I stopped by for lunch right after opening and was the first customer of the day. I got the lunch combo with the mulligatawny soup and chana masala with rice. Not only was my meal absolutely delicious, but it came out quickly and the overall service was excellent. Plus, the lunch deal is quite affordable. While the building its located in is a bit odd, the ambiance of the restaurant itself is very nice. It has a great view and was spacious and clean. I would definitely visit again. I appreciated the plentiful vegan options and clearly labeled menu, too. read more

Came here in a Saturday evening at 6 with a dinner reservation for 4. We had booked it a few hours earlier, so it may have been unnecessary. That being said, the place was packed after 7 so consider what time you're coming when trying to walk in without a reservation. The entrance is up the stairs and as soon as you walk through the door, you're greeted with a great view of Winthrop Park and the surrounding area. We were promptly seated and the lively wait staff came and took our drink order shortly thereafter. We started with the complimentary papadum and chutneys and our appetizer order of hara bhara kebab which was a nice vegetarian fritter. For our entrees, we got the baingan bhartan, chicken tikka masala (dairy free one), yellow daal tadka, tandoori roti, onion kulcha, and paneera bharura. The breads were all fantastic and I enjoyed the chicken tikka masala (dairy free made with coconut milk) just to see how it was different from a standard chicken tikka masala. For dessert, we got the gajar halwa (which was awesome!) and kulfi. Overall, I'm glad to have finally tried this place and may revisit it again in the future. Worth considering if you're in the area. read more

The Maharaja - Basmati Rice (GF, DF) - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Wow! This place is so delicious. Located in Harvard Square on the second floor of a building with other restaurants, I can't believe I haven't come here before! They have a lunch special, so I got the chicken tikka masala, with a salad, and naan. You could also opt for a soup instead of salad and rice instead of naan, but I liked my choices. The servers were really friendly and we were seated by the window which gave us nice views of the city. read more

The Maharaja - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really good food! Butter chicken was a tiny bit dry at times, but the curry was super flavorful and made up for it. Also got a side of naan and it was fantastic! read more

The Maharaja - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tasty spicy food, fresh, good service as well. Pakoras were kind of oily so I don't recommend. read more

The Maharaja - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A solid lunch/dinner choice in the area. Lunch buffet price is at $21.95 as of summer 2025. I love the fact that it's easy to book small or large parties via OpenTable. Service is always friendly. They get busy, but they are attentive. read more

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The Maharaja is a more upscale Indian restaurant and is located on the second floor which provides a new view from the dining room area. The restaurant layout is like an L shape with a bar on the side and restrooms at the end. There are lots of windows so the restaurant gets a lot of natural lighting that's great for photos. The mango lassi is a staple drink that I order at every Indian restaurant. The one here was okay and wasn't too sweet. Our meal started off with a few pieces of complimentary crispy papadum served with 3 sauces. It was good, but a bit salty. The chicken Tikka masala was the star of the night. We asked them to make it on fire and as spicy as possible and they delivered! It came with a side of rice and the sauce was creamy and delicious. The Seekh kebab came out in a sizzling plate and was served with some vegetables. It looked great, but the flavor wasn't there and was surprisingly bland. The garlic naan was also a bit bland and disappointing. It didn't seem to have enough garlic flavor. The Aloo Gobhi (roasted cauliflower) was a nice vegetarian dish that was properly sauced. Overall, the food was alright, but expensive. The chicken tikka itself was $25 when it's usually a dish that's less than $20. The service started off excellent, our server was attentive and checked on us every couple of minutes. Towards the end of the meal, he was elusive and we had to get his attention to get to go boxes and the check. The food came out every quick, the first dish came out in less than 5 minutes. With so many better restaurants around Cambridge, I'm not sure if I'll be back. read more

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I ordered lunch from here during the week via a catering service. Because of this I can't speak on the actual ambiance of the restaurant but I can say that the food is great! I ordered the tandoori salmon which came with veggies, rice and dal maharaja, all which were delicious. Portions were generous! Couldn't finish it all in one sitting. Highly recommend! read more

The Maharaja - Tandoori salmon - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

$21.95 buffet lunch was excellent! Loved the tandoori chicken, saag paneer, the chutneys and the curries. They even have the dessert with the dough balls in the sweet sauce. Ambiance is nicer dining so it looked super fancy from the street but the lunch buffet was exactly what we needed. read more

The Maharaja - View from restaurant on second floor - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This was my second time back at this restaurant, and this time I brought a companion. The service was exceptionally fast. Our server was incredibly attentive and would always make sure to follow up and that everything is good. There was a plate that we had that had a stain on it. Our server noticed immediately and swapped out the plate without us having to tell him. He refilled our waters as soon as he saw that our glasses were empty. Compared to the first time that I was here, I think the service remains excellent and unchanged. The quality of the food was amazing. Overall, the dishes were delicious. I enjoy the blend of spices and flavors that you could taste within the food. In terms of food quality, this is easily becoming my favorite Indian restaurant in Boston. I appreciate the restaurant location and internal setup. The restaurant is nestled near Harvard Square on the second floor with a nice view to the local neighborhood around Cambridge. There were many tables by the window so customers could enjoy the ambience. Overall, would recommend. If I find myself returning to Boston, I will definitely make time to stop by again. read more

The Maharaja - Tofu Tikka Masala (GF) Murgh Malai Kebab (GF) - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The location is in a really weird office building on the 2nd floor. I liked that they gave us papadum with sauces. We got samosas which were really good and nice level of spice. We also got the butter chicken, garlic naan, and Chana masala which were all really good and a nice portion! Service was really fast and they checked in a lot. The restaurant is more formal and it's nice to overlook the street from the 2nd floor. read more

The Maharaja - Chana Masala and Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I always come here with friends and it never disappoints! My go to order garlic naan and dal tadka never disappoints!

Great location and the second floor seating next to the window is very nice overlooking the park. I felt the food was just okay. Salad wasn't all the fresh and the food we ordered was lacking flavor. read more

Little tricky to find on the second floor overlooking Winthrop Park. Beautiful view of the activities and underneath. Large dining room lots of windows. Service was very nice and attentive. The naan -bread, papadum were delicious. I didn't like the green salad. The samosas were just ok. Mutter paneer was very good. Chicken tikka masala was good. read more

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For sure, one of the best Indian restaurants! Chicken tikka is amazing Lamb Biryani amazing And all other things including great deserts. Will come back for sure read more

The Maharaja - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My friend and I had walked all around Boston, nearly 20000 steps in total. We finally decided to get dinner before heading back home, and this was where we decided to enjoy our last meal together. Food: Our waiter chose some of the house specialities for us including garlic naan, lamb dish, and chicken tandoori. They were warm and flavorful and hearty, not anything incredible special, but perfect ending to our long day. But be warned, they don't mess around with their spices, the spice levels are catered to true Indians, not an amaericanized weakling like me. I shed some tears eating the tandoori chicken and my tongue and esophagus burned, but it was still good and I actually ate through a fair portion with lots of water. The cocktail I ordered was a little too strong for my liking, felt kinda tipsy after the glass hehe Price: around $23-26 per dish, which is on the pricy side, but keep in mind, this is kind of an upscale Indian restaurant Ambiance: great view of Cambridge from the second floor, I was thankfully seated right next to big windows overlooking the outside little park area. The inside is very large spacious, dimly lit, decorated well with red undertones. Seems like a great place for a date night, romantic dinner together with your significant other Service: all the workers here are Indian, and our waiter was funny and very welcoming! He made menu suggestions, joked about few small things, and attentive, checking on our table frequently (but not TOO frequently) to see if we needed anything. Overall amazing service Parking: we had walked all around and ended up in Cambridge in an uber. We ended up ubering back to Jamaican Plains after the dinner. Not sure about the parking situation, but it seemed pretty difficult to find an available spot around this busy part of town read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and the place was pretty empty - definitely don't need to worry about getting a table in the middle of the day. We were seated quickly and had our orders taken almost as soon as we knew what we wanted; the workers didn't have much to do given how quiet the space was. We got a few starters and entrees for three people; I would say the amount we got was just enough for all of us. The taste was pretth good, I enjoyed the curries more than the apps especially due to portion size, all of which was on the smaller side especially given the price. I find this spot, if it's not for buffet, to be extremely overpriced. The mango lassi was good, just again on the smaller side. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back unless it was all you can eat. I've come in the past on a weekend and had a nice buffet then so only under those circumstances would I willingly return. Regardless, decent service and yummy food, it's just the price that is the result of three stars. read more

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Would give Vivek and his team a full ten stars if I could. I had been calling restaurant after restaurant, looking for a place to accommodate our large group of 20 hungry HGSE students and Vivek was the first manager to welcome us. Twenty minutes later, we arrived to find a beautifully laid out table and attentive wait staff who were ready to get us settled and fed. Every dish we ordered was piping hot, flavorful and absolutely delicious. The best food we have had all weekend and the best service. Thank you and hats off to all of your dedication. read more

Went here for a friend's birthday with a party of five. The presentation of the food was amazing. Everything came out in its own dish in a way that indicated that the plates were meant to share. For my main dish I ordered the chicken tikka masala with medium spice and a side of butter naan. The chicken did have a good but not overpowering spice and paired well with the naan. I was surprised to find that the dishes (the appetizers) were not served hot and I would have appreciated some indication of this on the menu. The waitstaff was incredibly kind and surprised us with singing, dancing, and a great dessert for my friend's birthday! Would definitely return for another meal. read more

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I like the food and love the service. One of my favorite restaurants near Harvard Square. read more

The food was pretty standard. Just as flavorful as I expected. My friends and I (party of 5) went for dinner and we did not need to wait for a table. Staff was nice. The ambiance was nice enough to be a good restaurant for celebratory meals as well as meals to catch up with friends! read more

The Maharaja - Chicken - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I have been to the Maharaja several times in the past, but not for many years (five years or more)! A friend asked me to meet her for dinner here and I'm always ready for some Indian food, plus it's close to where I work, so it seemed like an easy win. The food though... the food! It was so dang good. How did I not notice it before? Or maybe something changed since then? Either way, it was phenomenal. The veggie pakoras were fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. We regretted only getting one order to split. My butter chicken was so flavorful and tender- paired with the rice and garlic naan, I had half leftover to take home. I told our waiter I was so thrilled to be able to eat that meal all over again! read more

Excellent food, many dish and preparation options. It is pricey, but price seems in step with other eateries in this area. Service was superb. I would eat there again and definitely recommend The Maharaja in Harvard Square. read more

Best Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge area! Located in Harvard square in a prime second floor location with a great view. It was quite crowded inside because of graduation weekend but they managed to squeeze us in. They have a wide selection of dishes to choose from, and we tried their chicken tikka, vegetable biryani, and tofu vindaloo. My favorite was the chicken tikka, which was incredibly flavorful and the chicken was tender. The portions were all filling and went well with a side of naan. read more

The Maharaja - Chicken Tikka, tofu Vindaloo, Vegetable Biryani - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Maharaja located on the second floor of a building, offering a stunning view of Harvard Square. From the moment I entered, I realized that I was in for a special fine dining experience. The ambiance was elegant yet inviting, setting the stage for a memorable meal. Let's start with the food itself, which was nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish I sampled was bursting with flavor, leaving my taste buds delightfully satisfied. This was matched with a beautiful presentation especially when the Tandoori chicken came out. My only complaint was in regards to the naan bread and the sizes of the sauces and curries were quite small. However, this didn't detract significantly from the overall quality of the meal. In fact, it provided an opportunity to try a variety of dishes by opting for shared plates, making it a perfect choice for a gathering with friends. The staff at the restaurant deserves commendation for their exceptional service. They were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. When we told them that there were birthdays being celebrated, they surprised us with an energetic rendition of "Happy Birthday" and treated us to a refreshing mango cake. What we got: Tikka masala Lamb Shahi Korma Kadhai panner Tandoori chicken Naan bread basket Galum jabun Price $$ Food 9 Atmosphere 10 Service 9 read more

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Highly disappointed, showed on a Saturday afternoon expected to be able to come by and have a nice lunch buffet but was told when I arrived that they don't do it on weekends. As I am a M-F worker this is not convenient for me. read more

As someone who has been to India, this is a very authentic Indian restaurant. I love the lunch buffet, and dinner is always a good choice for a date night. read more

This was my first time trying this place out. The food is good and fresh. I got the lamb Tika masala, which I have also never had before. I usually go for chicken. I wish the lamb was tender, it was a but tough. The actual flavor was good. I tried the salmon tandoori and wish I got that instead. Samosa was also delicious. The staff was friendly and service was fast. It wasn't busy when we went. They do have a pretty big space and it was not too loud. read more

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I wish I didn't have to pay over $20 for an entree just to get decent Indian food in the Boston area. The Maharaja is one of the better Indian spots I've tried in the city, and if I get too desperate for good Indian food I will spend $23 on chicken tikka masala. A group of 4 of us shared the chicken tikka masala ($22.99), paneer shahi korma ($21.99), yellow dal tadka ($19.99), papadum and chutneys ($4.99), tandoori roti ($4.50), plain naan ($4.50), garlic naan ($4.99), and onion kulcha ($4.99). The amount of food we ordered could have fed 6 people. We were stuffed! Each of the entrees came with rice. Only after moving to Boston did I realize that properly cooked rice (not hard or mushy) is a privilege, not a standard. Luckily the rice here was cooked well. The food was delicious-- the chicken and paneer chunks were quite big but they were not dry. The sauces were creamy and had their own unique flavor profiles. I was super impressed by the tadka dal, which was thicker and more textured than what I've been accustomed to. The tadka dal had pieces of minced cilantro which added freshness and crispiness to the dish. My favorite bread was the onion kulcha because the other breads we got were a bit too cracker-like for me. I liked how the onion kulcha was moist and chewy. As other reviewers have mentioned, the service here could be faster. This is not a good place to go if you need to dine in a hurry! read more

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I had a catered dinner from here. Love the abundance of vegan options on the menu! I tried the vegan saag "paneer" (with tofu) and the aloo gobi, and both were really flavorful and delicious. I would love to come here in person to try the other menu items :) read more

The Maharaja - Vegan Tofu Saag and Aloo Gobhi - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

That I hadn't yet eaten at this quintessential Harvard Square fixture after living in the neighbourhood for years was a bit surprising and certainly called for a long overdue visit. I stopped by for lunch last Friday and was disappointed - not with the restaurant, but at myself! - for not having come by before :P The four of us ordered everything to share - we had two entrees as well as a few orders of bread. Garlic naan was a particular highlight - we devoured it quickly and ordered more - but the roti was average at best, and I probably wouldn't order it again. For mains, we had the chicken tikka masala and the fish curry, both of which came with rice. Chicken tikka masala (their speciality, I think) was amazing - the sauce was so delicious, with a wonderful sweet flavour and creamy texture, and the chicken was juicy and tender (albeit in oft-unwieldy, really large pieces). Fish curry was also fantastic - curry rich and aromatic, and the fish tender and extremely flavourful. Portion sizes and price point were also really good; I was glad that we were feeling optimally full - not too stuffed - at the end of our meal... I can't imagine that would be the case had we each ordered one main, though, so definitely good to come as a group to share lots of dishes. Their menu is really big too, so I am already looking forward to my next visit to try some other delicious curries and more :) read more

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Didn't expect this place to be as good as it was! With all the construction on the building, the entrance was a little tricky to find. The interior feels like it was designed as as an office space rather than a restaurant. The views through the large windows were nice though. The food itself was delish! The samosa chaat was tasty as an appetizer. The chicken tikka masala is so rich and tender. The saag paneer is also really creamy and flavorful. Pairs super well with the garlic naan, which is perfectly buttery. Mango lassi was delicious too! One of the best Indian restaurants in area! read more

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Loved my trip to The Maharaja! It's a cool space with big windows that overlook harvard square. We got the lamb biriyani, chicken tikki masala, and 2 orders of garlic naan. Everything was amazing. The lamb biriyani is really spicy just an FYI but we loved it. So much food we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. Service was super quick. Definitely recommend! read more

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We had a fantastic time here. The service is attentive without being pushy and the food is outstanding. We were seated at a table in the window so we were able to people watch during dinner. Highly recommend if you are looking for dinner in Harvard Square read more

Great ambiance the food was great but not mind blowing. Workers were kind and attentive.

Great location, good service, good ambience, but very average Indian food. Definitely better places if you'd want to try Indian food, and are ok on compromising the ambience. read more

Came here for dinner with some friends, they seated us pretty quickly. The portions were huge! One quick note though, the waitress didn't ask us about allergies so unfortunately one of the friends in our group couldn't eat the lamb biryani that we ordered but it was really good! The samosa chaat was my favorite, it's so creamy and crispy. Definitely not an everyday kinda meal since it's alot of carbs but had a good experience and would be good for an occasional treat. read more

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I went for lunch buffet, and found that the food is very average. And their service is even worse. I was told by the server to put some tips on the card as I was signing it, on the intent of leaving some cash for the tips. You dnt pressure your customer to tip dear business. Never going to this place again. read more

The restaurant is located on the second floor of an unassuming office-style building, which felt a bit odd at first. However, as you reach the top of the stairs and turn the corner, a beautifully ornate, colorful door immediately signals you're in the right place. Being on the second floor offers a lovely bonus: a wonderful view of either JFK or Winthrop Street, depending on your table. We were seated promptly, and our server provided excellent service--attentive without being intrusive. The food was delicious, arriving in a reasonable amount of time, with a perfect balance of flavors and spices. The prices are reasonable for the quality, in line with what you'd expect these days. We'll definitely be returning! read more

I did not think an Indian restaurant in the heart of a city would make such delicious Indian food! Usually you'd find these gems in the 'burbs but yay for The Maharaja, smack in the middle of Hahvahd Square. The only reason we decided to try it out was because we got a Nift for takeout. We ordered chicken lollipop, sham savera, chicken curry, and one garlic naan. First of all, I could not believe they had chicken lollipop. I don't think I've ever seen it on the menu in the US! It wasn't the same as that I've had back home but t'was tasty. Sham savera is another dish that I've not seen here. Spinach-cheese dumplings in a tomato gravy, yum. The chicken curry was delicious too and that naan was superb even after we reheated it. All curries came with a side of rice meaning we had plenty leftover for the next day. Fast forward to two weeks later and we're back at The Maharaja for round two of takeout. This time it's tandoori wings, paneer makhani, chicken vindaloo, plain naan, and baingan raita. All of it was great - personally the vindaloo had a strong whole spice taste (not chili spicy, the garam masala kind) and could have been a bit toned down, but I'd still say it was good. The tandoori wings were well-cooked and the paneer makhani was tangy and buttery! We can't wait to order again and try other variety of dishes. I'll add that their rates are higher than other Indian restaurants and I have a feeling it's because of the location. The taste and quality is high though! Also, if you dine in, please enjoy the beautiful decor - I only stopped for a minute to pick up my order, but it was gorgeous! read more

The Maharaja - Tandoori wings - Indian Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts