Rooted in Region
Every dish begins with a place, a tradition and a culinary identity worth preserving.
The Maharani Menu
A Journey Through India
Biryanis • Kababs • Seafood
Our menu brings together India’s regional culinary traditions through dishes grounded in heritage, refined with purpose and served with the warmth of Maharani hospitality.
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Move easily from familiar favorites to regional specialties. Each dish will include a concise description, regional origin where helpful, and clear dietary guidance.
Maharani culinary signature
Tradition,
Honored with Purpose.
Honored with Purpose.
Our Culinary Philosophy
Elevation Without Alienation
We refine each dish without distancing it from the tradition that gives it meaning.
At The Maharani, refinement is not reinvention. We respect the ingredients, techniques and regional character at the heart of every preparation—then bring discipline, balance and thoughtful presentation to the table.
Crafted with Discipline
Measured spice, patient cooking and precise execution bring consistency without shortcuts.
Served with Clarity
Concise descriptions and thoughtful guidance help every guest explore with confidence.
Prepared without MSG, artificial colors or artificial flavors.
Lunch Feature
Maharani Lunch Bowls
Indian flavors, built in the ease of a Mediterranean-style bowl.
A faster Maharani lunch without losing the character of the kitchen. Each bowl brings together aromatic basmati rice, warm naan, a kabab or grilled centerpiece, fresh salad and a paired house gravy in one complete meal.
Dine InPick UpDeliveryLunch Hours Only
A Complete Maharani Lunch.Rice. Naan. Kabab. Salad. House gravy. Built for a quick dine-in lunch, easy pickup or delivery.
Chicken Lunch Bowl
$15Char-grilled Maharani chicken kabab served over aromatic flavored basmati rice with warm naan, a crisp fresh salad and house gravy.
Flavored Basmati · Naan · Chicken Kabab · Fresh Salad · House GravyHeat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Wheat (naan); additional allergens vary with the house gravy and kabab marinade.
Seafood Lunch Bowl
Fish $16 · Shrimp $17Your choice of grilled Indian-spiced fish or shrimp served over aromatic flavored basmati rice with warm naan, a crisp fresh salad and house gravy.
Flavored Basmati · Naan · Grilled Fish or Shrimp · Fresh Salad · House GravyHeat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Wheat (naan); Fish or Shrimp (Crustacean shellfish), depending on selection; additional allergens vary with the house gravy.
Vegetable Lunch Bowl
$14A seasoned vegetable kabab served over aromatic flavored basmati rice with warm naan, a crisp fresh salad and house gravy.
Flavored Basmati · Naan · Vegetable Kabab · Fresh Salad · House GravyVegetarianHeat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Wheat (naan); additional allergens vary with the vegetable kabab and house gravy.
Menu 01
Soups
Anglo-Indian Heritage
Mulligatawny
A warming lentil soup layered with gentle spice, coconut and a bright finish.
$10
VegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Mild
Hyderabad
Mutton Marag
A slow-simmered Mutton soup enriched with cashew, cream, green chilli and aromatic spice.
Maharani Heritage Selection$12
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Milk · Cashew (tree nut).
Menu 02
Appetizers
Four purposeful beginnings—familiar enough to welcome, distinctive enough to introduce the breadth of The Maharani kitchen.
Vegetable Samosa
$10Crisp pastry filled with seasoned potato and peas, served with Maharani house chutneys.
VegetarianHeat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Wheat.
Dahi-ke-Kabab
$14Delicate hung-yogurt kababs—crisp outside, creamy within and gently seasoned.
VegetarianHeat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Milk. Binder/coating allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Murgh 65-e-Maharani
$16Spice-marinated chicken finished with curry leaves, green chilli and the warmth of the Deccan.
Heat · Hot
Allergen guidance · Marinade/coating allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Pathar ka Gosht/Murg/Jhinga/Machli
Mutton $18 · Chicken $16 · Shrimp $17 · Fish $17Your choice of mutton, chicken, shrimp or fish, marinated with aromatic spices and seared on a heated cooking stone.
Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Fish or Shrimp (Crustacean shellfish), depending on selection. Marinade ingredients vary; please ask your host.
Menu 03
Kababs
Maharani Culinary Signature
India’s traditions of fire—shaped over tandoor, griddle and pan, with precise marinades, patient preparation and masterful heat.
Crafted by FireUse one dramatic, authentic image showing real kababs, glowing heat and the hands of the Maharani kitchen.
Lucknowi Galouti Royale
$20Finely minced Mutton kababs, delicately spiced and pan-seared for an exceptionally tender finish.
Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Binder and finishing-fat allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Nizami Chicken Tikka
$20Boneless chicken marinated with yogurt and aromatic spices, then cooked over intense tandoor heat.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Bihari Seekh-e-Sultan
$20A robust minced-meat seekh layered with garlic, warming spice and a smoke-kissed finish.
Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Binder and marinade allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Imperial Tandoori Chicken
$25Bone-in chicken marinated with yogurt and traditional spices, roasted until succulent and charred.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Sikandari Chops
$35Marinated lamb chops cooked over high heat for deep flavor, tenderness and a precise char.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Marinade allergen profile to be confirmed.
Tandoori Tiger Prawns
$24Tiger prawns seasoned with coastal spice and finished in the tandoor for smoke and succulence.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Shrimp (Crustacean shellfish). Marinade allergen profile to be confirmed.
Whole Tandoori Silver Pomfret
$29Whole silver pomfret marinated with yogurt, citrus and aromatic spices, then cooked in the tandoor for a smoky char and delicate, succulent finish.
Traditional whole-fish preparations may contain bones. Please ask your host for guidance.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Milk · Fish (silver pomfret).
Menu 04
Coastal Seafood
A journey along India’s coastline and river traditions—where mustard, sorrel, curry leaves, roasted spice and the character of the catch lead each preparation.
Maharani Culinary Signature
From Coast to Table
Tawa King Fish
$28King fish seasoned with coastal spices and cooked on the tawa for a deeply flavored, gently charred finish.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Fish (king fish).
Gongura Shrimp
$25Shrimp cooked with gongura leaves, aromatic spice and the distinctive tang of the Telugu kitchen.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Hot
Allergen guidance · Shrimp (Crustacean shellfish).
Crab Roast
$28Crab cooked with roasted spices, curry leaves and a deeply reduced coastal masala.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Hot
Allergen guidance · Crab (Crustacean shellfish).
Sarsonwali Machhli
$28Fish prepared in a fragrant mustard sauce with green chilli, turmeric and a bright, gently pungent finish.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Fish (species varies). Notable ingredient: mustard.
Royal Fish Curry of the Day
Market PriceA changing expression of India’s fish-curry traditions, prepared with a distinctive fish selected according to season and availability.
May feature: Bommidayalu • Korameenu • Pulasa • Vanjaram • Rohu
Please ask your host about today’s fish and preparationTraditional fish preparations may contain bones. Please ask your host for guidance.
No Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Fish — species varies daily; ask your host for today’s selection.
Pricing: retain “Market Price” only when the fish or portion genuinely changes; otherwise publish a clear price online and on the website.
Menu 05
Heritage Curries
Regional masterworks, preserved through technique.
These are not everyday curries with different names. Each preparation carries its own culinary grammar—distinct ingredients, patient methods and the character of the region from which it comes.
The Depth of the Indian Kitchen
Slow Craft.
Distinct Character.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$24Chargrilled chicken tikka finished in a balanced tomato, onion and cream sauce with aromatic spices—a familiar welcome into The Maharani menu.
Guest Familiar FavoriteNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Champaran Meat
$27Mutton cooked with whole garlic, mustard oil and robust spices in the tradition of a sealed-pot preparation.
Sealed-Pot TraditionNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description; final recipe verification required.
Laal Maas
Chicken $24 · Lamb $28 · Mutton $28A bold Mathania-chilli preparation balanced with garlic, yogurt and the warmth of traditional spices.
Laal Maas is traditionally prepared with lamb or Mutton, but we can offer the same Rajasthani flavor profile with chicken.
Choose: Lamb • Mutton • ChickenNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Hot
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
$26Lamb slowly cooked with Kashmiri chilli, fennel and dry ginger for fragrance, depth and a naturally vivid hue.
Kashmiri TraditionNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description; final recipe verification required.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb $26Tender lamb in a bold Goan curry with vinegar, garlic and red chilies.
Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Please ask your host about the vinegar, spice blend and other recipe ingredients.
Butter Chicken
Lamb $25Tender chicken in a gently spiced tomato sauce, finished with butter and cream.
Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Milk. Please ask your host whether the preparation contains tree nuts.
Andhra Ghee Roast
Chicken $25 · Lamb $27 · Mutton $27 · Shrimp $25A bold, reduced preparation finished with ghee, roasted spices, red chilli and curry leaves—deeply aromatic with a concentrated coastal warmth.
Choose: Chicken • Lamb • Mutton • ShrimpNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Hot
Allergen guidance · Milk (ghee).
Menu 06
Vegetarian
Complete dishes in their own right—rooted in regional tradition, patiently prepared and composed with the same care as every expression of The Maharani kitchen.
Maharani Dal
$21Black lentils simmered slowly with tomato, butter and cream until velvety, deeply integrated and quietly luxurious.
Slow-Simmered • Signature NamesakeVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Paneer Kaliya
$23Paneer in a fragrant Kashmiri-style golden gravy, delicately seasoned with turmeric, fennel and aromatic spices.
Kashmiri Heritage SelectionHeat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Milk. Please ask your host about other ingredients in the preparation.
Bhindi Do Pyaza (Okra)
$23Tender okra with browned onions, onion petals and aromatic spices.
Okra & OnionVegetarianHeat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Please ask your host about the cooking fat and seasoning ingredients.
Bagara Baingan (Gutthi Vankaya)
$23Baby eggplants cooked in a deeply roasted sauce of peanut, sesame, coconut, tamarind and aromatic spices.
Nizami Heritage SelectionVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Peanut · Sesame. Notable ingredient: coconut.
Marwadi Gatte ki Sabji
$23Tender gram-flour dumplings simmered in a tangy yogurt gravy with cumin, coriander and aromatic spices—a comforting Marwari classic from Rajasthan.
RAJASTHANI Heritage SelectionVegetarianHeat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Milk (yogurt). Please ask your host about the dumpling ingredients and spice blend.
Dietary guidance: mark dishes vegetarian; identify vegan preparations or adaptations only when the kitchen can execute them consistently.
Menu 07
Biryanis & Pulavs
Maharani Culinary Signature
Rice traditions shaped by region, technique and celebration—from the sealed dum pot of Hyderabad to bamboo cooking, Awadhi restraint and the abundance of India’s coasts.
The Moment
the Pardah Opens...Our signature biryanis arrive sealed beneath a delicate bread covering, preserving the aroma until the moment they are opened at the table.
the Pardah Opens...Our signature biryanis arrive sealed beneath a delicate bread covering, preserving the aroma until the moment they are opened at the table.
Nizami Dum Biryani
Chicken $24 · Mutton $27Fragrant basmati rice and marinated meat layered with herbs, saffron and aromatic spices, then sealed and finished slowly under dum.
Choose: Chicken • MuttonNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Marinade allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Bamboo Biryani
Chicken $27 · Mutton $30Seasoned rice and meat cooked within bamboo, allowing gentle steam and the vessel’s natural aroma to shape the preparation.
Choose: Chicken • MuttonNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Marinade allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Dupudupothu Pulav
$30 · MuttonA robust Mutton pulav layered with green chilli, herbs and deeply aromatic spices for a bold regional character.
MuttonNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Hot
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description; final recipe verification required.
Maharani Royal Roast Pulav
Chicken $27 · Mutton $30Fragrant basmati rice layered with roasted meat, browned onion, herbs and aromatic spices for a rich, celebratory finish.
Choose: Chicken • MuttonNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description; final recipe verification required.
Samundari Biryani
Shrimp $28 · Fish $29 · Lobster Market PriceA celebratory coastal biryani layered with basmati rice, aromatic spices and a guest-selected expression of seafood.
Choose: Shrimp • Fish • LobsterNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Medium
Allergen guidance · Fish and/or Crustacean shellfish — exact seafood selection must be identified when ordered.
Maharani Vegetable Pulav
$23Basmati rice cooked with seasonal vegetables, herbs, nuts and gentle aromatic spice—balanced, fragrant and complete.
VegetarianVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Tree nut — specific nut(s) must be confirmed in the standardized recipe before publication.
Menu 08
Breads
Fresh from the tandoor and griddle—selected to complement the curries rather than overwhelm them.
Darbar Naan
Plain $6 · Butter $6 · Garlic $7 · Bullet $7 · Chilli-Cheese Garlic $8Soft, hand-stretched naan baked against the wall of the tandoor and finished to order.
Plain • Butter • GarlicChilli-Cheese Garlic • Bullet
VegetarianHeat · None
Allergen guidance · Wheat. Dairy/egg status to be confirmed from the standardized dough and finishing fat.
Nizami Kulcha
Aloo $8 · Onion $8 · Paneer $8Soft, leavened bread filled to order and baked in the tandoor—a tribute to the kulcha’s distinctive place in Hyderabad’s Asaf Jahi tradition.
Choose: Aloo • Paneer • OnionVegetarianHeat · None
Allergen guidance · Wheat. Filling and dough allergen profile varies by selection.
Malabar Parotta
$7A hand-layered, flaky griddle bread with crisp edges and a soft, tender center—a beloved tradition of the Malabar Coast.
VegetarianHeat · None
Allergen guidance · Wheat. Dairy/egg status to be confirmed from the standardized dough.
Rumali Roti
$9An exceptionally thin, soft bread folded for the table—ideal with kababs and delicately spiced curries.
VegetarianHeat · None
Allergen guidance · Wheat.
Menu 09
Desserts
One beloved classic and one distinctive house preparation—a concise final expression of warmth.
Gulab Jamun
$10Warm, delicate khoya dumplings rested in a fragrant cardamom-and-saffron syrup.
Guest Familiar FavoriteVegetarianHeat · None
Allergen guidance · Milk. Flour/binder allergen profile to be confirmed from the standardized recipe.
Buddha’s Kheer
$10Rice and milk simmered slowly with cardamom, saffron and nuts until creamy, comforting and deeply integrated.
According to Buddhist tradition, after years of extreme asceticism left Siddhartha Gautama weakened, a village woman named Sujata offered him milk-rice. Nourished by her kindness, he embraced the Middle Way and continued toward enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree.
A Timeless Act of NourishmentVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · Milk · Tree nut — specific nut(s) must be confirmed in the standardized recipe before publication.
Menu 10
Beverages
Familiar refreshment and regional discovery—thoughtfully prepared to complement the flavors of the table.
Guest Familiar Favorite
Mango Lassi
Ripe mango blended with yogurt and a gentle touch of cardamom—cool, creamy and welcoming.
Mango Lassi
$7Ripe mango, yogurt and a gentle touch of cardamom.
Featured SelectionVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Nannari Sharbat
$7A traditional cooler made with fragrant nannari root syrup, lime and chilled water.
Southern HeritageVeganNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description; supplier syrup must be verified.
Filter Coffee
$5Freshly brewed South Indian filter coffee blended with hot milk for a rich, aromatic finish.
Served HotVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Masala Chai
$5Black tea simmered with milk and warming aromatic spices.
Served HotVegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Menu 11
Accompaniments
Thoughtful additions for balance, contrast and comfort—selected to complete the meal without competing with it.
Steamed Basmati Rice
$5Fragrant, long-grain basmati rice steamed simply to accompany Maharani’s heritage curries.
VeganNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description.
Burani Raita
$5Cool yogurt seasoned with garlic, roasted cumin and a restrained touch of red chilli.
VegetarianNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · Mild
Allergen guidance · Milk.
Kachumber Salad
$6Cucumber, tomato and onion finished with lime, fresh herbs and a light seasoning.
VeganNo Gluten Ingredients*Heat · None
Allergen guidance · No FDA major allergen is identified in the current description.
Chutneys & Pickles
$5A changing selection of house chutneys and Indian pickles chosen to bring brightness, heat and contrast.
VegetarianHeat · Varies
Allergen guidance · Allergen profile varies with the daily selection; ask your host before ordering.
Dining Guidance
Let Us Guide Your Journey
You do not need to know Indian cuisine to enjoy it. Our hosts will help you navigate regions, flavors and preparations with confidence.
New to Indian Cuisine?
Tell us what flavors and proteins you enjoy. We will recommend a thoughtful path through the menu.
Every question is welcomeSpice & Preference
Our hosts can explain a dish’s natural heat and identify preparations best suited to your preference.
Flavor first • Heat with purposeDietary Guidance
Vegetarian, vegan and recipe-based gluten guidance are identified only where standardized ingredients and kitchen execution support the claim.
Clear markers • Recipe-level verificationAllergies
Please tell your host about allergies before ordering. We can review ingredients, identify the specific fish, shellfish or tree nut where applicable, and explain available accommodations.
Communication before preparationImportant: our kitchen handles milk, egg, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame and other ingredients including coconut and mustard. Cross-contact may occur. Guests with food allergies should speak with a host before ordering. Dietary and allergen markers must be verified against final standardized recipes, supplier specifications and kitchen procedures before publication.
Menu notice: Menu items, ingredients, pricing and availability are subject to change. Please inform your host of allergies before ordering. Our kitchen handles dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts, shellfish and other common allergens; cross-contact may occur, and an allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.