Waren aufgrund der guten Bewertungen zum ersten (und bestimmt nicht zum letzten) mal im Zaika essen. Wir hatten reserviert und dies ist auch ratsam, denn das Restaurant war gut besucht. Hierdurch war es natürlich recht laut, aber erträglich. Für ein lauschiges Rendezvous würde sich aber eh ein Italiener anbieten.... Nun zum Essen. Wir waren zu viert und hatten auch recht unterschiedlich bestellt, somit konnten wir super vergleichen. Alle Gerichte waren superlecker, der Knaller jedoch waren die Linsen. Die auf der Karte mit Peperonis markierten Gerichte haben diese Markierung nicht umsonst. Wer nicht wirklich scharfes Essen gewöhnt ist sollte es vielleicht eine Stufe niedriger versuchen oder dies bei der Bestellung erwähnen. Wir hatten einen sehr mäkligen Esser dabei, für den die Küche alle Wünsche umsetzte. Alles in allem ein gelungener Abend. Wir werden mit Sicherheit wiederkommen obwohl wir hierfür einen nicht unerheblichen Fahrweg auf uns nehmen müssen. Es lohnt sich! read more

If you're looking for authentic Indian food, on the whole, you'll struggle in Germany. Indian cuisine is adapted for the German palate and as they tend to steer away from anything too spicy, the traditional spiciness that much of Indian food is renowned for, is diluted. What they call onion bhajis in this restaurant are poor, low-quality onion rings. Onion coated in a fatty batter. The spicy dishes like madras, jalfrezi and vindaloo are much the same degree of spiciness and flavour as each other... not very. I have always asked for authentic Indian vindaloo (so HOT), and I think that they just put an extra pinch of chilli powder in the sauce. Very disappointing. All very similar sauces. The chicken I believe (and I might be wrong), is mechanically-recovered chicken. It always has the strangest texture. Slightly slimy too..! Not a quality ingredient at all. Dishes are 'well padded out' with potato. What did it for us at our last (and very last) visit was when my partner ordered a glass of water instead of his usual beer. When the bill came we were horrified to see that we had been charged €4,40 for a glass of water. Not a bottle brought to the table, not a pretentious, fancy Italian brand.. just plain water 'mit'. There aren't many choices of authentic Indian restaurants in Germany, in fact, I haven't come across any but I do object to being ripped off with poor quality ingredients and obscenely over-priced water. As locals who live a short walk from Zaika and have recently visited the restaurant on a weekly basis, we won't be going again. The hunt continues for an 'authentic', quality Indian restaurant in East Berlin. read more

II feel bad for all the bad ratings for the restaurants in Prenzlauer Berg that habe 4.5+ ratings on google and yelp. We went to Zaika with low expectations cause the good ratings for restaurants in Prenzlauer Berg didn't really convinced us so far. And unfortunately we were again disappointed and don't understand any of the food ratings. I am still looking for a good Indian restaurant In Berlin. The best dish was the bhatura bread. The appetizer mix is just baked fried greasy oily vegetables served with sauce by the side. Everything is very heavy and we simply didn't enjoy the taste or the protein (fish and shrimp). We left dissatisfied and wished to have rather not eaten at all for dinner and ended up paying 40€. Bottom line: taste and completely not worth it. read more

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I liked the service and the ambience ! two things i look for as much as the food. And food was amazing too! So I ordered the starters or appetizers and you have good options (fried stuff though). You get Papad for free the first serve and then the next each will. Ost you 50 cent which is ok. Main course, I ordered Paneer jalfrezi (extra spicy) and Malai Kofta ( sweet as expected but rich and awesome) with Garlic Nan ! Garlic Nan is to DIE FOR ! Amazing ! Food comes fast but i guess it depends on the time you go and the season.( I went at 10 evening in JAN).... Also Chicken Tandoori and Lamm Biryani were awesome and should be tried once. Spices are adjustable upon request so dont cancel your Indian Food Adventure just because you think you will destroy the Thunder Bucket next day morning.. Choices of beer are less but are there.. Mango Lassi is good too and also could be taken as take aways (200 ml..small ) At the end you get a Mango Liquor as complimentary. Which tasted ok.. If you like vegetarian or Non Vegetarian expect a good meal for 15 Euros (average). Must Try Restaurant ! read more

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Surprisingly great - easily holds it own against any Indian restaurant in Los Angeles, NYC, or London. I've only had two dishes there, but the menu is really deep. The Tinda Vindaloo had the most sublime ginger/coconut curry I've had of its type, though the pumpkin was bland and there was more potato than pumpkin. But the Sukha Banglore lamb was something I'd travel 50 miles to eat. The sauce (garnished with coconut flakes and tons of almonds) was positively Ottoman - sweet and spicy, with even some fruit in it. Just plain delightful. read more

I recently came with my partner here for dinner. Coming from the US, we were blown away by the fair prices, great quality of the food, and excellent staff. The staff was very attentive, patient and kind. While the food was great, our waiters made this experience 5 stars. They also gave us little mango liquor shots at the end our meal to end the experience. read more

Someone told me that this is the best indian restaurant in berlin, i tried it and it still can't tell for sure that it is the best, but i can tell that it is the best one i've tried in berlin so far. Authentic dishes and really good taste of spices. read more

Probably the best Indian restaurant I have been so far in Berlin. Very popular place. Staff was very courtesy. The chutney was DELICIOUS and the naan, too. Authentic dishes and really good taste of spices. My girlfriend and I are going here every two weeks. read more

Zaika - Indian Near Me - Berlin, BE

This is probably my fav. Indian restaurant in Berlin You are around? give it a try! Take a seat outside, enjoy free papadam, order garlic naan and any! chicken meal (esp. Korma) and welcome to heaven. read more

A very nice overall experience, went here with the family on a public holiday make sure to make reservations beforehand. Friendly and prompt staff, good food which can be catered to the Western (German) pallet. For starters, we had the samosas which had a higher bread to going ratio than I would like and the chicken tikka which was ok. For the main course, we had the lamb biryani with raita and both paired well, the chicken makhani which was nice though a little sweeter than I would like, alu gobi was good, mango chicken which was again quite sweet and the favorite dish was the kesari paneer. For drinks they do have Kingfisher beer and a decent mango lassi. You also get a shot of spiked mango juice at the end of the meal which is a nice closer. Would definitely go back again. read more

I was there a hundred times, it's literally my favourite local restaurant. 99% of the time it was great. This time it was like they suddenly decided they just didn't want to run a restaurant any more and / or just gave up on life. Me and my girlfriend waited 40+ minutes for two small bowls of mediocre food. The food tasted nothing like it normally did (warning number 1) and although I asked for it to be spicy, it wasn't. I asked the waiter if he could help, he says sure... So a few minutes later he brings back the 5 tablespoons of food left in the bowl (most of it was sat on my plate... warning number 2) and yet again it's not spicy. Ok then... Guess I'll just eat my bland food and get out. The waiter's attitude was really poor as well, I couldn't tell if he was just embarrassed to be serving it or something else was up. And then the naan bread were crispy like... like toast, out of a toaster. No I'm not kidding. Anyway. So I get to the front of house and decide to pay up, I explained how long we waited - the better part of an hour when normally the food is lightning fast - how the food tasted absolutely nothing like it normally did (it's normally excellent, hence all the five star reviews) and how it came back in the same way I'd sent it back to the kitchen. What was going on?? And then the owner just stands there lecturing me and my girlfriend on how it's supposed to taste as if I haven't been in that restaurant on 150+ occasions previously without ever complaining, like I had no idea what the food was supposed to taste like. Trust me, I've eaten the same dish on about 25 different occasions, I know what it's supposed to taste like. Super disappointing, and kind of personal since I'd eaten there regularly for so long and he'd take a customer for 30 quid than look them in the eye and take my complaint seriously. Me and my girlfriend generously tipped them on every single occasion we ate there. So anyway I just handed over my bank card, paid 30 euros and walked away feeling like I'd been mugged in the street. What a great end to 2016, happy new year. Thanks. read more

Tried the Lamb Vindaloo. The curry sauce was of the right taste and texture and the spice wasn't watered down. This is as good as Indian food in Berlin can get. Service and prices are reasonable. Totally Recommended read more

Visited on 17/01/2016 It's a good restaurant, I've tried it a couple of times because it's quite close to my location Inside is very dark, probably too much, the only light is coming from the candles. The area is pretty large, there is an underground floor too, very very romantic The service is ok and gentle in this place; you can pay with the card The food is in line with other indians in my opinion. I still need to find one indian able to surprise me. My favourite indian dish ever is the Lamm curry. They serve an acceptable one here, but the lamm meat sometimes is tender sometimes not Their Puri is too fried but tastes nice. Also some chicken dishes are appetizing and delicate Please, don't put cardamom pods hidden inside the rice cup; it's ok for the people who like it, it's a nightmare for the ones who don't Price is completely ok and a mango drink is offered in the end Recommended read more

Zaika - Indian Near Me - Berlin, BE

A friend recommanded this place and I keep coming back. One of my favorite restaurants! The service can be a bit chaotic when the place is full, but the food (and their mango lassi) is absolutely great! I advise to sit upstairs though. The ambience downstairs is not as nice. read more

Delicious, kind and far service, cheap! Everything was really good, portions were bid and the staff was super nice! In a street were there is not much more but worth the detour! We had all vegetarian dishes. The palak paneer was amazing! The naan was also very good, so don't stop at the complementary rice! read more

Delicious, but not outstanding. Usual choice of Indian dishes, a little short on the Southern variety. Friendly staff. Service is somewhat slow. read more

Zaika - Indian Near Me - Berlin, BE

We ordered small dish Samosa and main dish Biryani chicken / lamb. Samosa didn't come with authentic shape but tastes fine; the meat with Biryani was tender, Biryani tasted good, add some yogurt sauce feels fresh! read more

Zaika - Interior - Indian Near Me - Berlin, BE

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We stumbled upon this restaurant quite by chance on yelp. We said, sure, why not. So my wife and i headed over. We were pleasantly delighted by the warm buzz of the place. There were tons of people in there. We walked in. The place had a happy feel with the unmistakable aroma of Indian chicken curry in the air. My wife ordered matar paneer (Pea and cottage cheese curry) and I ordered a tandoori chicken (Chicken grilled in a tandoori oven). Everything was great. Really tasty. We are definitely coming back. read more

It would appear that Zaika and Khushi are clones. They both serve excellent and identical food, identical serving dishes and the same regard for good service. We ate outdoors, so I can't speak to the interior comparisons. Perhaps there is a common ownership or other relationship. Nonetheless, Khushi is a few meters from my doorway so I'll favor that location. But, if I lived north of Danziger, Zaika would be my Indian food destination. read more

Portions were good and food was delicious. Sitting outside for dinner was a highlight for a native San Franciscan!

This is the best northern Indian food I've found in Berlin. It is not spicy (to my American tastebuds) unless you ask for "Indischer Scharf" but it is fresh and tasty. I recommend the Thalis and the sizzling platters. The lamb is not always the highest quality. I tend to stick with paneer or chicken. They speak English and German, and the service is attentive and polite. Thy truly appreciate (and earn!) a good tip (10-20%). read more

This is a 'typical' what I call 'BYOC' Indian restaurant. You have to 'Bring Your Own Chillies' Sadly, Indian restaurants are not all that in spicy food. I'm sure Germans enjoy spicy food as much as others but as an Englishman, I guess we've been spoilt in the UK with good, orthentic Indian restaurants. The food here wasn't tasteless. The service was good. Dog friendly. But, and it is a big but, the vindaloos are heatless. If you have a starter which come with a trilogy of sauces (one being hot, hot chilli), hang onto it as you may well need to heat up your curry with it!! We have found that a good test to see what the forthcoming main meal will be like is to check the authenticity of the Onion Bhajji. If they look like fast food (onion rings), and probably out of a bag from the freezer, I think you'll find that this is just the beginning of the disappointment. That's if you're looking forward to a good 'authentic' Indian meal. Someone please tell these poor Indian chefs that an onion ring does not a Bhajji make...! In a nutshell. Not particularly bad food but not hot, spicy, authentic Indian cuisine. Definitely a BYOC restaurant in the unlikely event should we return. Sorry.. read more

Probably the best Indian restaurant I have been so far in Berlin, however in international comparison there is still room to improve. Good things first, the food is tasty and prices are very good. The naan was very good and felt fresh. I would have loved for the curries to be a bit thicker, but overall again very good. read more

Their service was IMPECCABLE! It was delicious, too, but the only thing that docked them a star was that I wasn't sure if I was eating real chicken or processed chicken... it was very watery and had holes like when you buy the sliced meats at the grocery store (bubble like holes, not the skewer holes) and they like the brands that are the ones that have water added in them. The chutney was DELICIOUS and the naan, too. They even give you a salad and basmati rice with your meal so you really get a bang for your buck. The thing that was the absolute best though was that they offered (and I happily accepted) a FREE chai tea while I was waiting. FREE!!! DRINK!!! That is UNHEARD of in Germany. Really recommend.. someone let me know what you think of the chicken. read more

I just came back from here. It is really actually really good. The sauces were creamy but delicate -- cauliflower came through. Eggplant in tomato cream sauce was delicious. Chicken vindaloo was very spicy, but didn't attack your face. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm. read more

English speaking and menus. The staff was friendly and fast. This was my first time eating Indian food so I have no other basis. I had chicken madras and it was very good. Nice heat to it but not killer. The meal was entirely too much food for me. Especially for 13 euro! They had a large menu with many options for meat and vegetarian items. Nice outdoor seating as most of Germany has. In the area and like Indian food or never tried it? Give em a go and see what you think. read more

Very popular place. Staff was very courtesy. Food was very tasty! Definitely want to come back again!

The place was recommended to me by a colleague from India. The food was by all means great. Not a whole lot different from my favorite Indian places but definitely on pair with them. However we waited almost two hours to get our food and the service in general was quite bad. We weren't the only unhappy customers, we also overheard quite a few arguments. I hope we were just unlucky with timing on some level, but I'm not going back anytime soon. read more

One of the better places I've been to for Indian food in Berlin. Service was good, good range of menu and nice environment. Does get pretty busy so you should book beforehand (especially during the weekends). Currys were not spicy enough but I guess I could have asked them to spice it up for me. Overall, a great place. read more

I've eaten in many Indian restaurants; Food here is below average, non-authentic. The chicken tikka masala was extremely oily and lacking flavor. The mixed salad which is usually a green salad, was very different here; the bigger portion of it was Apple and orange slices; it has many mixed dressings including sweet barbecue; tasting weird. Finally, the waitress was smelly. read more

Did not try many dishes but overall it was good. Not the best Indian experience I had but they have nice service and some appetizers (some dips) served. Not a spot you can sit for a long meal since the environment is not very lively. read more

Delicious food, honestly. 2 stars for service. I was visiting Berlin for a few weeks and yelp recommended this establishment with many positive reviews. I was treated poorly by the manager there who was quite rude from the moment I walked in the door at least partly, I am positive, because I am a black woman. I will not be returning. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Berlin, My girlfriend and I are going here every two weeks. We are trying every time a new dish and we are always suprised again. read more

Each time I go to Zaika I am not dissapointed. Their meals are well prepared, well proportioned and always a delicious experience. The staff are very friendly and it always makes for a nice occassion to take friends with. I have been in Berlin now 7 years and have tried a number of Indian places only to be dissapointed. I can definetely recommend going to Zaika and from memory extra rice is no charge :) read more

We've tried several Indian restaurants in Berlin, and have always been disappointed: too expensive, no flavor, bad service. We were about ready to give up, and then we tried Zaika. We had several dishes here (almost more than fit on our table) and everything was incredible. Would definitely recommend, but you may want to make a reservation if you want to snag an outdoor table on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

Perfect meals we have out there! Delicious and well prepared. We warmly recommend this place to people who love Indian food like us :)

Good rich food like I haven't had in Berlin yet. Definitely give it a try.