Shahzad Shah, 56, died following an incident at Mirchi Indian takeaway in Mintlaw on Monday 11 April.
Hidayet Ozden, 52, of Falkirk, appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court charged with murder and assault.
He made no plea or declaration, was fully committed, and was released on bail.
A man has appeared in court for a second time charged with murder after the death of a man at a takeaway in Aberdeenshire.