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Aao Ji Restaurant
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Aao Ji is Köpenick's undisputed go-to for Indian food, sitting right on the Spree in the Altstadt with a colorful, homey dining room and a terrace that's lovely in summer. The spices are dialed in, the portions are generous, and you're not paying Mitte prices — order the tandoori chicken, chicken korma, extra naan, and don't skip the tea. The Google score is stellar but take it with a grain of salt given some removed reviews; the consistent local foot traffic tells the real story.
Why it's worth it
Bold spices, generous portions, and a colorful dining room by the Spree — Köpenick's most-loved Indian does the classics right and throws in great cocktails.
Highlights
tandoori chickencocktailssummer terracefresh naan
Before you go
Go for the classics — tandoori chicken and chicken korma — and order extra naan; the terrace is the move in summer, and don't skip the tea at the end.
Known For
- •tandoori chicken
- •chicken korma
- •fresh naan
- •cocktails
- •summer terrace
Best For
weeknight dinnerscasual Indian cravingssummer terrace meals
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 9, 2026
Köpenick's go-to Indian — bold spices, generous plates, no fuss
If you're in Köpenick and craving Indian food, Aao Ji is the obvious choice. The place has built a serious following — nearly a thousand Google reviews at 4.7 stars — and it's not hard to see why. The spices are dialed in, the portions are generous, and you're not paying Mitte prices for the privilege. The tandoori chicken and chicken korma come recommended, and the naan is properly done — soft, slightly charred, the way it should be. Reviewers also rave about the cocktails, which is a pleasant surprise for a neighborhood Indian spot.
The setting is unpretentious. Think warm lighting, oriental touches, and a dining room that feels more like someone's home than a staged restaurant — the Facebook page describes it as having "einzigartigem Ambiente und farbenfrohem Interieur" (unique ambiance and colorful interior). There's outdoor seating which is lovely in summer, and they occasionally have live music. It's the kind of spot you go to for a solid weeknight dinner, not a special occasion — and that's exactly its charm. The terrace along the Spree in Altstadt Köpenick is a genuine draw when the weather cooperates.
One thing to note: the reviews aren't without controversy. A significant number of reviews were removed due to defamation complaints, and Tripadvisor tells a very different story with a low rating. Take the Google score with a grain of salt, but the consistent local foot traffic and repeat customers suggest the food genuinely delivers. Go for the classics, order extra naan, and don't skip the tea.