Maharaja of India, Indian restaurant in Leicester Square, City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Maharaja of India is an Indian restaurant on Charing Cross Road, near Leicester Square in Westminster, London, spread across two dining floors. The rooms are decorated with carved wooden details and warm lighting throughout.
The restaurant opened in 1965 and has been serving food in London's entertainment district for over half a century. It is one of the older Indian restaurants still operating in the city.
The kitchen prepares dishes using traditional Indian cooking methods and authentic spice blends from different regions across the subcontinent. Diners can experience how these preparation techniques shape the taste and character of each course.
The restaurant sits in a central spot, within walking distance of Leicester Square and easy to reach on foot from many parts of the West End. Booking ahead is a good idea on busy evenings or at weekends.
The thali set menu brings several dishes to the table at the same time on a single metal platter, which is how a full meal is traditionally served across many parts of India. This format gives a good overview of how varied a single Indian meal can be.
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