Maharaj Indian Grill
117 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst
(630) 359-5625
Customers' Favorites
Maharaj Dinner Special for - 2
Tandoori Chicken Mixed Kebab
كيما Keema Samosas
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Lollipops
Gobi Manchurian
Butter Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Vindaloo
Chicken Curry
Vegetarian Appetizers
Bhel Puri ( V)
Lightly seasoned rice puffs mixed with diced potatoes, onions, coriander, crispy garam flour noodles and a variety of homemade chutneys.
Dahi Papdi Chat
Crispy whole wheat wafers, soaked in a mildly seasoned yogurt, tossed with potatoes and chickpeas.
Aloo Tikki with Chana
Patties made of peas and potatoes with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry.
Samosa Chaat
Patties made of peas and potatoes with a touch of herbs and served with a chick pea curry.
2 Piece Samosa ( V )
Flaky triangular dumplings stuffed with peas, seasoned potatoes, ginger and fresh coriander.
Panner Tikka
Cubes of Indian cheese, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yogurt, barbecued in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon.
Mint Paneer Tikka
Cubes of Indian cheese, bell pepper and onions marinated in seasoned yogurt, barbecued in our special clay oven, served on a sizzler with grilled onion and lemon.
Paneer Pakora
Slices of homemade of Indian cheese battered in a thick gram flour, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices then deep fried.
Vegetable Pakora ( V )
Onion, cauliflower, potatoes and spinach fritters battered, blended with freshly ground herbs and spices and deep fried.
Kurkure Bhindi ( V )
Sliced and seasoned crispy deep-fried okra.
Gobi 65 ( V )
Cauliflower sauteed in yogurt spice and curry.
Maharaja Vegetarian Snacks
A combination platter of samosa, paneer pakora, vegetable pakora and aloo tikki.
Non Vegetarian Appetizers
Amritsari Fish Fry
Lightly coated in gram flour batter with special spices and herbs and deep golden fried.
Fish Fry
Lightly coated in gram flour batter with spices and herbs and deep golden fried.
Chicken 65
Boneless cubes of chicken sauteed in yogurt, spices and curry leaves.
Chicken Lollipops
Tender chicken wings marinated in spices coated in zesty batter and deep fried toast with hot garlic sauce.
Keema Samosa
Triangular pastries stuffed with ground cooked lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.
Tandoori Mix Platter
A combination platter of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and lamb seekh kebob.
Soups
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
A hearty chicken corn soup, prepared with a special blend of herbs, sweet Kernel corn and spices.
Dal Soup
A splendid, thick lentil and fresh spinach soup tastefully seasoned, enhanced with herbs and spices.
Tomato Soup
A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and other exotic spices.
Sweet Corn Soup
A savory tomato soup, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and another exotic spices.
Hot and Sour Soup
Thick soup with julienne cut vegetables
Salads, Yogurts and Accompaniments
Garden Salad
Garden fresh, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and carrots, served on a bed of crisp lettuce.
Plain Yogurt
Homemade plain yogurt.
Kachumber Raita
Cool, whipped yogurt blended with chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Roasted Pappadam
Thin lentil crackers, roasted over an open fire.
Masala Pappadam
Lentil donuts served in a whipped yogurt sauce. Thin lentil crackers dressed with chopped onions, tomatoes and a blend of sweet and hot chutney.
Mango Chutney
A perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this chutney is...
Tamarind chutney 8 oz
Tamarind souc sweet souc
Mint chutney 8oz
mint souc
Tandoori Specials
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger, paprika, fresh coriander and garlic, served on a sizzler.
Tandoori Salmon
Fish filets marinated in mild seasoning and barbequed in the clay oven.
Tandoori Vegetables
Cauliflower potatoes bell pepper tomato onion jalapeno marinated and cooked in tandoor.
Malai Chicken
Minced chicken seasoned with fresh coriander and spices, barbequed in clay oven to perfection.
Chicken Tikka
Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven.
chicken Mint Tikka
Skinless chunks of chicken breasts marinated in mild seasonings and barbecued on skewers in the clay oven.
Tandoori Chicken Half
Whole tender spring chicken marinated in mild spices, fresh herbs and cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with grilled onions and lemon.
Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated overnight in a mildly spiced yogurt, lemon juice and fresh herbs, cooked in clay oven to perfection.
Seekh Kebab
Ground lamb seasoned with fresh coriander, ground cumin and finely chopped onions, barbecued on skewers in the clay oven.
Tandoori Royal Platter
A sampler of tandoori favorites including tandoori chicken, malai chicken, chicken tikka and seekh kebab.
Tandoori Chicken full
Whole tender spring chicken marinated in mild spices, fresh herbs and cooked in the clay oven, served sizzling with grilled onions and lemon.
RICE
Chef's Tasting Recommendations
Maharaj Diner for 1
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka, chicken tikka, rogan josh and dal makhani and sweet gulab jamun.
Maharaj Diner for 2
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka, chicken tikka, rogan josh and dal makhani and sweet gulab jamun.
Maharaja Mix Gill for 1
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai kebab, dal and butter chicken and sweet gulab jamun.
Maharaj Mix Grill for 2
Tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai kebab, dal and butter chicken and sweet gulab jamun.
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Dahiwala
Succulent pieces of chicken in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds.
Chicken Saag
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
chicken Mint Masala
Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with spinach, onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Chicken Vindaloo
Cubes of marinated chicken cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce.
Butter Chicken
Chicken barbecued in our tandoor, simmered in a creamy onion and tomato sauce, with herbs and spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Breast of boneless chicken, cooked in onion, tomato, cream and fresh herb sauce to perfection.
Kadhai Chicken
Tender cubes of boneless chicken sauteed in a wok with ginger onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices.
Chicken Curry
Boneless cubes of spring chicken cooked in a savory onion, tomato and garlic sauce.
CHICKEN Achari masala
Achari chicken which litterally mens pickle
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Lamb Entrees
Lamb Chop Masala
Tender lamb chops cooked in a clay oven and topped with onion and garlic masala.
Lamb Pasanda
Tender cubes of lamb cooked in onion and tomato gravy with cashew nuts.
Lamb Dahiwala
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a rich yogurt-based gravy with a touch of onion and dried fenugreek seeds.
Bhuna Gosht
Tender cubes of lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and fresh herbs.
Goat Curry
An earthy delicacy from Punjabi goat.
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg cooked with seasoned potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce.
Rogan Josh
Cubes of boneless lamb prepared in a tastefully mild onion and tomato gravy.
Keema Mattar
Minced lamb, green peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices.
RICE
Seafood Entrees
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked tastefully in creamy onion, tomato and fresh herb sauce.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a spicy sauce with a touch of vinegar.
Fish Masala
Fish simmered in a mild sauce and tossed with onions, tomatoes and garlic.
Goan Fish Curry
Fish cooked in an exotic combination of tomatoes, chilies, coconut milk, herbs and spices.
Madras Fish Curry
Fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, coconut milk, herbs and spices.
RICE
Vegetarian Entrees
Paneer Bhurji
Homemade grated cheese sauteed.
Vegetable Kadhai
Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices.
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a savory tomato, onion and mildly spiced cream sauce.
Kadhai Paneer
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese sauteed with red and green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Mattar Panner
Green peas and homemade Indian cheese cubes prepared with spiced onion, tomato and roasted cumin sauce to perfection.
Palak Paneer
Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Saag Corn
Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Sarson Ka Saag
Spinach and homemade Indian cheese cubes cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Malai Kofta
Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce.
Palak Koftha
Indian cheese and minced vegetable dumplings cooked in a mildly spiced creamy sauce.
Navrattan Korma
Assorted fresh vegetable cooked in creamy sauce and garnished with nuts.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy.
Baigan Bhartha
Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, sauteed with onions, tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander.
Methi Malai Matter
North Indian delicasy, green peas cooked infenugreek sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters.
Bhindi Masala
Garden fresh okra sauteed with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs and spices. Vegetarian.
Gobi Matter
Fresh cauliflower cooked with greenpeas tomatoes, garlic, ginger and cilantro. Vegetarian.
Tomato Aloo
Potatoes cooked with onions and tomato thick masala sauce (mom style).
Dal Makhani
Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic and ginger, cooked on a slow fire.
Yellow Tardka Dal
Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds.
Palak Dal
Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger and tempered with cumin and mustard seeds. Vegetarian.
Punjabi Kadhi
North Indian delicacy cooked in yogurt sauce with herbs and spices, mixed with onion fritters. Served with basmati rice.
RICE
Rice Specialties
Shrimp Biryani
Saffron-flavored basmati rice, sauteed with jumbo shrimp, herbs and mild spices.
Lamb Biryani
Saffron-flavored basmati rice, cooked with succulent cubes of lamb, herbs and mild spices.
Goat Biryani
Saffron-flavored basmati rice, sauteed with goat meat, herbs and mild spices.
Chicken Biryani
Saffron-flavored basmati rice, sauteed with boneless cubes of spring chicken, mild herbs and spices.
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices and nuts.
Kashmiri Pulao ( vegan )
Basmati rice cooked with golden raisins and nuts.
Peas Pulao ( v )
Basmati rice cooked with green peas and cumin.
Jeera Rice ( v )
Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds.
Steamed Rice ( V)
Plain, white basmati rice, steamed to perfection.
Veg Biryanai ( vegan )
Saffron flavored rice prepared with fresh vegetables, specially imported herbs, spices and nuts.
Indian Breads
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in a clay oven. Vegetarian.
Parantha
A multi-layered whole wheat bread made with butter, baked in the clay oven.
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with coconut, cherries and dry fruits made with butter and baked in the clay oven.
Pudina Parantha
A multi-layered whole wheat and fresh mint bread made with butter and baked in a clay oven.
Aloo Paratha
A multi-layered whole wheat stuffed with seasoned potatoes, finely chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in a clay oven.
Poori ( 2 )
Deep fried whole wheat bread. Vegetarian.
Naan
Leavened bread made of special fine white flour dough, baked in the clay oven.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread made in a clay oven, seasoned with freshly roasted garlic and butter.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with chopped onions, cilantro and mild seasonings, baked in a clay oven.
Paneer Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with grated homemade cheese, chopped cilantro and mild spices, baked in the clay oven.
Keema Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned minced lamb and cilantro, baked in the clay oven.
Bread Basket
Combination of favorites, naan, paratha, onion kulcha and garlic naan.
Chili Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with chili and cilantro, baked in the clay oven.
Indo-Chinese Dishes
Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger in light soya sauce.
Hakka Noodles
Stir fried noodles with carrot, cabbage, bell pepper and onions in light soy sauce.
Veg Spring
Serve with sweet chili or hot garlic sauce.
Chili Garlic
Fresh garlic cooked with onions, green chilies and bell peppers, stir-fried in soya and red chili sauce to perfection.
Gobi Manchurian
Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce.
Vegetable Manchurian
Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy Manchurian sauce.
Orange Chicken
Deep fried chicken with homemade orange sauce.
Sweets
Rasmalai
Sweet, spongy cottage cheese dumplings served in a creamy sauce flavored with green cardamom and pistachios.
Kheer
Saffron flavored rice pudding with pistachios and almonds.
2 Pieces Gulab Jamun
North Indian delicacy made of a dry milk and semolina flour, fried golden brown and served in a sugar syrup.
Gaajar Halwa
Grated carrots cooked in reduced milk, glazed with butter, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
Pista Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with saffron, pistachio, nuts and cardamom.
Mango Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream flavored with mango and nuts.
Beverages
Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink made sweet or salted, served chilled.
Mango Lassi
A creamy yogurt shake made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled.
Mango Juice
Mango juice made with imported Alphonso mango pulp, served chilled.
Mango Shake
A thick creamy mango milk shake made with imported alphonso mango pulp, served chilled.
Indian Masala Tea
Tea made with imported premium brand Indian tea leaves with milk and spices, served hot.
Iced Tea
Juice
Fresh Lime Soda
Bottled Water
Express Lunch Menu 11am to 2.30pm )
Chef special (Available From 11:00AM To 2.30pm)
Tandoori chicken, lamb rogan josh and butter chicken serve with...rice and nan
VEGGIE lunch Express (combo) 11am to 2.30pm
choice of kadai paneer/mutter paneer/palak paneer ; comes with rice, dal makhani and bread on the side
VEGAN Lunch Express (combo)11am to 2.30pm
choice of okra /mutter tofu /palak tofu ; comes with rice, Yellow dal and bread on the side
VEGAN Lunch Express 2( 11am to 2.30pm )
whole wheat bread served with homemade Barbeque Eggplant (Baigan bhartha) and yellow dal rice
TANDOORI special( 11am to 2.30pm )
Choice of Tandoori Chicken/ Chicken Tikka; served with naan, house made mint sauce and yogurt sauce
CHICKEN Lunch Express (COMBO)( 11am to 2.30pm )
Choice of Butter Chicken/Chicken Tikka Masala/Kadai Chicken ; comes with rice, dal makhni and bread on the side
VEGAN MENU
MUTTER TOFU
Green peas and TOFU prepared with spiced onion, tomato, and roasted cumin sauce to perfection.
PALAK TOFU
Spinach and TOFU cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
GOBI MATTER ( VEGAN )
Vegetarian. Fresh cauliflower cooked with green peas tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro.
BHANDI MASALA ( VEGAN )
Vegetarian. Garden fresh okra sautéed with chopped onions, tomatoes, roasted cumin, mild herbs, and spices.
Baingan Bharttha ( VEGAN)
Eggplant barbecued in the clay oven, sautéed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and fresh coriander.
Chana Masala ( vegan )
Chickpeas cooked in a mildly spiced onion and tomato gravy.
Tomato Aloo *( vegan )
Potatoes cooked with onions, and tomato thick masala sauce ( mom style ).
Yellow Tadka Dal ( vegan )
Vegetarian. Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin
saag corn or saag aloo or saag chana ( vegan)
Spinach and corn cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and fresh herbs.
Palak dal ( vegan )
Fresh spinach and Yellow lentil curry prepared with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and tempered with cumin
Dal Maharani ( vegan )
Black lentils prepared with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked on a slow fire.
VEG MANCHRIN ( Vegan)
Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy manchurian sauce.
Gobi Manchrin ( vegan
Fried vegetable fritters cooked in sweet and tangy manchurian sauce.
VEG KADHAI ( V )
Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with herbs and spices.
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Recent Reviews
I placed a catering order for my birthday, and the food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was delicious and full of flavor. Special thanks to Chef Vikram Ji for such exceptional cooking hands down the best food I’ve had at any party till date. All my guests loved it, and the quality truly exceeded expectations. Highly recommended!
January 2026
The food at Maharaj is seriously next level — especially the chicken biryani. Easily one of the best biryanis I’ve had in Chicago. The rice is perfectly cooked, the chicken is tender and full of flavour, and the spices are just right — rich without being overwhelming.
I even catered from Maharaj for my friend’s birthday, and it was a huge hit with everyone. Full credit to the chef — the quality and taste were just as amazing in bulk.
My...
I even catered from Maharaj for my friend’s birthday, and it was a huge hit with everyone. Full credit to the chef — the quality and taste were just as amazing in bulk.
My...
January 2026
Last night I attended my friends birthday party and she catered from this location. Amazin food! I never had goat curry in my life and after tasting the goat curry from this location I am eager to try goat biriyani here!! All credits to chef Vikramjeet singh!!
January 2026
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