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The ramen was great and the service was efficient. I came in on a Saturday evening, a little bit after their opening time but they still had a couple of tables inside. You could see that they are very efficient. As soon as someone leaves, they turn the table over quite quickly. I had the Tori Lemon Ginger Ramen, which had chicken instead of pork. It was a unique taste for ramen. For appetizers I had the Rayu Tofu and Goma ae (spinach in sesame dressing), which were both outstanding. I might have liked those more than the ramen! I also tried the Iki beer and it came in a bottle. I would definitely come back the next time I want ramen in Amsterdam.
I was craving a heavy dinner with spicy food, so ramen fit the brief. This is about as decent ramen place as one can expect for a filling dinner. Food: - Tan tan men - Good. Flavor was pretty good. Spice level was not overbearing and still able to taste the broth and toppings itself. Main disappointment is that ordering a large bowl portion was not enough. It looks very full when the bowl arrives, but noodles are quite less for the amount of broth remaining. Service: Good. Service was standard and fast. They took orders quickly and brought the food about 10min later. Wait at the door is a downside since there are no reservations. The waitlist signup sheet is on the door with no sign or greeter, so it's very easy to just stand around for a bit like some other people did and not realize. The table turnover moves reasonably quick. I waited for about 15min during dinner time, but it can be much longer depending on how long people socialize at the tables. Ambiance/Vibe: Great. Hole in the wall kind of place nestled in a residential area. Bright lighting, modern decor and art on wall. Cost/Value: Good. 13-20 euro for a bowl of ramen, on par with most other places. I ordered a large bowl but the portions wasn't enough. Visit again? Maybe. Decent place with a variety of ramen options, but don't place your hopes too high. Provides comfort food for those wanting a break from the typical local cuisine.
Stopped in for dinner one night knowing there were no reservations and were seated right away. Our table was in the far back left corner, which ended up working perfectly, but we did receive some negative attitude/energy when initially asking how long it would take for a seat outside. We ordered pot stickers and tan tan men ramen dishes and food was good - would be ideal on a visit during cold weather. Transparently, could have gone without this stop on our 9-day visit to Europe, but if you're looking for something familiar and comforting, worth a shot!
We stopped in for an early dinner, having noticed they have vegan ramen options. They have at least 3 different ramens that can be made vegan: a shoyu, a miso, and tan tan men. We each got the vegan tan tan men (€15.50), plus a side of goma ae (€5.50) and sui vegetable gyoza (€6.50). The goma ae was solid, but had an unusual tartness to the sesame paste. The gyoza was solid, but not the greatest value. Now, the ramen: the ramen looked incredible. It came with spinach, a couple pieces of tofu, menma, vegan mince meat, seaweed, and green onion. The broth was very spicy and extremely oily, but lacking depth to match. It was tasty enough but I was expecting more -- the szechuan peppercorns were not noticeable and by the end of the bowl, there was what seemed like a couple tablespoons of chili oil sitting there. Good, friendly, quick service, and a nice dining environment. Just not the most memorable ramen.
Boasting a clean & sleek interior as well as great outdoor seating Fou Fow Ramen definitely has the curb appeal too draw you in! Lucky enough the flavors are here to match too! Tonkotsu ramen is my favorite so I was beyond ecstatic to see they had it on the menu. I ordered the basic Tonkotsu ramen + half a boiled egg Broth lived up to the name and had the rich flavor you'd come to expect! The added veggies were also crisp and fresh and offering great balance to the fatty chashu + rich broth. The staff were also super warm and accommodating. Our boat tour ended late and we found ourselves sitting down close to closing time. Staff never rushed us and were quite friendly~ If it's rich flavors and and a ramen itch that need scratching then I definitely recommend Fou Fow Ramen the next time you're strolling the canals in Amsterdam!
Waited for probably 15 min on a Saturday @6p, I'm from SF where ramen comes by the dozen and just came back from japan. Was craving something warm and soupy and glad I stumbled upon Fou Fow. Lemon ginger broth was flavorful, noodles were perfectly chewy and delicious. Shio and shoyu broths looked terribly tasty as well though :) €12 for ramen (would get again) €5 for spinach salad (would pass) Service was friendly, food was yum!
This restaurant is overrated. It was pretty packed when we came, but we didn't have to wait. There are about five different broth options, including tonkatsu, shio, etc. and for each option, you can get basic, classic (has spinach, bean sprouts, and a couple more toppings), or large. I wanted a broth without garlic due to my garlic and onion intolerance, but there unfortunately wasn't one. My boyfriend and I both got the tonkatsu classic. The broth was super oily, the chasu pork didn't taste that good, and the egg was still cold. The only redeeming quality was that the noodles were pretty bouncy. I wouldn't recommend this place.
This place is what ramen dreams were made for. Their broth was very flavorful and filled with collagen. The noodles were fresh and prepared to order. My favorite was the marinated egg and slices of pork. I ordered the tonkotsu classic and my family had the shio ramen plus drinks for 52€. Again, this was a decent price for dinner in Amsterdam (or lunch for that matter). Similar to other restaurants in the area, the seating was limited, but the service was fast. I'm not usually a fan of ramen and this place changed my mind. I guess I need to travel to Japan next for the ultimate experience! I will definitely keep this on my list of places to visit again in the future.
Ramen. Not something I go out of my way to get. I usually hate it because I don't eat pork and that's a hard substitute (despite originally ramen was made with chicken only). That said here they can make it with chicken - they slice the chicken slim and it's got a great flavor. The broth is solid and you can spike it with some hot sauce. Hand-made gyozas were freaking fantastic. Ya. This is legit.
Love this place! I'm so excited there's a new ramen place in town and in a great location. (This is the same owner as the Le Fou Fow above the Dun Yong grocery store. He's moved his restaurant here.) First of all, as a vegetarian/pescetarian, just having a veggie option makes my day! How many times have I sat with my carnivorous friends watching them guzzle pork broth to their hearts content? Even better though is that the veggie ramen is delicious! I've had veggie ramens that seemed to fall short and you have the feeling that meat would just give it more flavor, but this one was delicious in itself. The housemade veggie dumplings were also tasty and cooked well, but not the main stars of this meal. This place is no doubt already a hit. I just hope that it doesn't mean waiting out the door next time! As for the decor, it's light and playful with a beautiful mural on the wall. This atmosphere matches really well with the spirit of the place and the graciousness of the owners. They couldn't have opened at a better time with the winter chill approaching. Already thinking about how to pace ourselves so we don't go every day. Some ramen and warm sake -- ahh, who could ask for anything more?
Do you want a tasty warm soothing bowl of broth, noodles, and pork? This is a great little restaurant with really good ramen and gyoza. If you are in the neighborhood, you should definitely stop in. The menu is fairly simple with choices of beef broth, chicken broth, veggie soy broth, and chicken broth with miso, then you pick basic, classic, or classic large, and you can even add extras of pieces! So you can customize it a bit. And if you like dumplings, please try the gyozas. I would eat them all day! The restaurant is bright and small but feels more cozy than small. And service was very nice, fairly quick, and just really pleasant. Overall, very nice place with tasty dishes!
I was meeting up with a girlfriend for a quick lunch and decided to try out Fou Fow Ramen. Food: The menu is basic with different types of ramen (miso, soy, tonkatsu) and gyozas. I ordered the tonkatsu classic (I judge my ramen houses by how well they make their tonkatsu ramens) and my girlfriend ordered the miso classic. We also ordered the pork and the veggie gyozas. The pork gyozas were definitely better than the veggie gyozas. My tonkatsu ramen was ok, but lacked a bit of the pork flavour that its known for. Drinks: We ordered two glasses of green tea. Price: 42.00 EUR for two people. Ambiance: The restaurant is located at the end of Elandsgracht. It's a very simple narrow restaurant with seating on the left and the right and a couple of tables in the back. Service: The service is friendly and efficient. Would I go back? Not sure since there is some stuff ramen competition in Amsterdam now.
Before everyone goes crazy... Let me explain, I understand everyone loves this place.. But it really lacked depth for me. I mean i've had amazing ramen in Paris, NYC and even back home in Pakistan (their i said it) but this is just average, at least for me. It's a really small establishment an they are usually packed. So I understand a lot of people prefer it. The reason it got three stars from me is because it has good and fast service and average doesn't mean bad (mostly). I would not be coming back. It's quite sad but so far nothing in Amsterdam from the Asian restaurant has wowed me so far. I'll keep looking.
2 years ago
Was craving some noodle soup in Amsterdam and Fou Fow was walking distance to where we were staying. They close between lunch/dinner around 2PM and we just made the cut. On a hot day, there is no AC in here (per usual all European places) but something to keep in mind. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen which came to about $20 which is a little high, even with US prices. The broth was light and I craved something a little more creamy but still the the spot. The noodles had a good chew to them and the egg was slightly soft. The meat pieces were lean pieces and I prefer one with a little fat on them for more some better chew. read more
Expect to wait for a few minutes if you come on a weekend day. After a brief ten minute wait, my husband and I enjoyed delicious ramen to warm up on a chilly day! I ordered the Tori Ginger Lemon Ramen, and the chicken itself was possibly the best chicken I've ever had in my life. So tender and flavorful--I would order any dish with chicken there! My husband also enjoyed his Tonkotsu Ramen, which has a heavy pork flavor. The service was great, and I would come back if I was in the area again. read more
Can't beat the location and chill atmosphere here. Prices are good and food is delicious. Overall a 5-star for me since I've returned here many times. Large meals and lots of food. A big plus for tourists. It's a no-frills type restaurant and will be warm in hot weather and also no reservations. Usually not a long wait though. read more
The ramen was great and the service was efficient. I came in on a Saturday evening, a little bit after their opening time but they still had a couple of tables inside. You could see that they are very efficient. As soon as someone leaves, they turn the table over quite quickly. I had the Tori Lemon Ginger Ramen, which had chicken instead of pork. It was a unique taste for ramen. For appetizers I had the Rayu Tofu and Goma ae (spinach in sesame dressing), which were both outstanding. I might have liked those more than the ramen! I also tried the Iki beer and it came in a bottle. I would definitely come back the next time I want ramen in Amsterdam. read more
2 years ago
I was craving a heavy dinner with spicy food, so ramen fit the brief. This is about as decent ramen place as one can expect for a filling dinner. Food: - Tan tan men - Good. Flavor was pretty good. Spice level was not overbearing and still able to taste the broth and toppings itself. Main disappointment is that ordering a large bowl portion was not enough. It looks very full when the bowl arrives, but noodles are quite less for the amount of broth remaining. Service: Good. Service was standard and fast. They took orders quickly and brought the food about 10min later. Wait at the door is a downside since there are no reservations. The waitlist signup sheet is on the door with no sign or greeter, so it's very easy to just stand around for a bit like some other people did and not realize. The table turnover moves reasonably quick. I waited for about 15min during dinner time, but it can be much longer depending on how long people socialize at the tables. Ambiance/Vibe: Great. Hole in the wall kind of place nestled in a residential area. Bright lighting, modern decor and art on wall. Cost/Value: Good. 13-20 euro for a bowl of ramen, on par with most other places. I ordered a large bowl but the portions wasn't enough. Visit again? Maybe. Decent place with a variety of ramen options, but don't place your hopes too high. Provides comfort food for those wanting a break from the typical local cuisine. read more
1 year ago
Stopped in for dinner one night knowing there were no reservations and were seated right away. Our table was in the far back left corner, which ended up working perfectly, but we did receive some negative attitude/energy when initially asking how long it would take for a seat outside. We ordered pot stickers and tan tan men ramen dishes and food was good - would be ideal on a visit during cold weather. Transparently, could have gone without this stop on our 9-day visit to Europe, but if you're looking for something familiar and comforting, worth a shot! read more
We stopped in for an early dinner, having noticed they have vegan ramen options. They have at least 3 different ramens that can be made vegan: a shoyu, a miso, and tan tan men. We each got the vegan tan tan men (€15.50), plus a side of goma ae (€5.50) and sui vegetable gyoza (€6.50). The goma ae was solid, but had an unusual tartness to the sesame paste. The gyoza was solid, but not the greatest value. Now, the ramen: the ramen looked incredible. It came with spinach, a couple pieces of tofu, menma, vegan mince meat, seaweed, and green onion. The broth was very spicy and extremely oily, but lacking depth to match. It was tasty enough but I was expecting more -- the szechuan peppercorns were not noticeable and by the end of the bowl, there was what seemed like a couple tablespoons of chili oil sitting there. Good, friendly, quick service, and a nice dining environment. Just not the most memorable ramen. read more
Boasting a clean & sleek interior as well as great outdoor seating Fou Fow Ramen definitely has the curb appeal too draw you in! Lucky enough the flavors are here to match too! Tonkotsu ramen is my favorite so I was beyond ecstatic to see they had it on the menu. I ordered the basic Tonkotsu ramen + half a boiled egg Broth lived up to the name and had the rich flavor you'd come to expect! The added veggies were also crisp and fresh and offering great balance to the fatty chashu + rich broth. The staff were also super warm and accommodating. Our boat tour ended late and we found ourselves sitting down close to closing time. Staff never rushed us and were quite friendly~ If it's rich flavors and and a ramen itch that need scratching then I definitely recommend Fou Fow Ramen the next time you're strolling the canals in Amsterdam! read more
7 years ago
Waited for probably 15 min on a Saturday @6p, I'm from SF where ramen comes by the dozen and just came back from japan. Was craving something warm and soupy and glad I stumbled upon Fou Fow. Lemon ginger broth was flavorful, noodles were perfectly chewy and delicious. Shio and shoyu broths looked terribly tasty as well though :) €12 for ramen (would get again) €5 for spinach salad (would pass) Service was friendly, food was yum! read more
2 years ago
This restaurant is overrated. It was pretty packed when we came, but we didn't have to wait. There are about five different broth options, including tonkatsu, shio, etc. and for each option, you can get basic, classic (has spinach, bean sprouts, and a couple more toppings), or large. I wanted a broth without garlic due to my garlic and onion intolerance, but there unfortunately wasn't one. My boyfriend and I both got the tonkatsu classic. The broth was super oily, the chasu pork didn't taste that good, and the egg was still cold. The only redeeming quality was that the noodles were pretty bouncy. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more
This place is what ramen dreams were made for. Their broth was very flavorful and filled with collagen. The noodles were fresh and prepared to order. My favorite was the marinated egg and slices of pork. I ordered the tonkotsu classic and my family had the shio ramen plus drinks for 52€. Again, this was a decent price for dinner in Amsterdam (or lunch for that matter). Similar to other restaurants in the area, the seating was limited, but the service was fast. I'm not usually a fan of ramen and this place changed my mind. I guess I need to travel to Japan next for the ultimate experience! I will definitely keep this on my list of places to visit again in the future. read more
3 years ago
Ramen. Not something I go out of my way to get. I usually hate it because I don't eat pork and that's a hard substitute (despite originally ramen was made with chicken only). That said here they can make it with chicken - they slice the chicken slim and it's got a great flavor. The broth is solid and you can spike it with some hot sauce. Hand-made gyozas were freaking fantastic. Ya. This is legit. read more
Love this place! I'm so excited there's a new ramen place in town and in a great location. (This is the same owner as the Le Fou Fow above the Dun Yong grocery store. He's moved his restaurant here.) First of all, as a vegetarian/pescetarian, just having a veggie option makes my day! How many times have I sat with my carnivorous friends watching them guzzle pork broth to their hearts content? Even better though is that the veggie ramen is delicious! I've had veggie ramens that seemed to fall short and you have the feeling that meat would just give it more flavor, but this one was delicious in itself. The housemade veggie dumplings were also tasty and cooked well, but not the main stars of this meal. This place is no doubt already a hit. I just hope that it doesn't mean waiting out the door next time! As for the decor, it's light and playful with a beautiful mural on the wall. This atmosphere matches really well with the spirit of the place and the graciousness of the owners. They couldn't have opened at a better time with the winter chill approaching. Already thinking about how to pace ourselves so we don't go every day. Some ramen and warm sake -- ahh, who could ask for anything more? read more
11 years ago
Do you want a tasty warm soothing bowl of broth, noodles, and pork? This is a great little restaurant with really good ramen and gyoza. If you are in the neighborhood, you should definitely stop in. The menu is fairly simple with choices of beef broth, chicken broth, veggie soy broth, and chicken broth with miso, then you pick basic, classic, or classic large, and you can even add extras of pieces! So you can customize it a bit. And if you like dumplings, please try the gyozas. I would eat them all day! The restaurant is bright and small but feels more cozy than small. And service was very nice, fairly quick, and just really pleasant. Overall, very nice place with tasty dishes! read more
I was meeting up with a girlfriend for a quick lunch and decided to try out Fou Fow Ramen. Food: The menu is basic with different types of ramen (miso, soy, tonkatsu) and gyozas. I ordered the tonkatsu classic (I judge my ramen houses by how well they make their tonkatsu ramens) and my girlfriend ordered the miso classic. We also ordered the pork and the veggie gyozas. The pork gyozas were definitely better than the veggie gyozas. My tonkatsu ramen was ok, but lacked a bit of the pork flavour that its known for. Drinks: We ordered two glasses of green tea. Price: 42.00 EUR for two people. Ambiance: The restaurant is located at the end of Elandsgracht. It's a very simple narrow restaurant with seating on the left and the right and a couple of tables in the back. Service: The service is friendly and efficient. Would I go back? Not sure since there is some stuff ramen competition in Amsterdam now. read more
Before everyone goes crazy... Let me explain, I understand everyone loves this place.. But it really lacked depth for me. I mean i've had amazing ramen in Paris, NYC and even back home in Pakistan (their i said it) but this is just average, at least for me. It's a really small establishment an they are usually packed. So I understand a lot of people prefer it. The reason it got three stars from me is because it has good and fast service and average doesn't mean bad (mostly). I would not be coming back. It's quite sad but so far nothing in Amsterdam from the Asian restaurant has wowed me so far. I'll keep looking. read more
7 years ago
This ramen spot seems to be very popular. Many locals rode passed it to see if the wait was worth it. The wait was worth it! Good broth and good noodles. The egg could have been cooked a little more for my preference but it was still good. I got the spicy ramen w/ out meat and added corn. I would for sure come again. read more
Japanese food = sushi, right? And sushi is really tasty yummy, right? Well it's fine for you bourgeoisie to indulge in this sophisticated delicacy, but speaking for the rest of us in the proletariat, I say that if we wanted raw fish we'd chomp on some traditional herring (back me up dutchies). Fortunately, there is more to japanese cuisine than that, and this restaurant is the perfect example. Everything is good here, and not that pricy in my opinion. Go for the pork stew, that's one of my favourites. What I actually like the most about this restaurant is that it combines its oriental theme with a modern/urban setting. Usually asian restaurants have these over-the-top decorations and background music, that actually does not cater to my taste that much. I find this environment much more inviting :) read more
11 years ago
I'm living only 3 min. walking distance away and just tried the place this weekend. Regretting it big time! I'm not an expert of Japanese cuisine but depending on my knowledgable friends' judgement this should be one of the best in town. It's hard to find a table especially during weekend so get ready for waiting. I loved boiled vegetable dumplings and classic veggie ramen. The menu is short and simple so you'll easily find your way. Prices are decent and Asahi is a bonus! read more
I give it four stars for Amsterdam. Compared to NYC, I would give it three. Amsterdam doesn't have THAT many amazing restaurants so this is pretty dank. The soup base, for the pork broth ramen, was too salty. It didn't surprise me because most ramen places are like this. I should really go to Japan and find out what's good with this situation. My friends got the summer special cold noodles. That dish was really good. Very lit. It had fake crab meat, seaweed, some sauce (not too salty) and many other toppings that went well with the noodles. Overall, I would go back but not the best ramen I've ever had. read more
8 years ago
Fire ramen shop! long wait and good yelp reviews initially drew us in! Good warm sake and amazing ramen! We got the basic chicken and the spiced broth chicken (which we subbed with the standard pork). A great lunch in Amsterdam! read more
8 years ago
Awesome ramen place that always has a line but it's worth it! We got the fried gyoza, fried chicken wings (delish!), tonkatsu ramen with corn and tan tan ramen (spicy) with corn. Really hits the spot especially on a cold rainy night! read more
9 years ago
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8 years ago
Really good ramen for Europe! The gyoza, classic ramen, aubergine, and salmon were very tasty. For a quick lunch, it hit the spot. If you're jonesing for Ramen, this is a great spot. Next time I'll try the ginger flavor. read more
8 years ago
Small restaurant, nice ambiance and the food was delicious. Our ramen noodles where the best I tried in Europe so far. Also great and friendly service read more
7 years ago
I came here for lunch and did not leave disappointed. I ordered the large special ramen bowl and a side of boiled vegetable/pork dumplings. Both were very tasty and i would come back here again. read more
12 years ago
Yes! Japanese ramen in the Jordaan. The chef used to run a small Ramen spot in Chinatown by the same name. This new establishment has the same great service and delicious noodles. Nice variety of dishes including vegetarian options. Best part is drinking the warm broth at the end - you can feel it traveling all the way down to your feet. I'll be coming back...a lot. Oishii ! read more
7 years ago
11 years ago
You won't find a more authentic Japanese ramen house in Amsterdam. So stop looking! Fou Fow prepared each bowl to order, with painstakingly fresh and homemade ingredients. read more
9 years ago
This is the branch from the Fou Fow Ramen @ Elandsgracht. Now you don't have to wait in line and enjoy the same good quality of Ramen in the Pijp area. read more
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