The Maharaja
Cambridge · ★ 4.1 (2,185) · Open now
57 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
~ Halal status ~
1 neighbor vouch · 7 weeks ago
MuftiE says ~
“Their site confirms halal options available — the chicken tikka masala and biryani can be made halal. Order with intention. The recent quality reports are mixed.”
~ order this ~
These are the halal-only items here. Ask the kitchen when you order to confirm.
- chicken tikka masala (halal)
- chicken biryani (halal)
Recent activity
1- Jun 2026The restaurantvia menu page
“…dietary needs, and we are proud to offer various Vegan, Gluten sensitive, Halal, and Jain options along with our extensive north Indian fare. Our dedicated…”
~ hours ~
- Monday11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesdaytoday11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Friday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday12:00 – 9:30 PM
~ Google says ~
Top 5 reviews
Read 5 Google reviews
Chris Wozny· ★ 4· a month ago
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…
Pretha Mani· ★ 3· 2 months ago
The food looked really appealing and well-presented, which got our expectations up. However, the taste didn’t quite match the visuals. We ordered the Gulati kebab, but it felt more like a meatball than the soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture we were expecting. The Navratan korma was…
Sushrita Tripathy (candy floss)· ★ 4· 5 months ago
The Restaurant is a great spot for flavorful Indian food. The dishes are rich, aromatic, and clearly made with care. The curries are well-spiced, the naan is fresh and soft, and the portions are generous. The menu offers a nice variety, with plenty of options for both…
Gabby A· ★ 3· 7 months ago
This place USED to be really good, delicious food and drinks. But my recent visit was a hugeeeee disappointment. I don't know if there's been a change in ownership or chefs but all the food was bland and tasted unseasoned, basically like tomato sauce from the basmati to the…
TiTi· ★ 5· 10 months ago
The best Indian restaurant we know in New England. And persistently keeping high standard for 40 years ( yes. We were there that long ago). An amazing service, good food, nice portions. And unbeatable location! We love it.
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