Maharajah

I used to go here with work when I lived in Stevenage. The restaurant has an authentic Indian feel, serves great Indian beers and the food is wonderful.

rabish food. bad experiance

One of the best (if not the best) Indian food I have tasted, excellent food and excellent value. I have brought several friends, business colleagues and family here and all want to return for more. The waiters are friendly and accommodating and will cook any requests to order.

I have been to Maharajah around three times and each time has been an experience.
THe first thing you notice is the man dressed in the traditional Indian costume outside, now that must be the worlds most boring job! Next is the lovely outdise courtyard, though not so great at this time of year.
I booked this restaurant for a large group from work to go to about 3 Christmases ago. I had a feeling that there might be a problem with the booking, so rang to confirm and was told, no problem. However, when we turned up there was no table for us, and we had to wait for about an hour. To compensate, we were given a load of free drinks and starters, so everyone was pleased despite the wait.
I have also been there with an ex boyfriend. He thought the place was hilarious and still talks about it now. There were only four of us in there but it still took ages to get served. So to conclude, the food is fine, the staff friendly, but the service a bit hit and miss.

A very charming little Indian restaurant. It is upstairs, although there is some outdoor seating, so best to phone if there are any mobility problems.
These is nicely laid out and has some pictures on an Indian theme around the walls, which are a sort of magenta colour.
There are white table cloths and it looks inviting.
I went with Templar and her partner, who are vegetarians.
However, I stayed carnevorous and had lamb malaya, with aloo sag and Peshwari naan.
Mine was absolutely fabulous. It is a favourite of mine, anyway. It was perfection to me. It seems that Templar’s partner was a bit disappointed that his was not quite as good as the last time they ate there. In fact he was, because he said so.
We were treated to liquors on the house, and I wondered if it was because I was a new customer. I feel now perhaps it’s more likely due to Richard having accidently left a ten pound note there last time. Am I a bit cynical?
No fifth star because they play the most dreadful music, which got louder, (I was feeling a bit fragile) and annoyingly it stopped just as we were leaving.
A tiny niggle; according to my calculations, I should have been given 10 pence change. As a tip was left, I do feel it was my perogative to decline or accept the change. If it had been offered, I’d have put it with the tip!
Oh, and a little man in costume stands in the street and escorts customers upstairs. I found this just a bit twee.
All in all, a great meal and I would go back. I do recommend it. Just ask for the music to be turned down a little.

Passed by here a few times and the little man in the rajah outfit always smiled and said hello so we tried it.
It was late evening and after Strawberry Fair so we were a little squiffy.
The little man led us in and up the stairs. The restaurant is upstairs although we saw some tables and chairs ourside down by the entrance.
I was carrying the rainstick I had bought and the waiters and owner all came to ask what it was and I shook it a few times and told them it was to frighten off evil spirits. well it could: P
We realised there were no main dishes for vegetarians so called a waiter over. We were told they could do us anything on the menu as vegetarian. (I think this hiked our bill up a bit).
The food was average I would say. I enjoyed mine except my coconut rice was a bit soggy like it had a lot of coconut milk over it. anyway different to I expected. RDC thought his was just without interest and very bland.
We got a little drink tray at the end, which the owner brought, and said a conac for the gentleman and a baileys for the lady.
Hot towels followed and oddly toffees. I don’t like toffees I like my mint chocs. BUT I loved the staff they were friendly, smiley and unobtrusive and to me that’s great. I dislike the sneering waiters of other Indians I have reviewed where the food was great (or NOT) but we got contempt from the staff.
We have a few more to go as there seems to be at least 7 in the High St but I liked the place and the staff here. Food undecided hence the 4 starsand noooo toffees.
Love the staff and the food has been exceptionally brilliant recently!!!