Amazing food and service. All categories are equally delicious. Ambience is pretty nice. Pretty affordable for the quality and quantity.

We had some dietary restrictions which the staff weee very receptive to providing options. Food was great. Staff was friendly... read moreWe had some dietary restrictions which the staff weee very receptive to providing options. Food was great. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Will visit again. read less

Had the pleasure of stumbling upon this gem whilst roaming around in Albany. Not only was the food OUTSTANDING but... read moreHad the pleasure of stumbling upon this gem whilst roaming around in Albany. Not only was the food OUTSTANDING but the service was IMPECCABLE. The waitress and busser was so attentive and no matter what we asked for, we had it in seconds.

An amazing lunch date with my aunt turned into our now go to lunch place! read less

Delicious food and a lovely setting. Definitely check this place out for lunch or dinner!

Friendly waitress, she was personable with us which made our dine in experience so pleasant.
The food is delicious here.... read moreFriendly waitress, she was personable with us which made our dine in experience so pleasant.
The food is delicious here. The flavors to every dish we got was amazing. They do stand by their authentic North Indian cuisine. We started off with the apps, homemade veggies samosa. You can tell it's made in house because I've had samosa at a lot of Indian restaurants and their outer shell is thinner and the stuffing inside is plenty! Store bought is frozen and the total opposite, thick outer wrap and very little stuffing inside. We also had the Chick Pea Salad. It was good but the taste was little on the testy side for me.
We had the Mix Grilled Tandori which is combo of chicken, fish, lamb chops and shrimp. It looks dry but it actually was not. The shrimp was a bit salty for me but the chicken and fish was good. It had that smoke grilled taste to it.
For curry we got chicken Korma. It was great, flavor was perfect chicken was soft.
Their Saag Paneer, FOR ME, hands down is the best i had, compare to any other Indian restaurants here in capital region. You can tell they cooked with more spinach than sauce, like how it should be. The also cut the cheese cube small and not massively big.
My absolute favorite is tikka Masala cream sauce. We got the Prawn one. The sauce is a tomato cream base. This one is my go to.
My only disappointment was when we had to pay. It was an awkward check out. They bring you the portable credit card machine. Asked if you're ready to pay and she turned machine around and stood there waited for you to insert your card.
We were caught off guard and instead of asking for a printout to look at our bill, we rushed to grab a credit card to quickly insert because she was standing there.
Next time we'll ask for the print out and let her know we'll pay when we're ready.
We'll be back! read less

things are a little weird at Maharaja, which only recently went back to being a restaurant where you can dine... read morethings are a little weird at Maharaja, which only recently went back to being a restaurant where you can dine in their dining room (that is, the post-covid paradigm). they have a full bar, but when i asked the slightly-grumpy gentleman taking my order if they have, you know, beer, he answered quickly with, "no!" the mushroom kadai, though, was absolutely amazing and i have never seen it on a menu anywhere else (and i've been to northern india). read less

Excellent service and excellent food.
We needed to find a place to eat quickly but something really good. This restaurant... read moreExcellent service and excellent food.
We needed to find a place to eat quickly but something really good. This restaurant is exactly this.

I highly recommend. read less

Food tasted good. Should be back if visit Albany again. Veg pakora on point. Service is okay, food makes it up.

Chicken samosa was absolutely delicious. Lamb curry was tender and flavorful. Garlic naan bread was okay

Amazing food, friendly staff, and a beautiful atmosphere! I always look forward to eating here.

Albany, kudos to your Indian food!

Great tandoori chicken, great naan, very friendly service. The place also has a very authentic... read moreAlbany, kudos to your Indian food!

Great tandoori chicken, great naan, very friendly service. The place also has a very authentic Indian feel to it.

The mango chutney is great and has a hint of whiskey flavor to it.

I ordered roti, but I truly thought it was naan. When I asked, they said it was roti. I wonder if they thought I didn't notice.

Tomato soup is what lowered the rating. It tasted like Campbell's tomato soup with some extra spice. This does not taste like the traditional homemade Indian tomato soup. It also could have used a few peas.

My dinner buddy loved the chicken tikka masala, and the garlic naan. The naan was very thin and tasted more like a warm pita, same for what they said was my roti.

Overall, it's a legit Indian restaurant if you happen to be in the area and yen for Indian food. read less

This is my family's go to for Indian food. Delicious, large servings always prepared as requested.
When indoor dining was... read moreThis is my family's go to for Indian food. Delicious, large servings always prepared as requested.
When indoor dining was available, the dining room is quiet and classy. A great dining experience. read less

We hired Maharaja to cater for our son's wedding this year. We had such a superior experience that it is... read moreWe hired Maharaja to cater for our son's wedding this year. We had such a superior experience that it is hard to explain it in words. I will recommend you to visit Maharaja to get the real scoop.

Food was so delicious that we literally ate most of our meals there when we were in the area for wedding arrangements. The wedding menu was heavenly and very diverse. Every dish was perfect without overloading it with oil, butter, or cream like you see in a typical restaurant. The taste came from high-quality ingredients and the chef's excellent recipes. You could taste the passion and love in the way the food was served. The owner took special care to serve allergen-free food as some of the wedding guests had allergies. No matter what I asked, I always got the answer back as "sure, have we ever said no.". The restaurant maintains a very high level of hygiene, and the ambiance is very pleasing as well.

The customer service was simply above and beyond. The owner made a special effort to make us feel at home as this was a destination wedding for us. His moral support kept us relaxed as we planned this wedding during the COVID. read less

Very good food but very spicy compared to similar restaurants. I fished the chicken out of vindaloo sauce and enjoyed.... read moreVery good food but very spicy compared to similar restaurants. I fished the chicken out of vindaloo sauce and enjoyed.
Delivery was in half the promised time. read less

Indian food cravings met (burp)! Probably the best biryani place in the area! Their party Biryani is a must have for meat lovers. Very friendly... read moreProbably the best biryani place in the area! Their party Biryani is a must have for meat lovers. Very friendly staff and management as well! read less

Best Indian food of Albany County!!

Love it here! I always make it a point to come here. Best Indian food I’ve found stateside!

Good choice of veggie dishes in buffet. Hot naan served upon request.taste of food is mild so generally I ask... read moreGood choice of veggie dishes in buffet. Hot naan served upon request.taste of food is mild so generally I ask for hot chilli from wait person. Sweet dishes especially gulag jambus are soft and melts in the mouth read less

Love this place! I’ve been here several times with my husband and children. The food is always hot, delicious and... read moreLove this place! I’ve been here several times with my husband and children. The food is always hot, delicious and and a great price. read less

A truly fantastic meal! We absolutely loved this place! The décor is elegant and clean, they do a good job on covid safety, and... read moreWe absolutely loved this place! The décor is elegant and clean, they do a good job on covid safety, and the food may well be the best Indian food we've ever had.

The only downside I can think of is the service was a tiny bit on the slow side, so this is not a place to go if you're in a hurry. Otherwise, I can't recommend this highly enough. read less