Cafe Maharani

A nice Indian spot in the heart of Honolulu. Went with my friend ordered dinner for 2. We got eggplant appetizer which was very addictive 😂 and two entries one of butter chicken and one of the ginger chicken it has a ethnic name but I can't remember. Is good. We both ate a big meal and left with 2 set of leftovers so it was worth it the price.

I have been here several times over the years. They are pretty consistent. The mango lassi and lamb vindaloo are delicious. The tandoori mixed plate lamb was over cooked and hard to cut this evening. Overall a decent dining experience. They charge for certain takeout containers and a menu item didn't match my bill. They have parking in the back of the restaurant.

Birthday celebration called for a feast and feast we did. Dinner for 3 (mine was the Lamb Balta Rice) Tandoori Party Platter, Tandoori Chicken Platter. Idk what theirs were. The food was fantastic, tasted fresh, perfectly seasoned. It was a packed-house at 6:30pm but luckily we didn’t have to wait and most people were finishing up. Great paintings and atmosphere. Didn’t take too many pics of the landscape because of the rush. I recommend going on an empty stomach to not take leftovers unless you can refrigerate after. We took leftover for sure as we devoured our appetizers. Mango lassi was really great as well.

Normally when reviews say the portions are large I take it with a grain of salt. In this instance I was so very wrong. Ordered lamb biryani and the tandoori chicken and it was enough food to feed a family of 5…twice. And the food was delicious! Hands down best biryani I have had. Flavorful, tender lamb, and the chicken was just as good. Our only regret was not eating in. I have been utterly defeated by this meal. Definitely recommend!

If you are staying in Waikiki, you are probably about done with overpriced, touristy food and are wishing you knew of a place to go that offers tasty food at a fair price in a vibrant setting. Look no more. There’s a wait for a table at this small restaurant located near the U of H district just up the street from the beach about 1.5 miles from Waikiki. The service is prompt and friendly and the other customers are good natured and convivial-showing us their food choices and sharing smiles! My guy is skeptical of adventurous dining and likes a meat heavy meal, so we ordered the Tandoori party platter and the chicken masala curry with garlic naan. Tandoori can be tricky, often it is dried out or too tough, but all four meats were tender and flavorful. Served with three sauces, we ate through this appetizer in no time. The chicken masala was rich and creamy with hints of spice but not enough to scare away my dining partner. The naan was piping hot! We couldn’t eat all of our shared entree and lamented the lack of microwave at our hotel. With two waters, our final bill was less than $50. A little ding on atmosphere for the odd bathroom experience.

My go-to spot for Indian food. We did wait over 30 minutes to sit, but the wait was worth it. Both mango and rose lassi were top tier, all kebabs were amazing, biriyani banging. Already dined there 4 times and hasn’t missed.

Best hole in the wall restaurant I’ve had in a while. The food is extremely tasty, huge proportions and the only reasonable prices on the island. I highly recommend getting the lamb kebabs. These are enough for a couple to split. Once again big proportions. All their other food is just as tasty. Staff is friendly food is amazing. I highly recommend this place if visiting Waikiki or Honolulu.