Ate at this restaurant for dinner with a group of 10 and we all enjoyed the food. It was a hot day…read morein Utrecht and from the outside of this restaurant they advertise they have AC which helped lol. We ended up ordering the "Rijsttafel Besar" which took a little long to prepare but the dishes seemed never ending with the amount of food we got. I don't remember all of the Indonesian names for the dishes but of course we got the chicken and beef satay with the peanut butter sauce, the fried bananas, beef rendang, fried rice, nasi rawon, sayur asem (soup), etc. I would say there were about 10-15 different items to try and enough for our large group. Everything tasted delicious and so glad I had Indonesian food on my last night while visiting Holland. We don't have many Indonesian restaurant where I'm from in California so this was definitely a treat!

The food was great, specifically the vegetarian dishes. The dishes are not on the menu so you will…read morehave to ask for them. The sweet chicken was also very delicious. The beer was relatively ok, nothing too special but did the job. The desert was also worth noting, the cake to be specific.

Excellent food and service! Order the Indonesian "rijsttafel" for lots of tiny dishes to share…read more.. The Merlot house wine (red) went very well with the food and was reasonably priced (19 euro for a bottle).

Definitely one of my favorite spots in Alkmaar although I only get there when I am traveling solo…read moreas my colleagues look confused when I suggest we grab Indonesian for dinner. The fact that this restaurant handles large parties so well and that the host caters to eaters whims makes it even more enjoyable. My first trip was with a party of five and we wanted to graze on multiple offerings. We put ourselves in the care of our host and did not come away disappointed. Upon mentioning one of our dining companions was a vegetarian the offerings were modified on the fly to feature more selections that would appeal to all members of our party. Sometimes the storefront can be hard to find but it is well worth the trip!!

We are always falling in love with the satay sauce and/or the fried rice. If you don't have time to…read moredinner at the restaurant or you just wanna sit at your couch, you can ask for a plate and bring your dinner at home. Ask Hon for his famous 'Spekkoek' for desert, if you are not already done.

We are novices when it comes to Indonesian food, but this restaurant was terrific. Nice service and…read morelively atmosphere. The rice table seemed overwhelming so we just ordered 2 mains, which still came with 6 small side dishes. Everything tasted great.

Michelin guide restaurant that is very busy all days of the week! We were so lucky to find a seat…read morefor two around 5:45pm at the bar (I think they save these spots for walk ins, max 6 people) - so many people were turned away for not having a reservation. Ordered the rijstaffel (rice table) which allowed us to try all sorts of dishes. It was quite filling. Flavors were strong and several dishes were quite too salty for us, just FYI. Particularly liked the different meat curries. Enjoyed the cucumber since it was a refreshing contrast to everything else. Service was kind and we didn't have to wait too long for food considering how busy it was! Great to try if you don't have much exposure to Indonesian food back home.

We had a great meal and very friendly considerate service. Great option for someone dairy free, I…read morewas able to eat everything.

The experience is so different, never had this in the states. The food is good and satisfying.read more

Delicious food! Service was on the slow side, but very friendly. We were asked if we had a…read morereservation when we first arrived, which we did not. This seemed to be an inconvenience for the staff, but they ended up letting us sit at a table on the patio. The atmosphere is lovely and peaceful and the decor is beautiful, with many fresh flowers. And did I mention the food is delicious?! Check for 3 adults was 90 Euros.

Wonderful place, strange location -- in the middle of a subdivision, on the edge of the city. Near…read morea meadow with cows. You could tell you had arrived because the building itself was a totally different style, the old Dutch School type with a thatched roof, from the surrounding homes. Large. Parking was free, a nice attribute in Holland. The entrance is to your left when you drive through the gates. We were a large group, and we received the "rijst tafel" (rice table) arrangement: super tasty and elaborate and well-prepared. Fresh ingredients, imported Indonesian seasonings, locally sourced. Some seasonings were obviously hand-made, and quite delicious. I believe you have to pre-order this a day or two in advance, as it takes days to prepare some of the dishes. And though I am not an expert on Indonesian foods, I can tell these days that I know more now after the time in Portland spent eating Asian foods. Everything was made in an authentic style with excellent quality ingredients. Starting with a special salad and loempia, we dove in with gusto. The spicy foods were made with tolerable levels, although I stayed away from the dishes with whole peppers in them (logically!). Our group regrouped several times and we shared all dishes, lovely. Dessert consisted of, what else, a heavenly, many layered spice cake. I definitely would come back here.

We found this place online while visiting Haarlem for the day and decided to walk in right when…read morethey opened for dinner. We didn't realize how popular De Lachende Javaan is--they were completely fully booked! The owner noticed we were visiting from out of town and was incredibly accommodating. He explained the situation but managed to squeeze us in, provided we could eat relatively quickly before the next reservation arrived. We were so grateful because the meal ended up being fantastic. Since it was our first time trying Indonesian food, we went with the Rijsttafel Biasa (the smallest menu option). It was a variety of small plates served on portable burners to keep everything warm, accompanied by rice. It was the perfect introduction--there wasn't a single dish I didn't love. Even though the plates look small, we were completely full and satisfied by the end. We managed to finish just in time for the reserved party to take the table, so it worked out perfectly. Highly recommend booking a table in advance, but if you get the chance to eat here, definitely do it!

Wonderful and unexpected dining experience. We had the fish/veggie tasting menu. Beautiful dishes…read more Service was great and the place was humming with laughter and enthusiasm. Totally recommend.

Good food lots of choice; though you will have favourites, there is always to choose from…read more Nice atmosphere (relaxed & very friendly).

It was the best Indonesian food that I had while staying in Amsterdam and The Hague for a week…read more They have endless choices of meat, chicken, seafood, and vegetables. All the food are made fresh and seasoned with authentic Indonesian herbs and spices. The service was quick. People are very friendly and also more importantly proud of their food. 5 min drive to Schiphol Airport. If you have more than 3 hours for transit, I would come here to experience true Indonesian food.

Great food! Authentic Indonesian and great flavors. My family and I really enjoyed it! We highly…read morerecommend the gado gado and the vegetarian dishes.

SAMPURNA highlights its commitment to traditional Indonesian cooking and family recipes and that…read moreauthenticity definitely comes through in the food. The restaurant offers a varied menu inspired by classic Indonesian dishes and promotes a relaxed welcoming atmosphere with the option to request specific dishes in advance including lobster or seafood with prior notice. We were seated without a reservation which was convenient and appreciated. The service was a bit grumpy and not the warmest but still attentive and functional throughout the meal. While the hospitality did not fully match the restaurant's stated philosophy it did not ruin the experience. The food itself was good and satisfying with rich flavors that felt true to Indonesian home style cooking. The rice table in particular looked absolutely delicious and tempting though our group ended up ordering more selectively due to picky eaters at the table. It is definitely something I would want to try on a future visit. Overall SAMPURNA delivers solid Indonesian food and a genuine traditional approach. Despite imperfect service I would return especially to try the rice table next time.

Delicious Indonesian restaurant with a relaxed, cozy ambiance…read more We came here on multiple recommendations from friends, and I can see why Sampurna is so popular! We ordered the Kuning Rice Table, the smallest of the three tasting-menu-style options. Despite being the smallest it came with an unbelievable amount of food! I loved getting to try so many different indonesian dishes, everyone loved something different! The service was very fast, and the food was brought out on hot plates to keep everything warm. They are also very accommodating for vegetarian/vegans - they were able to swap out the meat dishes for the vegetarian in our group while still doing the full-table tasting menu.