This is the best indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam. Period! Friendly staff; tasty, well presented, authentic food. And finally, easy on the wallet. Its worth every penny. read more

Go here. Get the Rijstafel (Rice Table). Sit back and delight in the 20 small dishes put in front of you. Amazing!

Restaurant Blauw, Amstelveenseweg 158. On every trip to Amsterdam we need our fix of rijsttafels and Blauw was an excellent choice. We ordered two, one with meat, seafood and vegetables and one with shrimp and seafood and shared everything. Enough food for 4 people but it was all very well prepared and delicious. Service was friendly and each dish was explained to us. A bit more expensive than other Indonesian in Amsterdam but Blauw is modern, attractive and comfortable. A nice day would be to spend some time at Vondel Park and then eat at Blauw which is about a two minute walk from the south exit of the park. read more

The service was fast and accurate. No problem getting a table for two on a Tuesday evening (can imagine it gets crowded on weekends). We ordered two rijstaffel (a menu with many small dishes) and the sheer number of plates was astonishing. On top of that every single one of the 20 or so small dishes was absolutely delicious! A lot of the dishes contain coriander, so if you do not like the taste of that, better to take something else than the rijstaffel. No seating outdoors but air conditioned space. Totally recommend! read more

Lost for words. Simply excellent and completely delicious. We chose the seafood mixed platter which was 15 different small tasting dishes from the menu. This way I got to try 5 different fish dishes and 10 veggie things. From peanut salad to fried banana, shrimp satay , fried coconut cod. We went to Indonesia 9 months ago and this is pretty authentic but perhaps better quality ingredients. Amazing presentation. Restaurant is modern lookin and quirky. Fantastic. If u love Asian Thai/Malay/indo u will love this. read more

This place has been on my list for quite awhile and I finally made it there. They have multiple floors of seating so it's quite a bit larger than it looks from the outside, but nearly always full - we lucked out by going early on a Saturday night without a reservation, but we had to leave by 8pm because someone had the table reserved. It was very good, and I especially liked the small dishes of toppings/salads/etc. that they bring. Food came out fast, attentive service, good good good. read more

We were the only tourists there as far as I could tell: it's a very nice upscale place serving highly delicious, authentic Indonesian food - also, the service was excellent, which I guess is rare for Amsterdam. I recommend the beef rendang and of course the rice table. I would suggest a good brisk walk through vondelpark beforehand to build up your appetite, and maybe afterwards as well. read more

This is by far the place you have to visit while you're in Amsterdam. The food at Blauw is some of the best I have ever tasted. Every time I have someone in town I tell them to go here or I take them myself. You have to call for reservations because they are usually pretty busy, but it is worth fighting to get a spot. The rijstafel is always an excellent choice if you want to sample everything. Your table will be full of little boats of either fish or meat dishes and doctored up veggies. You'll also get 2 kinds of rice and some amazing fried bananas. The desserts weren't my favorite, so I would suggest skipping that part of the menu. It turns out to be quite a lot of food in the end, so you may not even make it that far. The price is not cheap, but for a special occasion it is completely worth the cost. I would highly recommend Blauw. read more

This rijstaffel was incredible!! Nice ambiance - reminded me of a semi-trendy restaurant in SF, NY or London. The staff were super helpful and courteous which is always a plus. The food is super tasty packed with a bunch of flavors (sweet, peanut sauce, tangy) indigenous of Indonesia culture which was awesome. The portions come in small oval dishes but don't be fooled. You will be stuffed by the end of it all!! It's not near the city center which was nice since we could be a part of the authentic Amsterdam/Dutch community. Worth the trip! read more

Killer food! Service was nice and friendly. The food was tasty, devious and everything was cooked perfectly! There were 4 of us for dinner and we had so much food! If you are lucky enough to get a reservation, take it and fit it in your schedule! read more

I had the Chicken in coconut gravy with mint and pandan leaves and I must say that after having read such excellent reviews of the restaurant, the dish fell well short of my expectations. The flavour was a little too mild for my liking and perhaps would be for anyone accustomed to the depth of flavours that usually accompany Asian cuisines. On the plus side, however, the portions are generous and the quality of the ingredients seem ok. The service was courteous and efficient. read more

Highly over rated and over priced for the quality of food served. Customer service lacks sincerity and effort to please, not to mention extremely slow service. Do not bother going out of your way to come here for food that you can find almost anywhere for a half of the price and a lot better service. We learned about this place on a TV clip, so naturally we were so excited and highly anticipated the experience. Our disappointment are beyond words. Food lacks freshly cooked feel, it is very salty and rice is terrible! read more

Been here 3 times with friends while on multiple work trips to Amsterdam.. Food is great have tried most of the menu everything was great... Service was great.. Booked a table online via their website worked out fine.. No problems at all.. read more

We were seriously impressed with this place. We came in pretty late but they still gave us great service and helped us with the menu. The food was great; so many different flavors. It was fairly pricey. For the two of us it was about 80 euros for just the two rice tables, but it was a lot of food. If you are looking to go cheap for dinner you should look somewhere else but if you are OK with the prices this is the place. read more

First Time in Amsterdam and first Indonesian restaurant. That was a very nice discovery. We chose the 'rijstaffel' and had more than enough for two. There were a lot a savory discovery from mild spicy beef to fried coconut and rice. The restaurant is really comfy with a warm decoration. I'll recommend it for any food lover and Indonesian cuisine newbie. Don't forget to take the rijstaffel. read more

I prefer Kartika, which is more authentic. For Asians, it's probably around 50% of what you're used to have in terms of taste. Price is another consideration. The taste: It's not bad, but not good either. Most of the rice dishes has similar taste. What's strange: We are not allowed to share 1 rice table set. We've to add additional 10 euro to share, even though the food amount will be unchanged. I don't quite understand the logic. I was explained that the additional 10 euro is required because there is an additional cost in setting up an extra plate, and that I don't have to pay if I break a glass. Anyway, I don't any justification for having to add 10 euro for wanting to share an order. read more

All of these reviewers must be high on marijuana because this restaurant is AWFUL. We got the fish rijsttafel, which was disgusting. The shrimp was so overcooked that I could barely chew it. Something was supposedly cod, but it was fried beyond recognition. The kitchen knows about three sauces (which I suspect largely come out of a bottle), and these are repeated over and over again in dish after dish. Why does the rijsttafel have 15 dishes when they only have three in their repertoire? And why does it cost 29 euros?? I could go on and on. This is a place for students to splurge, but anyone who likes good food should AVOID this place. read more

Blauw - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

A very well prepared rijst tafel in a great setting. We had the meat and vegetable rice table which was really good. The dishes were all well prepared and tasty and having eaten quite a few rice tables there was nothing missing. A little bit out of the canal belt this is definitely worth the trip. On a summer day (which it wasn't when we went) its a great stroll through the vondelpark to get there. Reservations are a must but you will surely enjoy it. read more

Wonderful, stylish Indonesian Restaurant and a great opportunity to explore a different part of Amsterdam. We found that the bars in this area was more our style then in the touristy city center where our Hotel was located. If you have not tried the rice table I highly recommend it. We were 4 people and had two of the meat,fish and veggies one and two of the seafood one. A lot of food and we all loved exploring the different tastes! Highly recommended! read more

We had business in the Netherlands and wanted to try this place because of the great reviews. Coming from the USA, there is not a lot of Indonesian food. Malaysian and Thai, but not specifically Indonesian. The "Rice Table" is the specialty and we wanted to go for it. We were three people and ordered two rice tables and three appetizers (shrimp on sugar cane). The presentation on the table is amazing for a first timer like myself: the dishes lined up, the different colors, and the scents wafting around. The tasted were all very good. They actually weren't as hot and spicy as I expected. The place is nice, the host was good. The service was a mixed bag. The waitress who took our order was efficient; however, the waitress who delivered our food was rushing and seemed annoyed when we asked her to explain what the dishes were. read more

I've tried several Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam and I think this is the best one. I'd definitely recommend it if someone was coming from out of town and wanted to try Indonesian. The decor is very nice, comfortable and modern and staff is friendly. Both times I've come I've shared one rijsttafel with another person and it's a good amount of food. You need to pay €10 extra for sharing though. If you're really hungry order an extra meat dish or appetizer. read more

We got the rice table and loved it! We got one with seafood and one with meat and shared them. The staff was friendly. Its off the beaten path, but definitely worth the journey. read more

We were in Amsterdam recently a few days before boarding a river cruise and I researched the best Indonesian food in AMS and my search let us to Blauw. After a 25 Euro cab ride to the restaurant I ordered the meat and veg Rijstaafel. My girlfriend ordered the shrimp in sweet soy sauce. Every dish was unique and perfectly presented. It was one of the best meals I have had, anywhere...ever. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Will I go back? Definitely. read more

First time we had Indonesian food and this restaurant did not disappoint. A really great experience and worth attending. The rice table had an excellent array of 18 "small plates" that were all great. Looking forward to trying more Indonesian dishes when we return home to the US. read more

Took my Dutch buddy there for dinner a week ago. Just a little off the beaten tourist path but that's what I like. I think they should skip asking guests if they would like their photo taken but they dropped the idea quickly enough when we said "no thank you." We took our own photos. The food and service were excellent and I would return. The restaurant itself was attractive and had a lot of seating but it was broken up into smaller areas so it felt intimate. This might be nit picking but the server was Dutch not Indonesian. I have run into this before elsewhere like a Mexican restaurant in Amersfoort without a single Mexican in sight. BTW, I feel the same about PF Changs in the States with no Asian servers. Here in South Florida, if you go to an authentic Mexican restaurant, all of the staff is Mexican and the menu is all in Spanish. "It's all good" though. : ) read more

We had a horrible experience at Blauw today. We were greeted by a very rude hostess. We were a party of 4 and wanted to order a rice table. The menu had a seafood rice table, a meat rice table and a vegetarian rice table. I wasn't sure how many I should order because the menu for the rice table was complicated. When I asked the waitress( the same rude hostess) that question, she immediately became very defensive and gave us a huge lecture on how she is going to charge us 10 euros more if we order 2 rice tables for 4 people. She went on and on about how the extra 10 euros would go to cleaning the extra plates and clearing the dishes etc..Initially I didn't understand what she was talking about. However I realized she made us feel cheap and all I wanted was a simple question answered which is "what is part of a rice table and how many should I order for 4 people". I never got that question answered. When the food arrived, I thought it would be exceptional based on the reviews posted. But that was a huge disappointment as well. The ginger in the fish was not cooked and there were chunks of raw ginger in it. The shrimp was in a spicy gravy sauce that I felt was not cooked properly. This was our last day at Amsterdam and it ended badly for us. read more

We ordered two of the rice combination dishes (meat and seafood -- towards the back of the menu) and were very happy with our choices. We loved 80% of the options (and there were a ton) and were "meh" about the others. We had the cake ice cream for dessert and it was delicious. Our server was very nice but seemed to be a bit overwhelmed. We still had a very nice dinner and would recommend this restaurant to try a good variety of Indonesian food! read more

The rijstaffel here is so unbelievably good that we went to Restaurant Blauw twice in 5 days. This review is only 4 stars because it is so devilishly hard to get the attention of (otherwise friendly) waitstaff. read more

We had the fish rijsttafel "rice table". Highly recommend! It consists of 15 small dishes. The restaurant recommends everyone orders their own. We shared and it was perfect. They do charge a €10 sharing per person fee though. read more

Blauw - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

An exquisite, sumptuous, and exciting take on the traditional "rice table" or rijstafel Dutch East Indian restaurant. The presentation and service is outstanding, but what stands out is the food! Innovative takes on traditional offerings, wonderful flavors, a HUGE variety of dishes, and special touches all make this the best! Reservations are a must. If you have a party of four, order for three - there is that much food! read more

Best Indonesian food I've ever had. Tried their Resistance Option #1. Absolutely loved. It is definitely a lot for one person. To share, you'd need to pay another 10€, might be worth it than ordering a meal you can't finish. read more

Being from Amsterdam and part Indonesian. This is my to go fine dinning Indonesian restaurant, when visiting my old city. Their rijst-tafel is to die for with over 30 different small dishes. Just great food and I grew up with Indonesian cuisine. read more

Great food, bad service. I would rate three stars, but I'm giving four as a tourist who didn't speak the language (I spoke English to the servers, who may only speak Dutch fluently). The service was very slow to start. Even when we did get seated, we weren't given the menu for a good five to ten minutes. Next, the server took out order wrong even though it was a very basic order. We all ordered one thing without any appetizers to keep track of. When the food came, we asked for water incessantly but had to wait another 10 minutes for it to come. At one point, we had asked three separate waitresses for water! The food itself is crazy good! It's served Tapas style in little gravy bowl shaped platters with a candle "grill" on the table to keep the dishes warm. Most dishes are different proteins served with 3 different sauces with a side of both fried and white rice. At the end of the day, I would come back to Blauw for the food, but I hope their service improves. read more

This was our first visit to Amsterdam and we asked several people to recommend a good Indonesian place. Blauw kept coming up. My husband and daughter shared the rice table -- and when the 20 small dishes arrived at our table they laughed at the sumptuous sight. Each little dish was tasty and distinct without being overpowering. I had the stir-fried vegetables, which were done just the way I like them: al dente. For dessert I had the crepes with roasted coconut. Whoo, was that delicious and -- oddly -- very light. We will definitely come back whenever we are there -- which we hope will be often. read more

I wanted to try Indonesian while in Amsterdam and was given a suggestion to try Blauw from a local. We stopped by after going to the Rijksmuseum and were able to get a table without a reservation although most of the tables were full. My mom and I shared the fish based rice table (one serving), the veggie croquettes and the chicken satay. It was plenty of food and we were full at the end. The rice table had a lot of shrimp, some of it really tasty and some not very memorable. I loved their peanut sauce and enjoyed all of the veggies that came with the rice table, particularly the coconut broth ones. Service was attentive and friendly. They did a nice job explaining the menu to someone new to the cuisine read more

This is only my second Indonesian food experience, so factor that in if you would like, but I loved Blauw. My first experience was at another Indonesian Restaurant here in Amsterdam and I was just not impressed, thought it was interesting, but thought I would never go again. We took a friend from Argentina to Blauw on a work night and ordered three rice tables. The food took a long time to come out, but that was fine as we planned to spend the night eating and drinking, but if you don't have a considerable amount of time this may not be the place for you (when I'm visiting a city, I tend to rather have a quick meal and get back to seeing the city). My wife and I loved the food, great flavors, not too spicy, lots of different things to try. At 30 some euro a rice table it's not a place I would go often, but for what you receive I still think it represents good value. I plan to take other out of town guests here who are interested in international food. read more

Awesome experience. Great variety of dishes (around 17 of them), all delicious. Crowded but organized; must make reservations. Wish they would refill our water faster, it was a little spicy. Nice to walk through Vondelpark before and after dinner. read more

Dining highlight from our Amsterdam vacation. We ordered a Vega Rasa (vegetarian rice table and Ikan Rasa (seafood rice table). Lots of nicely presented little dishes that accented different sauces and preparation; all were very savory and well seasoned. Also came with fried and steamed rice. Make sure you get lots of water or the draft Warsteiner to wash it down. The kids ordered non-spicy Ayam Madu (Chicken in Honey and Soy Sauce) and loved it. Service was prompt and friendly. Recommend reservations. Nice décor and modern feel to restaurant. Follow up your meal with a stroll through Vondelpark to work it off. read more

we had dinner here and it was a great experience! They serve Indonesian food and the food was excellent as well as perfectly done. We ordered the 3 different types of rijstaffal and a bottle of wine and it was perfect for the three of us. read more

If you really for excellent food in more than reasonable price, very well served in a well decorated lace, go there. We went for lunch and enjoyed every piece and every taste of it. To my opinion one of the fews entitled to be called the best restaurants in Amsterdam. read more