Upper East Side, NY
Coworker V., and I were very sad to see Sachi go... this spring, the location reopened up as an indian restaurant with $ 10 lunch buffet specials. So when an excuse/occasion came up to eat out, we were game to try this place out.
It seemed that many in the neighborhood were also excited about this new place (I think it's the only indian joint in the immediate area). Maharajah was bustling at lunch. It was quite awkward maneuvering through the selections; the space itself was L-shaped and the tables were too close to the buffet.
The portions were laid out in attactive copper dishes and labelled. Selections included a salad, a chicken tandoor, veggie curry, goat korma, chickpeas, rice and I couple of other dishes. Dessert was included (sweet rice balls in syrup).
This is a picture of the chicken tandoor. V. mentioned that it was dry.
Here's my initial foray. From top, clockwise: rice with a bit of sauce, veggie curry, chickpeas, potato curry. Everything was agreeable and the spice level was definitely toned down.
The best part was the fresh naan that they brought out a few times. Nice and piping hot, they were great for sopping up the sauces.
Here's a coworker's plate, with the chicken tandoor at one-two o'clock.
Overall, the food was ok, nothing outstanding. For its price and selection, it's a good addition to the lunch scene here by us. Still a few bugs to be worked out, being new and all, and we are looking forward to trying it again.
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