Great intimate setting for Indian food. The portions were great size (maybe we ordered too much for…read more2 people). The place was empty when we showed up, but quickly filled up with locals soon after which is a good sign. The food was very flavorful, a bit on the spicier side so I'd keep that in mind when they ask your spice preference.

So delicious! The service was amazing and the dining experience was also great. The plates are very…read morefancy, and extremely tasty. It is a great spot for a date night or dinner with friends.

Best meal I had in Amsterdam. Had the chicken madrasi, the meat was so tender, the spice had an…read moreappreciable kick without it being painful. Also had the Indian tea at the end of our meal, really good cup of chai, came in a cute little teapot as well, enough for 3 refills of my teacup. The server was very nice, well educated about the menu and suggested the perfect item for us based on our spice tolerances. The price is amazing for getting an entree with rice and salad included. Would definitely come back here again

One of the best Indian restaurants I've been to. Excellent service, lovely atmosphere, and yummy…read morefood. Everything we had was delicious, from the starters to desserts.

-- Exceptional There are restaurants you visit, and there…read moreare restaurants you return to -- time and again, for the moments that matter most. Mayur belongs firmly in the latter category. Whether celebrating an intimate family dinner or hosting my most discerning business clients, Mayur unfailingly delivers an experience that transcends the meal itself. From the moment you step inside, the warm, sophisticated décor signals that something genuinely special awaits -- rich and enveloping, evoking the grandeur of India's finest traditions through a refined, contemporary lens. The kitchen is where Mayur truly shines. The lamb chops are an absolute revelation -- tender, smoky, and perfectly spiced. The Butter Chicken is perhaps the finest I have encountered: velvety, deeply aromatic, and utterly considered. The naans arrive pillow-soft and freshly baked, with the garlic naan deserving singular mention -- fragrant, golden, and irresistible. The wine programme pairs beautifully with the cuisine, and the cocktail and mocktail menu is equally impressive -- inventive, crafted, and genuinely memorable. Mayur makes every occasion feel elevated. This is authentic Indian fine dining at its very best, and I recommend it without reservation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Amazing Indian food. Truly authentic and you can customize the spice levels so worked well for the…read moreentire family. Kababs were really tasty. Highly recommend it for the food, service and ambiance.

Everything was amazing. Staff were very attentive and accommodating. Food was delicious. I had the…read morelamb kabobs, lentil & chicken soup. My daughter had the matter paneer (sp?) with naan. We ended the meal with kulfi and it hit the spot. Ambiance was cozy and intimate. Would definitely recommend.

Little spot that we found, turned out to be a gem!…read more Great food and service. Authentic Indian food that hit the spot on a chilly, rainy day. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for some homemade food.

Excellent Indian food and wonderful staff! Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious…read moreauthentic Indian food in Amsterdam!

We were staying across the canal at Hotel Mai. It was a rainy day and we were super hungry. Walked…read moreover to Ganesha. Ordered almost everything. Butter chicken. It was the best I've ever had in my life!! Chicken tandoor. Sooo good. The chicken was cooked to perfection. The Samosas. We ordered 4. They were the size of my balled up fist. And man o man we're they delicious. We also ordered the chicken wings which were good, but couldn't compare to the other dishes. The ti e was exactly what my 10 year old wanted. Really hit the spot and paired well with all the other dishes. Their dipping sauces paired really well. Especially the sweet one. Lastly, the naan bread. Not too thick, not too thin. Warm and pillow soft with just the right touch of crisp on the outside. Portions were plenty for my family of 4. Even had leftovers witch should tell you something considering how hungry we were.

The food selection and quality was high level. Nice casual ambiance. Quick service, but we didn't…read morefeel rushed.

Food was fantastic! Chicken Vindaloo and Butter Chicken was so flavorful! Place was a little off…read morethe main road but worth it!

Another great discovery, thanks to my best friend! She found Ashoka on Trip Advisor and book marked…read moreit for me to try; I'm so glad that I did. It's a short tram ride from Museumplein. The restaurant is small and the tables were a bit too close to each other. It was difficult squeezing in between the tables to sit down. Luckily it wasn't too crowded during my visit. They have an extensive menu of both Indian and Nepalese dishes. I had already browsed the menu online and had a general idea of what I wanted. I started with a mint tea. It was really good and soothing. The server brought out complimentary papadum and it was delicious! I ordered the Bhindi Masala. The server asked what spice level I wanted and I requested mild. In hindsight, I should have said "no spice" or specified a spice level of 1 or maybe even 0 if that was an option lol. Her definition of mild was spice level 2. The dish was so good and so flavorful, but it was way too spicy for me. I was struggling with it and the server could tell. She insisted on bringing out another Bhindi Masala without any spice which I greatly appreciated. Since I had mint tea, it worsened the burning sensation. She suggested I try the Raita (yogurt mixed with cucumbers and tomatoes). It was really good and definitely helped to calm the spiciness. The portions are huge and I had so much Bhindi Masala left when I was done eating. I wasn't going to take the leftovers with me because I didn't have a way to reheat them, but the server insisted that I take it, so she packed it up for me. I tried a little bit the next day and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted cold. The flavors marinated the okra overnight so the flavor packed a punch. It's unfortunate that European hotel rooms don't have microwaves because it would have been phenomenal the next day if I could have reheated it.

Super lekker!…read more Recommended to me by a neighbor who raved about this place. I have to admit that I don't really know what authentic "Indian and Nepalese" food is. Of course I have had some delicious "Indian" food over the years. But either way, Ashoka is very nice! I've lived about a block away for over a year and it's my first time there, (of course half of that time it was not available due to the government pandemic restrictions). I ordered takeaway here late on a Sunday. but there were people inside, dining, having a great time. The staff was super-friendly and pleasant and even laughed at my stupid jokes. The food was amazing. HUGE portions. The naan is perfect (I bought two orders which is more than enough for two / three people)...rice is nice and light. The egg fried rice was super lekker too! Plenty of chicken in the curry meal. Something else I noted was the super-thick aluminum foil they used for their takeaway packaging. That's a sign (to me) they invest in quality. I ate too much because it was so delicious, so I worried I may have trouble sleeping with heartburn or worse, but I felt great. I think that's another sign of quality. I can't wait to dine inside. It is a very nice interior. Not a dive or unclean. I will take friends and family here whenever it's safe for them to visit. It may not appear to be the cheapest place, but don't let that distract you. It is near the center of Amsterdam in a very nice area, such high quality, clean with lots of space, it's worth it. (By the way, the Kinkerstraat part of the name is the location, since there is another location in nearby Spuistraat).

After the first terrible experience, I trekked here again with my mom and V to give them a second…read morechance. We did call ahead this time, though. Even though the restaurant wasn't busy, we were told that a group of tourists was just in, which is why they only had buffet 'served at the table'. It was a pretty strange concept - the unlimited-ness of a buffet but served at your table. The food is quite decent, not the best Indian food ever, but dare I say, good by mainland Europe standards. They don't spike it with red chili pepper in the name of spicing it up. The buffet had a pretty good spread, but as usual, I enjoyed the appetizer pakoras and samosas. The main course for vegetarians included the staple paneer dishes and dal fry, all of which was delicious. The buffet did work out somewhat expensive, but gave us the liberty of trying out almost everything on the menu. The desert was a grand rice kheer and gulab jamun. Needed to digest all that spicy goodness. The Hague is a bit away from Amsterdam, but the next time I am here during dinner time, I know where to get my masala fix.

Well, I must say that when I read the comments about this place I really hesitated to go there. And…read morethen I noticed that the previous comments were written like 6 or 7 years ago so I let it a chance... And I sure did well ! When we arrived it was about 9pm. There was almost nobody in the restaurant except an indian family and an indian couple. This already reassured me ;-) We were welcomed like princes and ordered our dishes. The staff was really nice and friendly. The dishes we're absolutely delicious! Not like these " european-indian resraurants " where you're searching after the spices. Anyway, long story short, we weren't disappointed at all and really recommend this place, both for the dishes and the attentiveness of the staff. We will surely come again !