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Certainly a decent option if you are craving Chinese food. I found the pricing to be reasonable especially with the larger servings and shareable family style. The presentation was great and could tell was a larger focus. Faves were sweet and sour chicken and Bali chicken. Service was quick but felt our server ignored us couple times. Otherwise it is a good option!
We came here wanting a break from European food during our trip, but Fulu completely exceeded my expectations. Sizable portions, reasonable prices, and delicious food make this a no-brainer for anyone looking for some solid Chinese food in the area. Our favorite was the sweet and sour fish, extremely tender and lightly fried with a crisp. Everything else was great as well!
The portions here are definitely generous, so you won't leave hungry. The food itself was okay in taste, nothing particularly memorable but not bad either. The service, however, felt a bit cold and distant, which made the overall experience less welcoming. Charging €2.50 per person for tap water also seemed excessive. A small gesture like a thank you at the end of the meal after settling the bill would have been nice
Absolutely worthwhile to try! But be warned you may need reservations if you stop by for dinner. Since we decided to walk in we luckily got seated in the third floor which included scaling a pretty narrow staircase to the top floor. Our party of 4 got to share one of the larger tables with a mother daughter party of two. We decided to order up some of the house favorites, spicy cold pork belly, the garlic fish stew adding vermicelli and tofu skin, and the garlic choi sun veggie. You get to view the menu on an iPad but place your order with the staff. The pork belly came out with amazing presentation, there was dry ice and the pork belly laid atop a spicy sauce. The pork itself was sliced thinly and soaked up the hot oil pretty well. I wouldn't say this dish was too spicy as my family who doesn't really eat spicy faired pretty well. The fish was the true highlight of the meal. It comes in a pretty large portion and soaks up all the garlicy broth. I would highly recommend adding the vermicelli as it gets to continue to steep in the delicious broth. The fish itself was tender and had bones that were easy to pick out. Just be cautious that you will encounter a stray bone or two. As the dish comes with a little fire underneath it stays bubbling and hot for the duration of your meal. We ordered waters and which came out to be 1.50 each but they didn't charge us for refills which was nice. Although the dishes can be on the pricier side it's worth a try if you are craving spicy or garlicy Chinese food and in Amsterdam.
Some Asian people in Amsterdam regard Fulu as the best Chinese restaurant in town. I can see why but my experience was just average. You can tell they cater to non-Chinese with interesting/elaborate presentation of their food/drinks. For example, my old fashioned had a spherical ice cube with an orange peel frozen inside--awesome! I was craving peking duck so I ordered it here. It was not bad, not the best, there was not a lot of meat, and they don't cut it tableside. I mean, it's not a place that specializes in peking duck, so I can't be too upset. I wouldn't get it again, but it did satisfy the craving. The other dishes we got weren't bad! I think service was average and prices were a little high (bottled water was like $7). I get it, they're pretty popular so they can charge whatever they want. At any rate, I don't really regret coming here, but likely won't be back. If you just want straight up Chinese food without frills, go elsewhere.
Absolutely amazing Chinese food in Amsterdam! I was very surprised to find something that tasted that authentic. It's located in a very busy street and not hard to find. Once you walk up to the front desk, you'll be greeted by a host. Seems like if you have reservations, you'll be seated at the top level and if you don't have reservations, you'll be seated at the first level. My party of 2 didn't have reservations so we waited about 20-30 mins for a table on a weekday. Upon entering the restaurant, it's very clean and stylish. My only feedback was that it was very hot inside. The food overall was delicious. You'll place your order on a tablet and the hostess will confirm. Hot & Spicy soup was great and perfect to start my meal. The Szechuan style chicken was great, but was a bit different than what I'm used to (coming from Los Angeles), hard to describe. Otherwise, the numbing spice was great and not too hot (I was sweating like crazy from the spice and the hot room). Lastly, the plum juice was perfect! I order this occasionally, but it's usually too salty, not here! Tip, you will get charged for tap water unless you order drinks like the plum juice or soda. Prices were on the higher side but you'll understand why after tasting the food quality and seeing the presentation. Service was on par. They were very attentive and stopped by our table very often. I'd recommend this place to anyone who's looking for Asian food while traveling to Amsterdam (maybe you just need a break from stroopwafel).
So decided on an impromptu trip to Amsterdam as I was feeling the need for some fresh air and decided a hop across the pond would be a great way to blow off some steam. After a few days of being in Amsterdam, I started getting the hankering for some spicy Asian food as I was bitterballen'ed out. I did a quick search near the hotel and found this joint being not too far and with high ratings. I was a bit skeptical up front going into this joint as my experience with Asian restaurants in Europe are very hit or miss. With that said, my hankering was too strong so I made my way over for dinner one night. This joint has a two floor setup and they did seem to be really busy. They also did have tags on certain tables saying "reserved" which led me to believe that reservations are possible and potentially not a bad idea especially if you have a bigger group. There were lots of people but almost every table had at least one Asian person eating so it seemed the menu agreed with many folks. Speaking of menu, this thing is the most extensive menu I have seen for a Sichuan restaurant. They literally have anything and everything you might want if you are familiar with Sichuan cuisine. They also mark some of the "popular hits" for those who may not be familiar. After a quick search, I decided to just go with my "usuals" which was the twice cooked pork, mapo tofu, and some dumplings (just to combat some of the spice filled options). They also have a bar which serves cocktails which I found interesting as that is not a common sight in the states. The service here was rapid pace and no frills. The presentations of the dishes and the quality was actually quite good. I was very pleasantly surprised to see the authenticity of the dishes and would rate it above average and in line with lots of Sichuan places I have been to. I would first of all, skip cocktails... I got intrigued but it wasn't quite worth it. The twice cooked pork had a good portion and was not dripping in just pure oil but actually good texture, good flavors, and good balance. The mapo tofu was really good as well. Good flavors, good use of all the spices and obviously spicy as expected. The dumplings were also very good and not just the "frozen stuff" so solid. This place is really solid and definitely good (not just by Europe standards) but generally. I will say that the price here is extremely high. For the entire meal, I ended up spending around $93 Euros which is outrageous but the quality was good, the authenticity was good, and the service was rapid/no frills. Would be a 5 star review but will say that some folks may be taken aback by the price.
Went to eat dinner at Fulu Mandarijn with my Chinese friends. We all enjoyed the food very much, my friends told me the food tasted very authentic. The service was quick and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very nice.
We were looking for a dinner spot near our hotel and found Fulu on Yelp. Every dish tasted authentic. We tried a number of dishes: pork/shrimp fried rice - rice was well-seasoned and so flavorful, shrimp with ginger and spring onions - tasty and balanced, stirred fry green beans with red chili - tender with a bit of spice and full of flavor, fried dumplings with chicken and vegetables - lightly crisped and the filling was so good, dry-fried chicken with chili peppers - watch out this one is spicy but worth every bite, and beef tenderloin with black pepper sauce - meat was tender and vegetables were crunchy. The meal reminded us of the dishes from our child hood. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The place looks a bit unassuming from the outside, but once you walk up the stairs, into the dining area, it's a lovely space. My friends and I highly recommend Fulu! It was one of our best meals while visiting Amsterdam.
I read that this was one of the best chinese restaurants in Europe, but I was slighly disappointed. I ordered the chilled spicy chicken, beef tripe intestine, aubergine in sweet and sour sauce, and oxtail stew, and the only dish I thought was cooked well was the chicken. The beef tripe was okay, but too chewy. The aubergine had too much sweet and sour sauce, and the oxtail was not tender at all. There are better chinese restaurants out there for better value, as this restaurant was quite expensive as well.
Excellent Sichuan food! Very surprised to find dishes so well prepared here in Amsterdam. We are from Seattle, were we have many authentic Sichuan restaurants, and this place would easily compete with the best... actually better than most, as they also have excellent presentation here. It was just two of us, so we ordered dry pot style Sichuan spicy shrimp, and a whole steamed sea bass (HK style). The shrimp we're fresh and perfectly cooked, as was the sea bass. If we lived here we would frequent this place often. Note:. They were packed, so make reservations. They do take walk ins, but they will not take your name, instead you have to stand in queue along the stairs.
Absolutely delicious!! Fulu is that restaurant that you don't want to miss. The customer service is top notch. Everyone in the restaurant is not only super friendly, super nice, but they make you feel welcomed from the moment you step through the front door. We ordered the Gyoza, and they were perfect. The filling was seasoned well, and the dipping sauce was perfect. The only thing missing was... Just more lol I think we could've devoured two orders easily. Pork belly stirfry was top notch, and I was blown away by the flavors and taste. I don't think I've ever experienced anything this tasty like this. We finished the entire order. The pork belly was perfectly seasoned and meaty, and each bite was a little bit of heaven on the fork. We decided that we wanted to top off the meal with a local favorite dessert. The pumpkin bundts were delectable! I'm normally not a fan of pumpkin, but these literally were perfect. Moist, tasty, and ironically, not over the top sweet. It was a great way to finish off an amazing meal. Fulu is a five star plus experience! read more
8 months ago
A bit overpriced, but we loved their spicy crispy chicken, which came in a huge quantity. It was also sweet that they gifted tangerines around lunar New Year's Eve and day. read more
10 months ago
Certainly a decent option if you are craving Chinese food. I found the pricing to be reasonable especially with the larger servings and shareable family style. The presentation was great and could tell was a larger focus. Faves were sweet and sour chicken and Bali chicken. Service was quick but felt our server ignored us couple times. Otherwise it is a good option! read more
We came here wanting a break from European food during our trip, but Fulu completely exceeded my expectations. Sizable portions, reasonable prices, and delicious food make this a no-brainer for anyone looking for some solid Chinese food in the area. Our favorite was the sweet and sour fish, extremely tender and lightly fried with a crisp. Everything else was great as well! read more
1 year ago
The portions here are definitely generous, so you won't leave hungry. The food itself was okay in taste, nothing particularly memorable but not bad either. The service, however, felt a bit cold and distant, which made the overall experience less welcoming. Charging €2.50 per person for tap water also seemed excessive. A small gesture like a thank you at the end of the meal after settling the bill would have been nice read more
Absolutely worthwhile to try! But be warned you may need reservations if you stop by for dinner. Since we decided to walk in we luckily got seated in the third floor which included scaling a pretty narrow staircase to the top floor. Our party of 4 got to share one of the larger tables with a mother daughter party of two. We decided to order up some of the house favorites, spicy cold pork belly, the garlic fish stew adding vermicelli and tofu skin, and the garlic choi sun veggie. You get to view the menu on an iPad but place your order with the staff. The pork belly came out with amazing presentation, there was dry ice and the pork belly laid atop a spicy sauce. The pork itself was sliced thinly and soaked up the hot oil pretty well. I wouldn't say this dish was too spicy as my family who doesn't really eat spicy faired pretty well. The fish was the true highlight of the meal. It comes in a pretty large portion and soaks up all the garlicy broth. I would highly recommend adding the vermicelli as it gets to continue to steep in the delicious broth. The fish itself was tender and had bones that were easy to pick out. Just be cautious that you will encounter a stray bone or two. As the dish comes with a little fire underneath it stays bubbling and hot for the duration of your meal. We ordered waters and which came out to be 1.50 each but they didn't charge us for refills which was nice. Although the dishes can be on the pricier side it's worth a try if you are craving spicy or garlicy Chinese food and in Amsterdam. read more
3 years ago
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1 year ago
Some Asian people in Amsterdam regard Fulu as the best Chinese restaurant in town. I can see why but my experience was just average. You can tell they cater to non-Chinese with interesting/elaborate presentation of their food/drinks. For example, my old fashioned had a spherical ice cube with an orange peel frozen inside--awesome! I was craving peking duck so I ordered it here. It was not bad, not the best, there was not a lot of meat, and they don't cut it tableside. I mean, it's not a place that specializes in peking duck, so I can't be too upset. I wouldn't get it again, but it did satisfy the craving. The other dishes we got weren't bad! I think service was average and prices were a little high (bottled water was like $7). I get it, they're pretty popular so they can charge whatever they want. At any rate, I don't really regret coming here, but likely won't be back. If you just want straight up Chinese food without frills, go elsewhere. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely amazing Chinese food in Amsterdam! I was very surprised to find something that tasted that authentic. It's located in a very busy street and not hard to find. Once you walk up to the front desk, you'll be greeted by a host. Seems like if you have reservations, you'll be seated at the top level and if you don't have reservations, you'll be seated at the first level. My party of 2 didn't have reservations so we waited about 20-30 mins for a table on a weekday. Upon entering the restaurant, it's very clean and stylish. My only feedback was that it was very hot inside. The food overall was delicious. You'll place your order on a tablet and the hostess will confirm. Hot & Spicy soup was great and perfect to start my meal. The Szechuan style chicken was great, but was a bit different than what I'm used to (coming from Los Angeles), hard to describe. Otherwise, the numbing spice was great and not too hot (I was sweating like crazy from the spice and the hot room). Lastly, the plum juice was perfect! I order this occasionally, but it's usually too salty, not here! Tip, you will get charged for tap water unless you order drinks like the plum juice or soda. Prices were on the higher side but you'll understand why after tasting the food quality and seeing the presentation. Service was on par. They were very attentive and stopped by our table very often. I'd recommend this place to anyone who's looking for Asian food while traveling to Amsterdam (maybe you just need a break from stroopwafel). read more
So decided on an impromptu trip to Amsterdam as I was feeling the need for some fresh air and decided a hop across the pond would be a great way to blow off some steam. After a few days of being in Amsterdam, I started getting the hankering for some spicy Asian food as I was bitterballen'ed out. I did a quick search near the hotel and found this joint being not too far and with high ratings. I was a bit skeptical up front going into this joint as my experience with Asian restaurants in Europe are very hit or miss. With that said, my hankering was too strong so I made my way over for dinner one night. This joint has a two floor setup and they did seem to be really busy. They also did have tags on certain tables saying "reserved" which led me to believe that reservations are possible and potentially not a bad idea especially if you have a bigger group. There were lots of people but almost every table had at least one Asian person eating so it seemed the menu agreed with many folks. Speaking of menu, this thing is the most extensive menu I have seen for a Sichuan restaurant. They literally have anything and everything you might want if you are familiar with Sichuan cuisine. They also mark some of the "popular hits" for those who may not be familiar. After a quick search, I decided to just go with my "usuals" which was the twice cooked pork, mapo tofu, and some dumplings (just to combat some of the spice filled options). They also have a bar which serves cocktails which I found interesting as that is not a common sight in the states. The service here was rapid pace and no frills. The presentations of the dishes and the quality was actually quite good. I was very pleasantly surprised to see the authenticity of the dishes and would rate it above average and in line with lots of Sichuan places I have been to. I would first of all, skip cocktails... I got intrigued but it wasn't quite worth it. The twice cooked pork had a good portion and was not dripping in just pure oil but actually good texture, good flavors, and good balance. The mapo tofu was really good as well. Good flavors, good use of all the spices and obviously spicy as expected. The dumplings were also very good and not just the "frozen stuff" so solid. This place is really solid and definitely good (not just by Europe standards) but generally. I will say that the price here is extremely high. For the entire meal, I ended up spending around $93 Euros which is outrageous but the quality was good, the authenticity was good, and the service was rapid/no frills. Would be a 5 star review but will say that some folks may be taken aback by the price. read more
3 years ago
Went to eat dinner at Fulu Mandarijn with my Chinese friends. We all enjoyed the food very much, my friends told me the food tasted very authentic. The service was quick and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very nice. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We were looking for a dinner spot near our hotel and found Fulu on Yelp. Every dish tasted authentic. We tried a number of dishes: pork/shrimp fried rice - rice was well-seasoned and so flavorful, shrimp with ginger and spring onions - tasty and balanced, stirred fry green beans with red chili - tender with a bit of spice and full of flavor, fried dumplings with chicken and vegetables - lightly crisped and the filling was so good, dry-fried chicken with chili peppers - watch out this one is spicy but worth every bite, and beef tenderloin with black pepper sauce - meat was tender and vegetables were crunchy. The meal reminded us of the dishes from our child hood. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The place looks a bit unassuming from the outside, but once you walk up the stairs, into the dining area, it's a lovely space. My friends and I highly recommend Fulu! It was one of our best meals while visiting Amsterdam. read more
5 years ago
I read that this was one of the best chinese restaurants in Europe, but I was slighly disappointed. I ordered the chilled spicy chicken, beef tripe intestine, aubergine in sweet and sour sauce, and oxtail stew, and the only dish I thought was cooked well was the chicken. The beef tripe was okay, but too chewy. The aubergine had too much sweet and sour sauce, and the oxtail was not tender at all. There are better chinese restaurants out there for better value, as this restaurant was quite expensive as well. read more
Excellent Sichuan food! Very surprised to find dishes so well prepared here in Amsterdam. We are from Seattle, were we have many authentic Sichuan restaurants, and this place would easily compete with the best... actually better than most, as they also have excellent presentation here. It was just two of us, so we ordered dry pot style Sichuan spicy shrimp, and a whole steamed sea bass (HK style). The shrimp we're fresh and perfectly cooked, as was the sea bass. If we lived here we would frequent this place often. Note:. They were packed, so make reservations. They do take walk ins, but they will not take your name, instead you have to stand in queue along the stairs. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Had dinner for five at Fulu Mandarijn. Good thing we had reservations since the place was packed. We had several dishes which were all excellent aside from the Peking Duck which was okay. Skin was not as crispy as I have had in the States and the meat not that juicy. Service was friendly. Overall i would definitely recommend if you like authentic szechuan food. read more
2 years ago
Everything on the menu is amazing. It's spicy but not so spicy that it's unbearable for non-Asians who have only eaten bitterballen all their lives. Make reservations if you have a big group. It's also smack in the middle of everything and right next to Dam Square. Highly recommended. read more
This place is amazing, authentic, and has a wonderful consideration for presentation. This was my first meal in Amsterdam and it absolutely did not disappoint (even though I felt a little bit guilty about it being the first thing I ate during my first trip to the Netherlands - but as my hotel front-desk worker said "there really isn't that much 'traditional' food, being such a mix"). The drinks they made were delicious, on brand, and really added a level of sophistication to the menu. The crowd here was an eclectic mix of peoples, with many languages being spoken. It was, perhaps, a little loud but it felt comfortable, friendly, and made me nostalgic for the time I spent living in Asia. The service was a little slow at points, but nothing too bad, especially considering how crowded it got. Some of the other reviews I've read have complained about the price - but I disagree. It's expensive for what you're used to seeing at a Chinese take-out restaurant, but this experience is definitely on par with any other fancier dining establishment and experience. The chefs here really know how to work with flavors and they really know how to present in a way that would not be amiss at a Michelin starred restaurant. The price is definitely on par with the experience. The one thing I didn't like was the fact that they didn't accept credit cards. But, in the grand scheme of things, I guess that's a pretty minor consideration. read more
I was really excited to try this place, but they only took cash. I ended up having a drink since only having a few euros in my pocket. The Sichuan Mule I order was delicious. Definitely, the best Mule i've ever had. But be aware of the spice...it comes with Sichuan Peppers. If I have time on this visit i'll go back and have some food. The dishes looked great. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Food was very good! We ordered a lot of food to sample: duck was by far the best followed by the spicy beef and chicken. Also they don't accept credit cards but debit card is fine to use. Everything you order is on a iPad too so it was a lot simpler. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Service was great, friendly and efficient. Food delicious. There were some pros and cons though, things visitors should know: - they only take cash. Period. - noise levels can be high as there is no dampening - portions are very large, most meals should be shared by 2 - only order one rice per two people - if you get the s&s beef and generals chicken they taste too similar. Don't get both. - free meal on your birthday - you have to order on a restaurant provided tablet - most food is spicy but spice levels can be adjusted if you mention to your server All that said it's worth a visit. Presentation is unique and interesting and the food is really good. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Very good Chinese restaurant in Amsterdam. The food from Fulu Mandarijn Amsterdam was very yummy.My friends and I also like their service. The ambiance was also very great! We will come again! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
This is one the BEST Szechuan meals I have ever eaten! The reviews for this restaurant are 5 stars for a reason. We tried the dry fried beef with red chilies and the twice cooked pork. Both meals were so good! Honestly I wanted to go back before we left Amsterdam LOL. I recommend making reservations as we did because people were waiting in line outside. Also they do not accept credit cards, it is cash or debit card only. read more
Second time Chinese brought me here. It is authentic! I knew quite a few guide bring guests here. And it looks like a community. Their Sichuan food is perfectly hot. I had the Mapo tofu which made me less homesick. And the sliced garlic spicy pork is a long time craving dish for my friend. The sliced fish with spicy sauce soup is a five star!! The deep fried spicy chicken is also a must. All four hot dishes put my lips on fire! Normally I don't eat this rough, you know. But this is my hometown food! Next time I'm so tryin their hotpot. read more
11 years ago
Was recommended by my two Chinese friends who live in Netherlands. Can't be wrong then! Food was fantastic. Service was average. read more
As Jennifer L noted, this is THE spot to satisfy an Asian food craving after traveling through Europe. I came twice during my two days in Amsterdam. It would be considered standard Chinese by San Francisco or Vancouver standards, but after a couple weeks of eating French/British/Belgian/other European fare, this tasted so so good. Ordered: -干煸四季豆 -麻婆豆腐 -蒜蓉空心菜 -口水鸡 The veggies and chicken were the best. And honestly I was even excited to eat the white rice. Pros: -food comes out quickly -Mandarin and English-speaking staff -the food is authentic Chinese -there's a drawing for tourists -- ask about it if you're visiting from out of town; if you spend 50+ Euro, you can spin a wheel for various prizes or discounts; we qualified on our first visit but didn't ask until our second visit Cons: -the restaurant itself isn't the most comfortable -- tables are close together and cramped -awkward stairs and bathroom upstairs -I have doubts about the cleanliness of the food; our beans had a string in them, which the staff said was used to tie the beans together, which I then assume means the beans were not washed before cooking? or not washed very well, at least.... Bill for everything was 75 Euro (no tipping necessary --I just left the change-- and I know this because I actually asked at every restaurant I ate at in Europe, as the customs vary from country to country, and from restaurant to restaurant, apparently). read more
8 years ago
If you like Sichuan spicy foods, this restaurant is for you. Absolutely amazing dishes. Top Sichuan restaurant in Europe read more
How many times have we been here? I lost count. Just every time when two chinese expats here felt something Chinese. It is so good that it is better even than majority of the restaurants in China. The thinly sliced pork with red chili oil on top of cucumber slices is my all time favourite, must have that ever time I eat here. We were seriously considering order more than one portion. Fish is spicy sauce is great. One other time we ordered frog legs. They were large, but a bit undercooked in our opinion. We asked a waiter to have the chef cook them a bit more. But the waiter, a middle aged man, were patronizing to us. He insisted it is the right amount, and refused to bring it back for a little revise. Oh, come on, we know what we like to eat. It is not like we had never eat proper frog legs before! After we called an another girl for the same request, she did it gladly, and even brought us free prawn crackers while we wait. So our frustration restricted to that particular employee. And we kept our general great love for the restaurant. Need some recommendations? 129 and 136. Choose the ones that have a red chinese phrase under them in the menu. The chinese 招牌必点菜 means, best and must have. read more
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