Menupedia is an independent reference. Not affiliated with any restaurant listed. Menu data reviewed May 2026 — confirm with the official source before ordering.
Menupedia
Fine Dining · North Indian

Maharani Palace Menu Prices 2026: Full À La Carte List, Buffet & Best Value

Maharani Palace brings the grandeur of Mughal-era North Indian cuisine to Herndon, Virginia, with an à la carte dinner menu spanning street-food chaats, clay-oven tandoor specialties, slow-braised handi curries, and an acclaimed lunch buffet. Chef-Owner Neel draws on recipes from Old Delhi and the royal kitchens of Rajasthan to deliver dishes like the Mewa Murg Tikka and bone-in Maharani Butter Chicken that keep diners returning.

Herndon, VAFine diningLunch buffet availableOnline ordering
Jump to full menu Cheapest items
Sample · $$$

Signature items

Maharani Butter Chicken (Full)$34
Maharani Handi Biryani$26
Kali Mirch Ki Chapey (Lamb Chops)$32
Razia Sultan (Cocktail)$22
Jump to: Quick answers Full menu Cheapest items Most popular Compare prices About FAQ
Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Cheapest starter
Veg Samosa $8
Most popular
Maharani Butter Chicken (Bone-In Full) $34

Signature dish; available bone-in or boneless

Best value lunch
Weekday Lunch Buffet (Mon–Thu) $19.99
Signature cocktail
Razia Sultan $22
Combo meals

Maharani Palace combo and meal deals

Weekday Lunch Buffet (Mon–Thu)$19.99

  • Rotating buffet selections of curries, breads, rice, and desserts

Price shown is per person; children 5-9 years $11.99. Tax and gratuity additional.

Weekend Lunch Buffet (Fri–Sun)$24.99

  • Expanded buffet with additional premium selections on weekends

Price shown is per person; children 5-9 years $11.99. Tax and gratuity additional.

Maharani Dessert Platter$18

  • Assortment of 5-6 desserts — ideal for sharing at the table

Designed for groups of 5-6 people.

Full menu with prices

Maharani Palace full menu and current prices

Prices reflect the current à la carte dinner menu and buffet pricing as listed on maharanipalace.com. Confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
Dilli Ki Galiyon Se (Street Chaat)6 itemsSalads & Soups6 itemsAppetizers10 itemsTandoor Se (From the Clay Oven)13 itemsSamundar Se (Seafood)5 itemsIndo Chinese12 itemsLamb & Goat (Gosht Ki Handi)8 itemsChicken (Murg Ki Handi)11 itemsVegetarian Mains (Sabjion Ki Bahar)14 itemsBiryani4 itemsBreads & Accompaniments14 itemsDesserts8 itemsBeverages & Cocktails13 itemsKids Menu3 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Maharani Palace menu

  1. 1Mango Chutney / AcharSide condiment$3
  2. 2Plain Naan / Kadak RotiBread$3
  3. 3Veg Samosa$8
  4. 4Tamatar Ka Shorba (Soup)$8
  5. 5Dilli Ke Garam Gulab Jamun$8
  6. 6Chicken Tenders & Fries (Kids)$8
  7. 7Aloo Chaat Papri$10
  8. 8Dilli Ki Shaan – Gol Gappa (8 pcs)$10
  9. 9Zafrani Rice Pudding$8
  10. 10Ice Cream (Pistachio/Mango/Rose)$6
What's new

New and limited-time items on the Maharani Palace menu

Signature

Razia Sultan Cocktail

Two-glass experience — Hendrick's with rose and Rooh Afza, plus paan-infused gin with crème de menthe.

$22
Signature

Murg Sharab Khana

Chef's special kebab with an aromatic wine-inspired marinade, slow-roasted in the tandoor.

$32
Calories not published — price comparison

Most-ordered dishes: category and price at a glance

Maharani Palace does not publish calorie counts. This table shows price ranges across key menu categories.

CategoryStarting PricePremium Option
Street Chaat$10$12
Appetizers$8 (Samosa)$16 (Shrimp)
Tandoor Kebabs$18$32
Lamb / Goat Curries$25$28
Chicken Curries$24$34 (Full Butter Chicken)
Vegetarian Mains$20$22
Biryani$20$26
Breads$3$6
Desserts$6$18 (Platter)
Price comparison

How Maharani Palace prices compare to other Indian restaurants

Like-for-like comparison of common North Indian dishes at fine-dining and casual Indian restaurants.

CategoryMaharani PalaceAkbar (Fine Dining)Indian Casual Average
Butter Chicken (entrée)$24–$34~$22–$28~$16–$22
Lamb Rogan Josh$25~$24–$28~$18–$24
Palak Paneer$20~$18–$22~$14–$18
Biryani$20–$26~$22–$28~$14–$20
Naan (plain)$3~$3–$4~$2–$3
About

About Maharani Palace

Maharani Palace opened in Herndon, Virginia, as a tribute to the grandeur of North India's royal kitchens. Owner and Executive Chef Neel built the menu around the idea that Indian food's full complexity — from the street-food stalls of Chandani Chowk to the palace banquets of Rajasthan — deserves the same reverence and precision as any fine-dining cuisine. The restaurant takes its name from the Indian word for queen, setting the tone for an experience that balances regal ambience with warm, approachable hospitality.

The kitchen's foundation is the tandoor, a traditional clay oven that reaches fierce temperatures to produce charred-yet-juicy kebabs, pillowy naan, and the restaurant's celebrated bone-in Maharani Butter Chicken. Chef Neel sources quality ingredients to re-create recipes from Old Delhi and the culinary cities of northern India, including Lucknow, Amritsar, and Rampur. Signature dishes like the Mewa Murg Tikka — chicken marinated with dried fruits — and the Nihari Gosht slow-cooked goat shank reflect the kitchen's dedication to authenticity over shortcut.

Beyond the à la carte dinner menu, Maharani Palace runs a popular lunch buffet Monday through Sunday, allowing diners to sample a rotating selection of curries, breads, and desserts at an accessible price. The restaurant also offers a creative cocktail program pairing Indian flavors — paan, Rooh Afza, chai masala — with premium spirits, catering services for weddings and large events, and online ordering for takeout.

1location — Herndon, VA
$$$price range
2dining options: buffet & à la carte

Ready to visit Maharani Palace?

Reserve a table, browse the current menu, or place an online order — all on the official Maharani Palace website.

Visit Maharani Palace
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Maharani Palace located?

Maharani Palace is at 1030 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170. You can reach them by phone at 703-544-0070 or 703-544-0071, or by email at namaste@maharanipalace.com.

Does Maharani Palace have a lunch buffet?

Yes. A lunch buffet is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Weekday pricing is $19.99 per person (plus tax and gratuity), and weekend pricing is $24.99 per person. Children aged 5–9 pay $11.99.

What are Maharani Palace's dinner hours?

Dinner is served à la carte Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and Friday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

What is Maharani Palace's most famous dish?

The Maharani Butter Chicken is the restaurant's signature item — available bone-in half ($24) or full ($34), or as boneless dark meat ($24). It is slow-cooked in the tandoor and finished in a house tomato-cream sauce.

Does Maharani Palace have vegetarian options?

Yes — there is an extensive vegetarian menu including starters, chaat, vegetable curries (Palak Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala, Gobi Musallam, and more), vegetarian biryani, and breads. Several dishes are also vegan-friendly.

Does Maharani Palace serve alcohol?

Yes. The drinks menu includes a full bar with wine, beer, craft cocktails, mocktails, spirits, and homemade sangrias. Signature cocktails like the Razia Sultan ($22) and Shahjahan Mango Mojito ($14) blend Indian ingredients with premium spirits.

Does Maharani Palace offer catering?

Yes — the restaurant offers catering for weddings, parties, and corporate events. They serve the Herndon, Reston, Fairfax, and greater Northern Virginia area. Contact them via the website or phone to discuss your event.

Does Maharani Palace take reservations?

Yes. Reservations can be made through the official website at maharanipalace.com. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability.

Does Maharani Palace offer online ordering?

Yes. The restaurant offers online ordering for takeout through its official website. Gift cards are also available for purchase.