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Maharana Restaurant Authentic Indian Cuisine – Madison
Maharana Restaurant is an authentic Indian Cuisine located on the east side of Madison and very close to East Towne Mall.
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Juan Sanchez Philalopos Ralmirez
We ordered the seafood for two. Everything was delicious and amazing. I was blown away. However, I’d ask for your bill before submitting your card. Awesome place.
… moreفوزي معلم
I had a lamb curry takeout which tasted like goat but good. The food was hot and was ready in less than 15 minutes. It could have been a 4 stars had I not found a hair in my food, and the meat actually tasted like a lamb(not saying it is not.)
Otherwise it’s a great atmosphere, friendly customer service and prompt!
… moreOtherwise it’s a great atmosphere, friendly customer service and prompt!
Sirisha Krishna
I walked into Maharana expecting food and values that honored the restaurant’s namesake, but came away disappointed and—frankly—hurt. Seeing beef on the menu felt jarring given the cultural reverence typically associated with “Maharana.” I respect that many people eat beef, yet a name so rooted in Hindu heritage should signal at least some sensitivity to that tradition.
The meal itself did little to redeem things. A lurid, artificially-colored onion paste, pickled carrots, and a watery tamarind “sauce” arrived first—none of which matched the flavors you’d anticipate at a North Indian restaurant. The “biryani” turned out to be closer to vegetable fried rice: over-cooked grains, no layered aroma, and every vegetable in sight tossed in for good measure.
Credit where it’s due: the chole was hearty and well-spiced, and the poori was warm and puffed. Even the server, however, warned us against ordering biryani—never a reassuring sign. To top it off, several items from our order simply never showed up.
Between the cultural mismatch, underwhelming food, and spotty service, I can’t recommend Maharana. I hope management rethinks both the menu and the message behind the name so future guests don’t leave feeling the same disappointment.
… moreThe meal itself did little to redeem things. A lurid, artificially-colored onion paste, pickled carrots, and a watery tamarind “sauce” arrived first—none of which matched the flavors you’d anticipate at a North Indian restaurant. The “biryani” turned out to be closer to vegetable fried rice: over-cooked grains, no layered aroma, and every vegetable in sight tossed in for good measure.
Credit where it’s due: the chole was hearty and well-spiced, and the poori was warm and puffed. Even the server, however, warned us against ordering biryani—never a reassuring sign. To top it off, several items from our order simply never showed up.
Between the cultural mismatch, underwhelming food, and spotty service, I can’t recommend Maharana. I hope management rethinks both the menu and the message behind the name so future guests don’t leave feeling the same disappointment.
Jessica G
This was my first time having Indian food. Had to go with all the classics (vegetable somosa, garlic naan, butter chicken and chicken tikka masala as well as it coming with rice) I thoroughly enjoyed this food. Came with 3 different chutney sauces and a little cup of ice cream as well. We got it as take out, everything was hot when we got home and it was ready fast. I will try again and venture out on different dishes next time!
… moreJulie Garrett
Update: Sept. 20, 2022
Dinner was just okay. Seems like they use frozen veggies, not fresh ones.
Asked the waitress to clear our dishes. She said “in a moment” and then never came back. Used to have great service here.
We won’t be back.
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I have tried all the Indian buffets in Madison and eaten at Indian buffet lunches all over the East Coast. This is by far my favorite. The food is excellently seasoned, good variety, lots of veggies, a range of chutneys, soups and desserts, and excellent wait staff. I’ve frequented this restaurant for 8 years. I love it. Here’s today’s lunch (see photo). Try it!
… moreDinner was just okay. Seems like they use frozen veggies, not fresh ones.
Asked the waitress to clear our dishes. She said “in a moment” and then never came back. Used to have great service here.
We won’t be back.
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I have tried all the Indian buffets in Madison and eaten at Indian buffet lunches all over the East Coast. This is by far my favorite. The food is excellently seasoned, good variety, lots of veggies, a range of chutneys, soups and desserts, and excellent wait staff. I’ve frequented this restaurant for 8 years. I love it. Here’s today’s lunch (see photo). Try it!
Justin Galvan
I would give 5 stars as I have been coming here for 8 years consistently. However recently when ive ordered dishes they come with almost 0 meat. I usually order chicken tikka (not masala) and am very happy.
Tonight I ordered the chicken biryani and had exactly ONE piece of chicken in the dish. It was a half pound of rice that I could have made at home. Unfortunately the past few times this has been my experience. I love eating here but just be aware that you Will most likely not get protein with your dish!
… moreTonight I ordered the chicken biryani and had exactly ONE piece of chicken in the dish. It was a half pound of rice that I could have made at home. Unfortunately the past few times this has been my experience. I love eating here but just be aware that you Will most likely not get protein with your dish!
Sarah Zeeshan
In ordered chicken pakora and pakora for appetizer, fish pakora was outstanding and Fresh, I was a little unimpressed by how veg pakora.
Main entree I highly recommend their daal Tarka, saag with beef , chicken Manchurian. Biryani was not to my taste.
Their chai is absolute delight! Dont leave this restaurant without trying their chai. If you have diabetes please let them know ; cause they put a little sugar in the chai.
… moreMain entree I highly recommend their daal Tarka, saag with beef , chicken Manchurian. Biryani was not to my taste.
Their chai is absolute delight! Dont leave this restaurant without trying their chai. If you have diabetes please let them know ; cause they put a little sugar in the chai.
Hema Bora
Pleasant ambiance… attentive staff. food was good like home food. mild spice was too less spicy what i felt but overall we liked it and got complimentary mango icecreams too, loved their sweet gesture .
… moreRahul Bikram Shah
Superb and amazing place to eat. Very genuine quality food and healthy too. If you are seeking for genuine Indian tase and good varieties then please visit here. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Worth visiting here.
… moreWorth visiting here.
Shankar P
I had purchased dinner for the family on 5/9 evening. Surprised to find that all the Entrees and Briyani was damaged soaked well in spilled panner tikka gravy. Tried calling the restaurant to address the issue, but he was defensive and arrogant not admitting or even having patience to solve the issue. He blamed that we had dropped somewhere. The truth of the fact is Maharana uses a low standard packing boxes and lids that easily break. The person who packed has placed heavy item on top of the entree items packed with a low quality lid. I will attach pictures. The male employee whom I spoke is unfit for a customer oriented environment with tons of attitude and arrogance. I am not given an opportunity to talk to the owner even. Owner need to call me so that I can explain him better.
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