Everything here is seriously delicious. The most friendly and cute people you will ever meet…read more Especially in love with the brunch they offer, cheap but incredibly good. And best of all: it's vegan.

This is a fully certified (first in the Netherlands) organic vegetarian and vegan restaurant. My…read morewife took me here for our 8 anniversary today. Though she made reservations for a place by the window, somehow the info got "lost in translation". Renè, the half Czech half Dutch waiter was willing to ask the guests if they would mind moving but we stopped him. The food was delicious, he prepared three courses of different dishes, was insanely kind, knowledgeable and attentive. When all guests left, he let us stay almost 30 minutes longer so we could enjoy the desserts. It is not a fancy place but if you appreciate authentic place and delicious food, you'll have a nice experience!

Nice place, friendly staff. A bit narrow and many tables squeezed in there but still okay. Food was…read moregood, however the classic burger came with a sauce that reminded my daughter of acid reflux so that was not a success. Soup was good, a bit lukewarm. Rendang was good.

Very cool and healthy restaurant! We were looking for a place for having lunch after a graduation…read more Gys is exactly the place you need for a relaxing lunch or snack. The menu is quite wide with (veg)burgers, salads, sandwiches, soups and some exotic food. Everything is organic, the place is warm with tables and chairs in wood and some minimal lights. I took the burger made of aubergines and lentils, it was very tasty and quite big serving with some vegetables and homemade fries too. I loved it!

Ik kom hier al 30 jaar met veel plezier. Eén van de weinige plekken nog in Utrecht, waar je puur…read morekunt eten. En je merkt het direct, ieder keer stap ik vitaler de deur uit! Als je je verwachtingen loslaat over het aantal gerechten, de gewende- of verwende gang van zaken bij andere restaurants, dan wordt getrakteerd op iets bijzonders. Niet alleen is het puur en voedzaam, het is ook nog eens erg lekker! Je proeft daarnaast dat alle ingrediënten met liefde en toewijding zijn bereid, en dat komt in je eten. Zonde als je hier aan voorbij loopt. Geniet ze! - Martin Thoolen -

This is a good but very simple Nepalese vegetarian place. We went for dinner and they had a prix…read morefixe with two options of mains which we were able to combine on the same plate as we couldn't decide. It was plenty of food as it came with beans, a salad, an interesting apple based stew and a kind of Cole slaw. No alcohol is available so I just had tea. The mains were both rice based, one with a nut sauce, the other a tomato sauce. Both tasted very nice. The decor is sparse and simple and it's probably one of the only restaurants I've been too that didn't play any music. It did seem a little expensive for what we got but not outrageous. Not sure what this means but other than my wife and I everybody was dining alone....hmmm.

Completely vegetarian Chinese food and it's cheaper than any "regular" Chinese place I've ever…read moreordered food from in the Netherlands. No worrying about whether or not that piece of "ham" was actual ham or tofu. No stress about finding a very meaty chunk of something in my sateh sauce. And no more wondering about mystery ingredients such as trassi or fish sauce possibly being used in my vegetarian dishes. Soy is just completely vegetarian and there's no mucking about, I love it. What could I love even more about vegetarian Chinese food? Well, besides already having a much wider range of dishes to choose from (over a hundred here as opposed to the same four dishes at any other Chinese of which two are noodles) they also add a lot of extra vegetables to their dishes at Soy. Which really helps to stretch an already reasonably priced take-out meal into a cheap dinner, breakfast and lunch because this food really fills you up. And let's be honest, we all know with Chinese food that we overeat, feel completely stuffed and don't understand how we'll ever eat again but then half an hour later suddenly have this massive hunger and wonder whether we've actually ever eaten any food before in our entire lives and then scoff down the leftovers like a rabid coyote. Well, suffice it to say I've never had that vicious overeating cycle with food from Soy. An added bonus: because I can eat everything here, I aim to try at least one new dish every time we come here. This is how I've discovered that I adore Koe-Loe-Yuk, which are little balls of "shredded meat", battered and fried and then served in a delicious sweet and sour sauce. So yummy and I definitely recommend that you try it too! To sum Soy up: -No worrying about meat or seafood showing up in my meal -Cheaper than it's non-vegetarian renditions -Actually a nutritious, delicious, wholesome and filling take out meal -In case you were wondering, yes, they're also vegan friendly And to close it off, my pro-tip: make sure you bring cash! No cards here but at least there's an ATM at about a five minute walk from Soy and it's totally worth the walk!

Yassss! I've been wanting to go here for such a long time! In the vegan community this place is…read morefamous for its delicious Chinese food and I heard so many people raving about this place online and after also hearing from my friend Rebekkah that is was awesome they went even higher on my wannogo list. Still it took me quite a while to go because it is 1. in Utrecht which is not around the corner, and 2. in is also not in the center of Utrecht so when I am there if often go to another place that is more located in the center of town. Last weekend we were actually on our way to another place but the event there got canceled so we decided to finally go to Soy, since we were by car anyway. That was a good choice! Almost all of their food is vegan, except for a few agg dishes. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is quite small and it is mostly meant for take-away. There are stil about 5 tables though, so eating in is also fine. We ate some delicious food like vegan chicken with cashews, veggies and noodles, nasi rice with brown tofu and sauce and fried bananas. Sooo good! I understand now what all the fuss was about :)

From the owner: Vol genegenheid, hartstocht en passie maakt restaurant de Liefde haar naam alsmaar waar. Een…read moreculinaire verleiding dankzij onze liefde voor het vak, de mens, de gerechten en Doesburg. Tip: Onze prijswinnende mosterdsoepen Onze vegetarische gerechten (wij hebben het keurmerk voor vegetariërs)

This is a new place, nice to see someone else added it on Yelp! It's right around the corner from…read moremy apartment and it used to be an Asian restaurant. It's a beautiful interior, wide open and lots of tables and light. It's very "westernized" with a lot of English signage, which I guess is for the American tourists. I am not a big fan of that, but I won't hold it against them. The pizza and pasta were great. I recommend for a place in a pinch or a planned dinner with some friends!

We were craving a good pizza and salad and this place hit the spot! I've also never tried tiramisu…read moreand I was so excited to see a vegan option. The tiramisu was everything I could have hoped for, yall need to order it.

While vacationing in the Netherlands, walked to this restaurant from our hotel. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming and classy. The wine and food were excellent. The service was timely and friendly. The prices are not cheap, but reasonable for the high quality food. We ordered a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon wine from South Africa along with Ribeye steak dinners. The wine was great. The steaks were ordered medium-rare and cooked perfectly. The side dishes were generous, tasty, and high quality. The owner sat us and was very nice and helpful. Our waitress was friendly and did her best to speak in English to us. Overall, 4.5 stars. Liked it so much that we returned the next day for another excellent meal.

From the owner: A la carte | BBQ | Catering | Overdekt verwarmd terras | Buffetten |read more

Had dinner in Surya last night, after several unsuccesfull attemps to make a reservation. The…read morerestaurant is very popular and seems to be filled allmost every evening. I found that Surya has all that i would like to find in a restaurant, great food, service & ambiance. Surya i am your fan !

This was the first place my wife and I went after moving to Hilversum from the US back in 2013…read more It's so good we've been back several times since! The food is probably the most authentic Indian food I've had in the Netherlands so far. It's rich, flavorful and (when appropriate) VERY spicy. The portions are reasonable, but you may need to bring a bit home with you (which isn't really a bad thing). The variety on the menu is great and everything I've tried has been excellent. The restaurant itself is very tiny, but beautifully decorated and comfortable. It's probably the most cozy restaurant I've ever been in. Unless you're going on a random Tuesday night, I suggest calling ahead for a reservation.

Easily one of the best "let us cook for you" menus in The Netherlands. There is nothing I love more…read morethan stumbling upon a hidden gem restaurant like Benjamin while wandering around the city centre. I'm not going to lie, since coming to The Netherlands, I have missed the bold, inventive and thoroughly delightful menus at restaurants in New York City and San Francisco. To be honest, I never expected to find this in Arnhem - a small city in the East of The Netherlands, but alas - here I am gushing about it. Tucked away just off one of the main streets in the city centre, The Benjamin is the perfect location for a quiet, central dining experience in Arnhem. The decor is bright, modern and cozy. And the staff were so attentive and accommodating. We went for the 4-course surprise menu. I am a huge fan of letting chefs really put their full creativity on display. And this one was exactly as described: surprising, delightful, delicious! I think in The Netherlands they would say "hartstikke lekker". The 4-Course Surprise Menu Course 1: Duck salad with five-spice mayonnaise The dish had subtle Asian-influenced flavours in a light starter. I loved the play of the different textures with the shredded duck and the creamy mayonnaise, and how it was done in such a way that wasn't too heavy. Course 2: Salmon Soup with Tarragon I am baffled by how the chef at Benjamin was able to put so much flavour into this soup! It was amazing. How a salmon soup with no actual chunks of salmon could be packed with so much flavour.. it was incredible! And maybe I am just too much a fan of Tarragon - but wow! It was such a good pair with the salmon. Course 3: Bavette Steak over sweet potato puree, a stilton butter, and fresh figs and turnips I'm going to be honest, by this time we were a little confused at the thought of having steak after a salmon and a duck dish. And to add to the confusion - I was a little dubious when I heard fig, stilton, sweet potato and steak were in this dish. I don't know what kind of magic they are cooking up at Benjamin, but somehow it all made sense when I took a bite into this course. All the different flavours and textures married together perfectly in this dish. The crunch from the turnips and the freshness form the figs with the unbelievably smooth texture of the sweet potato puree, the sharpness of the stilton butter.. amazing! And to top it all off, a perfectly seared Bavette steak that cut like butter. Course 4: Asparagus Ice Cream with basil oil, roasted quinoa and ginger caramel sauce. Desserts like this are what I live for. I love dishes that completely challenge my understanding of what should be savoury and what should be sweet. I have never had an Asparagus dessert, and yet somehow Benjamin left me in awe of what I have been missing in my life. The ice cream was beautifully bright with this very-present flavour of asparagus; a perfect balance between being too shy and too overpowering. The ginger caramel was amazing, so vibrant, so sweet, and a beautiful texture when combined with the crunchy roasted quinoa. And what a surprise to have this delightful burst of fresh basil flavour radiating throughout this dessert! The menu was certainly full of surprises. All in all, it has been a long time since I have dined at a restaurant that had such a strong grasp of flavour, texture and presentation. So much so that they are able to deftly challenge what should and should not be paired together or made into a soup/ dessert / starter, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time dining at Benjamin and strongly recommend it for those foodies looking to broaden their horizons with food. Also, side note: I had one of the best Rose's of my life here. Amazing!

Excellent, The ceviche starter could easily be a signature dish in a Michelin star restaurant. All…read morethe dishes were different, creative and very tasteful. Highly recommended.