The Maharaja

57 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge
(617) 547-2757

Recent Reviews

Mr Devang Brahmbhatt

Worst Food on Boston Waste of Money No any kind of taste in whole my order They Don’t know what’s the India food taste Kitchen was very Dirty Restroom was Very bad smell and DirtyVegetarian options: They Don’t Know how to make Indian Punjabi Dishes Worst Food in Whole Boston and Cambridge Area

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Alice D.

Came here for lunch on a weekday and the place was pretty empty - definitely don't need to worry about getting a table in the middle of the day. We were seated quickly and had our orders taken almost as soon as we knew what we wanted; the workers didn't have much to do given how quiet the space was. We got a few starters and entrees for three people; I would say the amount we got was just enough for all of us. The taste was pretth good, I enjoyed the curries more than the apps especially due to portion size, all of which was on the smaller side especially given the price. I find this spot, if it's not for buffet, to be extremely overpriced. The mango lassi was good, just again on the smaller side. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back unless it was all you can eat. I've come in the past on a weekend and had a nice buffet then so only under those circumstances would I willingly return. Regardless, decent service and yummy food, it's just the price that is the result of three stars.

Motohico Mulase

A fantastic place to dine! I was surprised to see that they have salmon tikka masala. I liked it a lot! I had a bowl of lentil soup, the salmon dish, and ice cream. All were delicious. Their dining room was spacious and nicely set. Waiters were all polite and professional. Location is also convenient.Dietary restrictions: They offer a good variety of gluten free options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Celeste De Palma

Indian food is a favorite of mine. I've tried several Boston-area places, and this one takes the gold for sure. Tasty, tasty food!! The serving size is quite generous, so be ready to share or take some home for later (even better!).

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Maharaja Biryani Lamb Shrimp & Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Goat Curry, Aloo Samosa Chaat, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken

Ashwin Vaidya

Buffet is very good, food quality is also good, atmosphere there is very authentic as well, it's little expensive

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

AK S

This isn’t one of the best Indian restaurants, but it has nice feel to it. The interior resembles many restaurants set up in India. It has open tables which is quite welcoming nice view of Cambridge streets.The staff is very friendly.It’s bit pricey for the food but I shall recognize their effort in providing vegan options.There is lot to improve especially tandoori roti was not that great a bit thick and less soft some times.We had good time more or less.Dietary restrictions: Lot of vegan optionsParking: Very difficult to find parking

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Ian

Authentic Indian place with a big selection of curry dishes and delicious appetizers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shirley B.

My friend and I had walked all around Boston, nearly 20000 steps in total. We finally decided to get dinner before heading back home, and this was where we decided to enjoy our last meal together. Food: Our waiter chose some of the house specialities for us including garlic naan, lamb dish, and chicken tandoori. They were warm and flavorful and hearty, not anything incredible special, but perfect ending to our long day. But be warned, they don't mess around with their spices, the spice levels are catered to true Indians, not an amaericanized weakling like me. I shed some tears eating the tandoori chicken and my tongue and esophagus burned, but it was still good and I actually ate through a fair portion with lots of water. The cocktail I ordered was a little too strong for my liking, felt kinda tipsy after the glass hehe Price: around $23-26 per dish, which is on the pricy side, but keep in mind, this is kind of an upscale Indian restaurant Ambiance: great view of Cambridge from the second floor, I was thankfully seated right next to big windows overlooking the outside little park area. The inside is very large spacious, dimly lit, decorated well with red undertones. Seems like a great place for a date night, romantic dinner together with your significant other Service: all the workers here are Indian, and our waiter was funny and very welcoming! He made menu suggestions, joked about few small things, and attentive, checking on our table frequently (but not TOO frequently) to see if we needed anything. Overall amazing service Parking: we had walked all around and ended up in Cambridge in an uber. We ended up ubering back to Jamaican Plains after the dinner. Not sure about the parking situation, but it seemed pretty difficult to find an available spot around this busy part of town

JillS

My son and I had a delightful dinner and experience. The staff was attentive, efficient, and friendly. I had requested a table along the perimeter of the room and got a perfect one overlooking the park outside. I would definitely eat here again!

SMISLAM

We reserved 3 days ahead of the date and requested for a Window table for my Overseas guests but ended up with a Table by the Restroom door. We Asians are known for such commitment issues. Beside this embarrassment, Food & Service was really great.

Kami L.

Went here for a friend's birthday with a party of five. The presentation of the food was amazing. Everything came out in its own dish in a way that indicated that the plates were meant to share. For my main dish I ordered the chicken tikka masala with medium spice and a side of butter naan. The chicken did have a good but not overpowering spice and paired well with the naan. I was surprised to find that the dishes (the appetizers) were not served hot and I would have appreciated some indication of this on the menu. The waitstaff was incredibly kind and surprised us with singing, dancing, and a great dessert for my friend's birthday! Would definitely return for another meal.

Patrick OKeefe

Love this place but $26 for butter chicken during lunch is a bit much. They could do better at greeting people when they come in. However, It is the best Indian food in Cambridge.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Erica

Great food and service! Even though the restaurant was very busy, we were served quickly and never felt rushed. We had a Saturday night reservation and were seated immediately at a lovely table next to the window. Even though every table was filled - people of all ages, casually dressed - there was no noise issue (we could talk easily). Highly recommend!

Mouna Abousahmein

I love this place . The food was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

BrendaT

Food & serve we're top notch. We reserved a table for 2. When we arrived we were given a table overlooking construction & adjacent to the welcome table / food pickup. We asked to move to an open table & were told it was reserved. Huh? We reserved a table as well. We could hardly hear each other over the manager calling out orders & the ringing main phone. Disappointing.

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