The tofu fresh rolls were satisfying but a decent peanut sauce will make even cardboard taste good…read more There was nothing special about these ones (and I'd prefer a peanut sauce that wasn't part hoisin) so I wouldn't return before exploring other options. Plus, some places do something with the tofu so it contributes to the flavor where this tofu was just a different texture. Lastly, the quantity of true roll filling was disappointing. In the picture it's clear how the end pieces were left basically empty so this dish didn't pack much punch in filling me up. Even so, peanut sauce is peanut sauce.

My friend and I were homesick (California) and wanted to eat some Pho in this cold weather, and we…read morestumble open this restaurant. Cute small little restaurant. We got Fast service and it has great ambiance. The food 10/10 . Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!

For me, the most important part of pho is the broth, and the broth here is impeccable! Out of all…read moreof the pho places I've tried in the Netherlands, this is currently my favorite so far, even if it's a bit on the pricier side. If you've never tried pho, I recommend squeezing in some lime juice and mixing in some sriracha sauce directly into the soup. Also, don't eat directly from the bowl. Instead, load up your super large spoon with some noodles, a piece of meat, and a bit of vegetables. Submerge that into the broth, then top it off with a pea sized dollop of hoisin sauce. Now you're ready to shove that spoon packed full of flavors into your mouth!! Not only is it super delicious, but having to repeat this meticulous process will help you pace your meal, leading to healthier digestion. Word of warning: There's only 3 tables for two and a 4-seater countertop inside, so absolutely make sure to come right at opening time or prepare for a potentially long wait. The funniest thing is they had hardstyle house blasting the entire time. For a Sunday afternoon, it felt so surreal. 10/10, would club here, again.

Lovely little Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam. Definitely solid broth, healthy…read moreportion size, and great service. You'll love all the various Pho dishes they serve.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. O Mai is located a minute away from…read morethe tram station making it super convenient. Staff were Gen Z, wore a uniform and tight black nitrile gloves. Started off with the fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp and they were tasty. They came with 3 dipping sauces. Moved on to the large Pho and it was gigantic. Broth was flavorful and the noodles seem to be the dry version. The marbling was decent on the slices of beef and the meat balls were flavorful. The beef shank was also quite tasty. A small should be sufficient if an appetizer is ordered! They take credit cards too!

Food was fine, but service was uncomfortable. I was seated and eating, stepped away briefly with…read morestaff approval, and was then asked to move for another party instead of staff managing the situation. There were also unnecessary interruptions while I was eating. I won't be back.

Was visiting the Stadshart Mall with two other friends and after shopping was finished, and it was…read moregetting late, we decided to eat here. I'd been to their restaurant located near Zuid, so expectations weren't great, but this branch of the restaurant really surprised me, in a good way, with much superior service! The shoutouts go to two servers in particular - Fabiola was wonderful at check-out and Tibi gave great suggestions on what to order as it was the first time dining here for my two companions. Fabiola also gave us a frequent visitor card to this Restaurant chain (they have 4 diversified restaurants) and made no issues about splitting the bills, so massive props for that consideration. Food wise, I felt made better choices here too, thanks to Tibi, compared to my previous choices. I ordered nos 121 - Saigon salad rolls and nos410 - roasted spare ribs (less €2.50 without rice). The Salad rolls were okay, but I thought the Papaya salad, which one of my co-diners ordered, took the prize home for the best appetizer. Would absolutely get this again, as the dressing was tart and sweet and perfectly coated the raw papaya beautifully. The Roasted Spare Ribs was also a winner. It was a massive plate of food, and very filling. Loved the sauce, but I wish there has been just a bit of vegetable, like buck-choy, added to this dish. Great service, wonderful food - I will return back to this location of Saigon Càphê for sure! Yelp 213/ 2018

Kimmade is a classic Vietnamese hole in the wall. Unpretentious, service is functional, food is the…read morefocus. Despite having grown up eating Banh Mi every other week in a city with a decent Vietnamese population, my first Banh Mi at Kimmade made me feel like I had never had one before. The way the pate blended into the egg... the way temperature, texture and flavor combined and contrasted in this beautiful under $10 sandwich. Highly recommend. Also paired with a Vietnamese iced coffee.

When you're touring out in Europe and you get the cravings for some asian soup or vietnamese,…read moreKimmade will do you just fine. The portions aren't as big compared to the US, and the flavor is definitely lighter but it isn't as heavy, making it a replenishing meal. This is that good pick me up energy that's going to last you a couple hours of adventuring before you go eat again!!! I had some beef pho with spring rolls and a Vietnamese iced coffee to spark everything up. Soup was more sweeter than salty, I kind of liked this as it was different from what I normally have. Prices comparable to NY, LA so its not too bad coming from the big cities.

Very good and authentic Vietnamese food…read more The quality is superb and service from a Vietnamese international student is second to none. Feels like a 5 stars restaurant, when it is just a local eatery.

Their northern style pho is absolutely delicious. We didn't expect to find this gem in Amsterdam…read more Service is oddly excellent because you know you hardly get any attention when you're in a restaurant in Amsterdam.

This was soOooOo good. My boyfriend and my favourite meal on our trip so far! The interior is quite…read morestylish and Instagram friendly if you're here for that, but the cuisine is also delicious. We got the four course surprise meal and stated our allergies. They were thorough and able to comply which was great-- not many places can! If you can make a reservation ahead of time, I would, since they are so crowded and needed us to give up our table within an hour and a half of sitting down since we were walk in. We were able to do the four course in the allotted time though! We had papaya salad with chicken, spring and summer rolls for our appetiser, and beef pho for our entree. They were all small but shareable portions. Delicious! Beef pho a little fatty and no discernible spices that are normally used but it was still delicious. For our main course, we shared the fish with caramel sauce, lemongrass chicken, noodles and vegetables. They were all good and filled us up! Our desserts were standard (cheesecake and mousse) but felt complete. Service was impeccable and attentive! Also the drinks were delicious as well, I'd recommend trying any of the cocktails but they also have a wide assortment of nonalcoholic drinks which makes this place great for groups. I would definitely come here over and over again given the great service, attention to detail (allergies!), and wide variety of menu items-- including some harder to find ones like banh xeo (didn't get it this time around but maybe we'll come stop by again to try it!$

This was the first place that was recommend to me in The Hague while I was in town from Yelp. I was…read morethere during lunch and they had this interesting soup spring roll salad combo I've never had before. Really tasty. Friendly service and a very very cool interior that was super fun atmospherically. Enjoyed it!

If you are looking for some Pho in Haarlem and you are used to good Pho, you must come here…read more I just walked in and asked for some Pho Ga and they were more than happy to make some homestyle Pho as spicy and delicious as back in Seattle. It is very hard to find even decent Pho in Amsterdam and Haarlem has even fewer places but this hidden gem has more than set the bar for good Vietnamese cuisine in Haarlem and possibly Amsterdam. If you are looking for an appetizer, try the fried spring rolls (which have a vegetarian option) and you will certainly enjoy them. Ask for some added spice to almost any dish and the staff will be happy to throw some "sate" into the dish (sate is a spicy oily side sauce that can be added to a dish, not to be confused with the more common peanut sauce variety found in the Netherlands). Stop in and have a Saigon or a Heineken while enjoying some good food on the front patio.

If you love PHO, this is the real deal. Try their beef stew…read morePHO. Maybe the best ever. So flavorful and rich. Rice noodles and soft tasty beef galore. And their broth is to die for. Also try their chicken fried Spring rolls. So good we went back for lunch the next day. And the owner is a gregarious and sweet man, who loves to talk about his food, and make recommendations. A treat awaits.

Red Chili is the sister of Hanting, the 1-Michelin star Asian fusion restaurant in Den Haag. Though…read morein case this, it is most likely the ugly stepsister who thinks she can marry a prince. Red Chili does nothing but disappoint with mediocre food, terrible service and ridiculous wait times. My advice is to avoid this place because you will leave with an empty stomach and an even emptier wallet. Food: 1/5 You can order from several set menus or a la carte. We chose the 5 course "surprise" menu, and boy were we surprised... and not in a good way. The amuse and the first few courses were tasty but nothing amazing. However, when we reached our 4th course, the beef was practically raw on all 4 plates. We rarely send food back in the kitchen but this beef was raw and at room temperature. There was no way to chew it, let alone eat it like that. For a restaurant of this standard and price, I should not be getting raw meat. Also, the portions were tiny and I was still hungry. Service: 0/5 Oh so many things wrong with the service, where do I start?!? -Wait time was on average 45 minutes per course, so for a 5 course meal we were there for almost 5 hours. -All the wait staff are either new or college students. There was a lot of inconsistency regarding things like handing out menus, removal/placement of cutlery. In one case, the cutlery for the appetizers were removed for 2 people but remained for the other 2. Then 1 was removed a course later, and finally 3 courses in, the last set of cutlery for the appetizers were removed. -They serve tea in wineglasses. WTF? Atmosphere: 1/5 In terms of decoration, it is quite modern with many Asian elements. I wasn't a huge fan of it and might even be slightly offended, but I suppose if you are not Asian you wouldn't be so confused by all the buddha heads randomly placed in the dining room. One thing I really disliked though was how low the chairs and high the tables were. It was very difficult to eat and my arms could not reach over the table. Perhaps it is designed for the Dutch giants, but with chairs so low their knees would have been super uncomfortable. It wasn't pleasant for me either and I have short legs! Also this same problem repeats again in the women's toilet. The furniture selection must have been done by a child because the proportions make no sense. Value: 0/5 The surprise menu was 35 euros per person, without drinks. Let's say that I wouldn't eat here again even if it was free.