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I must beg to differ from the reviewer below, I just have to raise a toast to: Mutton Kolhapur, Lamb-Date Korma, Beef Vindalu, Chicken Madras, Mullagatwany Soup, Onion Bhajee, and more! I have tried many things from here and recommend them all. This is a place for A)lunch in a bustling but friendly spot, or B) takout that C) never misses. Delicious. I just wish they still had their nicer spot on 44th. Great food and atmosphere back in the day.

What a let down. Everything was too salty; cheese was coarse; vegetable dishes were made with frozen or canned ingredients (not fresh produce); and yes, they got my order wrong, too. Service was friendly and polite, but almost pushy - it would be nice to have a nano second to respond before they start making suggestions. Zero ambience - the place is dark, tiny, and poorly appointed (crooked paintings, exposed wires, etc.). The delivery person was constantly throwing the outside door open and trudging obliviously through the dining area. Try the other choices just one block north, or jaunt over to 47th and 6th to Utsav for authentic Indian in a gracious, lovely setting (just bless yourself before getting too close to Murdoch's playground/Faux Newsville, and vibe some love across the street at those folks, will ya?). Leave Maharaja to the Grand Central crowd.

There are a host of Indian restaurants in the city, so the poor quality of this place when it comes to service, atmosphere and bad value is rather beguiling. I could forgive it if I was going to just do take out - but when I even have to remind this restaurant to give me cutlery (and given the prices they charge, this is rather ridiculous) this is unacceptable.

Oh, don't pay too much attention to the nit-picks below. I order take out so I cannot vouch for their newer location (after they moved from 44th Street), but I CAN vouch for the food as someone who loves Indian food, and has tried many in the area. What is interesting is that many reviewers are people who work near here - but as someone who lives near here, I say try it! The Lamb Korma, Chicken Vindaloo, Papri Chat, Naan, and more are excellent. Also, the Mullagawtawny Soup, and the Veggie entree - Chick Pea dumplings come in a mild, yet flavorful sauce. I order from here as a resident because they never fail, and I compare them to Curry Hill not too far away. Try Maharajah, you will not be disappointed.

get the garlic naan! I thought this was a great little place. it's not fancy, but the food is delicious and the service was attentive.

The quality and variety of the lunch specials at Maharaja seem to have improved somewhat over the past couple years. Still, every quick-service Indian take-out place that I try, including Maharaja, seems to have inconsistent pricing. Does the lunch special price include rice And bread or is it rice Or bread? If the server, without being prompted, voluntarily gives me 25 percent more food than usual but tacks on a mysterious one dollar extra, should I feel grateful or cheated?

The food was sort of tasteless which says alot since indian food is very seasoned.