Indian royal cuisine
Maharani Palace
Old Delhi streets, royal kitchens, and one golden dining room in Herndon, Virginia.
Dilli Ki Galiyon Se
From The Streets of Old Delhi
Gol gappa, chaat and bhel from the lanes Chef Neel grew up in, made fresh every day.
Tandoor & saffron
The Royal Kitchen
Clay ovens, saffron, charcoal and slow fire. The dishes of the court, cooked to order.
The dining room
The Palace Hall
Crystal chandeliers, velvet thrones, and a stage for musicians. Dinner here is an evening, not a meal.
Your table awaits
Reserve The Evening
The royal lunch buffet runs from eleven-thirty, dinner from five. Your table is waiting.
From Our Kitchen
Dishes of the court
Every plate is built from recipes Neel carried out of Old Delhi and the royal kitchens of the north, cooked to order with fresh meat, produce and spice.
Full menu also available on Toast Order Online
The Royal Lunch Buffet
A daily feast, royally served
A rotating spread of curries, tandoor, biryani, chutneys and desserts, refreshed morning and afternoon.
$19.99
Monday to Thursday
$24.99
Friday to Sunday
$11.99
Children 5 to 9 years
All buffet prices exclude tax and gratuity.
A daily feast from the royal kitchens, 11:30 AM to 3 PM.
The Chef Owner Speaks
Neel Kamal, Owner & Chef
Dear diners, welcome to Maharani Palace, where food works its magic. Our cuisine, service and ambience reflect years of dedicated research and hard work.
Neel Kamal, Owner & Chef
Before adding a dish to the menu, Neel asks himself one question: will it be mere food on a plate, or a delightful treat for your palate?
The Lounge
Cocktails from the court
A bar of gin, paan, saffron and rose, poured under the chandeliers until late.
Razia SultanHendrick's, rose water, lime, Rooh Afza, paan gin, green creme de menthe, mitha paan$22
Shahjahan Mango MojitoBacardi lemon, fresh mint, mango puree, lime, agave, Sprite
Maharaja Old FashionJalapeno tequila, green chili triple sec, lime, agave, grand Marnier
Royal Mahal CadillacDon Julio silver, triple sec, lime, agave, grand Marnier
Aam Panna MartiniGrey Goose in tangy aam panna syrup
I Love My QueenVanilla vodka, white chocolate cream, rose water
Masala Bloody MaryVodka, lime, tabasco, garam masala, olives
Cinnamon Chai MartiniVanilla vodka, masala chai, cardamom, cream, Kahlua
Spicy Nimbo GimletHendrick's, lime, serrano, Limca
Guava Kiwi SangriaFruit sangria by the glass
Black Raspberry SangriaFruit sangria by the glass
Wines by the glass and bottle, single malts and a full champagne list are poured from the bar. Ask about the evening's specials.
Word of Mouth
Easily the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. Full stop.Shanna E., Yelp
The best Indian food I have had in NoVa. Flavorful and delicious, and very fancy inside.
Becca L., YelpWide variety of interesting and delicious dishes. A manager kept bringing me cups of chai himself.
Jean T., YelpThe ambiance is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking from the moment you walk in.
Trendy D., YelpOccasions
Birthdays, weddings & feasts
The palace hosts parties large and small, catered off site and through the year in-house.
Parties & Catering
From a private booth for ten to a full palace for a hundred. Speak with the floor team for menus, staffing and decor.
Plan an EventGift Cards
A royal night out, wrapped. Digital gift cards are delivered instantly and redeemable online or at the table.
Buy a Gift CardSeasonal events and festive menus run through the year. See Events & Offers.
Visit the Palace
Herndon, Virginia
1030 Elden Street, in the heart of the DMV.
Lunch BuffetMon to Fri, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Lunch BuffetSat & Sun, 11:30 AM to 3 PM
DinnerSun to Thu, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
DinnerFri & Sat, 5 PM to 10 PM
Phone703-544-0070 · 703-544-0071
