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Maharaja Restaurant

6713 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719-1052
(608) 833-1824
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Ranked #29 of 550 restaurants in Madison
Cuisines: Indian
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
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Chicago, Illinois
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58 reviews 58 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Enjoyed the lunch buffet on a weekday. Friendly waiters, fresh food. Large selection. Lots of veg choices along with enough meat to keep meat-eaters satisfied as well. We spent just over $30 for 3 people and enjoyed some fresh mango juice as well. Very satisfying.

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Iowa City
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We came here for a late lunch buffet on a Sunday, and we practically had the place to ourselves. There was a huge variety of foods on the buffet, with about a 50/50 split of meaty vs. vegetarian options. Most of the items weren't super spicy, which I'm sure they have to do on the buffet to meet most people's... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

First let me say that I'm picky as Hell when it comes to Indian food. I really wasn't expecting much from this place when I was taken there, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was tasty and authentic, i.e. not toned down for the Western palate. Whilst not close to the best Indian food I've had, the dishes were... More

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Lebanon, New Hampshire
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

Good authentic food and friendly staff. Good options for vegetarians. Their lunch buffet is not that great. They have Kingfisher beer which is my favorite and the best part - this restaurant was just seconds from my hotel.

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Madison, WI
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52 reviews 52 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Maharaja is my favorite Indian buffet. Lots of choices, and I typically like just about everything on the buffet. They do a good job of keeping the food stocked, and nothing is too spicy. That being said, the Indian people I know like Swagat better. But I will return to Maharaja again and again.

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Cape Coral, FL
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62 reviews 62 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Good food, decent prices. Quick service. Gave out towels at the end to clean your hand which is welcome after the spices in the food. It is convenient for travelers staying in the area. I would recommend.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012 via mobile

We love Indian food... The town we live in has none so when we drive through Madison we always stop for some Indian... We have tried other indian restaurants there, but Maharaja is the best so far! This time we had to do carry out since a cake was waiting in the car. We ordered 5 entrees and 5 or... More

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Here n there
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

the staff here is so kind - remembering our family, even after long absences. The food is varied and tasty. Great for vegans and vegetarians.

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Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

As the Buffet King, I was a little sceptical about an "indian" restaurant. I went here for the lunch buffet, and was very happy with what I found there. The food is very colorful and flavorful. The lamb curry was excellent, and the vegetarian items were also very tasty. I'll be going back here soon.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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31 reviews 31 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

The lunch buffet is just to be seen to be believed. The staff knows me on sight now, and I always feel welcome, attended, and well fed. I always overeat, the variety and flavors are just amazing. There's "safe" things to eat if you're new to Indian cuisine, and even on the buffet, there's usually one or two "different" things... More

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