Very good food and service. Gets real busy quick. Was a bummer they didn't have slurpees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iryna Andrukh
The food is very tasty and unique, for example they eggplant tikka masala. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is really Indian - music, little dirty and hot. I’ve been there a few times and there are always crowded. Now I prefer to take the order to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Naan, Tikka Masala, Dal
O M
Really delicious food!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Tandoori Platter, Maharani Nawab's Combination Dinner for Four, Vegetarian Samosa, Dal
Milind Pawar
Must try chicken
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Stephanie Escamilla
The food here is amazing. It’s the best indian food you can find on island, and the best I’ve tried so far in my life. But, this small cafe can get busy quick causing long wait times and a lag in service, especially weekends. But I think it’s worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Maharani Dinner for Two, Eggplant Tikka Masala
Matt PIERCY
Always so good. Service super friendly too. Orders really should come with rice. I ordered garlic naan and it was a letdown, surprisingly more like uncooked pizza dough.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steitz
3 or more times now that I have ordered for pickup and they completely disregard my order. ( only 1 dish most times).. I order and they say wait time 35-40 minutes.. long but ok. I arrive 40 minutes later and they tell me 15 or so minutes, for one dish. This happens a lot. I also deliver for them and they never have the food ready on time (usually haven’t even started the order!) learn to run your kitchen properly and don’t take on more orders than you can handle. PS much better Indian food choices near by!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Michael Wagner
Best Indian food in Oahu (possibly all of Hawaii, but I haven't been to all of Hawaii yet). I have been here many times--I try to go at least once every time I come to Oahu. Highlights from this most recent visit:Food: I had lamb vindaloo -medium spicy. I could have used a touch more spice but I didn't want to overdo it, and I haven't had their vindaloo before. The flavors were divine, and the lamb melted in my mouth, tender and wonderful.Saffron rice: not soggy, not dry, very tasty. Everything I want rice to be.Garlic cheese naan: 15 inches of garlic, cheesy goodness. Perfect for dipping in the curry, picking up moist tender pieces of lamb, or just eating by itself. Family size, I got it for me. It's about the size of a small pizza. (I do have leftovers of everything, I could make 3 meals out of this, maybe four!)Chai: I love their chai. I had multiple cups. I got some to go. Best chai I have had in years.Serving sizes: Good for sharing or leftovers.Service: Fantastic. Seated quickly (given my choice of open tables), ordered quickly, food came out quick and hot. My water never emptied, I was checked on regularly without being bothered. Everything I needed, I had.Atmosphere and etcetera: I was alone, and brought a book to read. At first it was quiet, but the noise level did pick up some by the time I left (normal restaurant level, nothing absurd.). They open at 5, don't take reservations, and close at 9. When I left at 6, there was one open table that had just vacated a little before me so it does fill up. Dim lighting--but not too dim. I could still read, but it wasn't super bright. It was a rainy day, so it would likely be brighter if the sun was out. The smell of the food and tandoori oven wafts out over the restaurant in a very enticing manner.Tips: It's BYOB. So grab a bottle of your favorite wine, or a few of your favorite beers, and bring them with you. They do have wine glasses for you.Parking: not a lot right there, but there are some lots and garages in the nearby area. This is a mile walk from some of the major hotels (Hilton Hawaiian village / Hale Koa area), so walkable assuming no differently abled situations.Tables of 5 or more have gratuity added. 15% I think-maybe 18% (I overheard this while I was there).If they are too busy, or you don't have time to wait, you can order to go, and can order ahead online.Picture: the garlic cheese naan, and the lamb vindaloo. I forgot to take one of the entire table. Oops.Verdict: Don't miss this place.Parking: Some metered street parking. Nearby are paid parking garages and some free lots, and free street parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Not a lot of space indoors, and a small but potentially too tall threshold in the doorway makes this place more difficult for wheelchairs. Not recommended for dining in.
I was hopeful Maharani would be at least decent based on what I’ve heard but Hawaii does lack good Indian food. My opinion is the flavors are substandard. Sorry to say but you can get better and stronger flavors from a bottle or package of pre-made curry bought at the grocery store. Service was ok, at least.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Luis Abreu
Good spot with good service and food. Good bang for your buck and I was left completely satisfied. Ordered the Pepper Chicken Curry with cheese garlic naan, and the yellow rice and left stuffed. Would go
the food is AMAZING do not get me wrong!! their naan is fluffy and soft so its easy to pull apart and pairs so well with their chicken tikka masala! however, their service could be better. Im used to having my water refilled automatically but i had to ask them… also the waiters rarely come to your table which may be great for some people who just want to eat..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Samosa
Guneeti sharma
Delicious Indian food ( north indian taste). Must Try eggplant tadka masala and dal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Rivera Reyes
Super good food, big portions and decent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Samosa
Deepa Hegde
Rude staff and very unpleasant and unwelcoming
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Aleksei Anatolevich
very rude staff and not fresh food. the worst place in the city, I not recommend this restaurant to
Very good food and service. Gets real busy quick. Was a bummer they didn't have slurpees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is very tasty and unique, for example they eggplant tikka masala. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is really Indian - music, little dirty and hot. I’ve been there a few times and there are always crowded. Now I prefer to take the order to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Naan, Tikka Masala, Dal
Really delicious food!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Tandoori Platter, Maharani Nawab's Combination Dinner for Four, Vegetarian Samosa, Dal
Must try chicken
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food here is amazing. It’s the best indian food you can find on island, and the best I’ve tried so far in my life. But, this small cafe can get busy quick causing long wait times and a lag in service, especially weekends. But I think it’s worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Maharani Dinner for Two, Eggplant Tikka Masala
Always so good. Service super friendly too. Orders really should come with rice. I ordered garlic naan and it was a letdown, surprisingly more like uncooked pizza dough.
Food: 4
Service: 4
3 or more times now that I have ordered for pickup and they completely disregard my order. ( only 1 dish most times).. I order and they say wait time 35-40 minutes.. long but ok. I arrive 40 minutes later and they tell me 15 or so minutes, for one dish. This happens a lot. I also deliver for them and they never have the food ready on time (usually haven’t even started the order!) learn to run your kitchen properly and don’t take on more orders than you can handle. PS much better Indian food choices near by!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Best Indian food in Oahu (possibly all of Hawaii, but I haven't been to all of Hawaii yet). I have been here many times--I try to go at least once every time I come to Oahu. Highlights from this most recent visit:Food: I had lamb vindaloo -medium spicy. I could have used a touch more spice but I didn't want to overdo it, and I haven't had their vindaloo before. The flavors were divine, and the lamb melted in my mouth, tender and wonderful.Saffron rice: not soggy, not dry, very tasty. Everything I want rice to be.Garlic cheese naan: 15 inches of garlic, cheesy goodness. Perfect for dipping in the curry, picking up moist tender pieces of lamb, or just eating by itself. Family size, I got it for me. It's about the size of a small pizza. (I do have leftovers of everything, I could make 3 meals out of this, maybe four!)Chai: I love their chai. I had multiple cups. I got some to go. Best chai I have had in years.Serving sizes: Good for sharing or leftovers.Service: Fantastic. Seated quickly (given my choice of open tables), ordered quickly, food came out quick and hot. My water never emptied, I was checked on regularly without being bothered. Everything I needed, I had.Atmosphere and etcetera: I was alone, and brought a book to read. At first it was quiet, but the noise level did pick up some by the time I left (normal restaurant level, nothing absurd.). They open at 5, don't take reservations, and close at 9. When I left at 6, there was one open table that had just vacated a little before me so it does fill up. Dim lighting--but not too dim. I could still read, but it wasn't super bright. It was a rainy day, so it would likely be brighter if the sun was out. The smell of the food and tandoori oven wafts out over the restaurant in a very enticing manner.Tips: It's BYOB. So grab a bottle of your favorite wine, or a few of your favorite beers, and bring them with you. They do have wine glasses for you.Parking: not a lot right there, but there are some lots and garages in the nearby area. This is a mile walk from some of the major hotels (Hilton Hawaiian village / Hale Koa area), so walkable assuming no differently abled situations.Tables of 5 or more have gratuity added. 15% I think-maybe 18% (I overheard this while I was there).If they are too busy, or you don't have time to wait, you can order to go, and can order ahead online.Picture: the garlic cheese naan, and the lamb vindaloo. I forgot to take one of the entire table. Oops.Verdict: Don't miss this place.Parking: Some metered street parking. Nearby are paid parking garages and some free lots, and free street parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Not a lot of space indoors, and a small but potentially too tall threshold in the doorway makes this place more difficult for wheelchairs. Not recommended for dining in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Garlic Naan, Lamb Vindaloo
I was hopeful Maharani would be at least decent based on what I’ve heard but Hawaii does lack good Indian food. My opinion is the flavors are substandard. Sorry to say but you can get better and stronger flavors from a bottle or package of pre-made curry bought at the grocery store. Service was ok, at least.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Good spot with good service and food. Good bang for your buck and I was left completely satisfied. Ordered the Pepper Chicken Curry with cheese garlic naan, and the yellow rice and left stuffed. Would go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
the food is AMAZING do not get me wrong!! their naan is fluffy and soft so its easy to pull apart and pairs so well with their chicken tikka masala! however, their service could be better. Im used to having my water refilled automatically but i had to ask them… also the waiters rarely come to your table which may be great for some people who just want to eat..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Samosa
Delicious Indian food ( north indian taste). Must Try eggplant tadka masala and dal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super good food, big portions and decent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Samosa
Rude staff and very unpleasant and unwelcoming
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
very rude staff and not fresh food. the worst place in the city, I not recommend this restaurant to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1