Aao Ji Restaurant - Altstadt Köpenick in Berlin

In the beautiful old town of Köpenick, right on the water, there is an Indian restaurant that not only impresses with delicious food, but also with exceptional service. The ambience is inviting and exudes a warm, oriental atmosphere - perfect for a special evening. The food was outstanding, with authentic spices and intense flavors making every bite a delight. I was particularly impressed by the team's attentiveness: I received individual advice due to my food intolerances. The chef personally came to the table to ensure my dish was perfectly prepared - even custom-cooked! The waiters were incredibly polite, attentive and made sure I felt completely comfortable. The selection of drinks was also wonderful. If you are looking for a special oriental treat in the old town of Köpenick, you should definitely visit this restaurant. It is a place where hospitality and quality come first.

I'd rather eat a currywurst and have more India with me.

Very tasty food and friendly staff, gladly again.

We were there with the whole family. There was something for everyone, even our 5 year old son really enjoyed it. Hot, delicious food with fantastically juicy and tender meat. Service was nice and quick. We'll be back :)

It wasn't really that convincing on the first visit months ago, but it deserves a second chance. And rightly so, I ate it spicy again and it was delicious. Staff quick and very friendly. Gladly again.

The restaurant has a beautiful indoor and outdoor space with a great waterfront view. It's an Indian-Singaporean fusion place with lots of vegetarian Indian options. I tried the tofu Medan—wasn’t impressed, as it lacked flavor. The rice was dry but had hints of cumin and bay leaves. Sadly, my Indian chai was almost cold. However, the staff was really friendly and spoke both English and German.

The ambience by the water is very nice, as is the staff. The drinks and cocktails though...what can I say. Considering it's also a cocktail bar, there's a lot of room for improvement. Even classic cocktails sometimes didn't taste even remotely as they should. As is typical for India, the food is rather uniform and a matter of taste. There are no parking spaces, only accessible on foot and by public transport.

I'm a regular customer, best Indian restaurant far and wide!

We ate and drank excellently. Shortcoming: When the canopy closes, the dry leaves fall onto the tables.

Super Indian friendly, great food, great beer with different fruit flavors. Come again. Keep it up. Just a little order would be beneficial.

Food was okay. Service very bad. I didn't even get an invoice.

The place is in a great location and smells amazing when you walk past. We would have liked to try it, but: only cash payment! Seriously? In the cosmopolitan city of Berlin in 2024? I think of my part... in any case we ate very well somewhere else. By the way: “online payment methods” are heavily advertised on the website. Anyone who relies on it will look stupid.

Great service. Lovely food. Nice view and relaxing atmosphere.

Duck with curry, coconut sauce -> pretty much like Louis de Funès in breast or leg. The second attempt was significantly better. Vindaloo is the magic word...A familiar and friendly service

Nice water view. Delicious food. I happened to be here for the lunch special. Very friendly employees. Thanks.

Be careful, the cake is not on the menu and costs 7.90 per piece or the brownie 6.90 per piece. The food is normal price, but the cake is delicious but far too expensive for me once and never again!

Really delicious food and top conditions. Always happy to go there

The location of the restaurant is great, right on the Dahme.. the staff is very nice and very competent.. if you like Indian food, this is the right place for you. The starter (salad) was amazing. The food, on the other hand, I found rather standard... but that may also be because I always have a hard time choosing the right one... I'm not a big fan of curry 🫣

Conclusion: A good selection of dishes and very tasty. Not cheap, but just about inexpensive. We like coming here. Particularly good: Lassi (salty), that's exactly how it should be! I agree. 😇 Ambiance and staff: The staff is friendly and attentive. From the terrace you can look directly at the water.

Good restaurant in an exciting location just before the "confluence" of the Dahme and Spree. There is good Indian cuisine, hot if desired. Tastes delicious and is served by friendly Indian service. The finale is a really good cocktail. Leads to severe devaluation - only cash payment. Oh man. And the Indians are supposed to be such IT cracks. Things are better at the asparagus farm in Klaistow.

Very tasty restaurant with Indian and Vietnamese cuisine. Staff super friendly and helpful. Large selection of dishes and nicely decorated interior. I'd love to come back 👍🏻

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about this restaurant is the beautiful view of the water from the summer veranda. As for the dishes... Lentil soup is definitely worthy of praise: tender, creamy, rich, moderately spicy. The chicken dishes left a mixed impression: the taste and texture of the meat is practically the same from dish to dish, despite the variety of gravies. Otherwise, butter chicken is good. As for the paneer cheese in mango sauce, the sweetness makes it more of a dessert than a main course. Or for those who have a sweet tooth 😸 The portions are large. The cocktail menu is extensive; the cocktails themselves are quite light and low in alcohol. A very interesting drink is made from beer with mango juice, although in this case unfiltered beer would be much better. Service - somewhat slow at the beginning - quickly sped up when the main courses arrived. The bottom line is that it's a very nice place to while away a warm evening.

Beautiful summer terrace with a view of the Spree, tasty food and good, inexpensive cocktails

So: it's really nice to sit in the winter garden - of course: front row at the window = view of the water is the nicest :-) The food came quickly, even though it was busy... half the tables were occupied on a Wednesday evening and the place is big. That's really good for Köpenick...there are some good shops in the radius... Food: had all sorts of starters and two main courses - everything was delicious! I took the leftovers (because there was a lot) with me - we'll have it for lunch tomorrow. Question: can this window front be opened? That would be a real highlight!!!!

The most delicious Indian food in Berlin.

The food is delicious and the service was friendly. The restaurant is spacious and clean.

Nice atmosphere, very cozy. Prices also good 👍🏽

!!!! WORST FOOD !!! I would give 0 stars for the quality of food. I am an Indian, I would say that this is the worst food I have ever tasted in my life. It was not even 1 % of the actual taste of the Indian dishes. I ordered chicken tikka and butter chicken, the tikka had an unusual red color in the meat and butter chicken was soft as cotton which is also unusual. We don’t even finish our food 5%. Aaoji is fooling people in the name of Indian food. I usually don’t give bad reviews, but I would not recommend this restaurant to anyway .

Four of us were there at lunchtime. The ambience is really very nice. We liked the former outdoor terrace, which is now designed like a kind of winter garden. All windows open in summer, protected from rain and storms and protected in winter. Food was very tasty. Lunch menu for €10 including soup of the day. A visit is worth it.

Aao Ji offer coffee and cake. Unfortunately there were only two types. Unfortunately I didn't ask about the price, but €7.95 for a piece of dry raspberry cake left me speechless... Very disappointing

Not expensive and highly recommended!

It's always nice to come back to this place. The food is rich and tasty. I'd love to come back again. Thanks that you exist.

Super delicious food and the cocktails to go for €5 are simply super delicious and always a must when the weather is good nearby

Delicious food, good cocktail prices

Thanks for the delicious cocktails

The food was great, the people who work there were great, unfortunately the toilet was in poor condition. (For men)

It's lovely to sit there with a view of the water. Only cash payment possible, therefore deduction for service.

We always go on a bike tour from Lichtenberg to Köpenick. Our stop is always the AAO Jl, very tasty food, inexpensive and delicious cocktails.

Very nice shop, delicious food and very tasty drinks

A nice place with delicious food and drinks to have a good time!

Delicious daily specials, friendly staff, good value for money.

Enjoyed nice cocktails and an appetizer here.

Food and ambience quite okay. However, only cash payment is accepted, but only 1 star

Very friendly staff. Food was great

Went on a nice bike ride and stopped off spontaneously... everything made a good impression and was well attended. We had a nice seat with a view of the water. Nobody complained because we sat for a long time. For health reasons, this takes an extremely long time for us and then unfortunately there is a lot left over... we were served very friendly. Thank you...

I usually don’t write bad reviews, but the food is really bad. I had also ordered from this place for delivery, the food didn’t seem fresh and when asked for refund, they denied it. Berlin Indian restaurants really need to up their games, they sell anything in the name of Indian food.

quite nice, unfortunately the toilet cannot be used.

Average Indian, no need to visit.

The sour-spicy soup No. 4 was a failure for me in terms of taste. Previous visits to other Indian restaurants have always been similarly delicious. Unfortunately this didn't suit this taste. The main course of lamb chilli, on the other hand, was okay. We sat at the window in the covered beer garden (these could have been cleaned better by the service staff who were often just standing around at the patio heaters) and it was quite quick, but we would have had the choice of the "heaters" distributed around the room. to sit. The no-go, however, was the payment method. I was prepared for this as I had read previous reviews beforehand. Only cash payment is available. What please?? The explanation from the owner/waiter was succinct: "After all, it's on the front of the menu." We couldn't confirm this because it didn't "catch our eye". A rogue who thinks evil of it. Unfortunately, I will end up visiting other Indian restaurants again.

It was delicious and nice, I would love to come back 😎

Very nice atmosphere and good friendly staff. Always my pleasure!!!!

Very good cocktails I can only recommend

Stomach pain after the visit, stay away from Indian chai

Very nice atmosphere and very nice staff. Only recommended. I'd love to come back!

I always enjoy coming here, super nice staff

Very friendly and attentive staff. Feel free to come back here anytime :)

The service was really nice and the drinks were delicious. The ambience in particular was perfect for an evening in a relaxed group with friends. I will gladly come again! :)

Delicious food and cocktails at fair prices.

When we pointed out when paying that the drinks didn't taste good and were watery, we got a lecture about it from the waiter. Total lack of self-criticism!

Very good food, good service. Unfortunately only cash payment, More people would come spontaneously if they could pay by card. Otherwise very happy again

We regularly order from Aao Ji in Köpenick and are always thrilled. Fast delivery. Very good quality. Reasonably priced. We have also eaten in two of the restaurants on site (Eichwalde and Schöneiche) and have always been very satisfied.

The view is definitely nice. It caught our eye and we decided to give it a try. Right next to the canal. I never saw anywhere they don’t accept cards but they said it’s written at the entrance (I used the other entrance). No harm done, there was an atm nearby. Now, the food. It was okay-ish. I think many of these Indian restaurants have a single base gravy for all their dishes. It might be good for some but for a south Asian, I don’t like it. Generally, the service is good. Nothing outstanding about the food though. I may not be tempted to go there again, honestly.

The food is very good. The staff served us very friendly, careful and courteous. There were no excessively long waits for the food to be served. The food selection is very extensive. If you want to get to know Indian and Portuguese cuisine, you definitely have a good opportunity here in a beautiful ambience. Thank you for this great evening with you. 👍🤗😃🍽

The ambience is nice but unfortunately the food tastes like it came from the supermarket freezer. Unfortunately, mango lassi also tasted very artificial.

Unfortunately not tasty :( We were there a few times two and a half years ago, and the food was good back then

Very nice restaurant with delicious food and drinks. When you receive a friendly welcome and even better service. The food tastes very good and is sufficient.

For this price I rate all 5/5, alles muala. I dont know why rating is lower, everyone should come and try and rate! Very tasty.

Inedible, especially the rice that smells and tastes like a cellar! Simply disgusting! The cocktails are all made from no name alcohol brands, just disgusting! The service is also unfriendly!

We ate there with 6 people and the atmosphere was fine. The orders were taken quickly and drinks and food were brought quickly. The staff is nice but unprofessional, standing between tables and talking loudly. It was constantly loud in the background, there was a lot of shouting. It could also work better when serving and clearing away. The food came suspiciously quickly, the quality of the food was mediocre in terms of consistency and seasoning. Two of us had stomach pains on the following two days. Not again. A pity.

Service-oriented staff, good Indian food and beautiful water views, what more could you want? 😉

Nice restaurant... if you're lucky you might even get a table by the window with a view of the water. We had a pleasant stay and say: Thank you.

Our bill was 150 and still they did not accept card. Plus chicken was just boiled not really great

Delicious food. Great mango beer - good tea… Nice ambience with a view of the water… Friendly service

Excellent food with top service. Very good location with a view of the water

Saturday evening 8 p.m. The restaurant wasn't very busy. We had to wait at least 30 minutes for the drinks and more than 45 minutes for the food. I can understand that when it comes to food, but the drinks? Unfortunately that doesn't work for me at all. My Indian meat is usually very tender, but I have to be honest, the chicken was almost inedible for me, it was simply overcooked. The curry sauce was still very tasty

It's great here and the service is very fast :))

Such great people. I'd love to come here!!!

very nice staff, you can't go wrong with the food!!

Great lamb soup...great staff. Definitely worth a visit And great action.

Delicious food and top drinks for great prices.

very tasty food and nice service

Update 2024: Today the food wasn't so good anymore, the dips I ordered were tasteless, at least my chicken tandoori was tender but my friend's chicken korma was way too sweet and the mango lassi was also weak, it's a shame that they were so neglected here next to the Mexican .. you also had the feeling that the waiters knew that it was a shame ;( 2022 The food is really good. We were there as a large group, that wasn't a problem and tables were organized quickly. The food was also really good, I was just surprised that there was no extra sauce so it was very dry. I know it differently from my Indian, but the lamb was still excellent ;)

Very tasty food, friendly service. The wonderful spirit of the Buddha blows in these halls. Always very happy!

We were very satisfied! Nothing that blows us away, but a change! We found the staff ok, the food average No card payment possible...

Wir sind super gerne in der Gruppe hier, das Essen ist gut, die Cocktails super (vor allem der Daiquiri) und wir haben immer Spaß ☺️

Lecker Essen, lecker Cocktails, lecker Bierchen.

sehr gute, preiswerte cocktails mit nettem personal!

Ein sehr gemütliches Restaurant mit leckerem Essen und leckeren Cocktails. Der Service ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Essen frisch zubereitet und richtig lecker.

Essen war mäßig gut. Cocktails sind günstig...das scheint auch die Jugend anzuziehen. Leider wird da NICHT nach dem Alter gefragt und wir waren live dabei, wie sich 15j halb ins Koma getrunken haben, alles voll gebrochen und kein handlungsbedarf gesehen wurde seitens der Inhaber oder Angestellten.

WAS IST LOS BEI EUCH!!! Das Essen von schlechter Qualität,dass den Menschen anschließend schlecht wird?! Bisher waren wir immer zufrieden,nur stellt sich uns jetzt die Frage ob so massiv an der Qualität der Lebensmittel,sowie an den notwendigen Hygienemaßnahmen gespart wird.Ebenfalls die auch oft beschriebenen mangelnden Deutschkenntnisse des Servicepersonals müssen in der heutigen Zeit, wo es genügend Kursangebote gibt nicht mehr sein.Wer im Service arbeitet, sollte Jeder zeit auf Nachfragen von Kunden antworten können.Beseitigt eure Mängel,sonst wird euer Restaurant immer leerer werden.Auch eine EC Karten Bezahlung ist wünschenswert Herr Inhaber im Jahr 2024!

Wir wurden aufgrund der Personenanzahl in das 1. OG gesetzt. Der Raum war kalt und es saßen nur zwei weitere Personen da. Keine Minute nachdem wir saßen sollten wir bestellen. Als Vorspeise kam ein nicht bestellter Salat, Sate Spieße wurden statt mit Erdnuss Soße mit Majonäse serviert und das Naan Brot mit drei gepanschten Öl-Dips. Die fünf Hauptgerichte kamen bereits 15 Minuten nach Bestellungsaufnahme. Drei Hähnchengerichte davon waren mit nicht durchgebratenem Fleisch. Die Ente kross war frittiertes Fett in Soße getränkt. Der Cocktail für den Preis ist okay aber nicht gut. Hinweise an das Personal für das minderwertige Essen werden nicht wahrgenommen und die Gäste als Lügner bezeichnet. Toiletten sind kaputt und man kann das eklige Essen nicht mal da loswerden. Nach all dem Ärgernis kommt die Krönung, dass im Jahr 2024 nur Barzahlung möglich ist und es doch genügend Banken in der Umgebung seien. Nach knapp 40 Minuten laufen gab es dann endlich einen Automaten, welcher noch Bargeld hatte. Alles in allem nicht zu empfehlen. Eine Schande für alle guten indischen Restaurants!

Das Essen hat mittelmäßig bis schlecht geschmeckt (schmeckt nach Fertigsoßen (Glutamat)) , dafür würde ich nicht essen gehen. Auf dem Salat war ein Haar und die Gabel dreckig. Der Service ist nicht aufmerksam, wirkt überfordert, räumen nur von einer Seite ab und lassen sich alles weitergeben (längerer Tisch). Und läuft öfter an den Tisch herum. Ambiente könnte besser sein, Wintergarten-Vibes. Das Restaurant ist nicht gut besucht. Außerdem ist komisch, dass nur Bargeld genommen wird. Cocktail sind ok aber nicht mehr, könnte mehr Süße ran. Es gibt eindeutig bessere Indische Restaurant in der Nähe, deshalb würde ich nicht das Restaurant nicht weiterempfehlen. Preis-Leistung geht gar nicht. Ich würde das Restaurant nicht nochmal besuchen.

Das Restaurant hat sich optisch und vom Ambiente in den letzten Jahren sehr gut verändert. Früher gab es nur eine windigen Terrasse mit Kunstrasen...heute ist das ein riesiger Wintergarten mit toller Einrichtung

Wir wollten entspannt unsere Weihnachtsfeier genießen und mussten über 1h warten.. Sitzen durften wir direkt auf dem Präsentierteller, schön in der Mitte.. Bestellungen wurden nur teilweise bedient.. Essen teuer aber geschmacklich in Ordnung. Man spürt die Überforderung. Nicht empfehlenswert...

Essen ist absolut ungenießbar, übelst fettig und qualitativ unterste Schublade. Entsprechend ist es in der Tonne gelandet, schade um das Geld.

La comida mala, el pescado masala, estaba añejo y duro. Al terminar la cena tuve que ir a urgencias por el mal estado de la comida. Además caro.

Wir haben eine Lebensmittelvergiftung bekommen! Der Fisch war schon anfangs ziemlich zäh. Die Nacht war eine Qual wir ich kann nur jedem abraten hier auch nur dran zu denken. Das Essen roch komisch und war schlecht. Wir mussten ins Krankenhaus fahren.

Ich war nicht so angetan. Erstens sind die Allergene erst nach Nachfrage zu bekommen und dann so klein geschrieben, das ich mich nur für einen Salat entschieden habe. Zweitens... nirgends ist ausgeschrieben das man nur mit Bargeld zahlen kann. Mein Bruder musste also seinen Autoschlüssel hinterlegen und Geld von der Bank holen. Drittens.... ich weiß nicht was sie gemacht haben, aber irgendwann im Laufe des Abends wurde es so laut durch eine Küchenmaschine, das man sein eigenes Wort nicht mehr verstand. Sehr schade.

Kein einziges Gericht schmeckt wie ein indisches Essen. Der Service ist immer noch in Ordnung, aber kein Essen. Nachdem ich das Essen gegessen habe, beginnt meine Frau zu erbrechen und wird krank

Es hat wirklich nicht geschmeckt. Hähnchen schwamm in einer Erdnuss-Kokos-Pampe und das „Gemüse“ musste ich suchen (nicht identifizierbare grüne Streifchen in der Pampe. Tisch am Fenster stand schräg, Personal… naja ganz nett Zum Schluss Gans irgendeinen Mango-Shot, der wässrig schmeckte. Beim Rausgehen sahen wir, dass dieser in einer ollen Cola-Flasche aufbewahrt wurde. 🤢 Igitt