I ordered food today your restaurant. It's not for eatable and it's just west of money. I didn't like it. I'm not expecting it will be like this I thing you don't know how is it the Indian food. Your daal makhani had gone bad. How did you send back after that? It smalled bad. How anyone can eat this food. I'm not happy with your service. This first time I ordered your restaurant. read more

Berlin has such a great food scene I thought finding a great Indian spot would be the night's adventure. After yelping it up, I came across Maharadscha. It took a while to get there and I am SO glad I did. Walking in the owner lady was obviously very busy with the service, but she made sure to stop and welcome me and get me to a table right away. The smell that one is hit with as you enter will give you the smile you know that will come with great Indian food. After looking over the excellent menu offerings, I opted for the duck (ente) tikka. It was sizzling at it hit the table and the only bad thing is that I had to let it cool off just a bit before jumping it. A painful wait. But that said, I absolutely loved it. The duck was perfectly cook and the spice combination was excellent. Just great all the way around. And the owner came by several times to check on me and I know why she is smiling all the time, because everyone is killing what they serve. Well worth the effort to get there. read more

Probably the best Indian restaurant I have come across anywhere in Europe. Authentic dishes and very friendly service will make this family-run unpretentious restaurant one of the culinary highlights of your visit to Berlin. The cuisine is mainly from northern India, and you will find all the classics that are common to Indian restaurants but also some special dishes ( try the duck !) Definitely one to try in this city. read more

Twas my last night in Germany and i said hmmm let me try noon German food in Germany. After an extensive search for a meal, i decided on Indian. I walked in to a colorful restuarant with a very nice hostess who also spoke english. The place wasn't that packed and she told me to sit where i wanted. The prices were decent and i felt a little less than indian food in New York, but then i felt like everything from Europe was cheaper than New York. I opted on the fried prawn which was fried in lentil flour i believe. And the fried lamb. The flavors were yummy and not greasy which i loved. I also got a mango lassi. It tasted so yummy. I cant describe it but it was definitly different than Lassi had in NY. It looked like the favorite dish here was the chicken tandoori. It came out on a sizzling platter. Oh Germany you were good to me. read more

After days of Dutch and German food in Amsterdam and Berlin, we decided to try out an Indian restaurant in Berlin. We started our meal off with some appetizers: samosas, onion bhaji, and panir pakora. The appetizers were pretty good, but I was most impressed by the samosas. For my entree, I chose to try Shahi Bengan (eggplant stuffed with homemade cheese, nuts, and raisins in piquant sauce). It was okay - but I couldn't really taste the cheese, nuts, or raisins - the sauce overpowered the taste of the eggplant or its stuffing. The owners were very involved in the service - and stopped by several times to ask how we were enjoying our meal. We sat outside, and the weather and the ambiance was delightful. We spent several hours enjoying our meal. The food was good, and the experience was lovely. read more

Hmm. This is a review of two parts: food and service. We went to this restaurant on the recommendation of a friend who had had the chicken tikka masala and enjoyed it (as other reviewers have). And, indeed, the food was very good: authentic Indian dishes, with the heat slightly toned down for local tastes (ie less chilli than you generally find in the UK), but very tasty dishes all the same, and without the excessive amount of ghee you sometimes encounter in the UK. And there is a good choice for both meat lovers and vegetarians. But for us, service was a disaster. We arrived on a busy Saturday evening, which may account for the difficulties: all the outside tables were full and there were only a few free inside. We were shown to a table at the back of the restaurant, but were not given any menus. After 10 minutes one our group - frustrated at having neither drinks nor menus - went and asked, and menus duly arrived - but they'd clearly forgotten about us. We ordered starters and mains, and the starters took a full 30 minutes to arrive. We watched other groups, who arrived after us, being served ahead of us. Never a good feeling. And then they'd got the order wrong (samosas instead of pakora for two if us). To be fair, they replaced them and gave us the samosas for free, as we were hungry by then. The owner promised to ensure the main arrived quickly and they arrived 10 minutes after we'd finished our starters, which was fine. The owner was very apologetic, and friendly. All would have ended reasonable happily, had not the bill then been wrong (overcharged). It was only a small error, and it was corrected straight away, but sadly was consistent with the rest of the service. Had the service been straightforward, this would have been a four-star review for the food. Note: the restaurant does not accept credit cards. read more

Every Wednesday I eat Indian food in London. So when coming here in Berlin I was delighted to find this place. It turns out that Maharadscha is the second oldest Indian restaurant in Berlin which is already a milestone worthy of anyone's time. As always I start with the naam bread which was very pleasing to soften the blow of the incredible spices. This is truly an amazing authentic Indian restaurant that is without a doubt the best I've been too (on a par with malabar in London). This was a great end to my tour through Berlin. As always in Indian restaurants I got the Chicken Korma and was not disappointed. This beautifully presented dish always goes down well with the Cobra beer or a light wine. My friend was also very pleases with the very spicy Chicken Madras which although he couldn't handle was amazingly done, much respect to the chef. Luckily as we came late and I wanted a second chicken korma they offered a takeaway service which was much to my delight. We had a great chat with the owner and other staff and they really made the night as special as it was. The lively atmosphere was a big bonus accompanied by a really thoughtful playlist of appropriate songs. Finally the pricing was remarkably low for the high quality of the dishes we were given. If i had to summarise my feelings in one way I would say that if I wanted to run my own restaurant I would hope for it to be as good as this one. read more

Maharadscha - After closing hours before we left with the manager of the restaurant. Very nice lady and esteemed chef. - Indian Near Me - Berlin, BE

Definitely the best Indian food I've ever had and possibly the best food I've ever had. We started with the samosas and the cauliflower pakoras. The samosas were spiced beautifully and tasted great with the green chutney they served with it. We split an order of chicken tikka masala and an order or garlic naan for dinner. It was amazing. I couldn't stop saying "mmmmm..." The menu is in German and English, so that was very helpful for this ignorant American. The service was very friendly and attentive. Cash only. Note: We came back two nights later because we had to have this food once more before we left. In addition to the samosas and garlic naan, we tried the Chana masala and the aloo gobi. Both amazing. We stuffed ourselves silly. They also recognized us and they made us feel so welcome and taken care of. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

Excellent food, great service! I highly recommend this place if you're wanting some great Indian food at a great price!

We reserved a table because we had heard the restaurant can get busy at times, but we needn't have bothered as there were plenty of empty tables at 8.00pm on Monday. The service was good, the staff cheerful, polite and helpful. They say meals are made to order which can mean waiting a while but order was pretty quick. The food was extra spicy (that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned) and of a good size. We all walked away happy and feeling well fed. The prices are very reasonable so, yes, we'd come here again. read more

Best Indian food in Berlin! Flavors are truly authentic and really packs a punch both in terms of spiciness and the delicate balancing of flavors with a variety of Indian spices. I ordered the Tandoori chicken and mutton saag and my husband had the recommended duck and it did not disappoint. Coming from the US and being spoiled by great Indian restaurants, it's been truly hard to find a good Indian restaurant in Berlin--I was so happy to find this place finally and it will become my go-to Indian restaurant in the city. Being Korean, I like a very high level of spiciness in my food and this place really brought the heat-not the German "sharf" but the Asian appropriate scharf level. Next time I will trying the lamb vindaloo, which I am really looking forward to having. Service was also top notch, very friendly, attentive, prompt and extremely nice. Highly highly recommend! read more

Friendly, professional staff, nice restaurant, and most importantly excellent food!

This is a solid 3 star place. I had the saag chicken and it was nicely spiced, not greasy or doused in cream and overall a solid dish. The quality of the basmati rice was not as pleasant. It wasn't light and fluffy the way I know some restaurants are able to prepare it. The quality of the chicken was average at most, but I guess one can't expect Bio quality in such restaurants. So all in all a solid 3 stars. The restaurant unfortunately has this typical feel of the average Indian restaurant in Germany, which seem to use furniture and decoration out of the 70ies and feel more and more outdated with every passing year. I find it very sad that many restaurants in this country (and that goes for many types of restaurants) don't seem to pay any attention to the athmosphere they create inside their locations. It's sad to see when one travels a lot as in most other European countries restaurants seem to be able to create a more contemporary and modern feel inside their various locations. I am missing the individual spirit here.... read more

Food is really good, the service was really warmy. I just think is a little expensive if you are on a tight budget.

It's simple. Service amazing. Atmosphere lovely. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: FOOD IS AMAZING!!!! *portion sizes are great too! read more

Do you know the feeling that all the Indian restaurants have a common kitchen because they all taste the same, mediocre? So this one is not one of them. Tasty, friendly service and good value for money. Loved this place. read more

Third time ive been to this great Little Indian gem and it was as good as Always As ususal we tried an Array of dishes and ended up sharing 4 main dishes along with a couple of appetizers and naan bread. Dont remember all the dishes though we tried lamb, chicken and duck, spicy and mild and it was all delicious! The prices are very fair and the hospitality from the wonderful indian family running this restaurant can not be beaten in Berlin. See you next time! read more

tried a number of dishes at this incredible find. The owner chatted with me for a while asking me what I like etc. He even had the chef make me something that are not on the menu, chicken tikka masala (more on that later). I was debating what to order between chana masala, palak paneer or chicken vindaloo. He said they could just make me a thali with all three and a naan bread instead of the fried puffy bread. That sorted, I enjoyed my chai. When the food came I could tell instantly that I was in for a real treat. All the dishes looked as they should and not full of watery sauces. The chana masala was incredible, the chickpeas were cooked thoroughly and melted in your mouth and the flavours were ideal. Next, the palak paneer was dry and incredible as the spices came through nicely (no creamy gook here). The chicken vindaloo (not on the menu) was also a nice surprise, the chicken was super tender and the flavours were great. I noticed that they weren't spicy enough but I got a few other things to takeaway for later and they were spicy enough. I ordered more chana masala and chicken tikka masala (not on the menu) to takeaway. I have really enjoyed these dishes throughout the last few days at home. The chicken tikka masala was scrumptious. As one doesn't typically find masala curries in Berlin, I had to take advantage. I cannot wait to go back again!!!!! This review was written in 2010. read more

A wonderful hidden gem in Berlin. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Their menu is diverse and their attention to quality food is obvious. Even on their lunch buffet you can tell they care. Rice was constantly being refreshed if not used. Their lamb was succulent. I like my food a little spicier than some, if you're like me then order off the menu instead of the buffet. If you want Indian while in Berlin, go here. read more

This is now the third time i have visited the Maharadscha Restaurant. Nice to sit outside on a warm summer evening having great Indian food and drinking German Pilsner. It don't come better than that cos both are good here. As usual the owners look after you and ensure good food and service at all times. This is without doubt one of the best Indian restaurants that i have tried, and it's nicely located. Well three times visited and everytime was excellent. read more

This place has great Indian food.. we ordered lamb, chicken, rice and naan. The lamb vindaloo was delicious. It's a dish with lamb covered in a sauce with different spices and potatoes. The spice level is medium. The butter chicken was delicious also a dish in tomato sauce. Everything was great! read more

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Samosa, batoora, Daal and chicken korma are great! Definitely worth the experience from an Indian's perspective. People are very courteous and accommodating. read more

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Stopped into Berlin for a 3 night vacation from Chicago. Found Maharadscha and wasn't disappointed. Walked in on a Friday and was luckily able to get their last table as the place was packed. Service was slightly lacking due to this. The food however was great. Veg Platte for an App. Chicken Tikka, Chana Masala, & Shahi Began for dinner. All were very delicious. My cousin and I demolished most everything served us. Would recommend it to anyone looking for great indian food. read more

What a great find in Berlin! I was craving Indian food, and found this gem! The butter chicken and garlic bread was fantastic, and went perfect with their house South African red wine! After recently visiting India, and falling in love with the food there, this restaurant was so authentic! read more

What others have already said held true. Good food and service. Nice break from pork ;)

Staff was very attentive, and service with a smile! We had a large group and they handle our party perfectly. We ordered the scampi masala which was very good. We left two items behind on table and staff were so kind to let us know. read more

Maharadscha - Indian Near Me - Berlin, BE

Nice indian food, i liked the interior. Wide selection of food, also vegetarian options :) Friendly people! BEST MANGO LASSI read more

We were staying in Berlin for four days and and decided to try this restaurant. To our surprise this is the best Indian restaurants I have encountered in all of my travels worldwide. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. The Biryani was delicious. My partner had the red lentil soup and rogan josh which he enjoyed thoroughly. The next time we're in Berlin this is a must stop. read more

I've been looking for something close to authentic Indian food for almost 2 years in Berlin, and I think I have finally found it. Coming from the UK I am used to having great Indian food on my doorstep, but this is not the case in Berlin. This restaurant has the best food I've tried in Berlin and the staff and atmosphere is really welcoming. I am definitely going back to try more dishes. My only wish is that they had Kingfisher Indian lager available :) read more

The Chicken Tikka Masala was perfect. We were wondering out loud with the owner if they had Naan with spinach. She went one better, with a dish that's only on their New Year's Eve menu: kulcha, a bread that's a bit thicker than naan, with cheese and spinach: delicious! read more

Ate here for a work dinner with 2 colleagues. The atmosphere was nice with a mix of people. Not too big but space between the tables. Food was excellent. Came out piping hot with nice presentation. Lamb appetizer and chicken tikka were my favorite. Tried and liked all the breads. read more

A big (selfish) part of me wants to give this restaurant a poor rating because I don't want it to be fully booked all the time so that there's no room for my partner and I but that would just be wrong..! This restaurant shines in so many ways over the other Indian restaurants we've visited in Berlin (so far). Not only is the food wonderful but so is the service. It's a family-run restaurant and there used to be a second Maharadscha in P'Berg, where we live but alas, no more. Our loss. If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll see that as an expat Englishman in Berlin, I'm on a relentless mission to seek out good, authentic (very important), Indian restaurants. Very hard to find in Berlin. I can honestly say that this is one. Run by a lovely Indian family. Excellent food (not oily like many), great, personal and friendly service. Truly, one of the best - well, I'm yet to find another! I'm guessing that Berliners just don't like it hot and spicy and prefer Indian-style food instead of the proper stuff. I've heard it's the same with Mexican food. Obviously not all Indian food is hot, hot, hot but if that's what you want, you'll find it here. The Vindaloos are as good as you'll find anywhere in downtown Mumbai! Definitely well worth the trip to Schöneberg for a proper 'Indian' fix!! Oh, and David, it's not common practice in Germany to accept credit cards in restaurants.. read more

Rather good place. The Mutton tikka portion was good but the mutton itself was not the best meat I have eaten.

A great restaurant with delicious Indian food in a nice part of Berlin. We were served by the waitress of the owners and she was formidable in her service. An example how service should be executed in a restaurant these days. She was incredible proactively towards us and everything was arranged the way we asked for it. If you fancy Indian food, you are obliged to visit them. read more

Absolutely amazing meal. We had the Lunch Buffet. My favourite was the lamb. It's tender and juicy. Also the mango lassi was also very flavourful. Great friendly service, highly recommended. read more

The best Indian food we have ever had. The staff was fantastic and super friendly. Mama and her daughters make sure you feel welcome and leave full the food is delicious, fresh and done perfectly. The chicken tikka and tikka masala are extraordinary. Do not miss this place!! read more

I go there every time I want to eat some good Indian food. Many different dishes, big menu. I recommend the most chicken korma or chicken mango. Also mango lassi is super tasty read more

Excellent service. Friendly workers. Great food. The restaurant was very relaxed and the hostess (possibly owner) very welcoming. We did not feel rushed and were able to sit outside and enjoy the wonderful weather that evening. A few suggestions were offered, which we tried, and our food was perfect. I would definitely go back. read more

This is the best food i had while i stayed in Berlin. During my 7 day stay in the beautiful city i went to eat here twice because the food was amazing, the environment was very nice and the staff was polite and lovely. They had a good selection of vegetarian food, delicious as well, and seafood and meats. As far as the prices go, I would say it's definitely money well-spent. It's relatively cheap for the quality of the food and if you go there you would not regret it! read more

Staff were nice and accommodating. Food was served in no time. I had a Mango Lassi to drink, it was what you'd expect, nothing more nothing less. The Butter Chicken was served with a plate of basmatti rice and a plate of green salad. The salad was great; dish accompanying salads seldom are. It was fresh, not too cold, and I was very happy eating it with my dish. The rice was pretty standard, plain but just what you need with Butter Chicken. It was cooked nicely but then again, I wouldn't rate a restaurant higher than 2/5 if they mess up rice. The Butter Chicken, the main dish, was pretty good, buttery creamy tomato sauce with just the right amount spice in it. Enjoyed the dash of chilliness without it being too chilli to enjoy. I don't have a high tolerance for spicy dishes so don't worry, you can order this dish if you know you won't enjoy a hot spicy one. Would eat there again if I happen to be in the neighborhood. read more