Maharaja Restaurant in Castle Point

Excellent restaurant with lovely staff and tasty food

Fantastic restaurant, friendly staff, good food and great service.

Amazing venue , foodand service had a family celebration here and was very impressed and loved the atmoshere, Sam gave attention to us all and there was nothing he would not do for us 5****. Will deffo visit again . Thank you to all the team

Fantastic buffet on Sunday, and very good value.

Spent the most important day of my life- birthday of my wife. She absolutely loved the food and the sweet gesture of ice cream cake for wishes. Thank you for amazing food and beer. Cheers!

Personally sharing my experience as its my big day my birthday. Was a bit skeptical about restaurants and their food according to my taste but this particular restaurant did not just meet my taste but also was so humble and friendly that they celebrated my birthday. I do recommend this place to all people with exquisite taste. I ordered a chicken lollipop and butter chicken tikka and boy did it melt my taste buds☺️. Inshort best place to go to for food

Omg the food was so good !!! The service was really outstanding. I can't wait to have more food from them.

First time in over 15years, food very good choices of dishes, one very hot chilli dish Nice, staff very nice, spoke to owner very pleasant man. Will be going back sooner than 15 years. 10/10

A welcoming atmosphere nothing to much trouble the food was among the best I have had well cooked and presented, not like some other similar restaurants I’ve tried would highly recommend for any event or just a nice quite meal for two. Will definitely be returning as I have many times

Came with a semi large group and we ordered a huge proportion of the menu, and all the dishes we tried were very delicious! All the paneer dishes and the garlic and peshwari naan especially!

Celebrating a 40th birthday. A fantastic evening, child friendly which was great. Thoroughly recommend this place for a great night out. DJ good.

Very good food & service Proper Indian food

Enjoyed our family meal out. There were plenty of food to choose. Food was delicious, nice flavours and very comforting. Beautiful interior, friendly atmosphere. Really enjoyed.

Very tasty and authentic Indian food. Decent quantity. Good service and ambience. Would definitely recommend to try. We would like to try buffet next time.

Very good venue for a party. Food is good. Drinks prices a little bit high in my opinion. Great dance floor and a super dj that will play whatever you ask. We had a great night out, with it being a buffet can't really say the service is super but adequate.

By far the best indian in Benfleet! Lovely flavours. Everything was perfect. Very welcoming. We'll definitely be back. Thank you 😊

Enjoyed the food but the buffet was very limited, I wouldn't want to pay the additional amount for Friday or Saturday with the same buffet

Really good food and attentive staff.

Wow. Doesn’t get much better than this. Food glorious food Thank YOU

The best place for a celebratory dinner! Delicious food, amazing service in an incredible setting! The pistachio Kulfi is one not to miss! Thank you so much!

Just took my mum here for dinner and it was fantastic! Brilliant food and friendly staff. A very warm welcome and goodbye from Sam as well! 10/10 would definitely recommend and will be back again! Joe

Staff were great, very friendly and welcoming. They helped us make choices on dishes when we were unsure. Food was delicious and everyone was happy. Will definitely go back.

Excellent service, excellent food, 10/10 would defo recommend. Shisha is also top tier!

Lovely lovely food, and yummy cocktails and shisha too. Staff are super attentive, Rocky was an absolute pleasure to have as a server and made sure we were happy with everything.

Had a lovely meal here tonight, food tasted amazing, great atmosphere and the most lovely staff ☺️

Came here for an early nye buffet with my partner and 4 year old. Lovely decor and relaxing indian music playing in the background. Not the biggest choice of food in the buffet area but I must say the best chicken korma I have ever had! Will definately be back!

Lovely people! lovely place and amazing food! Great service! Thank you very much for having us

An amazing place and by far the most welcoming Indian Restaurant this side of Essex.

So nice to see The Maharaja back to its best. Food was great. service was spot on and the atmosphere was warm and friendly just the way it always was. Well done Sam and his staff. It's great to see you and we'll be back soon!

Best indian restaurant i have ever had, fantastic service, delicious food and price is good. Love ❤️ it.

Really great place for large groups, they were able to accommodate our group of 30. The music and dancefloor are good fun and they played lots of songs across a range of genres that people enjoyed. There could be a bit of a wider range of options in the buffet but I enjoyed everything I had (Naga chicken was especially good). The starters didn't have much for vegetarians, but the mains had more choice.

Thank you for making my husband's birthday special. We had a great evening, lovely food, good entertainment and friendly staff.

Very good and delicious food especially their chicken biriyani. Highly recommend

Lovely lunch, food was delicious and service could not have been better, highly recommend 😋

Maharaja back to how it was when Mr Ali was there. Great food good service Well done Sam we will be back

We absolutely love this restaurant. We've been there numerous times before, but today was extra special. It was for my amazing dad's 80th birthday and it did not disappoint. The staff were so courteous and friendly, as always. The food was superb, as always, and as always ours eyes were bigger than our bellies, so we went home with doggie bags. Well, that's lunch sorted for tomorrow. As it was for a special occasion, we requested the VIP booth, which comfortably fit nine adults and an almost six year old. It was so nice for us all, it felt like we were sharing such an intimate dinner and the outside world was far away from our thoughts. Quality time, with quality people, in a quality restaurant, serving quality food. Outstanding.

I had bad experience with Maharaja restaurant, the food was takeaway order and it was bad. Never ever have I tasted such a bad quality food in the past. Will not recommend them to anyone. Bad choice. :(

Good Food at good Prices Very Clean A Good Night out

Excellent service & food. Absolutely recommend

I celebrated my birthday here with a few close friends on Sunday afternoon, and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed our time, especially being seated at the VIP area, which was nice and cosy. The food, service and atmosphere were all great and I would highly recommend this place to others. I have been here a few times now, for both their buffet and a la carte, and have never been disappointed. I will certainly come back again.

Went on a Tuesday evening so wouldn’t expect fireworks when it comes to atmosphere, but it wasn’t empty. The decor is quite plush and Indian music in the background adds to the ambience. The waiters were very pleasant and attentive and the food, although a little salty, was otherwise excellent. They have a very impressive dance floor of which they are rightly proud and I expect it comes into its own on busy nights.

If you are looking for an Indian with great food, service and atmosphere this is the place! The staff are very welcoming and the food is great. There is also a buffet on weekends which serves a great selection of food.

Some of the best food about. If you’re looking for a proper curry this is the place. Come down on the weekend and got the buffet and it’s only fair to say it was one of the best curries I’ve had. Will be going back.

Always a great experience, food, service and hospitality are superb.

Food and Ambience is superbb. Staff is soft spoken and fast paced to serve food. In short its a well recommended for all to have a spend good time with friends and family.

Me and my partner had an amazing curry with black lentils that rivalled dishooms in Shoreditch, it was actually better! Great atmosphere and dj playing soul music. We will be back soon! :-)

Popped in for Shisha with a work colleague and Rocky really stood out from the rest, small team but outstanding service and polite, rushing around to all customers, but still strived to deliver the best service. Highly recommend a visit if local or if not worth a trip even if just passing throughout

Cannot believe I found this hidden gem! Food was amazingly well balanced, and Front of House Manager Sam couldn't stop singing praises for the Executive Chef Trilochen, which was, in my words, an understatement as the food captured the essence of India without the over bearing heat and spice level. Tried the chicken tikka biryani and lemon chicken tikka, and I myself joined the wagon with Sam in singing praises. Great banter with staff who were very helpful and polite. Kudos. Would love to see something like this in London. To top it off, they have a shisha lounge!

Maharaja is the ideal stop for dinner if you are returning to London after a day trip to the coastal towns. It’s also a perfect spot if you are in the mood for a really great Indian meal, and are ready for a long drive from the city to satisfy those cravings. There’s ample parking space, so that’s a load off. The décor is traditionally Indian, with spaces designated for all kinds of gatherings. Intimate family dinners with kids and grandparents, lounging with pals and hookahs, hanging out with friends after work - Maharaja has spacious, designated areas for every kind of ocassion. You can do your thing without disturbing or being disturbed. That’s another thing that’s nice here, the space. You won’t be sandwiched between tiny tables like fancy central London restaurants! There’s a dance floor too, if you want to host a dinner and dance party. Overall, Maharaja has an understated, festive look which can make you feel good. The food here is authentically Indian. Not ‘pretend Indian’ like most so called ‘Indian’ restaurants in and around London. We had aloo chaat, chicken tikka pakoras, lamb momos, vegetable rice, tadka dal, and Chettinad Chicken. All were very well made and passed our strict ‘authentic flavour’ taste. Especially the dal, which may seem like the simplest dish but is actually a delicacy and quite complex. This one passed with flying colours. The aloo chaat with patties, chickpeas and yoghurt hit the spot, the chicken pakoras were succulent, and the rice was loaded with fresh vegetables. Last but not the least, the courtesy of the host and his team deserves a special mention. They really want everyone to have a great time and enjoy the food. The service is from the heart, authentic and not trying to impress. Even though it was closing time, Sam told us to take it easy. What a wonderful host! He showed us around too, and shared his future plans for the Maharaja. And with that, Sam proved that he too is a king, which is the meaning of the word Maharaja. Sam is the king of hospitality. :) Do drop in and check it out. Great food, attentive service, and perfect ambience, all are guaranteed. p.s: I am not related to the management, nor did they compensate me for this review. If it sounds too good to be true, trust me, it isn't. It's all good and very, very true. :) Enjoy the food of our incredible India! And our neighbour Nepal too.

I was just driving past and saw it. I stopped and asked if they could make me a traditional chicken tikka masala. They have been super helpful.

Great food, Great service, Overall excellent.

brilliant costumer service and very friendly. Lovely food with a great atmosphere, really enjoyed my time :))

The food was AMAZING !! definitely coming back ! Staff are very welcoming and friendly

Amazing place, polite staff, foods outstanding and the parkings great aswell

This restaurant is one of our favourites!! The service is amazing and the food is even better. Every dish is exceptionally tasty and authentic.Garlic naan bread is to die for. Would recommend to everyone 100%. One of the best places we have ever dined in!

Personally I didn’t like the experience because, a few of the staff seemed a bit rude and on the table next to us people we knew bc we as a large group they had to send there samosas back twice bc of it being frozen, and the girls toilet both cubicals got clogged up with toilet paper repeatedly and finally it’s a very claustrophobic restaurant where the tables are close to one and another and poor spacial area

Excellent food and service. Very friendly and helpful staff. Special birthday dessert for my wife. This was our first visit, it won't be our last. Amazing light show on the dance floor. Can't wait to try the buffet.

Really nice and hospitable staff. Food extremely well made and flavourful. Highly recommend the jhaneko chicken and nagaraj for those who look for spicy options.

Great place, fantastic food with an amazing atmosphere with lovely chefs and servers!

Very nice food and waiters were very attentive too!

Fantastic food and great customer service, momo dumplings were an excellent starter. Welcoming atmosphere and large portion sizes ensure you will be satisfied with your meal. Would highly recommend dining here!

The best curry I’ve ever had, I definitely recommend the Nagaraj if you can take the heat, the Naan and Momo are also worth getting, unfortunately the food looked so good when it came out I forgot to take photos 😭. The restaurant as a whole has a great atmosphere, with comfortable seating and great service, the waiters are very attentive and more than willing to accommodate anything you need 👍.

I called as I am a coeliac and need gluten free and I got loads of help to order safely.

My first time at Maharaja restaurant definitely didn’t disappoint. Rocky looked after us he was absolutely lovely. Really went above and beyond made us feel very welcomed. Will definitely be coming back the food was amazing.

We were looked after by Rocky & what a brilliant place to come! Great food, staff & atmosphere. Would highly recommend coming here whether it’s for drinks or food. The new Shisha lounge is amazing & cannot wait to come back!

It's always a great time when dining here... especially now they have a brand new Shisha Lounge! The atmosphere is always buzzing and both the waiting staff and people who dine there are great! I never really leave reviews because places don't go above and beyond, however Maharaja is truly one of a kind! From the staff, to the food, to the beautiful interior and vibe, I couldn't recommend this place enough! They have never failed to make the experience personal and friendly and go that extra step to make sure you have a great time! 🙌

Very good place to eat the food was great

Amazing service. Fabulous welcome and Totally Delicious meal. We loved our seating. The Maharaja team know how to make a lovely evening. Thanks. We love it ❤️. Chris

Three of us went to the Maharaja on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. We booked a table but there was only one other group in there when we arrived and one other turned up while we were there. We received a very friendly welcome upon arrival and shown immediately to our table. We ordered some drinks and opted for the buffet menu, which comes with poppadoms and accoutrements followed by a mixed starter of onion bhajis and samosa, all very delicious. We were then invited to help ourselves to the buffet. The buffet carts are all kept clean and covered up at all times when not in use. There's a variety of mild, medium, hot, chicken/lamb curries, a biryani, a couple of rice's, vegetable side dishes including Bombay aloo, saag aloo and saag paneer, and some sides such as naan bread and chips. It was all very tasty. They have no issue with you refilling your plate and going for seconds or thirds and they are very helpful if you want more info about the dishes. The service was second to none - such friendly staff and the price is very good for the amount of food you can have.

Wonderful restaurant, friendly and helpful staff, brilliant food!

Lovely staff who are very polite and helpful. Portion sizes for me, i would say, are just right. Air conditioning on the go, so on hot days, it's still comfortable The food was exceptionally good 👍. And it wasn't too expensive. They also offer a buffet alongside the set menu.

Went for Sunday lunch time buffet the food was very good , the Rogan Josh was my favourite .

Excellent food and excellent service.... 10 out Five gold star's

Enjoyed the buffet, all the curries tasted amazing.

Best food I've tasted for a while, food is on point,me and partner had pokherli prawn for starters very tasty. tandoori mixed grill,pasanda lamb,mushroom rice(which is enough to share) saag paneer,keema nann,lovely. Would highly recommend, staff are friendly and enough parking which is free .

Nice spicy briyani and lamb chops

Very delicious food, excellent location and excellent customer service 👌

Lovely restaurant with great decor. I am very impressed with the service, they all looked us very well. The food was delicious, made exactly to our special request. We ended up ordered our starters twice, it was so good! Definitely recommend.

Lovely environment. Very accommodating to families with children. Staff are brilliant and very attentive. Most importantly, food is delicious and a fair price!

Good service , wouldn't recommend the buffet as most of the dishes were too sweet for our pallette..saag paneer, chicken kurma, channa masala & veg dopiaza had showel loads of sugar ...Indian food doesn't have sugar as an ingredient in its curry recipes ..they must try & attempt these recipes with healthy ingredients & make it more delicious to Indian taste buds as well .

Myself and my dad Paul regularly visit Maharaja on a regular basis! The staff are always so welcoming and the food is always amazing. Can’t wait to come back. 🍻

Very nice food I would suggest going to this restaurant

This was our first time with Maharaja . Overall the delivery experience was a solid 8/10. From the moment the order was taken, due to the incredible customer service, I was absolutely excited for my order. The individual I was talking to had textbook customer service skills and many restaurants should take note on how they get a customer excited for the experience. We scheduled an order for delivery a few hours in advance and when I say the delivery was exactly on the dot for the scheduled time, I mean that I scheduled it for 10 and at 10:00:00 they rung the bell. I was thoroughly impressed with the way it was packaged and their signature bag they delivered it in, was thick and even supported to make sure everything was delivered with care. Not to mention the delivery driver was in a nice waist coat and tie, I mean c'mon! Incredible. Now the food, was fairly good. My wife and I enjoyed the Keema naan, the lamb momo (haven't had them in years!), The onion Bahjee , and the Chicken Korma in Madras style hot. The flavour was well balanced and my god it smelled amazing coming out of the bag. I can sure say the food coma is gonna hit great 👍 The only downside however was the butter chicken. It lacked a bit of the creaminess and seemed a bit heavy on the cumin (maybe it's a different style we aren't used to and we're being picky) so if you're looking for a classic butter chicken, I wouldn't go for this one sadly. But overall, top marks. I will gladly order again, purely for the customer service and experience we recieved.

Proper curry brother shisha was a bosh. Would recommend shun.

Serious Curry this was, portions were more than enough and the peronis went down a treat - would defo recommend !

Very enjoyable night at the Maharaja. Staff were attentive, polite & kind. Very child friendly. Food was very enjoyable, will certainly return.

Just had food with my family tonight..best restaurant in Essex..food was amazing and service.thank you Maharaja team

What an amazing experience. The Restaurant is absolutely amazing and the food was extremely tasty. The one thing that stood out to me, is how attentive the staff are. So pleasant and welcoming. Cannot wait to come back here.

Poor quality of buffet. Expensive with prices with tasteless food

2nd time we’ve been here while visiting friends that live in Benfleet. The staff are brilliant particularly Rocky who served us and looked after our every whim. We was in the VIP suite to celebrate our friends 60th birthday who unfortunately was to unwell to be with us.

Lovely restaurant. Food was beautiful and the service was 5 star will definitely be going back.

Lovely evening celebrating 2 birthdays with friends. Very friendly staff. Lovely food and good music from the DJ. Would recommend.

Lovely attentive staff. Food was spot on A little expensive though but worth it

The food was pretty good and did feel like authentic Indian food but many items were unavailable

Maharaja is by the far, the best Indian in my local area ( I live in Rayleigh). The food is outstanding, just delicious. The service in the restaurant is impeccable. Being of Indian background, I really struggled to find a good “ go to” Indian restaurant and I am absolutely delighted we discovered Maharajah. Nearly as good as my mum’s home cooking! Highly recommend

Just to say I had the most amazing evening here tonight for my 60th birthday The food was amazing The service was outstanding Thank you all so much x

Wonderful food, been going for 8 years brilliant service

Great food great service highly recommend eating here both take out and dining in

Lovely evening, good choice of food at the buffet and DJ played great songs on the dance floor!

Brilliant range of food in the Saturday night buffet and options for vegetarians-with other options offered if nothing in the buffet suited! Great service by Rocky and other staff, extremely friendly and generous. Great place to spend Saturday night!