Fancy a culinary journey through India - right in the centre of Berlin? From steaming tandoor ovens and creamy curries to street food classics such as pani puri, South Asian cuisine is represented here in all shapes, colours and degrees of spiciness. We present eleven Indian restaurants that bring the scent of saffron, coriander and curry to the streets of Berlin.
Tip 1: North Indian cuisine with heart at Prince of Punjab
If you are looking for authentic Indian cuisine in Wilmersdorf, you will find it at Prince of Pun jab. The restaurant, formerly known as Bahadur , welcomes you with aromatic scents from the tandoor oven, warm service and a cosy atmosphere. Traditional specialities such as tender grilled lamb chops, spicy prawns or dal makhani - a lentil speciality cooked over a low flame for hours - are served. The street food starters such as pani puri also provide a flavourful surprise. Whether mild, creamy or fiery-hot: here you will find the right curry for every taste and in every degree of spiciness.
When: Tuesday to Friday from 11.30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 11 pm
Where: Sigmaringer Str. 36, Wilmersdorf
Tip 2: Michelin-acclaimed cuisine at the India Club
Not far from the Brandenburg Gate, the India Club is hidden behind the Adlon Palais and offers a very special culinary experience. The first Indian restaurant in Germany to be honoured in the Michelin Guide serves top-quality North Indian rustic cuisine. Head chef Manish Bahukhandi and his team are known for their creative interpretations of traditional dishes and only cook with the very best ingredients: Poultry and lamb come from species-appropriate animal husbandry on the organic Bollhagen farm on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg, which is owned by the India Club 's owner family. Classics such as buttered chicken, maachi tikka or the signature black dal are just as popular as the sophisticated appetiser creations. Everything is served in generous family style or à la carte.
When: Monday to Saturday from 5 to 11.30 pm and Sunday from 5 to 11 pm
Where: Behrenstraße 72, Mitte
Tip 3: Open kitchen in British style at House of Tandoor in Charlottenburg
At House of Tandoor in the stylish Hoxton Hotel, you can expect an unusual restaurant concept for Berlin, but one that is commonplace in London: between gleaming gold tandoor ovens, an open kitchenette and luxurious interior design, the North Indian communal kitchen meets the ambience of a British chop house. Enjoy aromatic dishes such as succulent butter chicken, spicy amritsari lamb or vegetarian biryani in atmospheric lighting. Creative drinks, natural wines and masala chai are also available. The perfect place for anyone who wants to experience Indian cuisine in a modern and luxurious setting.
When: Monday and Tuesday from 7am to 11am, Wednesday to Friday from 7am to 11am and 6pm to 10.30pm, Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10.30pm, Sunday from 12pm to 3pm
Where: Meinekestraße 18-19, Charlottenburg
Tip 4: Hearty moments of pleasure with plenty of hospitality at Namaste
Our next tip also impresses with authentic Indian cuisine, but with a particularly personal touch: at Namaste in Wilmersdorf, you can expect not only fantastic cuisine, but also warm, friendly and above all attentive service in a cosy atmosphere. The restaurant serves classics such as creamy butter chicken, spicy tandoori specialities and vegetarian curries made from fresh, hand-picked ingredients. The hosts take their time, offer heartfelt advice - and may even surprise you with a little something to say goodbye. The restaurant is ideal for a relaxed meal with friends or family, where the focus should be on hospitality as well as flavour.
When: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm
Where: Pariser Straße 56, Wilmersdorf
Tip 5: Specialities from Sri Lanka and South India at Sigiriya on Boxhagener Platz
In the middle of the lively neighbourhood around Boxhagener Platz, Sigiriya is a jewel of South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine in Berlin. Goraka, cardamom, karapincha and cinnamon are indispensable spices in the island nation's culinary culture and refine chicken kottu, lentil curries and creative vegetable dishes here too. If you opt for a meat dish, you will only be served beef and lamb from Neuland farms, and there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan alternatives. With its Ceylon tea and Ayurvedic herbs, Sigiriya also supports farmers in Sri Lanka and fair trade - so you can feast here with a clear conscience!
When: Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 12pm to midnight, Sunday from 12pm to 11pm
Where: Grünberger Straße 66, Friedrichshain
Tip 6: Traditional murals in Berlin's oldest Indian restaurant
Calcutta in Charlottenburg is the oldest Indian restaurant in Berlin and invites you on a culinary journey through time. Tandoori dishes from the charcoal grill, delicious curries and spicy lamb specialities have been served here since the 1960s. The menu is complemented by a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant has a cosy design and colourful murals on the walls tell of Indian culture and hospitality. The warm service and traditional flair make Calcutta the ideal place for anyone who wants to experience Indian cuisine in its most original Berlin form.
When: Daily from 12 to 11 pm
Where: Bleibtreustraße 17, Charlottenburg
Tip 7: Dine like a Bollywood star at Meena Kumari
Named after the Indian queen of tragedy Meena Kumari, our next tip is located in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg - and provides you with Indian specialities that the Bollywood heroine would definitely have enjoyed. A culinary world full of rich flavours inspired by the traditional cuisine of India and Pakistan awaits you on the menu. The stylish Neo Bollywood ambience pays tribute to the restaurant's namesake and adds modern elegance to the space, while Bollywood film screenings add a cinematic flair to the dining experience. Enjoy freshly prepared delicacies such as Butter Chicken, Mutton Korma or Palak Gosht as well as vegan and vegetarian specialities such as Lahori Daal, Malai Kofta or Alu Ghob.
When: Daily from 5 to 11 pm
Where: Lychener Str. 9, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 8: Family tradition by candlelight in Berlin's Amrit restaurants
The AMRIT restaurants are more than just places for good Indian food - they are the culinary legacy of the Bans family. What began in 1996 as a project close to the Bans brothers ' hearts in Kreuzberg is now a permanent institution with four locations throughout Berlin. The dishes served are based on their mother's original recipes - lovingly flavoured with homemade spice blends and prepared according to family traditions. Whether curry, tandoori or vegan specialities: The dishes at Amrit taste of dedication, home and plenty of expertise. In a colourful atmosphere, with plenty of space for family, friends and large groups, every meal becomes a warm invitation to the world of bans.
When: Different opening hours depending on location
Where: Various locations throughout Berlin
Tip 9: At Maharadscha in Schönberg, the customer is king
Named after the Sanskrit word Maharajah - the great king - this traditional restaurant has been inviting you to a real taste experience since 1984. In the heart of Schöneberg , you can choose from over 50 authentic dishes on the romantic terrace or in the restaurant's spacious interior - and have them prepared to your taste, from mild to fiery hot. Because the motto at the Maharajah is: the customer is king. Whether it's tender tandoori or creamy malai kofta - everything is freshly prepared and served with warm hospitality. Our tip for larger groups and tasters: the Maharajah platter with specialities such as duck tikka, scampi masala and mutton korma to share.
When: Daily except Wednesday from 12 to 11 pm
Where: Fuggerstraße 21, Schöneberg
Tip 10: Varied flavours and a warm atmosphere at Khushi
Khushi combines authentic Indian cuisine with a stylish metropolitan ambience and welcomes you as soon as you enter with a splendid, well-equipped bar. So why not start the evening with finely tuned drinks and homemade lassis while the neighbourhood life pulsates outside on the lively terrace. The menu includes classic curries, tandoori specialities and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Generous portions and warm service give Khushi a cosy atmosphere and invite you to round off the evening with a relaxed drink after your meal. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy people-watching with lamb with roasted pineapple, creamy palak paneer or golden-brown naan.
When: Daily except Monday from 12 to 11 pm
Where: Kollwitzstraße 37, Prenzlauer Berg
Tip 11: Inner peace and flavourful balance at Om in Moabit
Tucked away in a quiet side street not far from the banks of the Spree in Moabit is Om Restaurant - a place where Indian-Nepalese cuisine is served with dedication and balance . The name says it all
The name says it all, as the sacred syllable "Om" in Hinduism stands for harmony and the primal soul of man - a thought that you can feel in every bite. Whether spicy momos, creamy curries or crispy pakoras - all dishes are prepared fresh, without additives and with a fine sense of spices. The small restaurant impresses with its quiet atmosphere, attentive service and cosy outdoor area. Perfect for anyone looking for good food and a moment of serenity.
When: Monday to Friday from 11.30 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 10 pm
Where: Kirchstraße 16, Moabit
