Not just good .......excellent! Best Indian Food in Reno. Attentive and friendly service, cozy dinner atmosphere and most important - deliciously spiced Indian food and desserts. We've been back 3 times in the last 4 weeks and the quality of food has been consistent. Julian read more

It's been about a year since I last ordered from Maharaja and it's still just as great as I remember it. We recently had Indian from another spot near midtown and it was just absolutely awful. I wasn't sure if I'd ever be able to convince my BF that good Indian DOES in fact exist in Reno. I still haven't been able to dine in yet, however I have heard great things from people who do. The chili paneer is still my absolute favorite from Maharaja and we'll need to try the chicken version next time! The food is fantastic, it's delivered with care each time and this place is truly a gem read more

I'm not a source on Indian food. Still a beginner. But wow really enjoyed my experience at MRB. Came with a friend who was kind enough to watch the spice level for me. We shared the appetizer plate, which I highly recommend. Lots of great small bites so you can enjoy more flavor. Rice was light and fluffy. Naan delicious and perfect for cleaning up leftover sauces. Samosas has lots of rich flavorful filling. Paneer pakora was one of my favorites, but I love cheese. Service was excellent. I recommend the lunch time as it was less crowded and felt so relaxing. They have their own parking lot in the back and limited street parking. read more

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We tried a new dish tonight! Saag paneer with spinach and cheese. Perfect loved it! Again great service! Thank you! read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I was very impressed by the menu size and quality of food at Maharaja. Certainly worth the visit! Maharaja is located on the edge of Midtown, with their own parking lot. Super convenient to access! Upon walking inside, you are greeted with a massive dining room, bar, and well-designed space to enjoy. My dad and I dined in for dinner. We ordered a lamb dish based on teh waiter's recommendation and the king's naan as well as some cucumber raita. I was truly blown away by the depth of flavor they were able to develop in the lamb sauce. It was so savory and well-spiced. The king's naan was hot and fresh. I have never seen the concept of stuffing naan with minced meat before baking, but it worked perfectly and created a savory bite- especially amazing when dipped in the sauce it's served with. Overall, a wonderful meal. Maharaja has such a large menu that you could dine here many times before getting bored. Worth the visit for sure. Enjoy! read more

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I can't claim to be an expert at Indian food. I did spend a week in Mumbai and ate around the world quite a bit, but I really only ever get Indian food when I get the random itch for it. So all I know is whether I enjoyed it. We had the Indian food staples of garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and goat biryani. It was great. Service was fast and attentive. Ambience definitely felt like a finer dining. The cost was reasonable for the quality. So yeah, I like it. Go try this place. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Maharaja made for a wonderful Mother's Day treat for Fritzie. First and foremost the food is great. There's no complaints there, but they didn't have Bhindi Ali, their Okra dish, it saddened me some. The rest of the meal I hoped would make up for it. We enjoyed their sampler (assorted snacks) which were an assortment of meat samosa, veggie samosa, chicken pakora, veggie pakoras and Aloo tikki. Delicious yet sizable bites to get you going. Their Lamb Curry, wonderfully made, tender. The sauce it was made with was delicious, the protein itself was gamy as to be expected, but day two after taking some home and eating it, not as much. Their Saag Paneer is what you would expect from most Indian restaurants, served piping hot, good cubes of cheese for texture and added flavor. Their Chicken Tikka masala was delicious, creamy, flavorful along with their garlic naan and of course we had to get Mango Lassis to drink. These are go to's in my opinion to determine your experience. They have to get these right and they didn't disappoint. The service was good, our waiters and hosts were kind and accommodating, I even got a little bit of history behind some of their wall art, the ambience was average, plenty of patrons holding conversations, enjoying meals, the music wasn't too loud from what I can recall, but it definitely carried the average volume. All in all, a wonderful visit. I recommend you try it for yourself. read more

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Service 3/5, food 5/5 so average of 4/5! We came on a Tuesday night and this place was HOPPING! Good sign!! They couldn't seat us right away but offered to get us into a booth within 5 or so minutes. We sat in the bar until our booth was ready. We started with the snack (appetizer sampler platter) and loved it! Then we got the lamb korma and chicken kabob and both were amazing. Stand out hit was the garlic cheese naan, yumm-o! Service was lacking - we weren't checked on very often and our waters were never refilled. BUT the food was a total flavor bomb so it is still worth returning! read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Assorted Snacks - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Ambiance was so tastefully and beautifully done. We came in here just to fulfill my tea craving. But so disappointed, it was not steep and was mostly milk, sure there was masala. I drove a bit in the hopes of finding a good tea and paid close to $7 for a very subpar chai. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Masala Chai - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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One of the best Indian spots in Reno! We love coming here. The service is fast. Staff is friendly and attentive. The naan bread is always soft. Love that they carry Coke Zero! We always order saag paneer, aloo gobi and tikka masala. It's a cute spot for date night since it's dark and moody. You must check this place out! read more

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Such a delightful place. The ambiance is all maharaja-like with paintings and decor. Service is respectful and professional - food also comes out in time and they don't make you wait super long. It came out really yummy and fresh. Ordered: chicken 65, garlic naan & bullet naan, chicken tikka kadhai, rasmalai, malai kulfi. The menu also has some interesting fusion items like a pineapple sauce dish, lamb mushroom, etc. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Rasmalai, Kulfi - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This place is beautiful!! We celebrated my mother's birthday and had an amazing experience here. The food came out great . The service was quick and attentive. My mom had never tried in Indian flavors and although only my first time here they made an impression. She now loves Indian food. Thank you to the staff for making her night special! read more

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1/27/26 After a long day of running around and appointments , I knew I wasn't going to cook. Craving Indian food (since my visit to Japan)... Very excited to stop in.. Went with the vegetable pakora and the cauliflower... yummm! Hubby wanted the goat and I went with the chicken tikki masala.. Rice was nice and fluffy.. Everything was really good- and the garlic naan.. Would like to try the strawberry lassi.. but I'm so full... read more

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As a foodie and an experienced culinary professional: this is absolutely the BEST Indian food I've ever had and one of the best dining experiences in a LONG list of outstanding meals. The decor and ambiance from door to door was impressive, comfortable, and romantic. The staff was well dressed and inviting, right down to the cooks/chefs that occasionally walked into the dining area. Karam, our server, was as knowledgeable and professional as any server I've had. We started with a sampler appetizer that included the juiciest pieces of Tandoori chicken and crisp Samosas that simply burst with flavor. Our plan to save the fried dumplings for later crumbled with the first bite. We cleaned our plate. The menu is respectable Indian fair with both classic and elevated dishes, so I had the Tiki Masala and my wife had the swordfish, and we of course ordered the garlic naan. Everything is served family style and we struggled to stay out of each other's way. The naan was light and airy, the Masala was rich and creamy, the rice was perfectly fluffy, and the swordfish was divinely savory. I wish I could express the culinary excellence that everything we tasted was executed with, but it's something you simply have to experience for yourself. This was my wife's first time having Indian cuisine and my only regret is that nothing will ever live up to this experience. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Chicken Tikka Masala, Swordfish Vindaloo, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The outside of the restuarant is freshly painted. The inside has a great bar and ambiance....our server brought water and helped us order...we had a chicken curry dish and lamb dish with rice and garlic naan...everything with amazing .. the flavors were so incredible...garlic naan you probably need one order per person. The metal serving dishes were top tier....the whole experience was next leval and we went for lunch!!!! Cant wait to go for dinner!!! DELISH read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Lamb on the lower right and chicken upper right - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Having visited once before with mixed results, I returned with an open mind--and damn glad I did. This experience was a complete turnaround; from the moment we stepped inside, the stunning decor set the stage for an evening that exceeded our expectations in almost every way. From the first time we went; they removed their indo-chinese menu as well as dosa's but that was okay given the result. Exceptional Hospitality The service began on a high note with a warm, genuine greeting. We were seated almost immediately and impressed by the efficiency of the staff; water was poured and drink orders were taken however Menu's took a bit. The food arrived with beautiful presentation, accompanied by complimentary rice. Here is how our selections fared: Chicken 65: A fantastic starter. It was seasoned perfectly and served as a great tasty app. Chicken Kebob Masala: This was a standout. The ground chicken kebobs were cooked just right, juicy, and full of flavor. Chicken Karai: Another winner. The chicken was tender, and the sauce was rich and deeply savory. The Naan Selection: We indulged in a variety, including two Garlic Naans, a Garlic Cheese Naan, and a spicy Bullet Naan. Each was served hot, fresh, and served as the perfect vessel for the curries. A Note for Improvement: While most dishes were excellent, two fell a bit short of the mark. The Chicken Biryani was unfortunately overwhelmed by an excessive amount of cardamom, making it a bit too strong to eat. Additionally, while the Lamb Boti Tandoori had wonderful flavor on the outside, the meat was quite chewy and was overcooked, leading us to leave about half the portion behind. While the hospitality was top-tier, there were a few minor "growing pains" in coordination. We were approached by different servers to take our order multiple times, and there was a slight mix-up at the end where a second bill was presented after we had already provided our credit card for the first. However, these are minor logistical hiccups that didn't overshadow the staff's overall friendliness and attentiveness. read more

My kids came with this time and enjoyed the pineapple shrimp curry and the mango curry (I forget the unique name of the mango dish but on the menu it had a crown icon and was not the mango one with the basil)-- both entrees were ordered in mild. These flavors were completely new to me, I've never had curries from an Indian restaurant that tasted like these. The pineapple curry was sweet but a little tangy and reminded me a bit of Thai curry (perhaps turmeric was really elevated in this curry?). The mango curry was also very sweet, it almost tasted like a sweetened butter chicken curry (specifically the northern Indian version of butter chicken-- if you know, you know). My son said the sweet flavor of the mango chicken curry reminded him of orange chicken from Chinese takeout and funny enough I thought it actually kinda did too! While these dishes were a hit with the kids (ages 7, 5, and 2) most adult tastebuds would prefer ordering them with at least some spice to balance out the intense sweetness (otherwise it can just seem "1 note"-- but 1 note "mild" was absolutely perfect for our young children who find even ground black pepper to be "spicy" haha). Maharaja Royal Bites, you just keep impressing me! I'm super happy we found these kid friendly options in your menu. Oh, ps, the kids LOVED their fried chicken appetizer too! Yelpers, ahelpful tip, we've noticed that here a "mild" spicy level can vary based on the dish. Sometimes it means literally no spice (like in the kid-friendly pineapple shrimp and mango curry) and other times we have found that it meant "yes, there is spice, and it's certainly more noticeable than black-- or even white ground-- pepper). read more

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Excellent. What a beautiful space. The murals on the wall are so well done painted great artwork. Service is so kind and inviting. Food is fantastic. Ordered two entrees, one lamb and one chicken. Cooked in tomato and butter sauce and seasonings. So tasty and goes well over rice. Mix it all up. Or order some naans to dip in the sauce. Onion naan was amazing, the red onion pieces were cut up finely and cooked INTO the naan which is so unique. A bit of crunch when you bite the onion and you can smell and taste it too. Had a great time, Tried Some Indian sides $2-$3 each, like pickled vegetable and papadum (crispy, very thin salty crackers) read more

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We love coming here for all the reasons one goes out to dine. AMBIANCE: this place is soooo gorgeous and almost magical, dark teal blue with touches of gold, to make it feel like youre in an indian palace. You can tell the owner spared little expense with the decor. Not too much, just right to please the eye. FOOD is soo delicious. We get the traditional Chix Tikka masala, Chicken Pasanda and garlic naan bread and we are totally licking the bowls. Everything is served in beautiful metal bowls, piping hot. Our water cups were beautiful metal with an attractive pounded finish. Utensils were heavy dark gold color in a modern style. Perfection. SERVICE: You can tell every server and waitstaff is trained well. They are always surveying the room to see what the customers needs are. The staff are all very sweet and accomodating. One guy took our order, another brought the food, another brought my hubbys beer, another brought the check, another cleared away our dishes...and the main waiter Karan, was a superstar...asking how things were tasting and so very polite, professional and poised. I felt totally taken care of. Like the utmost level of fine dining. All in all a very excellent dining experience. read more

I came here with a colleague on a business trip, so I wasn't expecting much, but when we first walked in, we were welcomed with celebration, as we came in during Diwali. The restaurant itself was beautiful inside as well. We were seated quickly and were given a good amount of time to review the menu. My colleague had a question about the menu and one of the cooks came out to address it, which was so nice of them. There were several options that all sounded delicious, but we decided to trust the menu and pick some of the indicated favorites, and they did not disappoint. We got some samosas, garlic naans and two types of curry. Everything was delicious, I wish I could have eaten more, but it was also super filling. I go to Reno fairly often for work, so Maharaja is definitely taking a top spot for me to go back to. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Four of us tried Maharaja because our other Indian go-tos were closed on Sunday. Simply the best flavored Indian cuisine we have eaten in Reno by far! Everyone agreed the food was excellent. I almost always have a problem with getting food at the right (hottest) spice level. When I ordered my Vindaloo and was asked for a 1-5 rating on spice I said 6 out of 5. The waiter questioned me three times (seriously) before putting the order in , but when It came out I was thankful that for the first time in years, a restaurant served me authentic hot Vindaloo. They listened and most do not. Service was a little inattentive, as it was busy, but well worth the waIt. I am not an easy grader, but this is truly a 5 star on food quality and ambiance read more

Nice place and good food, however, the service is awful. After dropping off the meals we didn't see the server again. We tried numerous times to get his attention but he simply ignored us. We even tried to wave down another server but they seemed to go out their way to ignore us too. Nobody checked how our food was or if we wanted anything else (which we did). After we were finished we waited literally 30 minutes and still couldn't get anyone's attention. Our empty plates remained on the table and nobody seemed to care. We wanted more mango lassis and wanted to order dessert but ultimately decided to stand up and approach the nearest server to request the check and then left. Would I return? I may order something to go, but I'd never dine inside the restaurant again. Very poor service. read more

Three of us went here for dinner on a Thursday night. We were dining early, so had no problem being promptly seated. The interior is really nice. The walls are a calming deep blue with a black furniture. It's very elegant. Our server came by to take our drink order while we studied the menu - which is very expansive. Once the drinks arrived, we placed our dinner order. We started out with an appetizer sampler platter. It was accompanied with a mint sauce and a sweet sauce. Each of the appetizers were delicious. So were the sauces. For dinner, we ordered chicken tiki masala, and masala mixed vegetables. We had them spiced mildly, but all agreed we should have added more heat. Nonetheless, each dish was delicious - very flavorful and in a wonderful sauce. We also had an order of garlic naan and an order of a fruit and sweet naan. Like the rest of the food, they were amazing. The service is spot on! The staff came by on multiple occasions to see how everything was or to ask if we needed anything. Everyone was very polite and cordial. I would definitely recommend this place and know I will be going back. read more

You know it's a great Indian restaurant when many of the patrons are Indian. The Food, Service and Ambiance - all five stars! All at our table ordered different items (chicken, lamb, vegetarian, etc. and all were excellent. I recommend asking if they can substitute flower rice for the plain rice that comes with many of their dishes, it's so flavorful. We ordered the Assorted Snacks for the table which was tasty just not a favorite, too much deep fried for our tastes. Pick anything off the menu and you will not be disappointed! read more

New favorite Indian food in Reno! The service was quick and the food was delicious! The cilantro jalapeño naan bread was incredible! You can make reservations for larger groups or stop in with a smaller party. The space is beautiful and the food delicious! What more could you ask for? read more

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Already, I cannot wait to go back! The atmosphere is out of this world. It doesn't feel like a Reno restaurant, but rather like some fresh new life we really needed in the restaurant scene. The painted landscape and portrait murals, colors and vibrancy help you escape. Service was fast and attentive. We did not have a reservation (which I now know I would suggest) on a Friday night. However, it worked out in our favor because we got a high table in the otherwise empty lounge area and it was more private and quiet. No complaints! The food was a flavor bomb and portions are very shareable. We ordered fish pakora, a spicy chicken dish and a mild eggplant dish. The spice levels are mild to Indian spicy, so pick your poison. Dishes come with rice, which was a pleasant surprise. Do yourself a solid and get the garlic naan, pickled veggies and mango chutney as accompaniments. I think the flavors were even better the next day on our leftovers, so I'm excited to try many of the other dishes I saw on the menu in the near future. Superb date night spot. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The murals are absolutely stunning throughout the restaurant! We had a reservation and was seated promptly. Service was fast and servers were very pleasant and knowledgeable. Food was packed with flavor and so delicious! So we're the drinks! Will definitely be back. read more

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Went to Maharaja to see if it lived up to the hype. It was pretty good, but didnt quite live up to the expectations. Chicken Tikka - really nice flavor, really solid chicken tikka Coconut Korma - good chicken, nice coconut flavor and great curry texture Lamb Saag - very light on the spinach in the saag. Flavors were just ok Gobi manchurian - thick batter on the cauliflower, pretty good flavor, especially the shallots Samosa chaat - crispy and full of flavor Garlic naan - a little too thin and crunchy for my liking, and not quite enough garlic Mango lassi - thinner, more yogurt forward The service was good, they did check in frequently to make sure everything was going well. read more

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Absolutely delicious! One of our favorite Indian restaurants in Reno. The goat biryani is amazing, so glad I tried it this time. The service is great and the vibe is great in there! The veg platter is one of our go to's and you can't go wrong with a mango lassi. One tip: there is a small parking lot behind the restaurant that is super helpful given the usual parking situation in midtown. read more

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This is my second time here and both times have been excellent. Their service is top notch. Tonight I got mango lasso, saag paneer, tandoori chicken and garlic naan. Everything was impeccable and the presentation was also pristine. I think this is the best Indian restaurant in Reno!! read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Saag paneer - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

In town on a work trip. The yelp and google ratings did not disappoint. Excellent food. Tasty and cooked to perfection. Generous portions. Great service. Spice level was exactly what we asked for. Would definitely go back. read more

What a delightful find. The food was delicious, the ambience romantic, the service was so wonderful. I offer a small warning to listen to how spicy the food is. If you like spicy food - you will love this place. Enjoy reading the menu; someone took time to elevate the words and try to make you feel like roy read more

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Great Indian restaurant. Ambiance, service, and food were right on target. I had the Goat Byrani and it was delicious. Coming back to try the Lamb Byrani. Check it out. read more

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A new favorite in town. Some of the best biryani and naan available here. I always order my favorite, chicken biryani, and theirs is excellent and flavorful, but also has the best best spice level in town. If you like spicy biryani, I got mine hot on a scale of none, light, medium, hot, and extra hot; and it was the perfect level of being right there without crossing over. The garlic naan and butter chicken were also divine. Parking can be tricky but they are one of the few places to have at least a small parking lot in midtown, but be sure not to miss it on the right side from the street. Lastly, the service is amazing and the restaurant is beautifully decorated, but the staff do line up along the walls facing you when not tasked, which can be amazing for some and off-putting for those not looking to be fussed over. Phenomenal food and location, will definitely be coming back time and again. read more

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Food makes my mouth water thinking about it My favorite Indian restaurant anywhere in this country read more

Great service, great food. Excellent first time here. Generous with their shrimp in the Korma I ordered. Onion Kulcha = love. It was absolutely delicious. Not pictured: Peshwari naan, which was a sweet naan Vegetarian malai kofta was enjoyed by my friend. I didn't sample it. Parking was private in a lot behind the building. I will make it a point to visit here each time I'm in Reno. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Reno. The ambiance and artwork is just as good as their food. read more

Maharaja Royal Bites - Interior of the dinning room - Indian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I don't know what you all are doing if you haven't dined at Maharaja! Nothing here disappoints. From the beautiful decor to the amazing service and then the food! Omg! Welcome greeting, prompt service and immediate water service and drink orders. We ordered the saag paneer, shashi paneer korma and lamb saag accompanied by two orders of garlic Naan (and complementary rice). All excellent! Indian food is my favorite. I make my own paneer and attempt my own dishes at home, but some of these dishes can be complex in labor and spices. This is the place to go for delicious food and hospitality. My daughter just ate all my leftovers tonight while I am writing this review and said, mom, we must go back! Our waiter, Karan, was excellent and made sure we were well taken care of. What are you doing still reading my review? Just go, already! :) read more

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Best indian food in town. So fresh and full of flavor, it was very tasty. My wife had a chicken dish and i had the lamb. Their garlic cheese naan was super good too. Super nice inside and very welcoming environment. Our server was very polite and did a great job. read more

Maharaja's high rating led us to give it a try during our week in Reno. We weren't disappointed - the food is great and the service is fine. Kind of wondering why folks rave about the interior decor. It too was fine but not really noteworthy. One odd thing: they have no drink menu. When we asked for one, the server presented his tablet so we could look at the choices. That's not ideal. read more