I could not have a more different opinion of this place from the other 2 reviews. It literally put me off of Indian food for long time. I did not find the food to be terribly fresh, as though it had been sitting in those chafing dishes for hours. It looked completely unappetizing, and tasted oily and bland. After a few bites I stopped eating.... they certainly got their money's worth out of me considering I ate pennies worth of nan bread and a few bites of food!
I tried to keep my dining partner good company... he happily ate for 2 and didn't share my sentiments, but I've since spoken with several Montrealers who reassured me that Buffet Maharaja pales in comparison to other Indian restos in the city, upscale (Le Taj, Bombay Palace) and bargain (Bombay Mahal- excellent) alike. On the bright side, the service was good and the atmosphere comfortable.