the aum cafe is actually a small cute cafe in assi ghat area. on the bottom floor, foreigners can enjoy the indian andvaranasihandicrafts. it is owned by a foreigner herself who has adapted to indian culture. she has opened the cafe for her fellow mates, who doesn't like so much spicy foods like indians, we tried herb pasta which was blunt for indian tongues, they concentrate more on simple food mixed with herbs and medicinal plants, what we call sattvik bhojan. we tried pancakes chocolate chips which were good. their shakes were not so tempting and ambience was nice with books to read through, u can spend your afternoons here when atvaranasifor a tour. very friendly staff and good service. i am rating it 3 from a indians eye