It was very testy and freshly made. We realy like the welcoming and the survice. I felt at home away from home. Please accept my heart felt thank you we will be back. I would like to say thank you to the team that made this very special indeed. Keep it up. Bitame nemesgin. read more

One of our favorite meals in Amsterdam! The owner and all the servers were so kind and helpful. They were featuring a Vegetarian evening...but we asked if he would be willing to do meat...he said if we didn't mind waiting...of course! It is a small restaurant but worth the wait. The coconut beer is so unique. Everything he put on our plate was devoured. I can't really explain all the different combinations-but can confirm everything was fantastic. read more

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Easily one of the best meals I had while in Amsterdam for 10 days. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. I loved the spice level. It was way too much food for one person. When I come back, I'll definitely get the beef, salad, and potatoes/carrot/green bean mix. But everything was truly delicious! read more

Asmara Eetkunst - Beef and vegetable mix - African Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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The space fits about 15ish people. The day I went it was only the owner working as everyone else was at a wedding. I walked in and was seated quickly; however if you are more than a party of 2 I would recommend making a reservations in advance. I saw the owner turn away folks after he had taken the orders of 8 people given he was behind as he was the only cook for that day. I started my meal with a foreign beer with coconut. It was served in a traditional bowl. Very tasty. As to my meal, I couldn't decide and went with the vegetarian mix. It was delicious! I would have ordered dessert but the owner was busy. I would definitely go back! read more

Asmara Eetkunst - Drink - African Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We found this place off the beaten path in Amsterdam. It was very quiet in the restaurant. Just a few tables and only two of the tables occupied on a Friday night. We ordered the traditional meat dish with the vegetarian combination dish. The man who seemed to be the owner was also cooking and waited on us as well. He was friendly but not overly friendly. The food came out pretty quickly, he brought us some extra Injere bread without us asking. The food was amazing. Definitely better than other experiences I've had with this cuisine. We ate everything and it was delicious. Highly recommend. Do be aware that he would not accept my Visa card and we payed cash, thankfully we had enough on hand. read more

Asmara Eetkunst - Traditional beef with Vegetable combination dish, all served together. - African Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Delicious Eritrean food. If you've ever had it or other similar (Ethiopian) cuisine, extra injera is worth getting if you find you usually need it. This is good for a long meal- it seems like it's a one-man show, so you might want to make sure you don't have to be anywhere later. Other folks have mentioned the Coconut beer- it's absolutely worth getting. The Zegni and the Vegetarian Combination is plenty food for two and full of delicious flavors. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Close to the action but in a quiet area. Chicken stew was tasty, veggie combo was fabulous. Service was also very friendly. Totally worth the trip! Yum! read more

Great food. Loved the injera. We ordered the combination vegetarian platter and it was delish. Food was fresh and very flavorful. Ate three dinners in Amsterdam and this was my favorite. Will come back next time I'm in town. My two children enjoyed it and it may be their favorite dinner yet. read more

Incredibly delicious African cuisine . Fresh homemade food. Came by one quiet night with a big appetite and left feeling super content. read more

Asmara Eetkunst - African Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Basic, no-frills Ethiopian/Eritrean food which is freshly made and authentic. All main dishes are served with included side dishes on an injera bread on a large platter; just as it should be in Ethiopian/Eritrean cooking. You will certainly not leave hungry. The place itself is bare bones, almost like a cafeteria; definitely not romantic, but clean and sober. Owner friendly and talkative in both Dutch and English. Very competetive pricing and cheap considering the quality of food. Recommended if you are on a budget, if you are vegetarian/vegan, or if you like Eastern African home-style cooking. read more

Absolutely HANDS DOWN best food we had in Amsterdam. It's a local spot, off the beaten path. We told the owner to bring us whatever he thought was best and we had two beef options, two chicken options, lots of vegetables and 5 very happy customers. I had some mint tea it was phenomenal. My friend tried a coconut beer and it was fabulous! We all stuffed ourselves - tipped extra and left so happy! It's very affordable - too low of a price IMHO. But so so delicious. I'll be back and I'll be back to this restaurant! read more

We called ahead to make sure they were open, and I think the owner kept it open for us. We ordered two of the mongozo beers and the coconut was amazing - I had never had a fruit beer that was a cross between a cream soda and beer that didn't taste off, but I'd drink that on a beach and be the happiest person in the world. We got the vegetarian sampler and the a chicken dish. It was a LOT of food for two people, so either two starving people or three hungry ones. The sampler was a great way to try a lot of things, and the collard greens were something I'd love to try and recreate. The chicken was nice and spicy. Overall a great place for vegetarians and vegans and meat eaters alike! read more

Asmara Eetkunst - Chicken and the vegetarian sampler - African Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Wholesome Eritrean / Ethiopian near the Portuguese synagogue in the old Jewish Quarter near Waterlooplein. Not an expansive menu, but hits all the basics for both carnivores and those "other" people. Service was cheerful. The wots were nicely spiced and the meat tender. Not as good as the Overtoom Triumvirate, but just fine if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Asmara Eetkunst - Zegni (marinated beef); Tsomwot (pumpkin), Gomen wot (kale) misir wot (lentils). - African Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I've been a huge injerra fan ever since spending some time in Eritrea back in the early 90s, shortly after independence. So I was excited to learn that there was, not just a Ethiopian restaurant, but an Eritrean restaurant, not far from where I was staying in Amsterdam. However, when I checked it out on Sunday afternoon, it was locked up. When it was similarly locked up on Monday night, I began to wonder if it had gone out of business. But I walked back there on Tuesday to check one more time, and found it open. The manager assured me that he would be open on Wednesday starting at 5:00, so I dragged the gang down there. I never did get the full opening hours, but apparently at least Monday night is out. I think it's safe to say that they were sold. The platter was wiped clean in a matter of minutes. (That was no surprise to me. I've had this kind of food before, and have loved every restaurant that served it. There may be a bad injerra restaurant somewhere, but I haven't found it yet.) One word of warning: they don't take any kind of credit card, so bring Euros. read more

Awesome little spot! We were kinda unsure since this place doesn't have a website or anything. But, it's legit! The owner (?) stayed open late for us and was extremely friendly and helpful. A good selection of vegetarian and vegan options. We love Ethiopian and this is one of the better places we've been to! Highly recommend. read more

Really good delicious Eritrean food in Amsterdam of all places. Visiting from DC, which is a second home to Ethiopian and Eritrean communities that also means really good Habesha food. Although I can't say I haven't had better, this place certainly did not disappoint. I had the Zenghi National beef stew dish which was very tasty and came with all the accompanying flavors and side items you would expect. The owner and chef even threw in some extra trimmings like potatoes and chick peas. This ended up being the best meal I had while in Amsterdam. Due to the bland taste of traditional Dutch food this place ended up being a welcome respite to my taste buds on a cold rainy day. The owner is also a really cool guy. Very honest and straightforward business type but friendly enough that you can enjoy a good conversation with him along with a great meal. This was also the only place that didn't charge me extra for hot water which I used for tea. Just be aware that they don't take credit cards and this may not be convenient for everyone, also I didn't notice a sign anywhere stating this, luckily I had enough on me to cover the bill. Definitely recommend this nice hole in the wall gem if you're ever in Adam! read more

I live here and yet it took an intrepid guest visiting me to unearth this place. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the fact that I ate until I actually had to undo the top button of my jeans should speak for itself. Do not overlook this place. It's incredible. Wear stretchy pants. read more

Excellent food, great house wines, and warm atmosphere. The owner treats visitors as guests.

This was the best meal we had in Amsterdam. Absolutely delicious, great service, reasonable and very flavorful and authentic! Nice house white as well. The location is convenient. Just great all around! Very recommend! read more

Yes! Eat here!!!!! We lived in Amsterdam for 6 months, some 15 or so years ago. This was one of our favorite restaurants in the City then and continues to be a special place for us today. The food is Eritrean. We are vegetarians who eat fish. We order a vegetarian variety plate with the tuna. We've eaten similar food throughout the US and this is one of the best. On top of that, the folks running the restaurant are very friendly. In fact, the same owner from 15 years ago is still here. He instantly remembered us when we visited last week. The restaurant is easily found next to the Jewish Historical Museum and around the corner from the Portuguese Synagogue. Finally, the price point is excellent. This is on our "must do" list whenever visiting Amsterdam. read more

This is a good choice for a group dinner or a romantic date. The prices are reasonable, the food is good and the ambiance/decor is pleasant (simple, not fancy). I'm a big fan of the spongy bread called injera, and theirs was pretty good in my opinion- I would definitely return. You could visit Hortus Botanicus, the Jewish Museum, or Kiloshop (Waterlooplein) to work up an appetite. They don't take foreign cards, so bring cash if you're a tourist. read more

My favorite restaurant. The food is amazing, the owner and people who work there are very nice, the setting is no-frills comfortable. the fruit flavored beers are awesome. In short, I love it. read more

Amazing. Quaint neighborhood spot with good service and mind blowing holiday chicken. Absolutely fresher and more flavorful than the Overtom triumvirate. Best Ethiopian in Amsterdam for sure. Here at least once a week. read more

The food was excellent. I was a little concerned because I was the only one in the restaurant the entire time. Maybe because it was raining very hard. Oh well, I had the place to myself and enjoyed the attention from the staff. read more

Incredible food for very reasonable prices. I ate here when I was travelling through Europe. I am still dreaming about this food months later. We got the Zegeni and Tebsi. You must try them- simply delicious. read more

This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. The restaurant is small and slightly off the heavily trekked tourist paths but still near to things. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is as if you visited a friend. The owner is very helpful and welcoming and the setting is cozy. If you love Eritrean/ Ethiopian food, this place will become a favourite when visiting Amsterdam. read more