Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Cambridge: 1:11 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 547-2757 to confirm.
Location & directions
57 John F. Kennedy StreetCambridge, MA 02138
About The Maharaja
The Maharaja is an Indian restaurant you'll find at 57 John F. Kennedy Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of 317 places to eat and drink we list in Cambridge.
The Maharaja is open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Service options include dine-in.
Phone: (617) 547-2757.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant
- Address
- 57 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Phone
- (617) 547-2757
- Hours
- Open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Maharaja’s weekday schedule with 51 other Indian restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 5 hours more than the local median of 66. 96% of Indian restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and The Maharaja is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Indian restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Indian restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 19 menus with 2,091 priced items from Indian restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.99.
We don’t have The Maharaja’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Indian restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Gulab Jamun | 84% | $5.25 |
| Mango Lassi | 79% | $5.97 |
| Garlic Naan | 74% | $5.20 |
| Malai Kofta | 68% | $15.99 |
| Chicken Tikka | 63% | $18.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 53% | $17.98 |
| Chicken | 47% | $15.00 |
| Chana Masala | 47% | $16.55 |
Calculated from 19 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Maharaja there are 63 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 138 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (26), Cafes & Coffee (23), Pizza (9), and Burgers & Fast Food (8).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Indian restaurants are within a mile and 22 within three miles. The closest is Madras Dosa Company, < 0.1 mi away.
57 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- KoreanBonchon Cambridge< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodShake Shack< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsGrendel's Den< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisBlack Sheep Bagel Cafe< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPinocchio's Pizza and Subs< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Indian restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Maharaja's opening hours?
Open daily, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is The Maharaja open on Sunday?
Yes, The Maharaja is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is The Maharaja located?
The Maharaja is located at 57 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
What is the phone number of The Maharaja?
You can call The Maharaja at (617) 547-2757.
Does The Maharaja offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Maharaja. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Maharaja open late?
Yes – The Maharaja is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Maharaja?
There are 138 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Maharaja. Nearby options include Bonchon Cambridge (< 0.1 mi), Shake Shack (< 0.1 mi), and Grendel's Den (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Indian restaurants near The Maharaja?
4 other Indian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Madras Dosa Company, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Indian restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 19 menus with 2,091 priced items from Indian restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.99.
Nearby places
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