The hail and wind raged around me as the flood waters rose. I had already picked up the order and driven to the customer's neighborhood. It was flooded and still flooding. There was no way I was going to be able to find a way through. I was on the phone with support when I dipped into a gully so deep that the water splashed over my moon roof. The chatbot spoke again, "I understand that you are having difficulties with a drop-off. Please describe your situation so that I can get you to the right department?" Just then, the customer cancelled. Whew! I had spent over half an hour in the extreme weather just trying to access their street. An easy forty minutes before that driving from the restaurant... then the thirty on the phone with support while searching for high ground. The order was undeliverable. Long story short (I know...it's too late for that): 1. I made it home 2. The butter chicken is excellent read more

We came here for Mothers Day with our family, and we had a 2 year old toddler and an infant. They were able to get us seated within a few minutes, and had a high chair for our toddler. Within a couple minutes they provided a complimentary mango lassi for our toddler because he was on and off fussy, which was very kind of them! We ordered the following: - Hakka noodles with chicken - 4/5, noodles should be thicker imo - Chicken kadai - 5/5 great flavor - Rogan Josh - 5/5, probably my favorite in the burbs so far - Tandoori chicken - 5/5 great flavor - Chicken tikka - 5/5, in general not my favorite fish but my toddler was destroying these - Chicken kebab - 5/5, I think it was chicken but not positive. Either way one of my fav dishes in general - daal makhani - 4/5, tasted good but normally not a fan Most of the above came with the chefs dinner special, I forgot what it was called - but it cost $28 for 1 person and it was a good spread! Fed two people more like it. Nice decor and ambiance, I would recommend you eat here! read more

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This is one of the best Indian restaurants in Chicagoland. The food was very tasty. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are great to share with the family. Their naans are soft and fluffy and taste fresh. Though we ordered medium spicy, the food was a little bit spicy for us. I recommend ordering low spice if you like non spicy food. The service was good and exceptional. They were very nice to accommodate our choices with exclusions and limitations on certain ingredients. The ambience is okay since the place is small but can't complain due to the busy area and limited space. Overall, it's a great place to visit again in future read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Hakka Noodles-Chicken - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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The star rating is based on the food ... we were in the area on busing stopped for lunch. As we entered i wasn't happy about the way the restaurant looked inside but took a chance anyways. Their lunch special were good a combination of dal and protein with rice and naan . I liked my paneer and makani and my boss had chicken and dal . The chain looked good as welll read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Good seating space and beautiful setting. Good variety of food but the service was a little bit delayed and also they forgot a part of our order. Overall a good place to get Indian food but just double check your order and make sure the food brought to you is the same thing you have ordered. read more

Best indian food in the midwest. Clean tables, kind and attentive staff. And a diverse but well curated menu with something for everybody.

This is located in downtown Elmhurst. You can find a parking garage nearby. You can park for free for 4 hours and it's minutes away from the restaurant. The restaurant is a good size. We ordered gobi Manchurian, mango lassi, Indian masala tea, Maharaj dinner special for 2, shrimp masala, lamb vindaloo, garlic naan, and tandoori royal platter. I've been to a number of Indian places and this place is the most generous with their food portions. Most other ones are not shareable especially for a group of 4. Prices are fair and competitive with other Indian places. Service was very friendly and attentive. The drinks are pretty good. I liked that they gave you a large glass for the mango lassi. It was creamy and flavors popped out. The Indian masala tea was good, it was savory. Fyi, if you want basmati rice you'll have to order it separately. Most of the Indian places I've been to in Illinois, you have to order it separately. Overall, I give it 4.5. -gobi Manchurian 4 - this one could pass off as a Chinese dish. If you didn't know it was cauliflower, it could easily pass off as chicken. -Maharaj dinner special for 2 5 - this comes with tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, fish tikka, chicken tikka, rogan josh, dal makhani, and sweet gulab juman. I believe the basmati rice and naan comes with this. The rogan josh is very good. The dal makhani is made up of lentils and kidney beans. I recommend using the naan and rice and eating it with the sauces. The gulab juman is a mildly sweet dessert if you don't eat the syrup on the bottom. -shrimp masala 5 - they put in some big chunks of shrimp which is great. The sauce is medium spicy but enjoyable. This one is my personal favorite. -lamb vindaloo 5 - the medium level does pack a bit of heat. It's still very good. Lamb cubes were very tender. -garlic naan 5 - we didn't know that naan also comes with one of the samplers. The garlic version went fast. I'm not sure what kind are the other ones but they had a nice buttery taste. -tandoori royal platter 5 - this is a good selection of different meats if you are new to Indian cuisine. It comes with tandoori chicken, malai chicken, chicken tikka, and seekh kebab. My personal favorites are tandoori chicken and seekh kebab. The meats are all well seasoned. The tandoori chicken is very tender and juicy. read more

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The service was great. Very attentive staff. Street parking available. Option to have carryout, dine in, and I'm not certain about delivery. Inside: very relaxing and quiet atmosphere. The ambiance is very relaxing, balanced, and calm. The food... I had taj mahal beer. It's always nice, refreshing, and crisp Kurkurt bhindi (fried okra strips) were delicious. I have had fried okra at spots before but never in strips. Very crispy and flavorful. Goat curry...I had spicy. It was a pinch too salty for me but full of flavor and delicious with vegetable fried rice. The rice had cabbage, carrots, green onion and spices... Delicious I must say and light. It was my first time here as I live near kama bistro in Lagrange which is my normal go too but this place is a new option for me. read more

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The food is amazing. I'm not a big spice person, and they always fix my dish (veggie hakka noodles) with minimal or no spice. My husband absolutely loves the tandoori grill plate. The service is friendly and accommodating. Absolutely recommend Maharaj Grill in Elmhurst! read more

We visited Maharaj Indian Grill on a Sunday, and even though it was quite busy, the service was still top-notch. The waiters were really attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We started with complimentary papad and chutney, which was a nice touch, and pretty tasty. For appetizers, we went with the veggie spring rolls, which were absolutely phenomenal. For the main course, we ordered paneer makhani with garlic naan. The paneer was delicious, though the gravy leaned a little too much on the sweet side for my taste, but still pretty good overall. We wrapped up the meal with gulab jamun for dessert. It was good, though nothing particularly standout. The restaurant itself is cozy--not too big, not too small. They've got some tables for larger groups and plenty for smaller ones, so it felt well-suited for any occasion. Overall, I'd definitely come back, maybe try something different next time, but the food and service were both solid! read more

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Hubby was out of town, so I met up with a couple friends for a brunch lunch on a Saturday. They had a VERY affordable lunch combo menu, and I chose the butter chicken and naan. MAN - what came out was amazing. The naan was spectacular- soft, hot, just the right amount of ghee..... man, I was HAPPY. The butter chicken was pretty sweet too- and not a piece went to waste. You know, my friend chose this place, and it was a terrific little downtown hole-in-the-wall type of place. Service was great, the ambience was cozy and warm, and - here's the biggie- will I return? YES. read more

Excellent food. Great/friendly service. Waiter recommended a very good item. Very good naan.

Tried this place for lunch and it was very tasty. Give this place a try. I will be back soon read more

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Visited this restaurant for the first time during lunch and ordered their Veggie Express Special. The food was outstanding and full of flavor, the ambience was great and very clean, and thankfully there was convenient parking nearby. I absolutely recommend this place for anyone craving delicious North Indian cuisine! Cant wait to go back! read more

I have two kids with celiac disease and Maharaja Grill has excellent gluten-free options! While they don't have a dedicated gluten-free menu, our server was very knowledgeable about what was safe for us to eat. We were able to enjoy the butter, chicken, chicken biryani, and tandoori chicken. Service was great as well! We will definitely be back. read more

Very solid for the most part. I had the chicken tikka masala lunch special. The chicken itself was just okay (slightly on the dry side). But everything else was great. Delicious naan and sauce. Good enough to come back but not my favorite Indian restaurant (though I'm no expert on the cuisine) so take my review with a grain of salt. read more

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We enjoyed a very tasty takeaway dinner from Maharaj the other night. Our order was ready and hot when we arrived. I appreciated their generous portions of rice and the naan was exceptional. We shared the tiki chicken and the butter chicken, both mild to accommodate my 4 yo. I'd definitely go back- in fact, my MIL is planning to take her daughter and granddaughter there for lunch next weekend since she enjoyed our meal so much! read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

You will not be disappointed. Wonderful staff, great environment, friendly service, and the food is absolutely delicious! Came in as a single but ordered enough food for two. I couldn't help myself! Everything sounded and tasted so good! The table behind me said this is the best Indian food! And I'd have to agree!! The prices are super reasonable especially for the amount and quality. read more

The food is delicious. My favorite is the Lamb Biriani with medium or mild spice level. The serving is enough for three meals, so we take what we don't eat home for another meal. My wife ordered Chicken Tandoori which was tender and also provides enough for us to take home and enjoy later. The prices are very reasonable and the service is excellent. read more

You have to come here! The moment my partner and I walked in around 5 PM on a Sunday, we were greeted and quickly seated at a booth. The interior is perfect for a solo dinner, date, or big family gathering. The staff and owner are super attentive and made the experience very enjoyable. The best part was their food. We got the Lamb Vindaloo and Butter Chicken (basic, I know, but we'll be coming back to try more items). Everything was perfectly seasoned--I can't recommend it enough. They also brought out a free piece of seed cracker that I've never tried before and a couple of sauces similar to what you would get with a samosa. Overall, a great experience with friendly staff and delicious food. I am going to try to go during their lunch special next time. The total for our dinner with tip was around $50. read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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They have lunch specials all throughout the week and the Weekends! They don't compromise on taste just because it's affordable either. I've had the chicken tandoori, as well as the chicken masala and they are both delicious, but the unexpected favorite is their lentil soup which comes with the lunch special. They even offer a hefty portion of naan bread and rice to go with every meal. The customer service is incredibly friendly and kind. Their mango drinks are also delicious. I love this place and I hope they will be around for generations. read more

The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive and friendly. I had Chicken Tikka Masala, Samosas, and garlic nan.

Great food and service, Highly recommend.. very nice staff Mohan was really hospitable. read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

The food was flavorful and delicious, well seasoned. The service was attentive and very polite, well organized. The ambiance is relaxing and welcoming. It's a not a place to miss. Stop by and enjoy a little refreshing flavors. read more

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This is some of the best food that you can get in the burbs for an amazing price. I will say, I've only ever stopped in for lunch so I can't attest to the dinner menu, or really anything else on the menu that's not on the lunch special menu. However, I feel like the lunch special menu really has everything that you need! You get so much food for a really great price. You will not leave hungry. I always get the Chicken Lunch Express (the butter chicken is so good) and my husband always gets the Tandoori special (the tandoori chicken). Seriously so good and such a great price. You're also gonna want to order a mango lassi - super refreshing and fresh. read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Delicious! We had the Rogan Josh, Tandoori Shrimp, and Baigan Bhartha. All excellent, and the Baigan Bhartha (an eggplant curry) was especially a surprise. Excellent for gluten-free diners and for kids. read more

an exemplary addition to Elmhurst and nearby town. Amazing food that's reasonably priced. Impeccable service. Please try it out for yourself. I highly recommend it ! read more

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Wonderful restaurant which has quickly become our go to for Indian Cuisine. Rocky and team are extremely friendly and we enjoy our experience every time. Highly recommend! read more

So very kind Didn't know I had to add rice separately but they politely let me know Food made fresh and fast Will order again read more

Great Indian fare at a decent price. The wife and I have been looking for a new place for tasty Indian and we found it in Elmhurst. Super friendly and attentive service. Staff there is warm, welcoming and very friendly. I also appreciate the food comes when it's ready, whoever's available makes sure it's out. The food itself is flavorful and tasty. My wife had shrimp vindaloo and I had lamb pasanda with rice and naan. Delicious and packed with flavor. We will definitely be back read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Shrimp vindaloo with rice and Naan - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Truly amazing. We've ordered several times now and each time it has been so deliciou. They are speedy, offer a huge variety and ultimately DELICIOUS!!!! And I think something that also checks any restaurant is making sure leftovers are equally as great - and they are bowl licking worthy! They deserv 5 Stars and More! Service - 5 Taste - 5 Quantity - 5 I can't speak highly enough. You've earned our lifelong loyalt. read more

Some of the best Indian food I have ever had! Came for lunch and ordered the chef's special. Great deal for $16.95 - tandoori chicken, butter chicken, lamb and plenty of rice and naan. Tasted great and was a very generous portion. Will definitely come back! read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Chef special (Available From 1100AM To 2.30pm) - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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This is the best Indian food I've ever had. It was so random stopping in here. I was in elmhurst, had a taste for Indian food, this was the closest. We came in and were sat immediately. We were surprised by how spacious it was and how we were probably lucky they weren't packed. Our server was super funny and suggested we get drinks. We took some time ordering but she was patient and answered any questions we had. We came during the lunch special and had the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and keema naan. This same with lentils, basmati rice and garlic naan (I think). The naan came out first and was so good. We had to focus hard not to stuff ourselves on bread before the food. The tikka was so creamy and flavorful, there was enough meat and it wasn't in huge chicken chunks but perfectly proportioned. Same for the curry and butter chicken. We got the chicken curry to share and were able to see the difference in the dinner and lunch portions. For drinks I got a mule and my date had a pineapple margarita. Both were delicious. This was so good y'all. I will be back. read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken curry, lentils, Garlic Naan, Keema Naan - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Very bad management and disrespecting the customers in every possible way. As an Indian I felt very bad after their management has asked to me to teach them how to cook after I letting them know my food was not good. read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Receipt - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Delicious Indian food! We ordered takeout and the entire order was delivered without any spills. I loved the paneer and the sauce was perfectly creamy. The samosas had a crispy exterior while the interior was soft and flavorful. Their mint chutney was great and has the perfect consistency. I wish their sweet (tamarind?) chutney was a little thicker. Too watery for me. This is definitely my new go to Indian spot! read more

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I had food delivered from this restaurant so Im not sure what the inside of the restaurant is like. My first time trying Indian food and I LOVED it! I had buttered chicken, garlic naan, and vegetable pakora. I wasn't a huge fan of the vegetable pakora but the buttered chicken and garlic naan were soooo good. I just know I'm going to start craving it from time to time I will definitely eat from here again. read more

Maharaj Indian Grill - Butter Chicken and RICE - Indian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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This place was easy to access and we sat down right away on a Saturday around 6:15pm. That was a good time because tables started filling up at about 6:45pm. Our server was a younger man, and I must say he was nice but seemed to have trouble understanding us and being responsive. Maybe he was new and there was a training gap. We ordered samosas as a starter. They were delicious and substantial. Then, we had butter chicken, spinach paneer and garlic naan. The butter chicken sauce was tasty; however, the chicken must have been grilled, it had a smoky flavor that overpowered the dish. I wish the chicken had a milder flavor to allow the sauce to shine. The spinach paneer was a little slimy in texture to me and had cheese chunks that were a bit large. My sister loved both dishes, though, so maybe it's just me! The garlic naan was yummy and great for dipping in the butter chicken sauce. To drink, I ordered a mango lassi. I didn't enjoy it at all. I actually couldn't drink but about a fourth of it. It had a strange syrupy taste that was just not appealing. read more

I really enjoy the food at maharaj!! I everything is high quality, including the service! The servers are so kind and willing to accommodate your needs! I sincerely hope that this restaurant is around for years to come!! The mango lassi is to die for! B read more

I really enjoyed the food (Navratan korma) and service. The wait staff was very attentive and the owner came over to each table asking how was the meal. Ample helpings that can be shared or taken home for later. I will be back. read more

Great food at a great price!! The maharaj veg snacks were so crispy and delicious, though I would avoid if you don't love fried foods--I made the mistake of ordering too many fried breads on top of the veg snacks, so my tum was a little upset afterwards...it was worth it, though. Mattar paneer was delish, but nothing to write home about. Now the spicy bhuna gosht??? She is the dish of dreams. She is the dish who makes your mouth water when you just hear the name. I have a pretty decent spice tolerance (korean lvl, so above avg in america but prob below in other parts of the world?) and the regular hot was the perrrrfect amt of spice. So so so good. They also have a fun selection of indian beers. Will be going again! read more