Business Details
10 Years
experience
Authentic South Indian Restaurant in Preston
Established in 2016, Maharani Restaurant has become a distinguished destination for authentic South Indian cuisine, blending traditional recipes with contemporary culinary techniques. Our team of skilled chefs meticulously crafts each dish using fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring a dining experience that captures the essence of India's vibrant culinary heritage. We specialise in creating immersive gastronomic journeys through our diverse menu, featuring signature starters, aromatic main courses, and indulgent desserts. Beyond our restaurant, we offer tailored catering services for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, with menus designed to meet specific preferences. Our commitment to excellence extends to our warm, inviting ambiance, which provides an ideal setting for families, friends, and special occasions.With over eight years of dedicated service, we pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous hygiene standards and employing time-honoured cooking methods to deliver consistent, exceptional quality. Our reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction is reflected in the positive feedback from patrons who return to experience our culinary artistry time and again. We continuously strive to innovate while preserving the authenticity that defines our brand, ensuring every meal at Maharani is both memorable and true to its cultural roots. Our operational transparency and focus on client needs have solidified our position as a trusted name in Preston's hospitality sector. Through our combination of expertise, passion, and dedication to service excellence, we remain committed to elevating the Indian dining experience in the UK.
Services
Catering Services
South Indian Cuisine
Starters
Main Courses
Desserts
Beverages
Event Catering
Online Ordering
Takeaway
Private Dining
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer authentic Indian recipes crafted by experienced chefs with traditional expertise
- Our menu features fresh ingredients prepared using time-honoured cooking techniques
- We provide tailored catering services for events up to 230 guests
- Our restaurant accommodates large groups with ample parking facilities
- We maintain consistent quality across both our dining and takeaway services
What people say
Authentic Indian recipes
Experienced chefs
Large tables available
Ample parking
Amazing on-day staff
Services
Catering Services
Maharani provides professional catering for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. Our experienced team creates customised menus that showcase authentic South Indian cuisine while accommodating specific dietary requirements. With proven capability in handling events for up to 230 guests, we ensure seamless service delivery through meticulous planning and execution. Our catering includes on-site support from trained staff to guarantee a memorable dining experience at any venue.
South Indian Cuisine
Our restaurant specialises in traditional South Indian dishes prepared using authentic recipes and cooking techniques. The menu features regional specialties like Kappa & fish curry, Malabar Porotta, and Thattu Dosa, alongside classic Indian favourites. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices to deliver genuine flavours. The kitchen team combines expertise with innovation to maintain authenticity while meeting modern expectations for presentation and consistency.
Starters
Our starter menu offers a diverse selection of traditional Indian appetizers, including signature dishes like Masala Fried Fish, Mixed Starter Platter, and Medhu Vada. Each item is prepared using time-tested methods to ensure authentic taste and texture. The starters range from mild to spicy options, catering to different palates while maintaining culinary integrity. These dishes serve as perfect palate openers for the main courses, showcasing the breadth of Indian culinary traditions.
Main Courses
The main course menu features both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that highlight South Indian culinary diversity. Options include aromatic biryanis, tandoori platters, and regional specialties like Ammachi Fish Curry and Nadan Beef Curry. Each dish is prepared using traditional cooking methods in a professional kitchen environment. The menu balances classic favourites with unique regional offerings to provide a comprehensive Indian dining experience.
Desserts
Our dessert selection features traditional Indian sweets like Gulab Jamun and Kulfi, prepared following authentic recipes. The desserts maintain the delicate balance of flavours and textures characteristic of Indian confectionery. Options include both milk-based sweets and fruit-inspired variations to cater to different preferences. Each dessert is presented with attention to detail, providing a satisfying conclusion to the meal while staying true to cultural traditions.
Questions
What makes Maharani's cuisine authentic?
Our chefs use traditional South Indian recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations, ensuring genuine flavours in every dish.
Can you cater for large events?
Yes, we've successfully catered events for up to 230 guests with customised menus and professional service.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, closed Mondays.
Do you offer takeaway services?
Yes, we provide takeaway options for all our menu items with convenient ordering available via phone or WhatsApp.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments at our Preston restaurant location.
Reviews (6)
Rachel Hartman
Dec 26, 2021
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Had the non vegetarian dinner for two, which included chicken pakora, butter chicken, lamb masala, chicken curry, naan, and a dessert. The appetizer was meh, but everything else was really good. Super flavorful, and plenty of food (shared the dinner for two between three people and it was more than enough). Service was a bit slow, but we had a large group and it was new year's eve, so that might explain it. Would definitely go again!
Miranda Wales
Dec 20, 2021
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The food at this place is amazing! We got the vegetarian appetizer platter and the chicken 65. It was all perfectly cooked and the flavors are exceptional! We got the dinner for two combination platter with buttered chicken curry, buttered lamb curry, and chicken curry. It came with nan bread and rice and a dessert. For dessert we got the fried sweet cottage cheese balls. It was worth every penny. I totally recommend trying this place. The service was fantastic and the food extraordinary!
Kelsey Kel
Oct 30, 2021
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Terrible service. Our waitress was very rude, and told us to get lost when we asked questions regarding undelivered food. I had ordered Navratan korna and my husband, the vegetable curry. We waited over 30 min for our food, at which point we were told that they were out of one of the two dishes wed ordered. When we asked why we werent informed earlier, the individual who came with the one dish told us that our server was new, and that she wouldnt be held responsible, as she didnt do it. When we asked to talk to our server, we were told to get lost. Not having eaten, we left
Sydney St Clair
Oct 14, 2021
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I can understand people being frustrated with staff, but I don't understand the negative food comments, the food here is amazing! I've been ordering from them for years and it is consistently delicious. I always order takeout and have never had a problem with getting the wrong food. The food is always piping hot and I think people should give it a chance as takeout if you didn't enjoy the inhouse experience
Shalini Chakraborty
Sep 30, 2021
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I don't know why but the waiters in the restaurant were either too tired or annoyed and thus seemed indifferent. The food was pretty good - I loved the lamb shahikorma and garlic naan. The outdoor seating could use some decor and cleaning up! It might a great place for takeouts!
Saee Suryawanshi
Aug 14, 2021
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Food was OK. Service was horrbile, the staff who took the order was courteous but the one who served was just banged the appetizer plates in front of each on the table. Also, when we entered the restaurant, we were asked for how big is the group and after that were told rudely that it is open only for dine in, which is fine as we definitely knew in times of covid buffet is closed. Also, had to ask for main course plates quite a few times before, they would be placed. Would not recommend anyone to be their customers
