Only straight talk!…read more The staff is attentive and very polite as you walk in. The décor is way too minimalistic. Speaking for me... I don't want to feel like I am eating at my grand mom's dining room. Food should be served in fantastic looking plate, great lighting and fantastic décor, either fun, trendy, etc.... The décor is as dull like the food. The hand roll: I must say, the rice was well done, nice stickiness, the vegetable were fresh but a bit too cold for the rice. The sashimi was cut too big. Will I go back: No Will I recommend: No Will I try back again next year: Yes

If saying this is the best sushi we had in Europe would be a little exaggerating. It is surely one…read moreof the best. Really fresh sushi, the salmon is sashimi is like heaven in your mouth. It is unpretentious, small, fast-food takeaway like restaurant in a corner of the dappermarkt. But the sushi is best quality. Also really worth the price, quite cheap. Last time we been there was the new years eve. Seven o'clock and we were the last customers. We had sushi for new year's eve dinner, that is how much we love their sushi. They were a bit in the rush, and did't seem to be too happy for the fact that we decided to eat there rather than take away. We decided we would still give it a nice rating if the sushi satisfies us. And OMG they totally earned it. The fish are so fresh, and they make everything right there for your orders. We had 4*4 iso rolls, 2 nigiri, 2hand rolls and salmon sashimi. Really happy with every choice we made. And they do delivery and also the ice creams are great.

This place deserves more recognition. While you won't find elaborate sushi rolls with a million…read moreingredients the sushi is fresh and tastes delicious. The service was kind and non intrusive. It is cash only so if you don't have any on you there is an atm in the building(I didn't see it but there was a sign). However, it is very reasonably priced. If you're looking for simple yet flavorful sushi experience give this place a shot.

Bleh. I think something changed at the Japanese eetcafé. None of the sushi we ordered looks like…read morethe previous pictures on yelp and even when I asked to try one of the pictures I saw he said they don't make it like that anymore. I don't know the whole story but it's different. Just fair warning. That being said the sushi was still all right, but nothing out of this world. It was actually an interesting experience to sit outside eating our sushi in the alley instead of inside. Not many places where you can do that for sushi. The fish tasted fresh enough but slices were on the thin side for sure. Lucky for us the service was fast and he was always attentive of our needs. This was certainly a welcome treat. I can't say to try it or not at this point. I think there are better places to go but this is one in the neighborhood anyway.

So perfect to find a great Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam! It was a chilly night, so hot udon…read moreand hot sake were just the things to warm us up. Service was friendly and prompt.

I was here once years ago and it was ok for a few beers and rolls. I went back a few nights ago for…read moresome real food and it was just bad. They really don't know much about the products they're using and the fish is not good. The hotate was old and slimy and the quality in general was lower than what I would normally accept for something I'm going to put in my body. I don't understand how it's been there so long but I guess it's because the Dutch in general don't understand food and have a very hard time identifying quality in what they're eating. There are maybe 4 sushi places in amsterdam that are worth eating at and none of them are great. Even yamazato is about as goid as your average, walk in off the street, sushi bar in NY or California. Sushi is one of the things I've missed deeply in my 12 years living here and Otaru is a perfect example of why.

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to try it. A decent sushi place in the very center of the…read moremost touristy part of the city, down the street from the Vodka Museum and the Sex Museum? But Syl's review sold it. And he's right! Really decent sushi and at a pretty good price. €21 for an all-you-can-eat dinner and believe me, I got value out of it. (They also do a €25 "deluxe", but I did fine with the "basic".) The food kept coming and there was no hesitation when I ordered a fourth round. The menu is pretty clear, with pictures of the food and the numbers. Just order away. Don't go completely crazy because you do have to eat everything you order. There's no take-away at the end. I had temaki (loaded with smoked eel!), gunkan with roe, and just a ton of salmon, tuna, octopus and even mackerel. Sitting at the bar, I could see it being prepared and it's all very clean and very organized. Note: I had a Kirin, figuring Japanese beer with Japanese food. Since Amsterdam isn't Japan, Kirin is imported. €4 for sticker shock! That's like $5.50 in real money! No wifi, but the TV behind the sushi bar was tuned to the Eurosports channel. Very friendly staff, all of whom spoke not just Dutch but also Japanese (to some Japanese tourists) and English. I would absolutely return!

for a japanese place inside centraal station, i would say this place is not bad…read more gave it 4 stars coz the food was above average...portions were generous...staff was very nice....prices were typical...and ambiance was amazing for train station standards...but the best part was the view from the dining room. i have to give kudos to my server too for helping me out with directions by using his own phone and even writing it down on paper for me. plus, he also engaged my son and chatted about online gaming...made us feel really welcome and at home. ordered the pork shoyu ramen + chicken gyoza for side dish ( lunch promo) yakitori w/ rice and soup, beef teri on rice and soup, and "waffu" steak with rice and soup.... ramens broth was aromatic and rich...a little on the salty side though so more water was need...noodles were cooked perfectly , shoyu pork was tender and succulent, soft boiled egg was done right as well. only funny thing i noticed is they placed bok choy in it...lol. never seen bok choy on ramen, but maybe thats the chinese touch given by the owners whom i think could be chinese/viet . chicken gyoza was done right too...crispy bottom and served with a tangy dipping sauce. beef teri was done well too. good portion. came pipping hot and flavour was there. miso soup was good too. chicken yakitori came with 3 sticks and generous chicken chunks...chicken was not seasoned that well. would taste bland without the sauce for sure. but overall, it was satisfying and not bad. the beef "waffu" was really a piece of steak with sauce...steak was done well..tender and seasoned well. sauce did not overpower the steak. it was juicy and not dry. no free tea service - bummer for me :( but, dining was complemented with a spectacular view of amsterdam harbour, with boats passing by and nice buildings, as well as people walking and biking....classic ..very classic! washrooms were super clean. but overall, when hungry in amsterdam centraal station, look his place up. you wont be dissappointed! i highly recommend this place to satisfy a japanses craving... happy eating!

While walking across town, we were looking for some sushi and the yelp app led us here. And while…read morethe ratings were not the strongest, I noticed that the lower rating were older and concerned pricing, so we made a stop here and left satisfied. We started off with some sashimi, which came with a nice selection and was fresh. Next up, some nigiri selection, and they have a good number of choices. The rice was cooked and seasoned correctly, and the fish were cut expertly. We really enjoyed the tai, unagi and hamachi. We ended with some kushiyaki, and wile the chicken was really good, the saba was so so. They have a few decent choices for sake and overall, it was a solid dinner. I'm not sure about pricing in Europe, but compared to Seattle, I thought it was a less overall for the quality.

If you don't mind the walk, this is a great sushi option in Amsterdam. We were lucky enough to…read moresqueeze in at the bar on a busy Friday night. Service was quick and friendly and they had great options for both food and drink. If you've never had Japanese plum wine before, I highly recommend. While this isn't the American sushi I'm used to eating in the States, it's the best sushi I've had in NL. No complaints here at all. Loved the spicy tuna roll (my go-to when getting sushi) and my boyfriend thought enjoyed the long prawn roll. We'll be coming back again!

I don't usually start reviews whilst still sitting in the restaurant, but Tanuki deserves this kind…read moreof attention. I've been in Amsterdam for 6 weeks now and I haven't had any Asian food (I've had KBBQ, Sichuan, pho, Indonesian, "asian", and boba LOL) that's made me say "wow!" This is the first place that I can say is as good as what I'm used to in Los Angeles. I had the tekka-don, which is marinated sashimi tuna over rice -- the fish was fresh and the rice was the correct temperature. There was a light, sweet soy coating the whole thing. 4/5 stars. I also ordered some yakitori -- the chicken leg meat with spring onions was nothing short of relevatory. The pork belly yakitori I ordered was pretty amazing too. The place is difficult to find -- it's tucked into a hidden corner of the mall but it's worth searching for.

Tanuki has undergone a major renovation recently - the old Tanuki has moved to Gelderlandplein and…read morethe Tanuki here is more a Asian BBQ restaurant. There are grills at the tables and you cook your own food. I recommend you visit the other Tanuki, as this one was a disappointment. Food: 2/5 I'm pretty sensitive to salt but even the other people I ate with found the meat to be too salty. Rumor has it that restaurants with not so fresh meat salt their food heavily to preserve it for longer... We had various types of chicken and pork, and most of it was mediocre. The pork neck was very tasty but it was the only one out of 7 meats. Service: 3/5 The waitstaff was very polite and attentive. Atmosphere: 4/5 They did a really good job with the renovation, the restaurant is beautiful. It is a nice mixture of modern and traditional Japanese decor. They even have those adorable booths where you need to take your shoes off. However, you can't eat atmosphere. Value: 2/5 Each 100g of meat was about 5 euros, which adds up... in the end, we decided to finish what we ordered and then finish our meal at McDonalds.

Best sushi so far in Amsterdam. I can't say that I've tried them all but this is the best I've…read moretried. Prices are a little steep accordingly but that's alright. Shared a large plate, unagi roll and a salmon hand roll. Everything was very tasty.

This is where you get a taste of what japanese home cooking would be like or a side alley small…read morerestaurant in Japan. No fuss or thrills, but good simple authentic japanese food. Don't expect any all you can eat sushi infused with lots of mayo and dressing. They say simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and I am a fan of simplicity. If you prefer all-you-can eat style sushi, this might not be for you. But if you appreciate a quiet homey low key date night, this could be for you. The service did seem a little slow as there was only one waitress working during that time, and perhaps the kitchen was understaffed as well? It's nice, but nothing great. Hence the three stars.

Been here a couple times now and very happy with the quality of the sushi and the meal overall. The…read morelunch bento is a good deal and decently sized. This place is charming on the inside and out. On a nice day you can't beat sitting in the sun in their outdoor seating in the front. a great people watching location. I always prefer the small businesses to the chain ones; so obviously I recommend going here over Sumo next door. P.s. no tap/kraan water

Very good A La Carte sushi in the middle of Hilversum. They are situated right next to SUMO Sushi…read more We asked if they felt they had to compete to the AYCE Sushi Joint, but they said it wasn't so bad. They attract different customers then Sumo. It's easy to believe: there were actual Japanese people dining there. The sushi was really good, tasty, fresh and yummy. Entourage is nice. Could be a little bit more special, but its homely. Dishes look really nice and professional. There is seating outside too, which is great with good weather! Serving staff is very nice but quite young, they still have some learning to keep looking around to do. Most of the times, they passed all the tables without making eye-contact, so visitors would have to shout to get their attention. And that's not necessary, since it's not a big restaurant, it's quite easy to keep looking to see who needs attention. The only thing you shouldn't be ordering is.. the sea urchin. I tried the sea urchin as a preparation for Japan... and it was disgusting! It's nothing to do with the restaurant, a friend of mine, big sushi lover, also told he found the taste of it quite horrible. Very bitter and salty. Ewwww. No. No no no. I eat almost anything but this.. NO! So don't ruin your stay here by picking that one. Unless you are a big big big fan of sea urchin. For which I applaud you! I couldn't stomach it! BUT. The rest of the sushi was FAB! The handrolls were good too. Yum. When are we going back?