We went in quite late at night specifically for Jalebis which were of course, to die for. Ended up getting Gulab Jamuns as well.

Ordered sweets today for pickup. Gulab $8 pound and pennee was $15 pound. Top quality. Lots parking. Service was good. I explained to girl I'm asking questions because I need to learn names and prices. She was very calm, polite and professional. read more

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Stuck in between a massive outdoor shopping strip mall called Payal Business Centre. Oh yeah if your into those IPTV black streaming WiFi boxes that can get all the channels these shopping center has them in the electronic shops. They are about $240 1st year paid for then charged $10 a month for your credit card provided it takes About 30 min to program them. When you're tired of all the shopping and walking around come to Maharaja for a beverage or some if you have time. We were very short on time on our trip because we had to attend a wedding reception at 7 pm sharp. The quickly seated us and the drinks were made swiftly and the presentation was excellent. The place dining is at the 2 be floor , so well decorated and ambiance is for date night. The seats looked like as if your sitting on a throne of excellence. No review for the food but I had a virgin mango mojito and with was awesome. The gave us papar as something to munch on. Service very Attentive. Next time if time is not an issue I will eat food and take my time . Be careful in this parking lot as I almost witness a fender bender and people can't drive here for real. They advertise beer here however they don't have anything on tap , waiter said they are having issues with the plumbing and pipage for the beers. The only negative with our experience here. Prices were decent .5/5 for the service and ambience and drinks. The shopping center Literally looks Like your shopping in Indias sign a in Punjabi & Hindi. Canada is a whole different lifestyle and vibe in these Immigrant thriving communities. read more

Maharaja sweets is a well known name in surrey for their fresh desi ghee( pasteurized butter) jalebi's . I must say that everything else is also fresh and tasty at the shop. Even got to try buffet as I attended an event at their banquet hall and goat curry was the best( I guess , I only ate that) Anyways , it's a good place to buy Indian sweets n snacks like samosa, Dhokla , thepla and much more read more

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Amazing food and ambience !!! The service was great! We had chole bhature and paneer pakora and they were delicious

Maharaja Fine Dining, tucked away in Payal Business Center. Great hospitality and customer service. The Lamb Chops were a highlight. Beautifully fragrant, balanced dishes bring just the right amount of intensity. It has always been a pleasure to meet Narender who makes it a point to talk to all his guests. Shankar and Sumita Roy read more

The food here is outstanding for the minute. You walk in the ambience the service everything is first rate definitely five star all the way.

The vibe was amazing but the food was not. Kadhai chicken tasted like masala mixed in water. Appetisers were okay but main course was below average. read more

ordered rasgullas today, came home and found a mosquito in it. Contacted the store and they asked for a picture. Once i sent the photo, called to speak with manager but was on hold and nobody helped me. would not go here again. serving Mosquitoes in food is not ok not having courtesy to address customer concern is even horrible this was a serious issue, but seems like not to them:) read more

Maharaja Catering - Caterers Near Me - Surrey, British Columbia

Well as always bang on High quality Awesome taste And best customer service Owner Ramit was very helpful considering we are ordering ladoo, bhaji and panjiri boxes from usa she was available on call and always suggesting what was economical and best not like just taking money from Customer but also giving them great suggestions. The panjiri was so yummy that guest were calling and praising and the boxes look so stylist when we gave it to the guests. Thanks a lot Ramit abs maharaja sweets for making our function so successful with your sweets. read more

I tried a lot of places in vancouver and surrey ( Vijs raja etc ) These guys are the best for non veg unfortunately I say unfortunately because even I didnt like their naan or fish pakora but butter chicken and other dishes were tasty and 5/5 best so far in greater vancouver, will try GM in maple ridge and compare GPS will take you to the foot of the strip mall they are located at the back harder to find Excellent work 5/5 read more

Maharaja Catering - fish pokora was not good but chicken kabob and other items we got were tasty - Caterers Near Me - Surrey, British Columbia

Nice and clean place, slow but nice service, food is delicious, however the quantity ( serving size) is small , so seems a little pricey. For one dal makhni, one lamb kabab, two faluda kulfi, one butter chicken and 5 naans, we paid approximately $70. I will be coming back for sure..!!! read more

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I usually would give maharaja a higher rating because the food tastes delicious. I love their jalebis. However, last weekend I had an order for catering for 4 pm pickup. We called them at 410 to let them know we were 5mins away and asked if the order was ready. The lady was very rude with her response and said if you had it for 4 pm, it is prepared. So we got there, and they said we are going to make fresh chai, so we waited for that and then they wouldn't help us for a very long time. Eventually, after they could tell we were disappointed, they said to us that another catering company had borrowed the tea kettles. If they had an order placed weeks ahead of time, they should have had all of the supplies ready. We had a run around for a solid 45min, and all we ordered was chai and pakoras. I would not recommend them for a times catering order, very disappointed with the service as many others waited just as long for pre-ordered food. read more

Quick tips: 1) This place is a little bit hard to find as it's in a generic, large mini-mall near the back, but the food is worth it 2) The food is set out as a buffet, but if you know of something that isn't out, they can probably provide it if you ask (i.e. garlic naan, aloo tiki, etc). I moved to the lower mainland just a few months ago and am always on the look for new good eats. A good friend of mine has lived in the lower mainland for about 8 years, and absolutely loves good food. He told me, as soon as I moved back, he was going to take me to Maharaja. I was assured it was good as Maharaja is normally a catering company for high end East Indian weddings. Sure enough, after only a month of being back, I went to Maharaja and have gone back several times since. This is one of the best East Indian restaurants in the lower mainland for your money and just for taste. Period. Unfortunately, they are only open for lunch (no dinners), but it is worth traveling during a lunch break or on the weekend to get there. To give you an idea, I've gone twice at 11:30am when they open. Both times there have been at least 4 car loads of people waiting to get in as soon as the doors open. I almost always take this as a good sign. Inside the décor is very plain and simple - pretty much bare minimum or some tables and banquettes (no pictures, plants, etc.). Since my first visit, there have been continual renovations and updates to the décor, making it appear a lot more open and clean than it originally looked. Since the restaurant is buffet style, you come into the restaurant, find any open table, place down your stuff and go right to the back to the restaurant to get your food. At the back you'll find your cutlery, plates and the wonderful, wonderful food. To start, there are some salads 1 or 2, several Indian dips (yogurt, curry, habenero, mint, chutneys, etc), along with several garnishes/toppers (i.e. green onion, pickled lemon, etc). Then..... there's the hot food. There are between 10-12 hot dishes, with the majority of the dishes (~8) are vegetarian based, but that should not turn you off in the least. Maharaja is plentiful with spices and flavours, but not to the point that it ever becomes overbearing or inedible. All the standards that you would expect at an Indian restaurant are regulars on the buffet: butter chicken, palak paneer, lamb vindaloo, etc. along with many others that rotate from day to day. When you sit down a server will bring you naan, but you can ask for garlic naan, roti bread, or others if you'd like for no cost. To add to this you can find a dessert table too for after you've overstuffed yourself (which I'm sure you will as it's A) a buffet for $11 B) it's damn tasty). You'll find items like laddu, jalebi, fruit and more. If you feel so inclined, there is a sweet shop attached to the restaurant where you can take some of the sweet treats home for later. If you like good East Indian food, this is a place to go out of your way for. This is my go to place for a great East Indian lunch. read more

One of my friends always has great recommendations when it comes to restaurants. When he asked my fiance and I to drive out to Surrey for "the best Indian food he's ever had" we knew we were in for a treat. Maharaja Catering is not just a catering place, they also have a restaurant. It's a bit tricky to find since it's in a huge shopping complex, but it's located on the far right corner and has a huge sign. It opens at 11:30am, and when we arrived at 11:20am there was already a line outside. I can't remember what exact time they close, but I'd recommend going for lunch just in case. The restaurant is full of booths and tables, and has a very nice and clean atmosphere. You can order off of the menu, but I highly, highly recommend the buffet. There's a reason they specialize in catering Indian food, because it's all fantastic. I was able to sample so much food, and try some things I would have never ordered off of a menu, such as goat. You can also order naan and many other goodies on the side. I was so full after my meal, I couldn't even eat until the next day! Next door is a sweets shop operated by the same owners, so if you're craving any authentic Indian desserts definitely check it out. If you're in Surrey and want some of the best Indian food you'll ever have, definitely check this place out. read more

Great deal for the buffet. The food was delicious. Loved the butter chicken, tinda masala and lamb vindaloo. Naan is provided on request which was warm and crispy, served just as I like it. Although the host seated us right away, getting service was difficult. There were no wait staff that came by our table, we had chased them down to ask about the buffet and for naan. Knocked off one star for the lack of service. read more

Everytime I come here to shop from California, I must eat here before leaving. Thank you for the amazing food & kind customer service

Service is awful!!! We were all appalled how the service is terrible. Never ever going back--- we left before ordering & went straight to Tasty Bistro Indian restaurant where the service was impeccable from start to finish! read more

Arguably, this restaurant may be the new benchmark for Indian food in the greater Vancouver area. In addition to menu items, they do offer a buffet for $11 per person and there are *not* 50 items on the menu so rest assured the effort is going into the quality of the dozen or so hot items, not into just quantity. The heart of this business is catering so they focus on word-of-mouth for their product, which is simply making good food for weddings and events. The owner and wait staff were very helpful and friendly. The owner let us know that the food is prepared fresh every day and that you cannot hide the quality of your food behind spice, firstly your food has to be good and then spice is to be used as an accent. I particularly enjoyed the curried goat, butter chicken and the paneer but everything was tasty. The hot naan was fresh and delicious and they even brought us out an order garlic naan which was terrific as well. Complimenting the meal were salads, chutneys, garnishes and also two choices for desert. BTW, their kitchen is over 6,000 square feet! Our new favourite Indian restaurant. We hope to go back often and look forward to them extending to evening hours -- not just lunch. read more

If you like East Indian food and are in Surrey this is one of the best places you can find. There is one catch... after you have eaten here it will be chalanging to find a place that measures up. The service, the flavors, everything was top notch. read more

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Excellent value, great food, attentive staff, beautiful room. The food is fresh and very tasty. There is always lots of chicken in the butter chicken (unlike many places). Many salads offered (including Greek salad). They had jumbo prawn curry today...SO good. This is my fave Indian lunch buffet in all of Surrey. Go...you WILL be happy. read more

Ordered the food on phone fo pickup , store wan't busy at all. Came home what i see so less quantity and shitty customer service plus found a DEAD BUG STUCK INSIDE THE STYROFOAM packing & no shits given by the store attendants plz leave the bad habits where it belongs. read more

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The lunch buffet here is fresh, lots of selection, and delicious. Possibly the best Indian buffet I have ever had. The place is FULL of people as well, and has high turn over which of course makes a buffet way more appealing. The service was good too, he kept asking me if I wanted more naan but that was not physically possible. Come hungry! read more

Well let's starting from the beginning. Me and my family came here for lunch on Saturday afternoon. We were seated at a large table, with no lighting above us. It was so dark. Yes it was daytime but if you're not seated by windows or the front, this place is dark. So the most important thing...THE FOOD...I've had better. I've never had butter chicken this watery/thin anywhere, my entire life. The chicken was cooked well but the pieces were a very small cut. I also did not like the color. I may be picky, but butter chicken should have a certain presentation and taste. This was a sub par butter chicken. The fish pakoray were good, but again, I've had better. The batter around the fish should be flavorful, not resemble batter from fish and chips! lol The dessert was good. It's hard to mess up galab jaman! The naan was good too, but again it's hard to mess that up isn't it? Though the stuffed naan left alot to be desired. I've had better stuffed naan at reception halls!! Sorry Maharaja...you have to step up your game. read more

Right in the middle of seemingly nowhere is a huge plaza. More of a series of stripmalls. Call if a bazaar if it pleases you. Anyways, occupying a corner is this wonderful little restaurant. My partner and I had the lunch buffet which consisted of various curries, both meat and vegetarian, cold salads, and more condiments than you can shake a sitar at. Oh yes. There is also dessert consisting of those little rosewater donuts, carrot fudge, and fresh fruit. For $11, you can't go wrong. The food was delicious, and service attentive. Only small gripe is that a couple of the curries were heavy with oil but somehow did not taste oily. This is the new benchmark for Indian buffet in Surrey. read more

Best Caterers in town.... :):) Love their authentic snacks, food and sweets...totally worth spending your time and money :) Lovely ambiance and the icing on the cake is their top notch customer service trying to make sure everything is perfect for their guests. You totally feel like you are being served the traditional Indian cuisines to the freshest level possible... I found it so convenient that they have lunch buffet with fresh hot jalebis served for dine-in and take out. It is totally a mouth-watering experience can't praise enough. Truly, a place to check out for all Vancouver and Seattle peeps. Cheersss!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

These guys have the best on location catering, but the restaurant is OK. If you're here for butter chicken, skip it. I would actually skip the whole buffet and order off the menu. They are more known for their appies etc than entrees. Decor wise, this is typical Surrey Indian restaurant. Everyone I've been there, its been so cold that I was shivering and couldn't wait to get out. Buffet, decent. I'd rather order off the menu. Spinach naans and tikkis are probably the best you'll have, especially if you have them cater on the spot. read more

If i could give 0 i would. This place is f*cking awful. If you're thinking of having indian food in surrey bc avoid this place at all costs. I don't know where to begin: poor service, short changes you on your order and the food was so meh as to make me think it came from a jar rather than being made there. The butter chicken was a soupy watery mess that resembled something that my dog vomited on the floor. when confronted they simply forget how to speak english. ****NEVER AGAIN****. let our nightmare not be in vain! read more

A few of us decided to go to the restaurant and have a sit down appetizer after doing some shopping. I am in love with this place each item that we ordered had such unique flavors. To start we had chaat and golh guppah. Then we decided to get some samosas. For desert we had some gulab jamun and tea. We told the manager how much we enjoyed the food and we would be back. The only negative was when we asked for the bill and the waitress just stood there until we pulled out our money to give to her. Finally I had to say to her can you give us a moment. She still just took one step back and stood at the table. She took our money to the manager and he short changed us when returning it. We didn't say anything because we enjoyed our food. Other than that food is awesome but waitresses need some more customer service experience. read more

The glowing reviews for this place must be made by family and friends. Tasteless mediocre food at the lunch buffet. How can this place be compared to VIJ? I have been to VIJ's and this place IS NOT EVEN CLOSE. I will not be back and do not recommend. Food was not warm. Goat curry was tasteless. Bread was freshl made and was just ok. I hate it when reviews are stacked leading me to try a place only to be disappointed read more

The food is delicious, not just by buffet standards, but by any restaurant standards. The buffet had perhaps 4-5 entrees, including goat curry, a chicken curry, and some vegetarian ones. It had an assortment of chutneys and pickles and a couple of desserts. In terms of choices for a buffet, it is small, but the cook(s) is/are amazing with each of the entrees, with the perfect spice mixes. This place is a gem, especially for $12/person. Awesome. read more

Good food, tried the lunch buffet, food was good and had authentic Indian taste. Value for money

Was highly recommended by a woman managing a high end Indian wedding dress shop, so we tried it, one night. No photos of dishes on the menu. Appy prices ok. The cucumber salad was just a cuke sliced up -- too pricey for that. The lamb dish was served as a stew and should have been described as a "stew" on the menu. Service was atrocious. No smiles, slow. The waiter just puts the plates on the table, not in front of the customer. Ambiance good, but we would not come back here. No smiles from any staff or management. Are we welcome?? read more

I should have read the reviews before bringing my family here. The service is horrendously bad. These girls serving seem to be miserable. Our server brought out a dish and spilled some on the table. She said oops. And left it there. The tables are sticky. Menu is very limited. But the service tho. The worst. Guess the catering is paying the bills. Really really disappointing. read more

Their chat is bomb!!! I already had it once and def can go for round two right now lol

Just had the buffet lunch and was very pleased. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. An amazing blend of spices gave each dish a unique flavor. The staff was extremely friendly and took the time to explain each dish, service was also very good. We were informed that the buffet items change daily, and I am looking forward to another visit with new culinary delights! Overall an excellent experience and a great value at $11.90 per person. read more

Loved the chicken tikka masala and the best garlic naan ever! Mediocre decor but good food and service for dinner