Crowded Loop spot for generous North Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes with lively service; great lunch combos and tandoori, but inconsistency and service lapses appear during rushes.
Maharaj Indian Grill delivers solid neighborhood dining with strong food quality in tandoori and biryani execution and attentive service, but inconsistent quality on peak nights—ranging from bold flavors to bland, cold dishes—prevents a higher grade. The lively downtown location with generous portions and lunch value appeal to families and casual diners, though it lacks the refinement or consistency to compete with the area's premier Indian restaurants.
One caveat: Quality swings: reports of bland or overly tomato-forward sauces on bad nights