I ordered for chicken pakora ,lamb madras and hot tea to go...it was awesome,well prepared n spiced in very good level...rainy weather, Indian food is good for health n keep us moving!! Gr8 service,prompt timing..Kudos!! Be well, Shamji read more

It's got to be a conspiracy. I think the owner and the chef at Maharajah are secret vegetarians conspiring to convert meat eaters to their veggie loving ways. That's the only explanation for why all the meat dishes in the lunch buffet were so bland while the vegetable dishes were full of flavor. Both the chicken tikka masala and the mushroom chicken were simply large cubes of flavorless breast meat immersed in gravy. The vegetarian selections, like the vegetable Manchurian and the mutter paneer, more than made up for what the meat dishes lacked. On my second trip to the buffet line, I avoided all the meat options. Now even though the buffet is only $8.95, I don't appreciate being the victim of a conspiracy. So I exacted my revenge with not one, not two, not three but four trips to the dessert station: two bowls of the delicious mango ice cream, one bowl of warm gulab jamun and one bowl of kheer (rice pudding). Take that, chef at Maharajah! That'll teach you to try and mess with this carnivore. read more

BEWARE OF NEW MANAGEMENT! NEW RECIPE!! Owner of Maharaja, have you eaten at your restaurant under new management? Did you forget you are an Indian Restaurant? Did you eat the food? Did it live up to your expectations? Did panic grip your soul as you stared into the whirling hypno wheel of the new restaurants around you? Why have you abandoned your authenticity? Why are are you trying to be another Americanized Indian Restaurant. We don't need another bloody mary in town. We need Mango Lassi! We already have one american Indian restaurant on the same street and look they are a regular at 50% off coupon in Groupon. You used to be a 5 star Indian restaurant. We just went there for Sunday lunch buffet. We used to wait 15-20 min to get a seat. Now, we just walk right in (no wait). Tell me, why does your new kitchen sabotage even its more appealing main courses with bland and tasteless food? The Goat curry taste like its coming from a frozen food, bland, and tasteless couldn't even finish one serving. Before, I used to have several servings of these curry. Were you struck by how awesome chicken nuggets are, when you decide to serve it as one of the main dishes in Indian buffet? As if you hadn't come up with the recipe yourself, would you ever guess we could be fooled with the shiny tissue of breading that exudes grease onto the plate contains "indian" seasoning"? How did Gulab Jamun, one of the hardest dishes in the Indian canon to mess up, turn out so deeply unlovable? Did you look at your clientele? We didn't see any Indian families there anymore (BTW, if you are Indian and reading this review - let me know where you eat these days). Before too long, you are going down the spiral of failed restaurant....starting with regular 50% off on Groupon/living social then start maybe a free valet parking. Such as disappointment read more

WHAT IS HAPPENING? Apparently Maharaja is under (again) new management because there were many new faces and they're all non-Indian. I ordered a palak dosa to go. When I arrived at the restaurant, they had no record of my order. They put in the order again, and the guy behind the bar offered me a drink and an apology, but that was it. I waited 40 minutes for food that, I was told, would be ready in 10 or 15. Moreover, the dosa was awful, more like a soggy, bland pancake, and they omitted the coconut chutney. I'm really, really disappointed. I used to come here at least twice a month. I was even the mayor! I hope they make some positive changes -- this is seriously bad news for the east side. read more

My last Sunday trip to Maharaja my family discovered the Sunday buffet has increased to $18 for adults. Our server explained this includes several drink option (soda, tea, an alcoholic drink or two), but there is no option for those of us who just to "unbundle" from this and just drink water. So expect $20 per person with taxes and tip. I'm sorry, but $18 per person is too high so I won't be back for another Sunday buffet. The owner will say it's because they're the largest buffet in Milwaukee and offer 40 different unique items. So decide if you want to support the $18 per (adult) patron price! You maybe sticker shocked as another reviewer wrote. read more

Why oh why do I sometimes forget that Indian food is a thing? Curry popped into my head the other day, and the husband and I headed to Maharaja for a bite. It was EXACTLY what I was hungry for. I ordered the navarattan korma, and it was perfect, though next time I might be a bit more adventurous and try the medium spice instead of the mild! (Living on the EDGE!) Our server was great, the price was right. I couldn't stop talking about how it was the perfect meal for the night, and wondering why we don't eat curry more often. Then I remembered the next day why we don't. (Sorry, coworkers.) read more

I have been eating here faithfully since 2002. So.....when the Maharaja change it's menu and become under new management?! The service was lackluster, and we debated taking our leftovers.....which there were a lot of. Good bye, old friend. read more

I agree with the reviews saying this place has gone downhill, and to be honest there were some inconsistencies even before the latest change in management. Some older incidents that I recall as I write this include when I ordered Cheese Pakora for take-out and got home to bite into a Chicken Pakora. Kinda makes you wonder what's going on in the kitchen, especially for an establishment that claims to have several vegetarian employees. My wife later commented to a manager who said I could have brought it back, but he stopped short of just giving our money back at that point. Also regarding the management... now this may sound a little paranoid but bear with me... My wife once had a conversation with the manager about her charitable work in India. We started to realize that the ratio of protein to sauce was quite hearty when ordering from her cell phone number, but not so much when calling from mine. We really think they made a note on her account that she gets special treatment... Also regarding the portions, the protein has declined to the point where you get maybe 6 or 7 cubes of paneer in a takeout entree. Perhaps the situation is different for dining in, but I probably only eat in once for every eight takeouts. The good: The have the best Indian food that I've found in Milwaukee. The Saag (Palak) Paneer, Mutter Paneer, Navarattan Korma, and Aloo Chole are good, and the Shahi Paneer is decadently good but a little heavy sometimes. I don't love the Malai Kofta or the Jalfrazie, but the lentil soups, naan and dipping sauces, pakora, and samosa are good. My wife usually gets the Tandoori Mixed Grill or the Chicken Tikka Masala. The spice could use a little more consistency; I've ordered some mild that were too hot and some medium that weren't spicy enough. I'm excited that they now offer takeout, and I will have to try the lunch buffet to see if I can actually get a portion of paneer that is more satisfying that the takeout entree. Still, I'm expecting that they won't be achieving the five stars I would have given three years ago, merely hoping they haven't dropped to three since my last visit. read more

Being an Indian, I am bound not to give more than 1 star to this restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant is good and the snacks served by them is OK, but when it comes to full lunch menus and dinners, the dishes are just awful. Its too pricey and the recipes are like "good recipes gone bad". I mean, who in the world puts broccoli in Chicken Biriyani? The definition of spicy (for them) is just chilly powder sprinkled over cooked food! The chicken (in most of the dishes) are barely cooked. I've been to other Indian restaurants in Wisconsin and I must say that this one is way down at the end of the list. As one of the reviewers mentioned - the only good thing they serve is the "Plain white rice". If someone recommends you Maharaja in Milwaukee, then it would mean that there are no better alternatives in the area unfortunately. To all Indians - Not Recommended, "if you want good Indian food, you should find somewhere else". To everyone else - "Its ok to try it once, but let me assure you that the food you eat there is supposed to taste way better at least on a basic level of recipe and preparation" read more

We ordered chicken pakora, lamb shahikorma, and chicken tikka masala. Chicken pakora--strangely bland. The coating seemed a little salty for my liking. But decent. Chicken tikka masala was great. Seemed like there was more sauce than meat, but what I got was delicious. Lamb shahikorma was amazing! I got it on the recommendation of our server, and she was spot-on. I could eat this sauce all day. All in all, I really enjoyed our meal, and I would definitely come here again! read more

This place used to be my favorite place in the entire world. Unfortunately this place has gone down hill. I would want to come here every other day for lunch and dinner. But the quality, service, decor - everything has downgraded. I've come a couple of times for the buffet and almost every time I have to ask for refills, naan, and wave down a server. read more

A couple of my friends and I went to this restaurant earlier this month and had a great experience at the lunch buffet. We arrived a little early but the servers welcomed us in and sat us down. They were very friendly and catering to our needs. After enjoying our first visit so much, my friend and I decided to go back a few days later for dinner. It was a busy night and the service wasn't great but after speaking to the restaurant manager, she was more than understanding and did everything she could to make it up to us. It's clear that this is a family owned business that truly cares about their customer's loyalty and satisfaction. Beyond their hospitality, the food itself is amazing. Hands down the best chicken tikka masala in town! Next time I'm in Milwaukee, I will definitely be making another visit to Majaraja. read more

Lunch buffet today was definitely a disappointment. :( I would HIGHLY recommend just ordering from the menu and getting the waiter's recommendation. There was nothing even similar to the shahi paneer at the buffet bar. If they at least had that one item, the whole buffet would have been worth it. But for $13 a pop? I don't think so. I don't understand what all the rave was about for the lunch buffet--definitely had better. But I do admit that the best thing was the vegetable biryani (similar to fried rice) and their curried okra with vegetables saute. Still.. I miss my shahi paneer. :( Nothing quite like it. read more

This is one of our go-to take out spots. It isn't the cheapest (we expect about $35 for our take out for two) but the quality seems consistent, and the flavors are always delicious. The interior ambiance is definitely hole-in-the-wall style, but clean. We've eaten in once, and get take out most frequently. My go-to is the chicken tikka masala, which I get mild (and is naturally gluten free!). Their rice is always soft and tasty. My husband dances around the curries on the menu, and orders his extra spicy (and I can barely smell the plate without my eyes watering). read more

As many times as I've been to Maharaja, I'm surprised that I haven't reviewed it yet. Here I go... I believe that you can order specific things off the menu, but I have only ever had the buffet. It has a good variety, at least 2 soups, meat dishes from from goat curry to chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken, saag paneer and other vegetarian dishes, and rice pudding to mango ice cream for dessert. The only thing that I know of that I wish was on the buffet is samosas. They give you a few pieces of naan too. The service is good. The price is cheap for all you get. read more

Looking for a great way to try some Indian cuisine?! Then their lunch buffet is absolutely the way to go. LOVE this place! This was my second time here. This time, we stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. To our surprise, they had a lunch buffet. It gives you an opportunity to try a huge assortment of dishes. You can really get a feel for what you like and don't like. Their food is full of great flavor! Their buffet was fresh. And the place was absolutely PACKED for lunch on a Saturday - you know you've stopped in to a great place. read more

If I could marry Indian food, I would. I love love love it, and Maharaja does a pretty good and consistent job. Their lunch buffets are fairly varied and their Masala tea is authentically amazing. I've eaten at my fair share of Indian restaurants around the area and this is probably the closest you can get to pure awesomeness unless you want to travel down to Devon Street in Chicago. If you aren't familiar with Indian food I suggest going during the weekend and trying a little bit of everything. My biggest drawback with Maharaja is that they are really stingy with their original naan. What's up with that? Why don't they bring out the naan right away? Or offer it at the buffet? Gheez. read more

I was really excited about going to go eat at Maharaja, but I ended up leaving feeling just a bit underwhelmed. I started off with an order of the cheese pakora. It tasted great but came out just kind of warm, not hot. The initial drink order came quickly, but refills were a bit slow. The server was polite and personable, but seemed a bit slow. My Vindaloo fell a little flat. Like the pakora it came out almost cold and had very little heat to it. It tasted OK, but I wish it came out warm and with a bit more cayenne or whatever is used to make it spicy. The garlic Naan was delicous and warm however. Overall I'm not sure if I'd go to Maharaja again. The price wasn't terrible, the Naan was awesome, the service was polite but a bit slow, and the food came out with little heat. read more

I really, really, REALLY want to love Maharaja. I live next door to the place and I always smell the yummy scent of curry when I'm walking to and from my building. I built up a lot of anticipation wanting to try this place and finally did with my roomie for the lunch buffet. I was SO dissapointed. The lunch buffet seemed like a big enough selection (we eyeballed it before deciding to eat there) but we couldnt seem to find anything we were crazy about. Most of the items were vegetarian, which is usually fine by me... but after one plate of soggy veggies and bland sauces, I was craving some chicken or something! The buffet was also confusing because many things were not labelled, I know its ethnic food, but still...some indication of what I am about to eat would be nice. I think I was most dissapointed because the food smells SO GOOD... walking past the restaurant it begs you to come in. It tastes nothing like it smells. We did like the flatbread that we were given at the table. It was good with the beans (i think?...again, no label) and that was pretty much all we ate. Maybe its better when you order and actual entree and not the buffet? I guess I may give it another shot sometime, MAYBE. read more

Dinner on a Sunday evening. Food was average. The biryani did not seem fresh, but the Korma was ok. Update: Management reached out to me via Yelp. Much appreciated. read more

A friend and I went in on a Friday lunch for the buffet and it was one the best all you can eat experience I've had during my 23 years on this earth. The restaurant is clean and parking was easy. Everything was fresh, the naan was bomb, and the service (I think her name was Stephanie?) was spectacular. The Eastside is full of lunch options and this one is definitely in my top 3. read more

No Whiskey At The Bar... Huh? I haven't been here in a number of years, but I remembered it was one of the best places for Indian food I had ever visited, and all the friends I ate here with said the same thing, and two of those friends have been to India multiple times. So now we all came back, and what a change! The same group of friends, but this time all our orders were just average. A couple of dishes were actually dry. My rice was certainly dry. None of us were thrilled with anything - not that anything was terrible, but we sure remember the entrees used to blow us away. Now, I'd rather eat at Cafe India on Kinnickinnic. Our waitress was having her very first night serving there, so she was not up to speed on the menu. I had vegan questions that she couldn't answer. She couldn't even pronounce the menu items. And very oddly, she said they had no whiskey! My friend ordered a Jack and Coke, and the waitress said they didn't have it. She left, and we sat at the table looking at the bar, seeing all kinds of bottles, thinking she had to be wrong. When she came back, we asked her to check with the bartender, who promptly told her he could make it. But she was friendly and tried really hard, so I give her a B- grade for her courage in getting through a tough night. But the whole restaurant is definitely a C grade. The food was definitely not worth the price, both in quality and in quantity. One entree used to be large enough for me to take a portion home, but not anymore. I was truly surprised at the small, tiny, minuscule dish of curry I got to put on my 'barely enough' amount of rice. So if you're desperate for Indian food in this area, this is passable, but if I were you I'd make the effort to get to Cafe India instead. read more

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FYI......this is a review for multiple visits for the lunch buffet I'm a big fan of the Indian buffets. I like the option of having to try multiple things rather than just settling on one. Out of all the Indian buffets I've had in the greater MKE area, I have to say that Maharaja may be the best. Food wise, the items are definitely an "A-OK." One big issue I have with the majority of the Indian restaurants in the states is that they cater to the "American palate." Hence, the flavors aren't as pronounced and intense as they should be. This does hold true with Maharaja, but I feel as if the flavors here are more distinguishable than at other places here in the city. To be fair, people here just cannot handle the heat well. What I like about Maharaja is the variety on the buffet. Here you get at least 12 different hot items. A vegetable biryani seems to be a staple. There's always a "grilled" item going on, which has always been a fish or a garlic chicken. Both are always good. Other than the above, you get the typical pakoras, sometimes appearing samosas, tandoori chicken, a chicken curry, a lamb curry, and a selection of the many vegetarian dishes offered at the joint. In addition to the hot items, you get two different ice creams and my favorite, the kheer (rice cooked with a milk and almond sauce). Service has always been good. Water glasses are usually full, and they do a good job in taking plates away. The price is good as well. The weekend buffet runs about $12/person. read more

I LOVE Indian food! That's such an understatement. I can't live without Indian food. And I certainly couldn't live without Maharaja. Good sized restaurant with very pretty turmeric yellow walls and a lot of red. I dig the romantic but ethnic vibe. I've never had to wait for a table here. The best: garlic naan, all chutneys, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, vegetable biryani, samosa, chicken tikka masala, vindaloo, butter chicken, pistachio ice cream, chai tea, plain old iced tea. Not the best: service. I've seen some waitstaff get yelled at pretty mercilessly. Not so fun for customers to witness, and there can never be good service from a disgruntled employee. Seriously, Maharaja is worth a visit if you enjoy Indian food. It's probably the best Indian food I've had ever! read more

Being a cubicle dweller, I have quite an array of places to pick from if I want to avoid the corporate cafeteria. On a dreary, chilly Monday nothing sounded better to me for lunch than some Chicken Vindaloo and naan. First of all, Maharaja gets my love and devotion for offering the most easy-to-use, clear, and fast online ordering I've ever encountered from a restaurant. I picked my food, chose what time I'd pick it up, and done. When I got to the restaurant, I was greeted immediately and found my food was waiting for me, piping hot. And I have to say, I'm eating it while I'm typing this up and I couldn't be happier--it's tasty, flavorful, and exactly what I wanted. It's a bit pricier than what I normally pay for a work lunch, but totally worth it for the amount of food. I have plenty of leftovers! I'm definitely going to come back here for the lunch buffet sometime as it smelled (and looked!) fantastic. read more

I probably would have given Maharaja 4 stars had I been vigilant with my yelping in the past year. But, this is 2012 and, after the last two visits (one today), I'm obligated to make it a trey. The buffet, that I used to find so good, is now..meh. I did like the Chicken and Mushroom and the Coconut Green Bean casserole thingy. Aside from those two choices I felt very underwhelmed. Something just seems off to me including the price: 13.69 for the meal and an iced tea??? Really??? Folks, its a lunch buffet.....and this is Milwaukee. I will, undoubtedly, return some day. In the mean time, Maharaja, please recalibrate. *the excessive use of commas could be hazardous to your health*, i think. read more

We had such an amazing first experience with takeout from Maharaja and will be loyal customers moving forward. I breastfeed my son, who has a cow's milk allergy, so I have to be very careful to not consume any dairy products. The person we spoke to on the phone at Mahajara was so patient and thorough, walking us through our options and ensuring our order was dairy free. When we called back to double check something, he couldn't have been nicer about it. And the food was delicious!!! We got Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, Navaratan Korma, and Chana Masala. They were all so good, and i think the Chana Masala was my favorite. Highly recommend this place! read more

My boyfriend and I came in for an early dinner. Having been our first visit, and us, not all that familiar with the names of Indian dishes we like, ordered a combo dinner for two. The waiter brought us an appetizer, which we assumed was part of the deal, quickly followed by the check. Hmm... we ordered the dinner for two? And then, we wait. The waiter was apologetic and didn't charge for the appetizer, but the experience was a little awkward overall, and I had to abandon my boyfriend there promptly after the food came out since I was late for an appointment. The leftovers were pretty tasty, so I'll probably be back. read more

I've been coming to Maharaja regularly for the last 13 years of so...and it's still my favorite Indian restaurant in Milwaukee. The restaurant was remodeled a few years ago and is more modern and more open than it used to be. The servers are friendly and efficient. As for the food: it's excellent. I often come in for the lunch buffet, and my husband and I occasionally come by for dinner. I prefer lunch because of the wide selection of things on the lunch buffet - it's all so good, I go through withdrawal at dinner when I order just one (or two) items. Some of my favorite items are the dishes with paneer (cheese) in them. My absolute favorite, which I rarely see - is the saag paneer. It's a well spiced spinach dish with homemade cheese cubes. Think of the paneer like tofu, only yummier. The texture is a bit drier than tofu, so it tends to absorb the flavors and then falls apart nicely when you break into it, sort of like feta cheese. I'm also in love with the chicken tikka masala (chicken marinated in yogurt, then serveed in a spicy tomato cream sauce). The lunch buffet offers many options: soups, grilled items, a few tandoori items (I love the tandoori fish), and many curries and dal dishes. There are a variety of proteins on the menu, as well as several vegetarian items. I always get the masala tea. Refills are plentiful. In addition to the tea, the naan (flatbread) is a signature item. It's brought to the table at the beginning of the dining experience, and it you need more, the waiters will gladly bring it to you. I know that there are some people that object to naan because of the ties to English Colonialism. I'm not going to comment on that aspect...I will just say that if I had to pick one bread item to join me on a desert island, it would be the naan from Maharaja. The food is all well seasoned with spice; while some is hot-spicy, much of it is simply flavorful without heat. There is a great bar (at lunch) that offers different condiments as well. The raita (yogurt sauce) is nice and cooling. I love their onion chutney, the mint chutney and the tamarind saucee as well. Go to Maharaja for lunch one day, experiment by trying several dishes (and condiments), and enjoy! You'll probably find some dishes you didn't know about that will become things you find yourself craving. read more

I love Indian food but I was not pleased with this place either of the 2 times I dined there. The service was not great either time. The first time I went for the lunch buffet. My favorite Indian dish is chicken tikka masala and it wasn't even out on the buffet. Then after I was done eating, they brought it out. It would have been nice if they told me or if they put some kind of sign up. I mainly wanted that one dish but then I was already full. The second time I went for dinner. It took forever for the server to even come to our table and get us waters. I ordered the chicken tikka masala. The sauce was delicious but the chicken was dry unfortunately. The garlic naan and the onion naan are both fantastic! So is the mango lassi! read more

Let's see, dinner for 4 last night $96.00 plus tip. Two diners had water, the table only had 3 beers and two appetizers . . . the shrimp app was like any deep fried shrimp. Fortunately the tray of spices helped a lot. Service was good. Portions were good. The rice doesn't stop coming. In fact, when my leftovers were boxed I was surprised to find a fresh serving of rice with it . . . nice touch. One of the vegetarians at the table loved her servings. The other curry lover also savored her choice. It's probably just me, the vegies didn't seem fresh, maybe it was the sauces they were cooked in, I'm a novice to Indian cuisine so maybe I don't know any better. Same with the chicken in my dish. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't gross or anything, it was just hard to tell a carrot from a pea. I loved the heat of the dishes served as our table all ordered "hot". Like I said, maybe it's only me. I will try again but from my 3 stars you can tell I wasn't impressed with this visit. For $100.00 + I expect more. read more

Visiting from out of town and this place was close to our Airbnb. Wow. Honestly the best Indian food I've ever had! The veg samosas were so good I could eat them for every meal. The aloo gobi was soo yummy and the food overall was not killer spicy but just right. I love the chutneys as well and my chai was tasty! I'm eating my leftovers today and the foods even better than I remembered next day around. Service was phenomenal. read more

i had a mixed experience for my first food from maharaja. got biriyani and pakora to go, both of the chicken variety. the biriyani, which i ordered spicy level, wasn't too spicy (for me, anyway) but the flavor was for sure on point. plenty leftover for lunch at work tmrw, too! the pakora was really disappointing, not sure what happened. showed up just after the 30min quote for the to go order and had to wait an extra 15min because they said they confused me with another eric's order, but i am a patient guy so i truly didn't mind waiting. the pakora were like soggy chicken fingers without any crispiness. maybe they were rushed in frying since they were late? based on the biriyani flavor, though, i am willing to give this place another shot for an improved rating... i have yet to find a chicken tikka masala that i've thoroughly enjoyed in mke, so maybe i will try that next time! read more

Maharaja - i would not recommend the chicken pakora. soggy chicken finger-like. - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This restaurant is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to in the US, having been to over 30 across the country I give this one 5 stars. The pictures don't give this place justice, is has a great atmosphere and very good service. Food I would give 6 stars if I could - fantastic read more

Holly is a picky eater who hates cold weather. I didn't know this; I just knew she was cute and friendly. In this blissful ignorance I invited her for an afternoon of snowshoeing followed by dinner. And against all measurable odds, she accepted. Through chattering teeth and above the din of snowshoes crunching snow, she kept asking me where we were going for dinner. And in what must have been torture for her, I kept replying, "It's a surprise, a little place I truly enjoy." And because the little place I truly enjoy was Maharaja, Holly and I have been dating for over a year and a half now! I shudder to think of what I would have missed had I not chosen such a delicious, comfortable, and friendly place for that first dinner. Whew! For the past several years I have been going to Maharaja for its delicious Indian cuisine, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere. With a diverse menu (all of it delicious), reasonable prices, and inviting space, Maharaja has become the benchmark against which I measure all other Indian restaurants. And more often than not, others fall at least a little short. My only criticism is that parking can be difficult. But I'm confident you'll soon overlook that and fall in love with Maharaja. Holly did. read more

Recently some friends and I shared a feast of a Maharaja to-go order. I'm still dreaming about it. It all was so fantastic. This is the way to go - don't settle for just one thing, get a wide variety to share! Be liberal with all of those sauces! I don't know what anything is! I'm happy. read more

Well hello! Welcome to my review! Man, Indian food is pretty great, huh? So I have no idea if this place comes close to authentic, but what I do know is that I've enjoyed every meal I've had here. Most recently, I had the Lamb Marsala. It was violently tasty, and I had it all gone in like 5 minutes. I was there on a busy Saturday night. Very busy. Keep that in mind if you need to feed quickly, or if you can stand to wait a bit. Perhaps because it was so busy, our service was on the slow side. Still very pleasant, but could have been more attentive. read more

Maharaja is probably the closest thing I have to a religion. I frequent the Sunday brunch as often as possible, which unfortunately ends up being about once a month most of the time. They have an extended buffet on Sundays. The service is almost always phenomenal- it seems like there is at least one person always walking around with a pitcher for water refills. Definitely the best Indian food in Milwaukee that I've been able to find (and I have tried pretty diligently to find something better, and I'm always disappointed). For dinner don't miss the Shahi Paneer or the Garlic Naan. The buffet highlights for me are usually the bitter melon on Sunday, any of their paneer dishes, mushroom or cauliflower manchurian, and of course their home made mango ice cream. If I have one complaint, it's that the buffet items are too mild- but there is chili sauce and various chutneys to spice things up. read more

Love love love Maharaja. I used to live right across the street and was an avid fan of their take out. I'm pretty sure I developed an addiction to their chicken korma, and I'm not even a huge fan of Indian food (gasp!) They also have a pretty decent buffet, although I prefer to order from the menu. Service is very good, whether you dine in or get your order to go. The guys that work there are incredibly polite, and offered me tea while I waited for my order to be completed. read more

Really a wonderful treat to eat. . The staff is very courteous and helpful and the food is delicious. I always look forward to going here. Their naan is superbly done. read more