Stepping into Maya Dhaba on Victoria Parade is an invitation to experience the rich heritage of authentic Indian spice blends. Boasting a comfortable 100-guest seating capacity, the restaurant provides an ideal setting for corporate lunches, romantic dinners, or large family celebrations.
Behind this exceptional dining experience is a highly specialised kitchen team featuring four master chefs from India. Each brings unique expertise to the curry, Tandoor, and Indo-Chinese stations.
Leading the line is Head Chef Anand Singh, a curry specialist who has been anchored at Maya Dhaba since its 2026 grand reopening. Backed by 20 years of international culinary experience, Chef Anand constantly refines his spice blends to ensure every curry exceeds customer expectations.
For Anand, the restaurant is more than a workplace. He credits owner Harminder “Harry” Singh for creating an environment where the boss feels like family. The admiration is mutual. Mr Singh highly praises Anand’s absolute loyalty, punctuality, and joyful work ethic. Whether walking to work on a sunny day or managing the opening and closing hours without complaint, Anand remains a pillar of dependability. Visitors are guaranteed a world-class taste of North India, crafted with passion and meticulous care.
With such an expansive menu available, what should a first-time visitor prioritise? Owner Harminder Singh reveals that his front-of-house team customises their dining recommendations based entirely on a guest’s regional preferences and familiarity with traditional spices.
“We closely read what our guests enjoy,” Mr Singh explains.
“When we host international travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we typically guide them toward our crowd-pleasing, mildly spiced classics. They absolutely love the signature Butter Chicken, aromatic Chicken Tikka, and fresh, piping-hot Garlic Naan straight from the clay oven.”
Conversely, for local Fijians and traditional Indian diners who crave deep, robust, and fiery flavour profiles, the kitchen heavily recommends intensely seasoned dishes like the slow-cooked Lamb Rogan Josh.
