The food selection and quality was high level. Nice casual ambiance. Quick service, but we didn't…read morefeel rushed.

Food was fantastic! Chicken Vindaloo and Butter Chicken was so flavorful! Place was a little off…read morethe main road but worth it!

Another great discovery, thanks to my best friend! She found Ashoka on Trip Advisor and book marked…read moreit for me to try; I'm so glad that I did. It's a short tram ride from Museumplein. The restaurant is small and the tables were a bit too close to each other. It was difficult squeezing in between the tables to sit down. Luckily it wasn't too crowded during my visit. They have an extensive menu of both Indian and Nepalese dishes. I had already browsed the menu online and had a general idea of what I wanted. I started with a mint tea. It was really good and soothing. The server brought out complimentary papadum and it was delicious! I ordered the Bhindi Masala. The server asked what spice level I wanted and I requested mild. In hindsight, I should have said "no spice" or specified a spice level of 1 or maybe even 0 if that was an option lol. Her definition of mild was spice level 2. The dish was so good and so flavorful, but it was way too spicy for me. I was struggling with it and the server could tell. She insisted on bringing out another Bhindi Masala without any spice which I greatly appreciated. Since I had mint tea, it worsened the burning sensation. She suggested I try the Raita (yogurt mixed with cucumbers and tomatoes). It was really good and definitely helped to calm the spiciness. The portions are huge and I had so much Bhindi Masala left when I was done eating. I wasn't going to take the leftovers with me because I didn't have a way to reheat them, but the server insisted that I take it, so she packed it up for me. I tried a little bit the next day and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted cold. The flavors marinated the okra overnight so the flavor packed a punch. It's unfortunate that European hotel rooms don't have microwaves because it would have been phenomenal the next day if I could have reheated it.

Super lekker!…read more Recommended to me by a neighbor who raved about this place. I have to admit that I don't really know what authentic "Indian and Nepalese" food is. Of course I have had some delicious "Indian" food over the years. But either way, Ashoka is very nice! I've lived about a block away for over a year and it's my first time there, (of course half of that time it was not available due to the government pandemic restrictions). I ordered takeaway here late on a Sunday. but there were people inside, dining, having a great time. The staff was super-friendly and pleasant and even laughed at my stupid jokes. The food was amazing. HUGE portions. The naan is perfect (I bought two orders which is more than enough for two / three people)...rice is nice and light. The egg fried rice was super lekker too! Plenty of chicken in the curry meal. Something else I noted was the super-thick aluminum foil they used for their takeaway packaging. That's a sign (to me) they invest in quality. I ate too much because it was so delicious, so I worried I may have trouble sleeping with heartburn or worse, but I felt great. I think that's another sign of quality. I can't wait to dine inside. It is a very nice interior. Not a dive or unclean. I will take friends and family here whenever it's safe for them to visit. It may not appear to be the cheapest place, but don't let that distract you. It is near the center of Amsterdam in a very nice area, such high quality, clean with lots of space, it's worth it. (By the way, the Kinkerstraat part of the name is the location, since there is another location in nearby Spuistraat).

Stopped in here because we were staying nearby and craved some South Asian food…read more Unassuming place; clean and comfortable. We ordered a simple meal as we knew we would fill up quickly. We had the vegetable samosas, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala. All of it was SO GOOD, every single bite! Completely authentic and it tasted like it was made with love, care, and pride. I would 100% recommend this place. Price was completely the usual going price for the area, i.e., affordable. Have a meal there and decide for yourself.

Chicken momo is the best!!! Such friendly service, easy online ordering, and cozy ambiance with a…read moredimly lit atmosphere. Everything was so flavorful, love the saucy dishes. Excellent options for indoor, outdoor dining, but also take out! They charge extra for utensils to go. Everything was amazing however our tummy didn't react too well after the meal. Might have also been because we had been traveling, but definitely be cautious if you have a tender tummy!

I was dining alone but I found the perfect Indian restaurant and I want to share my experience with…read moreyou! I was hankering for a good curry. Taj did not disappoint! I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo. The waiter said, "It's very hot". I said, "Good"! I was very hot. It was also very delicious! It was so hot I thought my face would melt. It was the kind of heat that would make Robert Oppenheimer (father of the atomic bomb), jealous. It would make Shiva very proud. But it was so delicious. Be sure to order some naan or poori to help mitigate the heat. It seems to be a family-run place and the wait staff was very attentive.

Best meal I had in Amsterdam. Had the chicken madrasi, the meat was so tender, the spice had an…read moreappreciable kick without it being painful. Also had the Indian tea at the end of our meal, really good cup of chai, came in a cute little teapot as well, enough for 3 refills of my teacup. The server was very nice, well educated about the menu and suggested the perfect item for us based on our spice tolerances. The price is amazing for getting an entree with rice and salad included. Would definitely come back here again

Food and service were outstanding …read more Very happy we came here! Look forward to the Lamb Kurma again!

Great experience. Came without a reservation the first night and they said they were fully booked…read more Decided to make reservation for the next night and it was so worth the wait. Delicious and tantalizing to the younger

Came here during our stay in Amsterdam ... great menu selection, staff was super nice and…read moreattentive, very clean place and amazing food. The flavor was spot on - reminded me of the home cooked Indian food. Samosas were perfectly cooked with just the right spice and texture. We also ordered chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, naan, Heineken and white wine ... all great choices. We will be back!

Great place with warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoyed the soup and tandoori mixed grill. Their…read moregarlic naan was very delicious. Would recommend Rangoli.

The service was excellent, and we appreciated that they welcomed our small dog inside with us--a…read morebig plus for pet owners. The food was of very high quality, though the rice lacked the authentic flavor we were hoping for. Despite that, the prices were very reasonable, although it's worth noting that they only accept cash, which could be inconvenient for some. In the end, the meal left us satisfied and full. Overall, it was a great dining experience with just a few minor drawbacks. De service was uitstekend, en we waardeerden het dat ze onze kleine hond binnen lieten - een groot pluspunt voor huisdiereigenaren. Het eten was van zeer hoge kwaliteit, hoewel de rijst niet de authentieke smaak had waar we op hadden gehoopt. Desondanks waren de prijzen zeer redelijk, al is het wel belangrijk om te vermelden dat ze alleen contant geld accepteren, wat voor sommigen onhandig kan zijn. Uiteindelijk waren we tevreden en voldaan na de maaltijd. Over het algemeen was het een geweldige eetervaring met slechts enkele kleine nadelen.

Indian cuisine and had high hopes for this place. I had the Paneer Pakora which was wonderful. The…read morespices in the sauces that came with it complimented its so well. The Chicken Tikka Masala was probably the most bland I've ever eaten. There was no flavor at all, I had to use the aforementioned sauces to give it a bit of flavor to enjoy it. The service was fine, I give the server props for waiting on the whole restaurant himself. If given the choice, I'd check out one of the many Indian restaurants in the area next time.

My wife and I stopped here after a long day of walking through the city having fun. We found Tulsi…read morejust walking through the area and decided to give it a try. We were so happy we did. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the night scenery. I started out with an Indian Beer, Cobra. It was a nice light lager that peaked my appetite but wasn't too heavy. We ordered their 3 course vegetarian meal for 2 people, about €35 a person. The selections we made were all wonderful. Saag pander, Dal Soup, the Lentils, frozen mango, everything was delicious and top notch. The Naan was the best I've ever had. I saw a sign that they had a brick oven. Our server Monica was very helpful and helped us make sure we understood the menu and what we were ordering. If we had time we would have loved to come back!!! This was absolutely a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a delicious Indian meal.

Main takeaway from my experience: Order the Sides along with the mixed naan basket, and skip the…read moreentrees altogether. ------------------------------------------------------ The Details Greeter, approaches me outside: Do you have reservations? Me: No. (Peeked in to see one long table in an otherwise empty restaurant). Greeter: We don't have baby chair. Does your baby need one? Me: No, she's fine with a regular chair. Greeter: (Looks into restaurant like he struggling with a major decision) For a few seconds, I really thought this dude was going to turn us away from the ten or so other tables inside, but the moment passes as he leads us in and hands us an album of a menu. Despite all the options, we stuck to what we know and love: Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Malai Kofta, and Saag Paneer, with a mixed basket of naan. Only the CTM was a full entree which came with rice, but the curry itself was smaller than the other two curries, which were listed as Sides. The naan breads and SP were great, but the Tikka Masala and Malai Kofta were much sweeter than what we're used to. The evening ended up being the most expensive meal our family of 4 had while in Amsterdam, by a long stretch.