The original Maharani Indian Cuisine was opened in Queens, New York in 1977, and has received local and national recognition as one of the best Indian restaurants in the country by the media as well as our guests. In 2000, our restaurant was featured in the Star Ledger's annual Restaurant Issue as one of America's top ethnic restaurants. Closer to home, Maharani has been the reigning best Indian restaurant in Northern New Jersey for the past twenty years, according to the Bergen Record, the Jewish Standard and the Zagat Survey.

Always be prepared to be wowed by both the dining room décor and our food. Our Chef, Anthony Gomez will surprise and delight your taste sensations. Not only is the dining room a feast for your eyes, but the hand crafted delicacies expertly served by the wait staff are an explosion on your palette. While many restaurants prefer to keep their dining rooms relatively sedate and boring to accentuate the meal, we decided to excite all your senses. Our décor is as vibrant as our flavors, ingredients, and textures. We specialize in traditional Indian cooking. The combination of culinary concepts invariably come together in a well-thought-out whole that not only makes sense, but tastes good, too.

Our philosophy of food is based on a vision of creativity, passion, and perfection. Our menu reflects many of the themes of today's restaurants in India, combining a bright, creative style with everything that is most-loved about traditional Indian cooking.

The cuisine of India has its own history, traditions and passions. It is a cuisine that has developed over time. The region has always had an abundance of extraordinary natural elements, produce and game.

Our cuisine is about the raw products. Our inspiration is the land, its products, the people and their history. We let the products dictate whether we use the enrichment of Indian technique, the minimalism of Eastern presentation or the ingenuity of Western know how. It is about using whatever the earth gives you and instilling in the diner a sense of place.

Our culinary philosophy is developed around flavors --- isolating them, maximizing them and combining them. Our goal is to find the best possible ingredients, unlock their natural flavor potential and create a harmonious balance. It is an important fact that no chef, however creative and capable, can produce a dish better than the quality of the raw ingredients. Our basic premise is always to start with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Our service philosophy is described as "invisible"... seamless, unobtrusive yet attentive. Our bartenders, servers, hostess and managers are friendly, knowledgeable, professional and dedicated to making your dining experience a unforgettable event.

Like our namesake, Maharani, we want all of our guest to feel like Queen [or King] for their dining experience.