{"id":22532,"date":"2013-05-30T02:04:25","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T06:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=22532"},"modified":"2013-09-02T11:55:47","modified_gmt":"2013-09-02T15:55:47","slug":"review-by-customer-1-grand-opening-maharaja-palace-harlem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=22532","title":{"rendered":"(NEW) Restaurant review: Grand opening of Maharaja Palace in Harlem"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Maharaja<\/a><\/p>\n

I had the pleasure of being “customer # 1” at the Grand Opening of Maharaja Palace, which is located in South Harlem (SOHA) between 114th and 115th streets on Frederick Douglass Boulevard, which HarlemCondoLife.com (twitter @HarlemHCL) originally coined \u00a0“Harlem’s Gold Coast” and “Harlem Restaurant Row”.<\/p>\n

It started with a friendly message from Bashar the owner inviting us to attend as their guest for the evening’s grand opening. \u00a0I love Indian food and had been waiting in anticipation for the Palace’s arrival.<\/p>\n

I was greeted by the owner and the staff. \u00a0 They went out of their way to make me feel at home.<\/p>\n

This is their second location, the first being on the East Side. \u00a0The decor is simple and reminded me of my travels through Asia. \u00a0The space is wired for sound and music will be available soon. \u00a0The space is air conditioned as well.<\/p>\n

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The menu is extensive. \u00a0So I focussed on items that I love.<\/p>\n

I started my meal with a Mango Lassi which was the perfect balance of tastes.<\/p>\n

\"Maharaja<\/p>\n

I then had the Vegetable Samosas as an appetizer. \u00a0I usually have these with my meal. \u00a0This time I had them as an appetizer. \u00a0They were great. \u00a0Crispy on the outside. \u00a0Tender, flavorful and spicy (but not too much) on the inside. \u00a0The owner mentioned that the recipe dates back to his time in school in college in his home country, where they ate samosas and drank lassis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Maharaja<\/a><\/p>\n

I followed that up with the Tandori mixed grill which had a selection of meats and seafood prepared in a variety of ways and cooked in their Tandor oven. \u00a0Along with rice and Onion Naan. \u00a0Delicious, \u00a0plentiful and well priced. \u00a0There was so much food that I asked for a “doggy bag” so I could savor the rest of my meal later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As I dined a steady stream of customers came in to take a seat, pick up takeout or grab a menu. \u00a0Each one was greeted enthusiastically by the owner. \u00a0And a steady stream of deliveries poured out into the neighborhood. \u00a0In fact, they will be debuting their menu on the Seamless home delivery service this week. \u00a0They are open for lunch with great specials. \u00a0And have early evening dinner specials.<\/p>\n


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As I was ready to leave, my waiter Richard for the evening said that they were honored to have had me as their “customer # 1”. \u00a0 I was honoured. \u00a0I thanked them and left the restaurant happy to have ushered in this welcome addition to the neighborhood, and looking forward to my next meal at (or from) Majarajah Palace.<\/p>\n

MAJARAJAH PALACE
\n2113 Frederick Douglass Blvd (between 114th & 115th St)
\nNew York, NY 10026
\n(212) 222-8934<\/p>\n

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