The Maharaja
57 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge
(617) 547-2757
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Maharaja Biryani Lamb Shrimp & Chicken
Naan Bread and Butter Chicken
Catering - Gulab Jamun
Chicken Tikka Masala
Papadum & Chutneys
Aloo Samosa Chaat
Veg Samosas Vegan
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken Biryani
Soda
Diet Coke
Coke
Ginger Ale
Sierra Mist
Thums Up (300 ml Can)
Limca (300 ml Can)
Juice
Mango Juice (330 ml Bottle)
Orange Juice (296ml Bottle)
Apple Juice (296ml Bottle)
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Lychee Juice (330 ml Bottle)
Lassi
Mango Lassi
Salted Lassi
Mango, Gnger, Mint Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Coffee/Tea
Masala Chai (Sweetened)
Coffee
Tea
Indian Filter Coffee (Sweetened)
Indian Filter Coffee (Unsweetened)
Masala Chai (Unsweetened)
Water
Bottled Water
Aqua Panna (Large)
Aqua Panna (Small)
San Pelligrino (Small)
San Pelligrino (Large)
N/A Beverages
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Cardinal Fruit Punch
Cinderella
Fresh Lime Soda
Treasure Island
Featured items
Chicken Tikka Masala
Most popular indian entree! Boneless chicken tenders marinated and grilled in tandoor, cooked in flavorful creamy tomato sauce.
Veg Samosa
Pastry turnovers stuffed wth seasoned potatoes and green peas.
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Bone- In Tandoori chicken simmered in a silky makhani sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs.(Substitute Bone In chicken for Boneless chicken)
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender cubes of boneless lamb in a slow cooked succulent curry made with yogurt and aromatic blend of traditional spices.
Chicken Biryani
Biryani with boneless chicken tenders, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cubes in our house special tikka masala sauce made with tomatoes, herbs & spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender boneless lamb cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs.
Saag Paneer
Creamed spinach (saag) with cubes of cottage cheese, flavored with traditional herbs and spices.
Paneer Makhani
Cubes of paneer (cotage cheese) cooked in silky makhani sauce made wth tomatoes, flavorful spices,finished with butter and herbs.
Goat Biryani
Biryani with bone- in goat meat, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Kadhai Chicken
Boneless chicken tenders in semi- dry sauce with bell peppers & onions.
Goat Curry
Bone- nIn pieces of goat meat cooked in house special sauce seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender cubes of boneless lamb grilled i tandoor, simmered and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with traditional spices and herbs.
Lamb Shahi Korma
Tender cubes of boneless lamb in cooked in creamy korma sauceflavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs.
Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow and red lentils cooked with delectable blend oftraditioanl herbs and spices.
Chicken Vindaloo
Tender chicken stewed with potatoes in a tancy sauce.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken tenders cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices & herbs.
Tandoori Chicken
Tender cornish chicken marinated in yogurt, traditional indian herbs and spices.
Lamb Biryani
Biryani with boneless lamb cubes, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Soups and Salads
Tomato Soup
A rich blend of creamy tomato soup seasoned with a delicate touch of herbs and spices.
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional soup made with lentils, vegetables,spices and flavored with delicate herbs.
Indian Kachumber Salad
Diced onions, tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with lemon juice and herbs.
House Garden Salad
Fresh salad served with your choice of indian vinaigrette or italian dressing.
Corn and Beans salad
Sweet corn,beans, chopped onions,tomatoes & green peppers with herbs.
Chicken Shorba
A flavorful chicken soup seasoned with aromatic inidan herbs.
Samosas & Pakoras
Veg Samosa
Pastry turnovers stuffed wth seasoned potatoes and green peas.
Chicken Samosa
Pastry turnovers stuffed wth seasoned ground chicken.
Veg Pakora
Crispy fried vegetable fritters dipped in chickpea batter.
Chicken Pakora
Crispy fried boneless chicken tenders dipped in chickpea batter.
Paneer Pakora
Crispy fried paneer slices with a thin layer of potatoes dipped in chickpea batter.
Fish pakora
Talapia fish, lightly spiced, dipped in chickpea batter and fried.
Veg Starters
Paneer Tikka
Paneer cubes marinated in house marinade and grilled.
Hara Bhara Kebab
Green vegetable patty made with fresh minced spinach, green peas, potatoes, and nuts flavored with traditional herbs and spices.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Mildly spiced potato patties in seasonedchickpea curry, topped with yogurt, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys.
Aloo Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosas dunked in seasonedchickpea curry topped with yogurt, mint, and tangy tamarind chutneys.
Aloo Papri Chaat
Mildly seasoned potatoes with wheat wafers, topped with yogurt and chutneys.
Bhel Poori
A popular street snack made with puffed rice, onions, mint and tangy tamarind chutneys.
Non- Veg Starters
Galouti Kebab
Smoked, soft, and juicy lamb kebabs in the form of grilled patties made with ground lamb,flavorful indian herbs, and spices cooked on a grill.
Lollipop Chicken
Frenched chicken wings marinated in a seasoned batter with seafood blend, deep-fried,and served with spicy red chillu sauce on the side.
Seekh Kebab
Popular ground lamd kebabs marinated with traditional indian herbs and spices, cooked on askewer in tandoor.
Tandoori Wings
Chicken wings marinated with traditional indian spices and herbs, cooked in tandoor.
Shammi Kebab
Traditional lamd kebabs in the form of grilled patties made with ground lamb, lentil, and flavorful indian herbs and spices, cooked on a grill.
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Tender cornish chicken marinated in yogurt, traditional indian herbs and spices.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast pieces marinated in yogurt,traditional indian herbs, and spices grilled in the skewers in tandoor.
Murgh Malai Kebab
Boneless chicken breast cubes marinated in malai (cream), cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices.
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh atlantic salmon marinated in herbs and spices and cooked in the tandoor.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tender and juicy rack of lamb marinated with traditional spices, grilled in tandoor.
Tandoori Malai Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in malai (cream), cheese, mildly seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled in skewers in tandoor.
Lamb Tikka
Juicy cubes of boneless leg of lamb marinated in yogurt, traditional indian herbs and spices.
Vegetarian Specialties
Saag Paneer
Creamed spinach (saag) with cubes of cottage cheese, flavored with traditional herbs and spices.
Maharaja Dal Makhani
Creamed lentils slow cooked, smoked and flavorful with fresh ginger, garlic, and rich blend of herbs and spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cubes in our house special tikka masala sauce made with tomatoes, herbs & spices.
Paneer Makhani
Cubes of paneer (cotage cheese) cooked in silky makhani sauce made wth tomatoes, flavorful spices,finished with butter and herbs.
Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow and red lentils cooked with delectable blend oftraditioanl herbs and spices.
Chana Masala
Gently cooked chickpeas sauteed in a curry with special blend of herbs and spices.
Nargisi Malai Kofta
Golden fried cheese and vegetable dumplings served ina creamy sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts,and herbs.
Kadhai Paneer
Cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in tangy tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Sham Savera
Golden fried spinach cheese dumplings cooked in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes,flavorful exotic spices, nuts, finished with butter and herbs.
Baingan Bharta
Charcoal smoked eggplant mashed and sauteed with onions, toatoes and herbs.
Paneer Shahi Korma
Cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in creamykorma sauce flavored with exotic spices, nuts and herbs.
Punjabi Kadhi
Flavorful yogurt curry with seasoned spices and fried pakoras (fritters).
Aloo Gobhi
Caulflower florets (gobhi) and potatoes (aloo) cooked with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra sauteed with flavorful blend of herbs and spices.
Mutter Paneer
Cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked gently with tender green peas and traditonal spices.
Navrattan Shahi Korma
Assorted mixed vegetables sauteed in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, nuts adn herbs.
Paneer Vindaloo
Tender pan seared paneer (cottage cheese) cubes stewed with potatoes ina tangy sauce.
Vegan Chana Saag
Spinach (saag) with chana (chickpea), cooked with coconut milk or dairy free cream,flavored with traditionalherbs and spices.
Vegetable and Tofu Jalfrezi
Assorted mised vegetables and tofu sauteed on a tangysauce with onions and bell peppers.
Baingan Patiala Masala
Eggplant slices smeared and sauteed with herbs, spices, nuts, and cooked in a tangy sauce.
Gobhi Kaju
Cauliflower florets pan seared in a delicately, mildly spiced creamy sauce with paste of ground nuts and whole kaju (cashews).
Paneer Jalfrezi
Mixed vegetables & paneer sauteed in semi- dry tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers.
Vegan Kadhai Tofu
Cubes of Tofu cooked in a tangy tomato based sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Tofu Tikka Masala
Tofu cubes in our house special tikka masala sauce
made with tomatoes, herbs, spices.
Jain Paneer Makhani
Cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) cooked in silky makhni sauce
made with flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs made
without onions and garlic.
Jain Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow and red lentils cooked with delectable blend of
traditioanl herbs and spices made without onions and garlic.
Vegan Kadhai Mixed Veg
Mixed vegetables cooked in a tangy tomato based sauce
with bell peppers and onions.
Jain Bhindi Masala
Okra sauteed with flavorful blend of herbs and spices made without
onions and garlic.
Jain Chana Masala
Gently cooked chickpeas sauteed in a curry with special
blend of herbs and spices made without onions and garlic.
Vegan Tofu Vindaloo
Pan seared tofu cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce.
Vegan Tofu Saag
Spinach (saag) with tofu, cooked with coconut
milk or dairy free cream,flavored with traditional herbs and
spices.
Jain Gobhi Mutter
Cauliflower florets cooked gently with tender green peas and
traditional spices made without onions and garlic.
Vegan Mushroom Saag
Spinach (saag) with mushroom, cooked with coconut
milk or dairy free cream,flavored with traditional herbs and
spices.
Vegan Tofu Mutter
Cubes of tofu cooked gently with tender green peas and
traditional spices.
Vegan Mixed veg vindaloo
Pan seared mixed vegetables stewed with potatoes in
a tangy sauce.
Chicken Specialties
Chicken Tikka Masala
Most popular indian entree! Boneless chicken tenders marinated and grilled in tandoor, cooked in flavorful creamy tomato sauce.
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Bone- In Tandoori chicken simmered in a silky makhani sauce made with tomatoes, flavorful spices, finished with butter and herbs.(Substitute Bone In chicken for Boneless chicken)
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in creamy korma sauce flavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs.
Dhaba Chicken
Bone- In chicken cooked with ground spices, onions & tomatoes.
Kadhai Chicken
Boneless chicken tenders in semi- dry sauce with bell peppers & onions.
Chicken Vindaloo
Tender chicken stewed with potatoes in a tancy sauce.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in a house speciak sauce with traditonal spices & herbs.
Chicken Saag
Boneless chicken tenders cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices & herbs.
Methi Malai Chicken
Boneless chicken tenders cooked in flavorful sauce, mildly spiced with herbs & Methi (fenugreek) leaves.
Chicken Chettinad
Boneless chicken tneders cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with
coconut milk & spices.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken tenders sauteed in a spicy, tangy suace with
onions and bell peppers.
Lamb Speacialties
Goat Curry
Bone- nIn pieces of goat meat cooked in house special sauce seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tender cubes of boneless lamb grilled i tandoor, simmered and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with traditional spices and herbs.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender cubes of boneless lamb in a slow cooked succulent curry made with yogurt and aromatic blend of traditional spices.
Lamb Shahi Korma
Tender cubes of boneless lamb in cooked in creamy korma sauceflavored with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs.
Lamb Vindaloo
Tender boneless lamb cubes stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce.
Lamb Saag
Tender cubes of boneless lamb cooked with creamed spinach flavored with exoticspices and herbs.
Gulmarg Gosht Yakhni
Tender boneless cubes of lamb cooked ina flavorful creamy saucemade with yogurt, cardamom, fennel and other aromatic spices.
Khatta Dhuandar Gosht
Tender cubes of boneless lamb with mildly- spiced ground lamb cooked together in rich and flavorful sauce with exotic spices.
Treasures From The Sea
Shrimp Chettinad
Shrimp cooked in flavorful spicy sauce with coconut milk & spices.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp cooked in house special (Tikka Masala) sauce made withcreamy tomatoes and flavorful spices & herbs.
Goan Fish Curry
Tilapia fish cooked in slightly tangy sauce with coconut milk, hint oftamarind & mild spices.
Shrip Saag
Shrimp simmered with creamed spinach flavored with exotic spices and herbs.
Salmon Tikka Masala
Salmon cubes cooked in our house special "Tikka Masala" sauce madewith toatoes, spices & herbs.
Fish Curry
Fish cubes cooked in our house special sauce with traditional spices &herbs.
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in creamy korma sauce with exotic spices, paste of ground nuts and herbs.
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp stewed with potatoes in a tangy sauce.
Rice Specialties
Basmati Rice
Side of basmati rice
Chicken Biryani
Biryani with boneless chicken tenders, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Vegetable Biryani
Biryani with assorted vegetables, served with side of raita (Housespecial yogurt).
Goat Biryani
Biryani with bone- in goat meat, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Lamb Biryani
Biryani with boneless lamb cubes, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Maharaja Biryani (Lamb, Shrimp & Chicken)
Biryani with boneless lamb, boneless chicken tenders and sauteed shrimp, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Shrimp Biryani
Biryani with sauteed shrimps, served with side of raita (House special yogurt).
Accompaniments
Cucumber Raita
Fresh yogurt blend with cucumber, carots and onion.
Pappadum & Chutneys
Crispy lentil crackers (pappadum) with Mint, Onion &/ Tamarind Chutneys.
Chutneys ( Mint, Onion & Tamarind)
Onion, Green Chillies, Cucumbers & Tomatoes Platter
Mixed Pickle
Mango Chutney
Onion & Green Chillies Platter
Plain Yogurt
Anar & Corn Raita
Yogurt blended with corn and pomegranate (based on availability)
Steamed Veg
CTM Sauce
French Fries
Breads
Garlic Naan
Naan bread topped with fresh garlic and cilantro.
Bread Basket
Our most popular breads- plain naan, garlic naan, tandoori roti andparatha.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with ground lamb, fresh ginger and cilantro.
Naan
Plain leavened bread cooked in a tadoor.
Chapati (2 pcs)
Whole wheat flat bread cooked in a "tawa" griddle.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour bread cooked in a tandoor.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes.
Paneer Kulcha
Kulcha bread stuffed with shredded paneer, spices, and herbs, cooked
in tandoor.
Paratha
Layered whole wheat flour bread cooked on a "tawa" (flat griddle)
Onion Kulcha
Spicy and hot bread stuffed with onions, cooked in tandoor.
Peshawari Naan
A sweet naan stuffed with almonds, raisins, cashews and coconut.
Poori (2 pcs)
Whole wheat puffed bread deep fried.
Vegan Chapati (2pcs)
Whole wheat flat bread cooked in a "tawa" griddle, made without
butter.
Paneer Paratha
Whole wheat flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced paneer.
Plain Bhatura
Deep fried leavened bread.
Paneer Bhatura
Deep fried leavened bread stuffed with paneer ( Cottage cheese).
Spinach Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread stuffed with spinach.
Vegan Paratha
Layered whole wheat flour bread cooked on a "tawa" (flat griddle),made
without butter.
Vegan Poori (2pcs)
Whole wheat puffed bread deep fried, made without butter.
Vegan Spinach Paratha
Whole wheat flat bread stuffed with spinach, made without butter.
Vegan Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, made without
butter.
Vegan Tandoori Rooti
Whole wheat flour bread cooked in a tandoor, made without butter.
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Sweet, fried roud dumplings of milk and flour dipped in rose- flavored
sugar syrup. (Served Warm)
Mango Mousse Cake
A layer of sponge cake with a layer of mango mousse finished with
raspberry coulis.
Rice pudding
Sweet and creamy rice pudding slow cooked for hourse with exotic
mild spices. (Served cold)
Ras Malai
Soft dumplings made from cottage cheese soaked in sweet, thickened
milk delicately flavored with cardamom. (Served Cold)
Gajar Halwa
Traditional indian carrot pudding slow cooked with milk, sugar & herbs.
(Served Warm)
Almond Cake
Layered sponge & cream cake, topped with roasted almonds &
chocolate sauce.
Kulfi
Traditional indian ice cream, House special recipe.
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Recent Reviews
This place USED to be really good, delicious food and drinks. But my recent visit was a hugeeeee disappointment. I don't know if there's been a change in ownership or chefs but all the food was bland and tasted unseasoned, basically like tomato sauce from the basmati to the curry to the masala. The only thing I really enjoyed was my mango lassi with ginger added.
November 2025
The naan was a little burnt. Otherwise, everything was good. The approach to the restaurant was quite unique after entering the building compared to others. Tomato soup was really good.
October 2025
Great location with big windows overlooking Harvard Square. Friendly, efficient service. Generally good Indian food but something seems to have changed in the last year or two. Prices have gone up more than in other comparable restaurants, with no discernible improvement in food quality. In fact, we were quite surprised to be served a Chicken Jalfrezi that did not pack any sort of punch and was filled out with zucchini, carrots and green beans.
October 2025
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