I am so sorry to leave this bad review - the owners seem very nice. But honestly this is the worst Indian food I've ever had and is a complete dump. The neighboring businesses yell at you if you park in front of them in unmarked spaces. The food was so bad. Bland palak paneer, overly spicy tandoori chicken, and the butter chicken tastes exactly like canned tomato soup and not in a good way. We couldn't stomach any of the food. Very few customers on a Saturday at lunch so everyone must know it's bad. I feel bad for them I hope they find new cooks and pay for a redesign or at least a paint job. read more

I came here on a Thursday evening with family for the dinner buffet and they had a limited selection with mainly Chinese-Indian dishes. I found out later that Thursdays are apparently when they have the Chinese buffet? The fried rice and chow mein were just okay to me but I did like the mixed vegetable dish and the egg drop soup. The chai was good and I also enjoyed the rice pudding for dessert. If you like Chinese-Indian food, the Thursday buffet might be worth a try. I came in not knowing about it so I was a bit disappointed since I was expecting more Indian/South Asian food. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was casual and lively. It seems like the Thursday Chinese buffet is really popular because it was packed when I came. If you're trying to go for dinner it might be good to call ahead. If I'm in the area I might stop by to see what they offer for the lunch buffet. read more

The Maharajah has lost charm.. I was here 6 yrs back and the service was impeccable and so was the quality of food, last time I visited it's all gone south, The ambience, the service, the food. I am a huge fan of the Rajasthani/Gujarati Thali so will positively swing by soon and check how much have they've improved or further deteriorated. read more

I love this restaurant. It has a fancy vibe inside. The food is the best north Indian food I've ever had. My family used to come here all the time when I was younger. The location is a little ghetto and the bathroom is probably the worst one I've seen in America. And sometimes they have parties going on inside the hall which you can hear while sitting in the restaurant. I always get butter chicken, palak paneer, rice, naan, tandoori chicken, and gulab jammun. And we leave feeling like we ate too much but it was worth it. The guy who runs the place is very nice. read more

This restaurant has the best mutton/chicken biriyani in town. I even like their spinach paneer. I love their fish curries. Whenever I go to an Indian restaurant, they always disappoint me, because most of them offer either Punjabi or South Indian style dishes, which I find too much spices (not talking about hot spices) which kills the authentic flavor of the dish! I like dishes from East part of India, which is the best in India of course! Even I threw parties in here a couple of times, and people really liked the food. Also, this restaurant is not too expensive like other typical Indian restaurants where money goes to the trash! This is definitely money's worth! Right now, they have some specials going on specific day wise. Give it a try. read more

I chose this place because of the entertainment book coupon. The guy said he wasn't the owner when the coupon was made, so the coupon isn't valid. Does that matter? You'd rather have no sales than at least have some money and honor a coupon? The next room was full of people and someone on stage. I asked if there was a wedding reception, and he abruptly said, "No, it's a singer." The guy also made it a point to say, "Well at least I let you know before you placed the order." Well whoop-dee-doo. We walked out. Now I know to call future businesses in advance, even though I've never had an issue before. I won't be back! read more

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BEST Indian restaurant in Houston! Their lunch buffet is absolutely amazing and is loaded with all of the staples! Their Saag Paneer is the closest to homecooked I have ever had. They also have amazing Naan and Tandoori Chicken (baked in a true Tandoori oven). The staff is super friendly and welcoming! You can tell Mohammad really cares about the restaurant and his food. I have been a frequent patron for 20 years and here to 20 more to come! read more

Maharajah - Tikka Masala & Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm a vegetarian but my husband is not. We went today during their lunch buffet and we both enjoyed it and found plenty to eat : ) I could live of the Sag Paneer and my husband liked the chicken dishes. The fresh bread was also very good as was the service. If I had to make one tiny suggestion, it would be for a salad dressing for the fresh salad. Maybe a yogurt based one? Regardless, I can definitely recommend it for the lunch crowd. read more

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 dishes. Maybe I'll learn the proper food names one day, being that I will be back for more in the not so distant future. read more

Maharajah - Maharajah Restaurant buffet sample - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yesterday I order from this place , I regret it after tasting food , plus the price is not reasonable at all with the amount, the pakora is oily and greasy, the chicken curry was too hard and undercook, I spend my money for nothing, read more

Few months ago I ordered 30 naan to go from this restaurant. I placed my order the morning of and they had it ready on time. One gentleman even assisted me placing the trays in my car. Overall, it was a good experience. This past weekend, I wanted to place another order for 30 naan. The man on the phone refused to take to order until one hour before I needed to pick it up. This was for a big party so I needed to know 100% I would get my naan on time. I called back and again, he yelled at me that he would not take my order until 5pm. I hung up the phone and took my business elsewhere. Very disappointed in the customer service of the restaurant. I will not be back....It's sad because I actually liked their naan. read more

Maharajah restaurant is a well known restaurant. We have tried the lunch buffet and also the catering.. in both instances the food were really good. The customer service is great too. Thanks to the management and the staffs for providing great food experience. read more

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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. read more

Fantastic place! It was our first time and we were welcomed nicely. We went for their lunch buffet. The place is outdated, but don't mind that, the food speaks for itself. The buffet is somewhat small, but each dish is yummy that the selections fit just fine. Sizzling tandoori chicken on top of onions came to our table along with naan instead of on the buffet, which was so flavorful and we appreciated that it was hot. The baked fish was also delicious. The butter chicken was a little different, but I enjoyed it. We definitely became fans of this place. Highly recommend! read more

Maharajah - Delicious! - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

This is one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. I stopped going during covid because I stopped going everywhere and now I fear they are closed. Does anyone know if the owners are ok? If they are reopening anywhere or if there is anyway to contact them? read more

It's a great buffet place with a Bengali touch in it's dishes! The fish fry was heavenly! Tengri kabob was the best I have had in Houston. The rice reminded of proper ghee bhat of vai phota occassion! This place is just too good if you miss Bengal! read more

Love this place, have been there multiple times with friends, the food is awesome, super clean and the owner is nice and friendly person will definitely go there again read more

My mother and I decided to try this place out for the lunch buffet today. The buffet selections are very limited and it appears that once something runs out, they do not replenish it. We got there with almost 2 hrs left in the buffet time, but there were only 2 pieces of the fried fish nuggets left. Although we both enjoyed the fish, it was never refilled after those two pieces were gone. The saag paneer is usually my favorite at Indian restaurants, but the one here was virtually inedible due to how much cream was in it. The sizzling tandoori chicken that was brought out to the table was impressive until we realized that both pieces were undercooked and bloody in the middle. The guy we informed about the chicken did offer to have another one made for us, but at that point both of us had lost our appetites. The gulab jamun they brought us for dessert was surprisingly good. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant, especially in am area where there are plenty of quality Indo/Pakistani restaurants. read more

Very underwhelmed. I ordered the saag paneer and it was pretty soupy and a bit on the bland side. My friend ordered a curry chicken dish. I think it's the butter chicken or equivalent. Also on the bland side. The naan was pretty good. More crisp than I like it though. I went at night and the shopping center its located in felt kinda sketchy. read more

I had the buffet here and the food was really tasty and more importantly, fresh. The owner was very friendly and courteous. Highly recommend. read more

Food was good and very affordable. The best part about it was the conversation with the owner. Very friendly. Can't wait to go back and try to watch buffet. read more

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. read more

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. read more

If you have been looking for a place that serves chicken tikka that reminds you of home - look no further. I have been on a quest for the longest time and all the other Indian places I have tried - the tikka or tandoor have always disappointed me. I have had it a few times now, and it's been consistently good. read more

The food was excellent. It was a very clean place and the staff is very friendly. I really enjoyed the deserts here. read more

Maharajah - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

I don't know why the reviews are so good about this place. To start with good things, only food which was nice was the chicken tandoori and naan. Owner was very friendly and welcoming. Buffet spread was very limited. Very less options in buffet. Whatever food was available in the buffet wasn't tasty either. Biryani was just rice with some flavors. It would be nice if I don't comment on the sweet section altogether. 2 stars are only for the good things mentioned above. read more

The owner and chef was very kind and accommodating, helping us select various dishes. The food was amazing, flavorful, and a real treat. Will definitely return to try the lunch buffet. read more

The food is very good and flavorful. The location of the venue is kind of hidden which appears to affect their business. It was empty when I visited. The service isn't customer friendly. But that was all overshadowed by the amazing food. read more

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 read more

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

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. read more

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. read more

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

Always delicious! Their menu has changed and is less expensive but equally delicious. Service is prompt and gracious.

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 read more

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! read more

NEVER BOOK THIS RESTAURANT FOR PARTY...THE OWNER IS A CHEATER!!! Totally disappointed!!!! I felt like being cheated by the owner having a party here!! We booked for the party in 1 month advance notice, we rented the whole party hall for $200, talked about the menus and all other stuff, and when the day came, we saw half of the party hall was stuffed with other broken chairs, tables and their stuff!! Only few chairs were given in the center of the room, and that's it!! It was a birthday for a kid, so we had lots of decorating stuff, but couldn't do that much,as we couldn't even reach the walls, due to their old stuffs stacked over the walls!!!! After paying for the whole party room, we got only a corner to use for our party, because, they said, "WE HAVE ANOTHER PARTY AT EVENING, SO CAN NOT GIVE YOU MORE THAN THIS PLACE"!!!! What a **** !!!!! We talked about samosa for snacks, and we got something else which we never talked about or liked ll!! They even didn't bother to tell us about this menu change!! To save electricity, THEY DID NOT TURN ON THE LIGHTS, EXCEPT THE LIGHT ON THE STAGE!! OUR GUESTS HAD TO SIT AND EAT FOOD IN THE DARK!!!!!! We discussed in advance that they will provide the snacks in two big trays in the party hall for our guests to start, and they will refill it as needed. We found the same thing when we visited this place before for our friends bday party, so we expected the same for us too, as we are paying the same! But on the party day, the Manager/Owner said he can only serve snacks in plates to the table and cannot refill more!!!!!! The amount was not enough at all for our guests, so in every 5 minutes, I had to leave my guests and had to go to the kitchen asking for more snacks PLEASE!!! There were no plates provided though they said everything will be provided!!! I had to request for each and everything, and AS A RESULT, I COULDN'T SPEND TIME WITH MY KID ON HIS BIRTHDAY, COULDN'T SPEND TIME WITH GUESTS AND THEY OF COURSE DID NOT FEEL WELL TO BE TREATED LIKE THAT!!!! ALL THESE HAPPENED DUE TO THE SERVICE OF THIS RESTAURANT!! PLEASE DO NOT BELIEVE ON THAT MAN, HE IS A LIAR; HE AND OTHER WORKERS THERE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO BEHAVE WITH CUSTOMERS, VERY OFFENDED BEHAVIOR!!! That's how they are running their business! I am a Mom of a little kid, and telling you from my heart, if you are planning for a party here, and if that is for your sweetheart, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT MAKE IT HERE!! DO NOT BELIEVE ON THE SWEET VERSIONS OF THAT PERSON IN THE RESTAURANT, AS THOSE ARE ALL FAKE, HE NEVER KEEP HIS WORDS!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much for your time. read more

One star is for chicken sizzler that they served, just amazing. Never had such tasty sizzler before. Otherwise food was just Ok, customer service was poor as many staff were in party hall serving other customer. Price high for what they served. No second chance and will never go again. read more