We found out about this place while looking up for restaurants to eat in Amsterdam and my wife…read morebeing a garlic lover, convinced me that we should plan on having dinner there. While walking towards the restaurant, i realized that it is located in the Reguliersdwarsstraat area (gay district) and hence the restaurant's name. Inside were around 6 - 7 tables and outdoors were about 8 tables. We decided to eat inside since it was a little chilly (about 45F) last night. For drinks I had the Aperol spritz which also had a slight hint of garlic while my wife had the mule mock tail and she ordered the 4-course menu special of the evening consisting of the garlic baker (whole roasted garlic bulb with bread & a side of garlic aioli), garlic soup (which she says was incredibly tasty), the catch of the day (baked cod) which my wife asked me to try and was the most delicious & flavorful cod dish that I ever tasted in my life and we had the garlic ice cream to share. I went a la carte and had the garlic prawns appetizer with Garlic beer & the lamb shank which was so tender that it falls off the bone, The food was awesome and the place is basically run by 2 people, the chef & the server. The service was a little slow for us since it seemed like the server knew the other patrons occupying the 3-4 tables inside and didn't pay much attention to us. I actually had to just walk up to the counter to pay for our bill after we finished desert because it seemed they were more interested with chatting with the 4 other customers who stayed for drinks after their dinner. Overall, the food was excellent but the attention to service was a bit irritating for us.

If I could give this place more stars, I would. We walked past this place in the evening, and…read morethought it was an unusual name. Given the area it's in with all the gay bars around, the name fits perfect in the area. Since we had recently flown in from Los Angeles, my roommate didn't want to leave the room nearby but wanted to try something local. Since we both love garlic, I figured why not Garlic Queen? We looked at the menu and decided on the Garlic Baker, Garlic Soup, Caesar Salad, Filet Mignon, and Pasta Pizzaiola. When I got there, I asked if they did to-go, which they did. The server mentioned he would not recommend the filet mignon to go, as it would be eaten later in our meal, and maybe not be as good because it would be cold. A patron inside even offered to deliver the filet mignon later to our room since he would be going by that way on his way home, which I thought was very, very nice. I told him thank you so much, but since the hotel was so close, I could just walk back. So he packaged the first three things nicely, and brought them back. The garlic baker, the garlic soup, and the Caesar salad were all superior, and above par. Even the bread rolls it came with tasted freshly baked. After we finished these three things, I returned back to get the steaks and pasta. He got them prepared in a timely matter, and they were superb! Excellent! Now I know why he wanted us to wait to eat them straight out from being cooked! Bottom line is everything was soooooo good, and beyond what I expected. The service and caring involved in my order (and how it was prepared to go) was above and beyond in any service I've received anywhere else. They've been here for 27 years, and I'll definitely be back on this trip to dine in, and even try one of their garlic desserts. I hope they're around for another 27 years for others to enjoy.

Simply amazing. All the hype is about this wonderful foodie bakery around the corner, but this…read morebakery is top shelf. Not only do they have a wide selection of beautiful cookies, the croissants are only .80 euro - as opposed to 3.80 at other "higher end" bakeries. Great place. Great service. Fantastic prices!

Wonderful bread, pizza, and service! And it is right near the tram stop so it is easy to pop in and…read moreout and get back on the tram.

Great location and excellent food. The omelette sandwich with pesto was an amazing combination…read more Super crunchy bread and fresh greens with each bite. The blue acai bowl was super fresh as well. I normally am not a huge fan of acai bowls but this was delicious.

The ambience of the cafe is really chill. Nice coffee served with caramel stroopwafel on the side -…read morebest part is they have oatmilk, almond milk and soy milk for people that are lactose intolerant. Their cheese toasties and banana bread is really delicious. They serve a wide selection of healthy breakfasts. Good fix for the morning.

I've wanted to try Tokyo Ramen Takeichi since last year. Stepping in by myself for a late lunch the…read moreplace was empty but had lots of reading on the walls to keep me occupied. Since this is a chicken ramen place, I selected Tokyo Shoyu Ramen which seems to be their popular choice. It came out fresh and steaming. Ramen was perfectly cooked. Ingredients were pretty standard ramen bowl, except it was chicken broth, not the usual pork. Maybe I'm too used to pork, so this broth was too light and lacked the depth and flavor for me. I was a bit surprised. Their website lists Nouko Tori Paitan Ramen which has a creamy broth rich in collagen. Maybe I missed it on the menu but that is what I would've picked. Maybe next time.

Great Ramen! The soup was great and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The service was a little slow…read moreand the dining area is small, but I had a good time!

Amazing that Chinese food place. Food is good and they prepare it pretty quickly. The food is still…read moregood. They also make it on the spot to order so it's fresh and delicious. They also use kiosk so you don't really have to talk to the staff. There is a few seating inside, which is also great if you want to dine in. They also have some seating outside. This place is pretty full during late at night as there are not many options in the area that stays open past midnight. Solid spot for late night munchies. Would definitely recommend regardless if you have the munchies or not lol.

It's a popular and run off the mill Chinese fast food takeout chain where you choose and put things…read moretogether of your liking and get it cooked in wok. Food here could've been better because I had an awesome experience in Barcelona and had every night dinner there in Barcelona but sadly here it was disappointing. The shrimps were old and stale, frozen and thawed back many times, vegetables were unclean and giving an uncomfortable feeling of biting the sand grains here and there in each bite. It was terrible. Staff were like robots and having gone through the success rung, no more interested in keeping the customers pleased or satisfied. Hard to go back to this place which I did during my multiple nights stay in Amsterdam

I'm very enthusiastic for a Taiwanese brunch place in Amsterdam. The restaurant has lovely relaxed…read moreatmosphere true to its name. The Taiwanese menu items are more limited than I had hoped and I would call it more fusion than traditional Taiwanese. Nevertheless still quite tasty, especially the Taiwanese sausage. The Taiwanese platter is definitely a fun combo, with a variety of items including Taiwanese fried chicken, egg omelettes, a Taiwanese sausage, edamame and green onion pancake. While tasty, definitely not what we eat in Taiwan for breakfast usually. The Taiwanese creative burrito is good, with corn, avocado etc. served with corn chips and tzatiki interestingly. The drinks were a highlight, I particularly liked my hojicha latte and nice they have a selection of original teas as well. The downside for me is the price tag. At around €8 for the burrito, and €14 for the Taiwanese platter, the price is rather high for the quantity of food you get. It was good to try, but won't be making it a regular visit.

Cute spot. While I was on vacation in Europe, this took me down memory lane to Taiwan/Asia. I…read moreremember the lovely matcha drink and we enjoyed our brunch date there!

Always amazing experience, whether seated at the tiny private table or the large communal one. The…read moreservers are always so polite and kind, and they describe each beautiful vegan dish with immaculate detail. This is my go-to recommendation for any vegans who travel to Amsterdam, and it's in one of my favorite areas of the city. Make sure you have reservations ahead of time!

Omg. This was one of the best ramen places I've ever eaten. Great food. I imagined I was in Japan…read more The service was very personal and attentive. They pay attention to anything you need. They are very proud of their product. The ambiance is super cool. I love the open space in the center of Jordaan. We went on "Kings Day" which is a very busy day in Amsterdam but they managed it very well. I can't wait to return.

Imagine going to the Van Gogh museum, getting a hankering for Ramen, looking up a nearby restaurant…read moreand landing on a Michelin star restaurant named Umami. Imagine the sheer shock of realizing, upon your arrival, that the ambience and decor are par none and the aromas are on point, with the price point being even MORE on point. We weren't very large party, so a lot of folks ordered a LOT of different things, but for myself and my husband, we ordered the gyoza, the shrimp buns, I ordered the seafood ramen, he ordered the salmon hot stone rice dish. Even my 7 month old appreciated the lobster broth in the ramen, and the drinks were absolutely amazing as well. The kitchen was open and we could look inside and it was super clean and orderly (albeit chaotic, which I loved!) and the service was excellent as well. This is NOT a place to miss, when you're in Amsterdam!

This was such a good find and great value! We decided to go for the Michelin guide menu and to our…read moresurprise it came with so much food. I thought we would have to pick out of the 2 options for the three courses, but it ended up coming with all of it so 6 dishes in total. The staff was so friendly and accommodating to food restrictions. We had such a nice group dinner here.