Bombay Pimm's
£8.00Pimm's No.1 and ginger ale, served over ice with mint, cucumber, and orange slices; an all-season favourite.
Indian food in Clapham, kept simple
Order a proper curry night, or settle in for a relaxed table at Maharani.
We keep the arrival easy: dependable Indian favourites, warm service, and the sort of menu that works whether you want a quick collection or a longer London dinner.
Chef's Specials
Chef's Specials - July 2026
Start with the current specials in PDF form, then switch to the web cards if you want a quicker browse before ordering.
Sweetcorn Pakoras
£5.50Delicious crisp parcels of sweetcorn, onion, cumin, coriander, and fresh green chillies, served with home-made date & tamarind sauce.
Slow-Cooked Aubergine & Lamb Curry
£15.95The warming Sylheti favourite of spice-roast aubergine cooked with tender lamb in a rich bhuna-style sauce, finished with fresh coriander.
Monsur Alam's Chicken Tikka Stir-Fry
£13.50Chicken tikka tossed in a sizzling pan with finely sliced onions, tomatoes, fresh green chillies, spices, and lemon juice; served with cumin raita -…
Bengali Pineapple Rice
£4.50A Sylheti village favourite of aromatic pilau rice cooked with pineapple to give texture and a sweet-sharp & fresh flavour.
Afghan Naan
£3.50Freshly baked naan with toasted poppy, sesame, & onion seeds.
Home-Made Halwa & Ice Cream
£4.00Traditional Bengali halwa (carrot cake) with saffron & cardamon, in a crisp pastry wrap; with Madagascan vanilla ice cream, toasted almonds, and chocolate sauce.
About Us
A long-standing South London restaurant with a simple approach to good Indian food.
Maharani has been part of Clapham for generations. The focus is still the same: warm hospitality, familiar favourites, and a comfortable place to order from or dine in when you want classic Indian food done properly.