I'm so thankful for having Yelp and directing us to Aneka Rasa. We were looking for Indonesian cuisine and we weren't disappointed. It was one of our highlights as far as eating in Amsterdam. The owner was very friendly and made us feel like we known each other for years. We ordered Rice Table off of the menu and everything was excellent. The array of food gave me a very diverse example of the Indonesian cuisine. Very well done and great presentation. Highly recommend. read more

Did not disappoint! Authentic and delicious Indonesian food! Personalized service. Ambiance is great! Would love to come back especially with an empty stomach!! read more

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I'm a new devotee to the religion of rijsttafel! I've never had Indonesian food before, but I heard it was the thing to eat in Amsterdam. We had just a bit of time before our train to Brussels and Aneka Rasa is about a 6-7 minute walk from Centraal. At 7pm on a Thursday it took no time to get a table for 2, and though the wait for our food was a little longer than usual, we had the time and it was well worth it. We got the rijsttafel menu for 2 that was about €20 (...sorry I forget the name!) and everything on the table was delicious. The portions were also very generous--two American women with big appetites couldn't finish everything. The restaurant has great ambiance and the staff was so kind. Special bonus: great FREE water--lime slices in the glass and mint in the bottle! read more

Aneka Rasa - Rijsttafel!!! - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We were on a river cruise and our ship cruise director strongly recommended to try Indonesian food when we get to Amsterdam. Luckily thanks to Yelp we found Aneka Rasa. We all ordered the pre set 20£ set menu dinner. This was more than plenty for our group. After a few bottles of wine and beer, dinner ended up about 35£ pp. They managed to seat our two tables of 14 people. Service was excellent, food was delicious Indonesian food as if we were in Bali. A strong Yay to come and try Aneka Rasa. read more

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After reading TripAdvisor reviews about there being one person servicing the entire 80+ seater restaurant from months ago, this still seems the case today. I'm not sure what was happening and why they can't get more staff because there seems to be a demand. I thought since the service was bad several months ago, it would have improved by now. It didn't. The restaurant is located in the heart of red light District and in middle of busy street with bars and novelty shops. We waited for 30 minutes while we looked at the empty tables piled with dirty dishes. Even when we finally got seated there were still many dirty tables around us even though the dinner rush was over. Furthermore there is an awkward table right in front of the door so while you are waiting you are literally right next to their table watching them eat. Another table was by the bathroom doors which was a bit dirty. Having just returned from Indonesia. I didn't think the food was great. Perhaps it was because the food seemed like it's been out for awhile or was not hot enough, or maybe the visuals of dirty dishes all around just made the food less pleasant to eat. We ordered the Indonesian rice table spread, and everything was just mediocre Perhaps try a different restaurant if you're looking for a better experience and have high expectations for Indonesian food. read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I've never had Indonesian food before, this as my first time and the food here did not disappoint!! Everything was delicious, my husband and I with a bunch of friends who are from NY and was vacationing in Amsterdam had dinner here and they have a pri fixe tasting which we all did so we could taste everything on their menu, 2 weeks later we're still talking about this food wishing they had a restaurant here in NY. The ambiance was cool and the wait staff was very helpful and polite! read more

We had tried and failed to get into a different Indonesian restaurant a few nights earlier. So when we stumbled upon Aneka Rasa, read the Yelp ratings, and saw the prices were considerably less than the other one, we hoped they'd have a table. And they did, though we had to wait a bit. It was warm inside, thanks to every table set with warmers for their rijsttafel dinners and the frenetic pace of the waiters running back and forth, but we didn't mind. We decided to share a Vegetarian and an Aneka Rijsttafel, and it was the perfect combination. Both offer a groaning-board selection of dishes, and each one is delicious. I can't possibly recreate what I ate, because there was just too much food for two humans to eat, but you will never leave hungry from this place. And it's not just the quantity, but the quality, too. Service was excellent, and if you go, be sure to make a reservation just to cya. We learned that the Dutch eat early, but not the tourists. This place, being in the Red Light District, probably lives and dies by tourists, who eat later. Definitely a great find in Amsterdam! read more

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After learning that Indonesian food is to the Dutch what Chinese is to Americans I decided I needed to try it. This was my first experience with Indonesian cuisine. It reminded me of Thai with Indian influences. Several of the familiar Thai ingredients are there including coconut and peanut sauce. Since it was my first time, I tried the rice table. The menu does say for two people, but they did allow me to order for only one (I was by myself so this may have influenced it, or they just felt bad for me by myself). The service was excellent, as good as I would expect in the States. My server was a sweet young woman who explained all of the dishes to me as she laid them out on heaters (side note: what an amazing idea! The food was kept warm the entire time). Both she and a man (I believe he was either a manager or owner) came and checked to make sure I was enjoying my meal. In case you are unaware and/or did not read it in the other reviews, a rice table is a small sample of several different types of dishes. It included steamed and fried rice, chicken satay, three meat dishes (if ordering the meat rice table, there is a vegetarian option), three veggie dishes, an egg dish and fried banana for dessert. Also rice chips and peanut sauce to start. A couple of the dishes are spicy, most of the ones I had were not (though this is my preference, I'm not sure if there is an option or variation if you prefer spice). My favorite items were the chicken satay and the chicken dish. The only items I was not keen on were the egg dish and the fried banana. The egg was a whole, boiled egg with a spicy sauce. I think it was mostly the sauce I did not like, and again, I'm not a big fan of spice. I think that the dessert had simply sat too long as I ate this last. The banana was turning black and the dough was getting soggy. I think if I had eaten it first it may have had a better result. There was quite a bit of food, but not an overwhelming amount. The price for the amount and quality I thought was reasonable. Overall a good first experience! read more

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One of my plans in Amsterdam was to eat at an Indonesian restaurant and I'm happy I came across Aneka Rasa because the meal was fantastic. We were seated after a short wait for a table to be cleared. Immediately water was brought to the table along with shrimp crackers to dip in a peanut sauce. The peanut sauce was slightly different from the Thai version I am used to since it had a slight ginger flavor to it. The sauce was delicious and a great way to start off the meal. We then ordered a family style meal that came with a sampling of about 12 different items. When the food was brought to the table the waitress explained each dish in detail. The flavors varied on the dishes and they were heavily influenced by coconut milk and peanut sauce. A few dishes were spicy, but they were not overwhelming in heat. The meal included veal, chicken, egg, and a meat dish. Two of my favorite items were the chicken skewers with peanut sauce and the green beans in a coconut sauce. I found the staff to be attentive and friendly. Water was refilled quickly when asked and if you pick tap water you don't have to pay for water like other restaurants seem to charge for in Amsterdam. Overall I thought the price was reasonable for the amount of food we received. The meal was delicious and I still crave a couple of the dishes today! I would definitely eat here again next time in Amsterdam. read more

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Another bomb Asian food restaurant from Amsterdam. My boyfriend, my friend & I spent our last meal in Amsterdam here. It was surprisingly really good. We had just made it before they closed. Thankgod !! My boyfriend and I ordered the tasting dish which was only 19.99€!! It was such a good deal. It came with 2 Rices, one plain one Tom yum flavored. Small sizes of food, 3 veggies and 3 meats. My friend decided to join us after but the kitchen was already closed!! Thankfully the tasting menu for 2 was more then enough for the 3 of us!! we also got two drinks, I got the mango drink and the coconut drink. Both were amazing and super refreshing. They gave these seafood crackers when you sit down for a small appetizer, it was really addicting. The ambiance is super cute and kind of romantic. The way they plate their food was so cute, they had these little metal things with candles on the bottom and they put the food on top of them & it kept the food hot till the very end. I've never had anything like it !! Wish they had this in New York it really is such a great restaurant with some amazing and mind blowing flavors. read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Located near Centraal Station on Warmoesstraat I went here New Years Eve with a large party that took up two tables. It was definitely busy. Our server was friendly and welcoming. Overall the group was to have a sampler served family style consisting of several meats, dishes and spices. Since a lot of their food is cooked with coconut milk which I am allergic to I ordered a la carte, the Daging Balado. It's beef cooked with red chilies. The meat was very tender, slightly sweet, medium spicy and really quite flavorful. It was a very good meal. It was served with a small salad and white rice. Despite the fact I had only the one dish I was more than satisfied and it was plenty of food. The service was also good despite it being a busy night. The menu is varied enough to suit most tastes. I'll go back to try other dishes. They're also dog friendly. read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Very good for and service. Quaint restaurant in busy neighborhood. We had the rice table preset dinner. It was wonderful. Only 2 employees, husband and wife, he handles all service, so at busy times service can slow down. Don't be in a hurry, enjoy yourself. read more

Fabulous restaurant! We ordered 2 of the vegetarian and two of the meat platters for 4 people. It was an ample amount of food and all of it was delicious. Of the 16 items served, each one was delicious :) I would definitely return here in the future. We visited the restaurant with two children and only one high hair was available but luckily we had one as well. We were able to get a 10% discount because we booked ahead online. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. read more

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This place had such delicious food. Each little dish was filled with flavor. At the end I was eating the peanut sauce with a spoon. They have these little dishes to sprinkle on top of things too to add even more flavor and crunch. The wait staff is very kind. read more

Aneka Rasa - We got the meat option! Everything was amazing! - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Really good sampling of Indonesian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Dinner is basically 3 fixed menus options priced per person; two are dinner only (vegetarian or carnivore) while the third is a 3 course meal with soup and proper dessert. The dinner course consists of 2 kinds of rice, 8 different hot dishes, and 3 sides/garnishes with a small piece of 7 layer crepe cake. Again, portioned by the number of people at the table. We had beer, but there are wine options and a full bar (although I can't vouch for the cocktails). Everything was tasty, and well prepared. It's a small place, so make a reservation or chance a shared table and/or a 20-40 minute wait. read more

I enjoy trying all different types of foods and I've never heard of a Malaysian food spot prior to this place so I jumped at the opportunity to dive in! *Pats self on the back* This place was amazing to say the least. The best description of Malaysian food is a mix of Asian and Indian food mmmmm. The spices and flavor of everything made it a great experience. Portion wise they serve small but a wide variety of dishes which is a plus for all foodies. Service wise it wasn't that great but hey the food was scrumptious so I won't hold it against them. read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We couldn't get into our usual Indonesian place so we diverted to here. Reviews were solid and it was on our list of todos. As much as we are here in Amsterdam, we have not done the Rijsttafel meal. The decor is plain, but comfortable. The tables are setup specifically to support the Rijsstafel experience for sure. We had a great bottle of Spanish wine to accompany the meal. We started with the lumpia which was a let down. Basic microwaved roll with basic sweet and sour sauce. No different than takeout Chinese. The meal was good, but not amazing. The reviews portray this as simply the best in town and we disagree. It may be that it is geographically located next to Centraal and gets a lot of foot traffic. read more

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Indonesian food is a little hard to come by in NYC, so when I found out that I was going to be returning to Amsterdam for a very short visit, I knew I wanted to get some Indonesian food. This place showed up when I did a quick search for Indonesian places nearby the hostel that my friend and I were staying at, so we went off on merry way to dine here. I knew I had to try their rijsttafel offerings, so my friend compromised with me and we decided to get their vegetarian rijsttafel set. This came with about 10 different dishes, rice, and dessert, for about 17.80EU a person. We didn't manage to finish this as those little dishes were pretty filling after a while. Free wifi is always a nice touch and the place was also pretty big, so a decent place to host larger dinner parties. Not a bad place to check out if you happen to be in Amsterdam and also happen to be craving Indonesian food! read more

Aneka Rasa - Vegetarian rijsttafel - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We had a wonderful meal here. We shared the vegetarian set and loved every single dish. It's a great way to sample so many different things and we were stuffed by the end of the meal. Don't forget to make a reservation, though! It was packed and there was a line out the door. Service was also wonderful. Definitely have dinner here if you are in Amsterdam. read more

Aneka Rasa - Part of the Vegetarian Rice Table - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This was my first experience of Indonesian food and I loved it! If you're in the same situation, I strongly recommend this place as you can try all the possible dishes in one single menu. The food is tasty and the size reasonable. The price of the drink is also reasonable (EUR 5 for a pint of Heineken, EUR 2.90 for a tonic). This was also the first time I tried Kroepoek (Asian chips) with warm saté sauce: very good. The staff is very friendly and professional. Finally, the inside was also nice and not too noisy. In one word, please try! read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I had never tried Indonesian food but I'm sure glad I finally did. Our first time in Amsterdam and we found Aneka Rasa. Looked it up on Yelp and it had great reviews so in we went. It was amazing! We tried one of the bigger Rice Tables on the menu (mostly meats) and we had a flavor party. From the starters (chicken soup and spring tolls) to the rices (fried and saffron) to the prawn and chicken satay, the lamb, beef, fish veggie dishes, all were delicious. I don't know how we found room for dessert but I'm glad we did. The green tea cake with mango and coconut ice cream was super. Thanks for a wonderful meal. I will return when I come back to Amsterdam. Bedankt! read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Some friends and me choosed this restaurant because we've got a recommendation for it and thats really a good choice if you like indonesian/indian food. From the outside the restaurant is not looking really special but inside it looks pretty nice and very friendly. One of the things which is great over the place is the service. After we got our table for my group the service team helped us alot with the card, food recommendations and so on. We felt very pleased. It was even better after the food arrived, we choosed some menus for 6 people. Just amazing! Perfect temperature, wonderful taste and nice variations gives you a very enjoyable feeling over a period of time. Amsterdam is not cheap at all but the prizes at the Aneka Rasa are fair. It's like you get what you paid for. And the results here are very good. Highly recommended! read more

Aneka Rasa - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Five star food, five star service. My husband and I heard over and over again to try Indonesian rijsttafel or "rice table" on our visit to Amsterdam. We did research and everywhere that was highly rated was also very expensive. We stumbled upon Aneka Rasa while strolling through the city; we were attracted to the "hole in the wall" atmosphere, lower prices, and central location. We had the best time! We were seated immediately, received friendly and prompt service, and the food was fantastic. We especially enjoyed the spicy egg dish and the green curry sauce chicken in our rijsttafel. My husband, not a typical fan of asian cuisine, was particuarly blown away. The price cannot be beat for the amount of food we were given. We both left full, fully satisfied, and curious if there are any rijsttafel restaurants in the US! read more

Being a tourist in Amsterdam, I surely came across a number of Indonesian restaurants here. Knowing they it was once colonized by Dutch, that would explain it. There are a few places around and we decided to choose this place because of 1) reviews and 2) proximity from our hotel. Having read the reviews on yelp, I knew that one can only order from set menu. By the way, a la carte for dinner is only from 7-9pm. I went with my wife and son so we got the Aneta set for two and additional appty such as chicken vegetable soup and shrimp satay. Wow the set menu hit the spot and I for one cannot really take that much of spicy food. What we got, there were a few spicy dishes but none that steered me from eating them. Everything was super tender and pack deep flavor. I am not a frequent Indonesian food eater, but I was extremely pleased. Also cool how they put the food on these metal platforms with candles lit from below as a warming lamp. Also got a coconut drink. They were very understaffed today but we do appreciate their hustle. Highly recommended for sure. Lastly no wifi. read more

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I don't normally write reviews but this place was so great that I felt like I had to. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant! One of our favorites in Amsterdam. We had never had Indonesian food before but we figured we would give it a try and I am so glad that we did. The owner, Jerry, was absolutely incredible. He was very helpful and attentive and even made an effort to get to know both of our names which was a very nice touch. We got the lumpia appetizer (incredible) and the grilled prawns and a stir fry chicken and noodle dish - all were great! Seemed like a very authentic experience and reasonably priced. Can't recommend it enough! read more

As always, yelpers came through...this restaurant did not disappoint. As a virgin to Indonesian cuisine, I was glad that it was a combination of Malaysian, Indian, and Thai food served in Korean bonchon size dishes. It also helps that my business colleague and I are foodies and we were willing to share these small dishes. The flavors are very distinct from chicken to fish to lamb to beef. Service was very good and decor was above standard. The location of the restaurant is right at the edge of Chinatown. So get a window table for best people watching. read more

Aneka Rasa - Dinner for two - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Amazing ice cream treats serves artistically. A must visit for locals and vacationers alike.

Tried it for dinner on our last night in Amsterdam. After checking reviews on Yelp it seemed like a good choice. We tried the recommended Aneka rice table for 2 and it was excellent. Very friendly staff. read more

OK rijsttafel, and slightly pricey at 29 euros for the more premium set menu. We came away feeling full, the food was satisfying, but not outstanding. I've had other rijsttafel in Amsterdam, some at similar price range, and this was not the best I've had. The food is halal though, which was great for my muslim colleague, as most of the dishes contained meat. read more

Came here craving rijstafel and did not leave disappointed. While it was not the best I've had, we cleaned ALL the plates. The location is convenient to Centraal Station on the edge of the Red Light District. Three rijstafels are on the menu and they're reasonably priced, though not cheap. Service was friendly though we noted our server seemed to have an American accent. If you're craving Indonesian in Amsterdam, you could do worse. read more

Slightly hesitant about getting Indonesian food in Amsterdam as I'm pretty picky with ethnic food in general. Delicious. Would definitely go again. Glad my hesitation didn't stop me. read more

Aneka Rasa could be great. It's got a prime location near the train station, it's got a bustling yet intimate interior, and rijstaffel is on the menu. Hard to *not* succeed, right? But the food was a bit toned down, making it taste blander than other Indonesian in the city. And the service, oh my god, the service was painfully slow. It's one of the slowest restaurants I've ever eaten in. So I feel like, if this is your ONE chance to get Indonesian in Amsterdam--it's this restaurant or nothing--okay, as long as you're not in a rush. Otherwise I suggest one of the other places in the city. For example Kantijl's sit-down was more expensive, but overall was a much better experience. read more

Amazing rice recommend coming. Amazing blend if you are 4 people recommend 3 portions get the rice small of everything

I had high hopes for this place given its good reviews; while the food lived up to its reputation, the wait times for food AFTER you have ordered are abysmal. We ordered the traditional rijsttafel (rice table), which seems like a great idea: for 19 euros a person, you get to try 10+ dishes of Indonesian goodness. In fact, it's what at least 90% of the people there are eating. The fact that almost everyone is eating the same things might make you think that this would lead to efficiencies in the kitchen; but you would be wrong. While we were given a basket of rice crisps and satay sauce just after sitting down (which everyone gets), it took a FULL 50 MINUTES from the time our order was placed for us to see food on our table. The couple sharing our long table (they seat side by side when they're busy) asked for a bottle of wine 3 times before it arrived. That's simply brutal; if you can't deliver in a timely manner, you need to hire more staff or seat fewer people. The food, once it arrives, is by and large delicious: the chicken satay is great, the vegetables are good, and the other meats are OK. One note of caution: if you are sensitive to heat, watch out for the spicy green beans (marked out by the bits of red chili peppers among them). I also loved the fried banana, though it's a bit strange that the dessert comes out with all the other food. We made a reservation, which I recommend for two reasons: first, the place can get very full around dinner time; second, you can get 10% off--check out their website. But unfortunately having a seat at 8 doesn't mean you'll see food before 9. read more

As an Indonesian having been in Europe for 2 months, I was finding myself in Amsterdam, unsatisfied with Dutch food and craving the simple homestyle cooking I had taken for granted. Aneka Rasa (which translates loosely to "a variety of flavors") offered me just that authentic taste of home I missed. I opted for the Rijsttafel (rice table) as it seemed to offer the most variety and I was used to eating my rice with plenty of sides. While it was clearly 10x more expensive than it would've been back home, for where we were it was also the most economical choice when interested in trying a wider variety of food. I can't remember how each individual dish tasted nor which dish needed improvement, but I remember walking away very happy and satisfied that day.. so it must have been a pretty good meal! read more

Food was good but not authentic enough. Overall, an interesting experience and recommended if you have not tried Indonesian food before. read more

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The owner of this place is related to that of Kartika, another great Indonesian restaurant in the West. It is conveniently located on Warmoestraat near Central station and the food has been adjusted for Western tastes (e.g. the food is not as spicy) though equally as delicious. This is a great place to try out rice tables for the first time. Food:4/5 We had the vegetarian and the Aneka rice table, and everything was delicious. The food was definitely less spicy than that from Kartika, so it isn't as authentic but just as tasty. I think this was a great introduction to Indonesian rice tables. There was so much food that we were unable to finish it! They even offered to refill any of the dishes. Service: 4/5 The staff were friendly and attentive. We were dining with vegetarians and they were very accommodating. The staff explained each dish carefully and pointed out which dishes were vegetarian. Atmosphere: 4/5 The restaurant was filled with the smell of delicious food, and it was nicely decorated. The clientele was mostly tourists with some Dutch people. Value: 5/5 The rice tables were less than €20/pp which is very reasonable, compared to some of the more expensive places in town. read more

Was in Amsterdam with someone who had never experienced Indonesian food before. That was clearly not ok, and also, I fondly remembered my last rijstaffel I had in Amsterdam though I have no idea where that was. So we yelped the closest one to us and went. All the food was delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavour. It was honestly so much we couldn't finish it all. No regrets. Decent selection of beers. Service was friendly and the food arrived quickly. read more

Aneka Rasa - Rijstaffel - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Came here to enjoy the rice table, or Rijsttafel. Located right at the edge of De Wellen, its very nice inside with a cozy atmosphere and good service. I really enjoyed the rice table. Its definitely a lot of food for 2, so bring a group to enjoy this feast. Aneka Rasa had 3 different rice table options, and we got the big kahuna. Lamb, pork, chicken, beef were meat choices, along with 2 types of rice and some vegetable dishes. I enjoyed everything but the lamb. Chicken in peanut sauce was fantastic, along with the shrimp. Great people watching, being in De Wellen. Good place to start your night if you plan on hanging out in the area. read more

Wow, best meal I've had in a while. A crazy amount of food and all of it was so good. This is the first time I've had Indonesian and won't be my last. Service was spot on and the place is cute (nothing fancy) recommended! read more