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 - April 2026
Start with the current specials in PDF form, then switch to the web cards if you want a quicker browse before ordering.
Quail Egg Chat Putti
£5.95A colourful twist on the quintessential Bengali street food snack with crisped chickpeas, fresh herbs, cucumber, tomato, onions, and hard-boiled quail eggs dusted with…
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.
King Prawn, Coconut & Cashew Curry
£16.95King prawns poached in a richly flavoured spiced coconut broth with toasted cashew nuts; an aromatic curry from Kerala in the south of India.
Bengali Pumpkin Bhaji
£6.95A tasty combination of silky green pumpkin and heritage red pumpkin, cooked with green herbs, onions, light spices, and fresh green chilli.
Ginger & Garlic Naan
£3.50Freshly baked with ginger and garlic, just the ticket for winter's end.
Assam Peppercorn Naan
£3.50Topped with cracked Assam peppercorn berries from the Brahmaputra valley for a smoky spicy-citrus taste, finished with a hint of salt
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.