Delicious kebabs! We got in after midnight tonight and had smelled the wonderful scents when we…read morewalked to our hotel. After we got settled, I was still craving food. Papa Ali's made our night (or morning!) with scrumptious brown sauce that paired perfectly with the beef. Chef and team were lovely as well.

Really good halal food. Come here after a night of fun and you won't be disappointed.read more

The reviews brought me in and they were right. I got the lamb shawarma plate which was delicious,…read morethe yogurt sauce especially is like crack. The folks who work here are super nice. Big warm friendly smiles and were attentive and eager to please despite not being fluent in English. Thank you guys, you are going a great job here. Recommend sitting outside to take in the sites and people watch if it is available.

Ate a variety of food in Amsterdam and Sefa hit the spot. We ate everything we ordered and loved…read morethe lunch meal with crispy fries, lots of meat and veggies. I asked for red cabbage in my lamb shoarma and they got my order right. I got the lamb (was ground) but my husband's chicken plate was more flavorful. The portions were big! The white sauce they serve is the best we had on our trip. There are other extra sauces on the table. We went to a late night doner spot the night we arrived-- Sefa was way better. You can walk here from the Anne Frank Haus. Good service, clean restaurant and delicious food!

The guy got mad because I asked for an extra napkin and a fork. He said "I know who you are.." I'm…read morepretty sure what he meant was "I know what type of person you are..." I wish he elaborated on that but I think he was insinuating that I was asking for too much. A fork and ONE napkin is too much??? Service is garbage. Food is alright.

Greeted warmly as I walked in the cozy restaurant. It was nice and warm inside (it is now winter)…read more Was asked for here or to go. Ordered the gyro shawarma, it came stuffed to the brim with meat lettuce tomatoes and sauce. Condiments are also provided at tables. A wonderful place to come and eat, people from all over the world chatting and eating. WiFi is provided and free of charge. You're not here for the service, you're here for the amazing food, however service was fine. My very first meal in Amsterdam and I was greeted well. I will be coming back and highly recommend.

i've never had malaysian food but this hit the spot. i love asian/indian cuisine and this tasted…read morelike the mix between the 2. i got the traditional malaysian dish which was alright. the chicken was a little dry and egg a little over cooked. we also got this super good chicken which melted in my mouth it was called the ayam rendang kerisk. it tasted like butter chicken but with less of a spice and more of a creamy/coconuty flavor. we also got the nasi lemak biasa which was nice and light. it wasn't too flavorful/spiceful but the components of chicken and veggies was nice. more of a soup instead of a curry.

In from the States with my son for a riverboat cruise and discovered you restaurant near our hotel…read more Neither of us has has Malaysian food but it was delicious and will not be our last time.

Like a street vendor, these guys will pull you in just by the smell alone. And damn, just walking…read moreby from outside, that spiciness smelled soooo good! I walked in, and the guy behind the counter seemed a bit pushy, but I mean what halal place isn't right? Good thing is, you can see them grilling and preparing your food. So after all that I've seen and smelled, I decided to dine in. I had to sample everything, so I went with the Mixed Grill Plate. Sorry as I don't recall the price, but I don't remember it costing very much. The plate consisted of a tasty ground lamb kabab, another skewer with beef chenjeh I believe. Or basically a skewer of marinated sirloin beef. Very tasteful in my opinion. There was some slices of chicken shawarma as well which was also full-flavored and delish! All of it sat on some mixed greens and a side of fries. Talk about stuffing my face in hunger! The whole plate was totally filling, and pretty much put an exclamation point to my eating night. As for dining, there were larger tables in the rear of the restaurant, and tables meant for two in the front. Service, I had no issue as the manager (possibly owner) presented my plate and made sure I was fully attended to. He came back several times to check if I needed anything. There really wasn't anything super fancy about this place, but I didn't mind it. It was fast, simple, and filling to say the least. I totally recommend giving these guys a try. They even have other plates, grilled chicken, falafels, and various wraps. as well. Something I'll try on my next visit.

The people running this place are crooks disguised as middle eastern people running a restaurant!…read moreThe amsterdam police should shut them down. They offer pieces of bread as if they were free of charge - but when you are about to pay they add it to your bill even when you have taken only a small sample of the bread. And with their fries, they will offer you some sauce (as if it was included in the set price) - only to be billed $1.95 for a very small packet of sauce. Too bad Netherlands got them as immigrants -- these people should not be allowed to exist as they only give amsterdam a bad name.

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner here! Starting with the homemade drinks, ending with the food…read more- everything was delicious. A very nice restaurant! Highly recommended!

This is a surprising place... and an eclectic one. When I saw the mixed-up cuisine-focus on the…read moresign I was a bit confused at first. Touted primarily as an Indonesian Restaurant, it also qualifies itself as an Indian eatery, as well as presenting the cuisine of Suriname - and doing it all under the umbrella of being Halal (which may also mean "Pradesh"). Now that's a lot of cuisines, all from different corners of the globe. But then I recalled my week shooting a movie in Belize a decade ago, and there was the connection. In Belize there seems to be an unwritten rule (or tradition) that was proudly announced by our liaison from the film office. And that was that ALL OF THE GROCERY STORES (the country only had small mom & pop places) in Belize City were owned and run by Indians from India; and the most popular food, being Chinese steam table take-out joints like we have in America (fried rice, spring rolls, noodles, sweet & sour chicken/shrimp, spicy saucy stir fried meat & vegies, etc...), and these places were always packed with lines around the corner. They were also ALL OWNED AND RUN by Vietnamese extended families. And the Vietnamese community mixed very well with the Indian families, having similarly imported ingredients from afar, as well as exotic flavors, similar spices, rice based cuisines, and they both cooked curries. Now for Suriname and Indonesia and how those two food cultures fit into the menu profile at Restaurant Riaz. I have eaten a lot of Indonesian food in my day, and its flavor pallet is very similar to India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, all using coconut milk, peanuts, chili-peppers, potatoes, green peppers, fish-sauce, vegies, and similar meats and seafoods, plus blends of sweet and salty and spicy and sour; and all of them use rice. Now the thread that sews Suriname to these others is that it was also a Dutch Colony, as were Indonesia and parts of India (like Sri Lanka [Ceylon at the time]). So the Dutch created huge incentives for the Indians in their empire to relocate to the sparsely populated Suriname; and these Indians brought their food with them. So when I ate lunch in New York City at a Surinamese place in The Bronx, I was surprised to see the menu filled with Curries, Chutney, Samosas, Fried Pakoras, and everything was served with rice and Indian Roti, (an oily flour tortilla-like bread), often accompanied by a small bowl of rich brown Curry-Gravy to dip into. The food from Suriname was Literally INDIAN FOOD. Thus the culinary story of Restaurant Riaz and its diverse menu started to make a lot of sense. The Indonesian food complimented the Surinamese meals; and the Indian dishes blended seamlessly with the other cuisines. And the Roti and Curry-Gravies went perfectly with everything. Restaurant Riaz is a big success story in my book. I can't wait to come here again - and this time I am going to bring a whole bunch of friends.

Wonderful food and lovely service! I highly recommend this restaurant. We had two tagines and also…read moreadded couscous.

5-star food. 5-star service! This place is a MUST if you're in Amsterdam! The ingredients used…read morewere very fresh and flavorful. The lentil soup and salad were delicious and fresh. We ordered a chicken tagine and a veal tagine. OMG. Absolutely sensational! The restaurant is very clean and the staff are super attentive and welcoming. Mozo really raises the bar!

Great hot dog selection and with a vegan option. Parmesan fries with Mayo was outstanding, great…read moreplace, comfortable and decent price!

From the owner: Fun, Life and above all Flavour, three leywords that fit our concept perfectly. With our one of a…read morekind hotdogs and abundantly colourful milkshakes, we can only but bring the kid out in people.

Good hot food. Clean place. Prompt service. Reasonably priced. I will definitely recommend.read more

Just like tradition KFC but halal. Everything you would expect from a fried chicken place, chicken…read moreburgers, wraps, hot wings etc. along with the usual soda, shakes and snow freeze. Very popular with family and they serve big family buckets of chicken. Many friend and I couldn't help compare with KFC. The fries were not quite as good, but I enjoyed the chicken - although with its tradition greasy nature def not something to have too regularly.

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.