
Gin, Vodka & Rum
Gin
Indian Gin
Vodka
Bacardi
Captain Morgan
Rum.
Pernod
Whisky
Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Glenfiddich
Chivas Regal
Indian Whisky
PG Brilliance
Indian whisky.
Cognac & Brandy
Martell
Rémy Martin VSOP
Courvoisier
Liqueurs & Digestifs
Baileys
Bénédictine
Drambuie
Sambuca
Port
- Wine by the glass is served in 125ml (small) and 175ml (large) measures.
- Spirits are served as a 25ml measure.
- We serve alcohol responsibly and may ask for ID.
Please tell a member of our team about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. Our kitchen handles nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, fish, shellfish, soya and sesame.
A discretionary service charge may be added to your bill.
Try the Menu in Person
Find us at 19A Charing Cross Road, a minute from Leicester Square, open every day from noon to midnight. We'll see you soon.
