Decent Chinese food . . …read more They had a magazine review in the window which attracted us . . . ik niet spreken Nederlands, but the article sure did look classy, so we figured, why not? Haha We tried the Tasting Menu: prawns were good, as was the crispy beef and sweet and sour pork. The sweet and sour chicken dish was mostly veggies, and the duck was just too fatty. Lastly, the spring rolls were light on the filling, but tasty. Servers seemed rushed, though they were polite. In sum, this meal satisfied our taste for Chinese . . . Cheers! RS

If Gordon Ramsay was still doing Kitchen Nightmares this place would be a great kick-off for a new…read moreseason. We walked in at 21:15, about 4 tables were occupied. We were seated and received a menu. We ordered within five minutes (21:20). At this point all was still well. Unfortunately the night took a turn for the worst. The drinks (2 water and an iced tea) came out at 22:00. Round 1: at 22:10 the 'first round' arrived. Chinese Spring Roll. Served on a cardboard "plate" with a plastic cup of sweet chili sauce. No cutlery has made its way to the table at this time, fortunately the people before us left some napkins so at least my phone screen won't be too greasy writing this review. Round 2: at 22:30 our main courses arrived. Unfortunately in the hour since ordering they did not find the time to season the crispy duck or warm it up. The pancakes served with the crispy duck came in a surprisingly nice basket compared to the spring rolls. Unfortunately that's where the excitement ended, as the pancakes were covered in flower (to a point where it was the dominant flavor while eating). The garnish was served on the same beautiful paper plate as the spring rolls, which was probably bought together with the duck at a cardboard wholesaler. When we confronted the staff about the long wait the server told us "well the crispy duck always takes a bit longer". The kind fellow had nothing to say when we responded that the drinks alone already took 40 minutes. On the menu some items are marked with "15 min. Preparation time". The crispy duck was not one of those items. When ordering we figured those were the items that took longer to prepare. Since we were hungry we figured we didn't want to wait that long. I can only imagine how long those would've taken... I would not ever recommend this place, except for one scenario. Suppose someone was on death row and they could get one last meal at a restaurant before heading to the chair. I would recommend this place. If they'd order desert they may get to see their next birthday.

We decided on this restaurant because of the yelp reviews saying how great it was. Big mistake…read morelistening to yelp reviewers. The service was slow and the restaurant didn't look very clean. The menu items were inexpensive which my party were happy about, but when we made our selections it took so long for the food to come. I ordered a chicken meal with rice, and the chicken had bones in it that I almost choked on- it didn't say it ok the menu-guess I wasn't expecting it. The rice tasted okay but I was turned off from eating once my sister found a long black hair in her food. Once there's hair in food my stomach turns and I don't eat anymore. When my sister complained about the hair- the staff were staring at her like they didn't understand why she was upset- and were making it seem like she threw the hair in there. We also ordered some bread with our meal which never came and had to be sure it was taken off our check. Overall this experience was terrible and I wished we had gone to the steakhouse around the corner that I wanted to go to- but the people I was with wanted this place.

I really wanted to like this place, but it really let us down. The food was not fresh and tasted…read moreoff, and the portions were tiny. The staff were nice enough, but I think that slightly raising the prices and quality would serve this location well---the current version doesn't really meet anyone's needs.

This review is for the breakfast buffet…read more We stayed at the hotel upstairs and got a voucher for a discount. At full price the breakfast buffet is 22 Euros which is a bit pricey but I think is well worth it! There is an assortment of meat, pastry, and all sorts of delicious bites to choose from. My fav is the scrambled eggs which is creamy and delicate. The croissant is very flakey and amazing. I also love that they have mushrooms included in the assortment. Pretty much almost anything I ate was delicious. The staff is also very nice and accommodating and the interior decor is cozy and romantic. Amazing fresh food. Eggs are creamy. Fresh mushrooms. Assortment of food.

So the plan was to eat at De Blauer parade which I was excited about as it looked beautiful but I…read morewas encouraged by the lady who I assumed was the boss to eat in Hulscher's next door and fully expected it to look the same but it was vastly different so I was a bit disappointed. Hulscher's was lovely don't get me wrong but it was fancy and I felt uncomfortable, the waiter was a lovely guy from Australia who was very accommodating and funny and couldn't have done more for me and I felt very special. All the waiters were great and lovely and friendly but the boss seemed to be on their backs constantly and there was no need for it in my opinion but other than that I had a lovely evening!

Probabably the best price/quality you can get in this area…read more Last Sunday on the warmest day of this season so far, we've been sitting outside on the sunny terrace enjoying wines with a great view on the Sailling boats and harbour. Then we enjoyed the 'free choice' a-la-carte menu, it was as always just delicious. If you know to appreciate the value of a real chef and attentative service this is your place for great lunch/dinner. Simply one of my favorites and still a quite well kept secret - with real service, something different compared to most other places in Den Haag/Scheveningen. Looking forward to our next visit. Most often we walk there but for those who come by car there is still free parking in front of the door altough it's close to the beaches.

Amazing. Let chef chose and make sure you get four courses so you can have dessert. Beautiful,…read moreintricate and complex; and most importantly, delicious. We've had wonderful meals during our visit, but this was the best. Strongly recommend! Please see pictures

Went here on a good tour to try some kibbling (fried cod) and the infamous herring with onions and…read morepickles. It's the beginning of herring season, so our fish was extra thick and fresh. Service was friendly at this casual street stall. It was nice to see some local Dutch on their lunch break enjoying some of the same. Don't be afraid to try this Dutch specialty!

A small fish monger in the heart of Amsterdam, this is a popular spot and people were lined up…read more Our tour guide went in and spoke to the proprietor and brought us out two platters of tasty local fish must haves. Fried and battered cod was so tender and came with tartar sauce for dipping. I loved the pickled herring that was served on toothpicks with onions and sweet pickle chips. Fish was as fresh as it gets.

Excellent food and service. Owner and waitstaff were courteous and professional locals. The kitchen…read morestaff were Peruvian and added a Dutch twist to their native cuisine. Great find in a great up and coming neighborhood off the beaten tourist path.

I came here on a Sunday night keen to try something a bit different from the typical chain food…read moreslowly blighting the palates of much of the western world. I certainly wasn't disappointed. On arrival I was given the choice of sitting outside to enjoy the last of the evening sun or inside on one of many tables well spaced apart but all with views into the open kitchen and the inviting bar. I was presented with 3 menus. Food, wine and cocktails. I decided to go with a combination of the recommendations made and my personal tastes. The food menu covers 4 optional courses and priced consistent with any major city. The sourced ingredients I would discover later made all the difference to the flavours and I was grateful for the choice of quality over value which so often takes the edge of many great dishes. Having spent the day running the Rotterdam Marathon and several weeks of training restricting both what I eat and drank, this meal would be an opportunity to get some calories and pleasure back into me. I wasn't going to restrict myself. I ordered 2 cocktails to contrast the spectrum of traditional Peruvian cocktails. Starting with a Pisco Sour followed by a Chilcano. The Pisco Sour was an instant hit. The zest and flavours of the limes mixed with the sweet sugar syrup, bitters and egg white served as an excellent palate cleanser and set me in the mood for a great meal. I do not tend to enjoy cocktails usually finding them too sweet. But the Pisco Sour I think may now be my drink of choice. To Start I ordered Civiche Mixto. This consisted of prawn, octopus and kingfish served with sweet potato purée, corn, avacado and red onion. Flakes of sea salt had been added to the Avacado which helped bring out the flavour and juices. the sweet potato purée was a revelation with the fish, raising it to a whole new level. I them choose a lamb dish Seco de Corderito a la Nortena. This was beautifully presented. The intense sauce was fantastic full of flavours and heat which hit your tongue, but did not overpower the flavours. The lamb was cooked to perfection. Flaking away and melting in the mouth, yes still with the pinkness require to deliver the flavour. This was all served with a Peruvian White Chardonnay. Bursting with flavours of bananna and much drier than the buttery Australian versions we have become accustomed. Absolutely outstanding. I shall be back despite it being in a different country.

Visited this place for dinner one night while staying at a hotel a couple blocks away. I wasn't…read moresuper convinced about the visit, because barbecue chicken and the typical sides seems so... un-Amsterdam and uninspired in terms of foodie options. My mind was changed over the course of the meal though, as everything my colleague and I had for dinner was wonderfully made and delicious. The menu is pretty classic for a chicken barbecue-type restaurant, You choose between a half and a full chicken and then a variety of sides. The coleslaw, in my opinion, is the real winner when it comes to the sides. The french fries (chips) and applesauce were also pretty delicious. Oh! The cheesecake with the passion fruit gel-like topping is fabulous. I'm not usually a fan of desserts, but that one was delish. The service in the crowded (it's a smaller place) restaurant is very good as well. Our server/waitress was very sweet, helping us with a couple basic questions about the menu. This *was* one of the few restaurants we visited that didn't seem to have a menu also available in English, but it was very simple to figure everything out and/or ask any questions about what was available. I do wish there was a bit more space between tables and whatnot. With my back to the restaurant aisle, I was afraid of backing up at the wrong moment. If the weather had been warmer, I probably would have preferred to eat outside and enjoy more table space. During our time there, a bunch of folks coming to eat would shift tables around for even a tiny bit more space from other diners. TL;DR Super yummy chicken and sides. A bit compact, seating wise, but otherwise fairly inviting. Great service. Would recommend if you're craving barbecue or rotisserie chicken.

Caesar salad with chicken and Parmesan truffle fries are special service quick and efficient 4 in…read morethe group all had 1/2 chicken none left

Wow, this place was great. I love a bit of italian food, especially when its this good…read more The place was busy, always a good sign. Managed to get a table at the far end of the restaurant beside the bar. I've been to plenty of italian restaurants in my time and I can honestly say this was the best meal I've had in any of them. To start I had the bruschetta. The portion was huge. Nicely warm, good quality bread and tomato. But it also had lots of garlic, which I wasn't expecting. It was sublime. For the main I had the penne arrabiata. It was good and spicy, and creamier that most arrabiata that I've had elsewhere. There was also some red onion mixed in which was unusual but worked really well. I actually asked to get it with some chicken in it but they forgot to add it. In the end it didn't need the chicken and I was barely able to finish the portion on the plate. The only disappointment was the tiramisu for dessert. Again the portion was large but I've had a lot better. It didn't really take too much away from the overall experience though. The atmosphere was very relaxed with a good mixture of couples and a few large groups. As is customary in a good italian, we were offered a shot of lemon-cello after the meal. Will definitely be back again if in Amsterdam.