Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar brings modern Indian dining to Milton Keynes, combining bold flavours, colourful dishes and a lively social atmosphere. Open throughout the day for bottomless brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, it works well for everything from relaxed family meals and date nights to birthday celebrations. Children are welcome, while vegetarian and vegan diners are well catered for.
The Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar menu balances familiar Indian favourites with more contemporary dishes and sharing plates. Thalis are a particular highlight, served on traditional metal trays with a selection of small dishes that make it easy to try several flavours in one sitting. The Maaya Special Thali includes butter chicken, Harra Bharra Gosht, garlic chilli chicken, tadka dal, rice, poppadoms, pickles and salad, with vegetarian and vegan versions available.
Starters are designed with sharing in mind. Platters include Tandoori Triumph and Vegan Heaven, the latter featuring gobi manchurian, onion bhaji, aloo tikki and garlic mushrooms. There’s also a selection of chaats, combining crisp crackers, potatoes, onions, chickpeas, yoghurt and tamarind chutney. Chef’s signature mains might include Kadhai Angaar, with spice-marinated chicken cooked over smoky charcoal, Kerala-style sea bass moilee or Mangalorean lobster. Classics such as butter chicken and beef vindaloo sit alongside vegetarian curries, rice, breads and sides. Maaya also offers a bottomless brunch and an Indian-inspired afternoon tea.
Drinks range from beer and cider to classic cocktails such as Negronis and Espresso Martinis. Maaya signatures include the Indian Summer and Mango Colada, with mocktails, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks also available.
Inside, Maaya Indian Kitchen & Bar is dark and atmospheric, with near-black walls and ceilings, low lighting, leather booth seating and industrial-style fixtures. A gold-toned ceiling mural creates a striking focal point overhead, while a green feature wall adds another splash of colour. Outdoor tables at the front provide an alternative spot for drinks or dining.