Cafe Maharani in Honolulu, HI

3.9(880)$20–30Honolulu, HI
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3.9-star rating from 880 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Honolulu, HI • Price $20–30 • 3.9★
Cafe Maharani is an Indian buffet located at 2509 S King St in Honolulu, HI, within the McCully neighborhood. This establishment has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 880 reviews. Cafe Maharani offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout service options. The price range for dining here is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for Cafe Maharani. This buffet provides a dining experience in Honolulu with a focus on Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • Cafe Maharani has a listed address in Honolulu, HI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 3.9-star rating from 880 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
2509 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826, McCully, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 951-7447
Today
5–9 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
3.9 (880 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.0 weighted · 880 reviews
4.0weighted · raw 3.9 from 880 reviews(↑ 0.09 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median880 / 330 median
01,650 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (3.9) with the city average (4.22) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1650+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–9 PM
monday
5–9 PM
saturday
5–9 PM
sunday
5–9 PM
thursday
5–9 PM
tuesday
5–9 PM
wednesday
5–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceWheelchair accessibleQR code menus availableAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual TrendyClassyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Usually a wait

Popular Dishes

17 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken Makhni$19.99186 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$19.99153 mentions
  • Chicken Masala Curry$18.9995 mentions
  • Lamb Vindaloo$21.9992 mentions
  • Palak Paneer$17.9973 mentions
  • Yellow Rice$7.9966 mentions
  • Lamb Saag$21.9955 mentions
  • Lamb Masala Curry$21.9955 mentions
  • Maharani Dinner for$59.9951 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken Wings$13.9949 mentions
  • Coconut Rice$10.9945 mentions
  • Chicken Coconut Korma$18.9942 mentions
  • Vegetable Korma$17.5032 mentions
  • Eggplant Tikka Korma$17.9927 mentions
  • Eggplant Tikka Masala$17.9926 mentions
  • Vegetarian Samosa$8.9923 mentions
  • Chicken Saag$18.9923 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

880 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Cafe Maharani?

Cafe Maharani has a 3.9-star rating based on 880 customer reviews.

Where is Cafe Maharani located?

Cafe Maharani is located at 2509 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826, McCully, Honolulu, HI.