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.

Perfect snack if you are around the area. The variety of soups is impressive, they all sounded…read moredelicious. It was our first time in the store so the staff were very friendly and helpful guiding us through the menu. They even gave us some samples of the different soups so we could decided which one we really wanted. We agreed to order the sweet potato and added some pumpkin seeds to it, delicious!! Very flavorful. You can order it as a snack like we did or as a complete meal since they have different sizes.

Fantastic spot for healthy salad and soup. We came here for lunch after spending the morning at the…read moreRijksmuseum (a short walk away). It's basically a takeaway spot rather than a sit down restaurant. They have a selection of salads and soups to choose from. Service was friendly and efficient. The soup and salad was filling, delicious and nutritious. There's essentially no seating inside but there is a bench outside and you can take the stools they have to eat outside. Check it out if you're craving or needing a healthy, feel good meal!

This place is absolutely amazing!!! Found this place originally via Yelp…read more Definitely recommend hitting it before it opens- it gets busy and the wait is well deserved! They run a very streamlined business. Some of the best Ramen we have had outside of Japen itself. We were visiting from the states and saw the reviews for Ramen-Kingdom and had to try it. SO worth it!!! Venue is small- but seats a decent amount. Absolutely amazing menu. Options of additional noodles as well.

Not worth the wait in the cold, it was freezing so we decided on ramen, but I had way better…read more The line was huge because it is a small place, the broth was good but not the best I had and I will never wait in the freezing cold for this.

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.

Total big fan of their soups, so much that I was like I am coming here too frequently. I realise I…read moreneed to step up my creative skills in the kitchen and try to learn how to make some of these awesome soups. Ideal place to visit on a cold and typical rainy day in the NL.

Best soup ever. No joke…read more This was featured as the ROTD, twice I think, and I simply had to check it out. After parking my bike outside the shop, I walked inside. It was raining hard and I was soaking wet. A couple of tables were occupied already. There was one guy working at the time and he was incredible friendly. He greeted me in Dutch and I only understood enough to say, "Inglés, por favor!" He was very nice and introduced each type of soup they had on that day. I decided to go with the sweet potato soup. It was so creamy with a hint of spiciness. He asked if I wanted anything else, and I opted for the bread with oxenwurst, based on his recommendation. It was so good. They even have free wifi! Just ask for the password. I found the wifi to be reliable and fast enough to check in via Yelp, send emails, etc. This place is actually spacious, considering its central location. There are a number of tables that are good for individual diners, small, and large groups. Also, they close at 7pm on some days and if you were to visit right before closing, you can ask for your soup to go. FYI, the sidewalk is somewhat narrow but still enough room to park your bike. They don't take American credit cards, except the Dutch ones. So bring some cash with you!

Couldn't agree more with all the positive reviews! Small bistro with only 9 tables inside and the…read morechef delivers your meal personally. We had the house special with a nice glass of pinot noir. Highly recommend

This cute little restaurant was our favorite dining experience during our travels through the…read moreNetherlands. I'm so glad we found this place. We ate every morsel of starter, entrees and dessert. We arrived for early dinner but it looks like they serve lunch too.

Make a reservation. Only way in. Awesome food. Hot and sour soup was just the right spice. Sweet…read moreand sour pork was good. Fried rice was odd, stick to steamed.

Excellent food, friendly staff. Good for eat-in or take away…read more Probably the best Chinese restaurant in Hoofddorp

The woman working behind the Asian food bar was delightful & helpful. Please let her know how much…read moreshe is appreciated! 6pm on July 15, 2023.

I lived in Amsterdam on the Spaarndammerstraat near Jumbo and often did my shopping there…read more On November 19, I came back tired and after I bought (and paid for) 3 products, I forgot my credit card in the store. I returned a few minutes later and turned to the worker. She had the card but I was told I was leaving without paying (?!). I paid again (!). It was only when I returned from the Netherlands that I noticed that I had to pay twice for one purchase. More: it's no answer for my letter from Jumbo (!).

My wife and I were looking for a dim sum place near where we were as we walked back to our hotel,…read moreand One Dim Sum popped up on Yelp! We arrived around 4:30, and it was not a problem getting a table although the place was busy. They sat us in the window looking out on the street. The service was prompt, and the menu had a lot of options. We placed an order for seven different small dishes. In short order, the dishes arrived one by one. We were tired from the flight over, but the food picked us up. We got the chicken dumplings, the pork dumplings, the minced beef meatballs, an onion pancake, spring rolls, and a few more items. Everything seemed freshly cooked. The food was good but did not wow us. They give you soy sauce for the dim sum, but I would have liked additional sauces. I did ask for some hot sauce, and they brought me a chili oil sauce which was very good. The staff were very friendly and happy to help with any request. The price was reasonable (two of us for under $50 Euros). The decor is neat and clean. I would definitely recommend.

Great food and lovely service. Beef with rice noodle (can also get it with udon) was large in…read moreportion with plenty of meat. Pork bun was a huge hit and had to get another order. I think it's an Amsterdam thing but wanted to give a heads up that you have to pay for TAP water 2 Euros for one carafe. Not used to paying for tap water so little bitter about it but when I'm Rome...

Great restaurant to hang out and dine in the city center. This is the place where we gather as a…read morebig group. The spicy ribs is very famous among us. I always order the same every time I come here. The sauce tastes so good, not too sweet, not too wet. The rib meat is so tender, you can use your fork if you want to. I use my fingers and lick them good! The order is 1 full slab. On normal days, I can't finish them. They gave us few bowls of seasoned fries to share with some ketchup, garlic sauce, and mayonnaise. They also have some beers, wines, soda, ice teas. For the amount of food and few glasses of beer, the average we spent is around 25 euros. Will come back when the family is here...if no one arrange another dinner here before then.

Great casual dining just outside station of Eindhoven. Good prices for food that is cooked to…read moreperfection, even the staff is extremely polite and apologetic (when they misunderstood my order, they fixed it without charging anything). Would recommend to friends and family to come here in the future.