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Indian royal cuisine

Maharani Palace

Old Delhi streets, royal kitchens, and one golden dining room in Herndon, Virginia.

  • Dine under crystal chandeliers
  • Live music every week
Dilli Ki Galiyon Se

From The Streets of Old Delhi

Gol gappa, chaat and bhel from the lanes Chef Neel grew up in, made fresh every day.

  • Gol Gappa
  • Chaat
  • Bombay Bhel
Tandoor & saffron

The Royal Kitchen

Clay ovens, saffron, charcoal and slow fire. The dishes of the court, cooked to order.

  • Tandoor
  • Saffron
  • Clay oven
Tandoori chicken from the clay oven
The dining room

The Palace Hall

Crystal chandeliers, velvet thrones, and a stage for musicians. Dinner here is an evening, not a meal.

  • Private booths
  • Bar & lounge
A corner table set for the evening
Your table awaits

Reserve The Evening

The royal lunch buffet runs from eleven-thirty, dinner from five. Your table is waiting.

  • Buffet from $19.99
  • Dinner till late
The Royal Lunch Buffet

A daily feast, royally served

A rotating spread of curries, tandoor, biryani, chutneys and desserts, refreshed morning and afternoon.

$19.99
Monday to Thursday
$24.99
Friday to Sunday
$11.99
Children 5 to 9 years

All buffet prices exclude tax and gratuity.

The Maharani Palace lunch buffet

A daily feast from the royal kitchens, 11:30 AM to 3 PM.

Neel Kamal, owner and chef
The Chef Owner Speaks
Dear diners, welcome to Maharani Palace, where food works its magic. Our cuisine, service and ambience reflect years of dedicated research and hard work.

Neel Kamal, Owner & Chef

Before adding a dish to the menu, Neel asks himself one question: will it be mere food on a plate, or a delightful treat for your palate?

The Lounge

Cocktails from the court

A bar of gin, paan, saffron and rose, poured under the chandeliers until late.

Razia SultanRazia Sultan
Shahjahan Mango MojitoShahjahan Mango Mojito
Maharaja Old FashionMaharaja Old Fashion
Razia SultanHendrick's, rose water, lime, Rooh Afza, paan gin, green creme de menthe, mitha paan$22
Shahjahan Mango MojitoBacardi lemon, fresh mint, mango puree, lime, agave, Sprite
Maharaja Old FashionJalapeno tequila, green chili triple sec, lime, agave, grand Marnier
Royal Mahal CadillacDon Julio silver, triple sec, lime, agave, grand Marnier
Aam Panna MartiniGrey Goose in tangy aam panna syrup
I Love My QueenVanilla vodka, white chocolate cream, rose water
Masala Bloody MaryVodka, lime, tabasco, garam masala, olives
Cinnamon Chai MartiniVanilla vodka, masala chai, cardamom, cream, Kahlua
Spicy Nimbo GimletHendrick's, lime, serrano, Limca
Guava Kiwi SangriaFruit sangria by the glass
Black Raspberry SangriaFruit sangria by the glass

Wines by the glass and bottle, single malts and a full champagne list are poured from the bar. Ask about the evening's specials.

Word of Mouth
Easily the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. Full stop.Shanna E., Yelp

The best Indian food I have had in NoVa. Flavorful and delicious, and very fancy inside.

Becca L., Yelp

Wide variety of interesting and delicious dishes. A manager kept bringing me cups of chai himself.

Jean T., Yelp

The ambiance is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking from the moment you walk in.

Trendy D., Yelp
Visit the Palace

Herndon, Virginia

1030 Elden Street, in the heart of the DMV.

Lunch BuffetMon to Fri, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Lunch BuffetSat & Sun, 11:30 AM to 3 PM
DinnerSun to Thu, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
DinnerFri & Sat, 5 PM to 10 PM
The throne chairs of the Maharani Palace dining room