Maharajah Restaurant

The food, here, is Indian, with a touch of Bengali/​Bangladeshi. I liked their Mutton Korma and Keema Nan. The food was good and the service was friendly and fast.

Before coming here we called the restaurant at least 3 – 4 times. Since we knew they had to be open, we arrived to find the entire place packed. They had a buffet at night going on for Eid or something for those who practice Islam. As we opened the door and stood around, no one greeted us or welcomed us at the door. We stood around for 10 minutes before we had to track down and confront the owner. Again, they were highly unprofessional. The owner said there is no where to sit, eat the buffet, there is a party in the hall so we have no room there, so stand if you want… and then mid sentence he walks off. He basically suggested we grab a plate, stand up, and eat. I’m sorry, is this a restaurant? I spoke to the daughter and told her it was HIGHLY unprofessional that he did that not to mention there aren’t any tables to sit at so if she could provide us with a wait time. She said no. she didn’t have a wait time. I then asked her that there was a table in plainsview that was empty and if she could clear it off for us and she said no, that the people went to «pray» in the back of the establishment and after they were done, they would come back and sit there. I asked her how long this prayer was and she said she didn’t know. I don’t understand is this a MOSQUE? or a RESTAURANT? As far as I’m concerned, if you leave the table, and you have a paying customer, then am I missing something??? I’m not Muslim, I understand this is a Muslim owned restaurant but it’s a restaurant first and then whatever the hell else they want it to be. She said people had made reservations by calling ahead and I said ok I tried to call ahead — no one answered the phones. She said they didn’t answer on PURPOSE because they were fully packed. I told her the decent thing to do is to pick up the phone and tell the customer. Not to mention, I was trying to simply order a chicken tikka for my dad because it’s father’s day and this is his favorite place where he thinks they make it the best. Anyways I went back to the car in disgust. This place will never get a single dime from me ever again and I highly suggest that this place gets their establishment together. I seriously haven’t been this mad at a restaurant in my entire life. I’m not exaggerating or anything. I’m simply… Disgusted. In the end, my dad waited in the restaurant to get chicken tikka to go and they refused to accept any payment. He gave them a few dollars. I guess that’s nice of them but this is it. Never again — sorry is not enough. This is a business first, not a religious establishment.

One of the worst Indian food I ever had. Basically it’s not an Indian restaurant its a Bangladeshi restaurant with an Indian name trying to mock as an Indian restaurant

Don’t let the strip center scare you from trying out this Indian buffet. Lunch buffet was 9.99 and comes with complimentary chicken and naan bread. Typical Indian buffet items that won’t leave you with any heartburn. I come here more often if it was closer to work.

This was my first time visiting this fine establishment. I tried their reasonably priced lunch buffet this afternoon. I’ve never eaten at a sole Indian restaurant. I must say the food was absolutely delish.
The fried onions, chicken curry, and butter chicken were excellent. The cheese spinach was a bit cold, although it was still tasty. I sampled everything except for the goat. The vegetable roll was my favorite. The vegetable roll was similar to a Chinese egg roll, with a dash of Indian spice. Literally … They brought flat bread and grilled chicken out to the table as part of the buffet which was also excellent.
Sorry i don’t know the authentic names of these dished. Maybe I’ll learn the proper food names one day, being that I will be back for more in the not so distant future.

First time here we were pleasantly surprised by the service n food. My suggestion to fellow Unilocalers — go to this place real hungry. Because its fixed price per thali n u can eat good portions of different items only wen u r hungry enough. Its all veg food. In our second visit we weren’t as excited as the first time. Coz most of the dishes were repetitive. Can’t blame them. There is only so much veg food u can do. Love their fresh lassi n dhoklas. From the way the owner treated his employees I am removing a star.

Great food. fresh naan and tandoor. foundbthe place to be clean and excellent service. Ample parking space and good environment. We also order the mango lassi which was great as well…

First the good things. Authentic Indian gaudy but great ambience :). Food was fresh. Lot of variety. And servers were generally attentive. However, we had a couple of servers who weren’t attentive and we has to keep waiting for them to turn up. Another annoying thing is, each time they serve, they give you tiny quantities. It would be nice to have them ask if the diners want some more, so we don’t have to keep asking for more again and again. That to me was infinitely annoying and I walked out with my tummy half full, because I didn’t want to keep asking for more of the stuff I liked.

My family has been eating at this restaurant since I was about 12. I’m now 37 and we’re still going! It used to be over at bissonnett and 59 but their new location is much nicer. Muhammad Ali (no kidding!) is absolutely the kindest and most hospitable host! He’s seen all our children grow up and treats all our family and friends as his own. Fresh Naan and Tandoori chicken brought to the table when possible, the food is always impeccable and absolutely the most delicious of all curry restaurants in Houston (and brother, there is a few!). Long live the Maharaja!

Great food! The nan arrives at your table fresh from the oven, along with moist tandoori chicken. The veg choices on the buffet were all fantastic. After two visits, this is now our number 1 stop for Indian food

Love their lunch buffet! Much better than their dinner. Deserve an updated four-​star!

Food is great! Try their butter chicken and I’d recommend ordering plates instead of the buffet.

This place has one of the best buffets in town! It was pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon so we were hesistant to try it but everything tasted fresh. All the dishes were flavorful and the spice level was right on. The best thing for me is that they bring out hot fluffy naan and tandoori chicken to the table so its not sitting drying out under the buffet lamps. If this place had a more central location, it would kick butt! Worth the drive, will visit again

I don’t know what the reviews were talking about, but I walked in and immediately saw that the buffet choices were not appetizing. As I began eating, I noticed that all the food was either somewhat warm to cold. I was pretty put off by that and did not enjoy the lack of passion put into the food. No wonder my bill came to around $ 9 – 10.

Maharajah is an excellent place to grab lunch. They have a buffet with vegetarian and meat options. The saag paneer and fresh cardamom rice are always good. Two people will pay about 20 bucks. You get naan and tandoori chicken with your meal. I will say that the quality and service lost a few points when the restaurant changed owners. There is usually only one waiter and he is a bit awkward. Aside from that, good Indian food. Wish the location was easier to get to.

Now this was for an evening baby shower for 200+ guests!
I have never had Indian food before and I must say that it was pretty good. The only thing that I ate and knew what it was. Tandori Chicken (because other people told me haha). The rest was like rice and potatoes and lentils… and different sauces. Very different taste but good.
Then there was this dessert thing that was so good, like flan/​ice cream type dessert that tasted almost lemony! I was in heaven!
The place is pretty nice for a strip mall but very far for myself to venture to unless I am on that side of town again.

Went to this place for lunch recently. The place was virtually empty… which was kind of scary. But the service was fine, the food (lunch buffet) was fine. Perhaps the location is the problem, it’s in a small shopping center on the East side of HWY 6, just south of Westpark (and Walmart). We did get there a little after normal lunch hours and the Chicken Tika was all gone so they brought some to our table — i felt sorry for them that they had so few customers.

Fantastic food at great prices with friendly service!

This place was great. Good service. Great food. Our only complaint is the the AC felt like it was on despite the fact that it was in the 60’s in the restaurant and outside.
We will go back.