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Maharaj Indian Grill

4.63,234 reviews ·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
Overall, it was an excellent dining experience—amazing food, a welcoming host, and heartfelt service from Meera, whose suggestions completely satisfied our taste buds
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Maharaj Indian Grill — honest indian in Loop. The room fills up fast and stays lively. You're eating the real thing here. Ahmed Maklad: "The butter chicken is delicious and creamy and the chicken was tender and def fresh" [$$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 3,234 diners keep saying

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333 S State St, 8 E Van Buren St Unit C13, Chicago, IL 60604
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Today11AM-10PM
Sun–Thu11AM-10PM
Fri–Sat11AM-10:30PM
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Review photo by Shawn Calhoun
Jul 2026

Best Indian food I've ever had very good!

Shawn Calhoun

Shawn Calhoun

27 reviews on Google

Review photo by Arsalan Ghori
Jul 2026

We had dinner at Indian Maharaja Restaurant, and it was an excellent experience. We ordered Dal Tadka, Chicken Karahi, and Chicken Biryani, and every dish was absolutely delicious. The food was fresh, full of authentic flavors, and cooked to perfection. The Dal Tadka was rich and comforting, the Chicken Karahi was flavorful with tender chicken, and the Chicken Biryani was aromatic and perfectly seasoned. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Indian food. We will definitely be coming back!

Arsalan Ghori

Arsalan Ghori

67 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tulasi Garlapati
Jul 2026

The food was good and tasty Employees was really helpful and professionals in suggesting the menu and all BK Bajaj was so good and helped us with the menu and it was overwhelming the way they treated us so well Thank you guys for everything

Tulasi Garlapati

Tulasi Garlapati

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Annu Priya
Jul 2026

The location of the restaurant is very convenient to dine in downtown Chicago. The complimentary papad with mint and imli chutney is a very tasty appetizer to start with. The methi malai matar, the vegetarian lunch combo served with tandoori roti, rice, daal and paneer curry and jeera rice were excellent in taste. The vegetable biryani comes in a good portion size and is quite delicious. This is one of the best Indian food restaurants in downtown Chicago which has good taste and a great value for money deal.

Annu Priya

Annu Priya

611 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nancy S
Feb 2026

We loved khada paneer and lamb vindoloo. Tandoori platter is very good too

Nancy S

Nancy S

584 reviews on Google

Review photo by Al Moli
Feb 2026

Great food!! The butter chicken and chiken biryani were great!!

Al Moli

Al Moli

707 reviews on Google

Review photo by Shiva Agarwal
Feb 2026

Great dining experience. Also the price is pretty reasonable given the location and quality of food.

Shiva Agarwal

Shiva Agarwal

64 reviews on Google

Review photo by Priyanka Badgujar
Jan 2026

Food is really good always and I always prefer servers suggestions it’s amazing and last @Agnelo is amazing person always have good recommendations and interaction 🫶🏻

Priyanka Badgujar

Priyanka Badgujar

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by God’s Favorite
Jan 2026

Food so good, delicious and spicy with seasoning Amen 🙏🏽

God’s Favorite

God’s Favorite

97 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tova T
Jan 2026

I had the spinach palak tofu lunch special which came with dal and naan. Extremely attentive waitstaff- fantastic service and great value. Delicious, flavorful food.

Tova T

Tova T

171 reviews on Google

Review photo by Gopala raju
Jul 2026

Food is good but little bit expensive. Service is also good.

Gopala raju

Gopala raju

191 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ankur Kumar
Jan 2026

The food combo for lunch is a value for money. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great. The food taste is average. I would suggest to go a spice level higher than your preferred level. Staff is a bit rude and hasty in taking away dishes even while you are still eating. Prior reservations are required to eat at the restaurant.

Ankur Kumar

Ankur Kumar

262 reviews on Google

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