Maharaja Cuisine of India in Seattle, WA

4.7(1,348)$20–30Seattle, WA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 1348 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Seattle, WA • Price $20–30 • 4.7★
Maharaja Cuisine of India, located in Seattle, WA's University District, is an Indian buffet with a 4.7-star rating from 1348 reviews. The restaurant offers both dine-in and curbside pickup options. Its price range is $20–30. Maharaja Cuisine of India provides an opportunity to experience a variety of Indian dishes in a buffet setting. The restaurant is situated at 3701 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105.

Good to know

  • Maharaja Cuisine of India has a listed address in Seattle, WA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 1,348 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3701 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105, University District, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 268-0206
Today
11 AM–1 AM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 (1,348 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.6 weighted · 1,348 reviews
4.6weighted · raw 4.7 from 1,348 reviews(↓ 0.09 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,348 / 841 median
04,205 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
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 (4.7) with the city average (4.45) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4205+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–1 AM
monday
11 AM–1 AM
saturday
11 AM–1 AM
sunday
11 AM–1 AM
thursday
11 AM–1 AM
tuesday
11 AM–1 AM
wednesday
11 AM–1 AM

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 parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayQuiet

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inReservationsDeliveryTakeoutCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

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

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Popular Dishes

8 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken Meal$24.9573 mentions
  • Saag$15.9559 mentions
  • Saag Paneer Meal$24.9530 mentions
  • Vindaloo$15.9528 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$18.9524 mentions
  • Biryani$15.9518 mentions
  • Pakora$7.9517 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$17.9517 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

1,348 reviews

Reviews

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Maharaja Cuisine of India?

Maharaja Cuisine of India has a 4.7-star rating based on 1348 customer reviews.

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~0.2 mi
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Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

4616 25th Avenue Northeast

~0.6 mi

Atms

Bank of America

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Bank of America

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Banks

Bank of America

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4622 25th Avenue Northeast

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Cafe

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Starbucks

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2617 Northeast 46th Street

~0.5 miSu-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
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Juice Press

Cafe

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Cafe

4622 26th Avenue Northeast

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2650 Northeast 49th Street

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Backyard Bagel

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4520 Union Bay Place Northeast

~0.3 miWe-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa,Su 08:00-14:00; Mo,Tu off
Subway

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2756 Northeast 45th Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
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Einstein Bros. Bagels

Fast Food

2746 Northeast 45th Street

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Chipotle

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2626 Northeast 46th Street

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Bakerys

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Bakery

4610 Village Court Northeast

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-18:00
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Bars

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Bar

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Clinics

Swedish Sand Point Primary Care

Clinic

4540 Union Bay Place Northeast

~0.3 miMo-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
Virginia Mason University Village Medical Center

Clinic

2671 Northeast 46th Street

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Hairdressers

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Hairdresser

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Research Institutes

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Lessons

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Lessons

2643 Northeast Village Lane

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Prep Schools

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Dances

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Frames

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Floorings

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Computers

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Alcohols

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~0.4 mi

Dry Cleanings

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Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

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~0.4 mi
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Verizon

Mobile Phone

4633 27th Avenue Northeast

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AT&T

Mobile Phone

4626 25th Avenue Northeast

~0.6 mi

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Public Storage

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~0.4 mi

Cars

Tesla

Car

2627 Northeast 46th Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:30-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
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