I would give this kitchen 10 stars if possible. I had three meals in De Keuken during my brief stay…read morein Wageningen for a conference. I randomly found this place in a hidden side street the first day I arrived to the city. The food was so good that I just kept coming for more. I turned into a food junkie here. I even skipped one of my conference meals to try more. Based on the food I had during my conference from other more lavish but less tasty places, I think this is perhaps the best food you could get in Wageningen.
De Keukenen offers a wide variety of options, primarily for take out. You could eat there, but only one small table for two people is available. Everything is cooked from scratch with local and fresh ingredients by Josephine, the owner. She cooks for fun so food options will change regularly, however, they will be of the very best quality. Most dishes are french/italian inspired, but Josephine, who grew up in Tanzania, also prepares superb curries and rices that will surpass your expectations. For the quality of the food and the excellent service you will receive, De Keukenen is certainly inexpensive. A plus will be the fun conversation with Josephine who is a well-read and captivating lady.
If you are a vegetarian, you will be well catered. All my meals were vegetarian, although I noticed that many dishes were available with meat or meatless. The vegetarian lasagna that I had one day was superb, however, a lasagna with meat was also available. Curries with meat (lamb) and meatless (with or without egg in case you are vegan) were offered too. Most soups were either vegetarian or vegan. You shouldn't miss the pumpkin soup, the mushroom pie, the vegetarian curry with different types of rice and the cheesecake, if any of these dishes are available.
Almost forgot. if you are a student on a budget, let Josephine know (gracefully, of course). She is a generous woman. You will eat well while sticking to your budget.
