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The experience is so different, never had this in the states. The food is good and satisfying.
By far, one of the best meals we've had on our recent trip to Amsterdam. I've heard a lot about the huge Indonesian population and influence in Amsterdam, so an Indonesian meal was a must on our to-do list. I was glad we'd called first to reserve a table as they fill up fairly quickly in the evenings, and the restaurant itself isn't too large. They have a decent-sized menu, but if it's your first time here, the rice table (rijsttafel) is a MUST. Think of it as a taster menu with 10-12 different dishes plus appetizers, rice, and dessert. For the rice table, they have 2 options, the Ramayana which includes chicken and beef, and the Shinta which is vegetarian-friendly. My husband is deathly allergic to anything from the ocean, so you could imagine his excitement when they told us that they don't have any seafood in the restaurant so he didn't have to worry about any fish sauce or shrimp paste. The dishes were mindblowing, each variety so packed with flavor that paired so well with the sticky rice the meal came with. I am still dreaming about that meal and only wish we had rice tables available in the US. Unfortunately, it's more of a Dutch-Indonesian thing. If you're in Amsterdam or planning to make a trip there soon, add this place to your list!
Best meal I had in Amsterdam!! I've been to several Indonesian restaurants in Los Angeles and New York, but Kartika in Amsterdam was by far the best! So much flavor and spice (spicy if you want) everything I tried was next level! We went with the rice table so we were able to try everything! Also, the owner/staff was absolutely phenomenal! The service was spot on and everything was great! If you go to Amsterdam and want to have a good meal, stay away from Dutch food!!! Check out Kartika!! Also, make a ressie, sometimes its very busy!! Also, Cash Only!!
Our boat tour guide told us the best food would be Indonesian and he was correct! It was delicious! Small restaurant and they take reservations!
Very, very good but have had better. We arrived for our reservation and were quickly seated. We asked for a 6:30 reservation but was asked it we could arrive at 6:00PM so we did. We didn't have much of a problem ordering dinner as we had already decided on the rijstaffel. We ordered the meat option. It came with about 10 different tastes. Wish I could list them all but that would be impossible unless I went online and copied them. Just trust me. This place is very good. The food was tasty but some of the small tastes started tasting a bit alike. The prices are more reasonable than most Indonesian restaurants in the city that serve the rijstaffel. So therefore we would recommend. My pictures should show the abundance of food served for two. Good luck. We couldn't eat it all. Highly recommend one make reservations. We saw many people get turned away at the door. Service was ok, not the absolute best but ok.
What an incredible dining experience. The ambiance was excellent, as the restaurant is set up beautifully. Everything in the Ramayana was delicious. The ingredients were fresh, and each dish was flavorful. The service was attentive and thoughtful. This is the best Indonesian restaurant I have ever been to.
Our first time to Kartika in Amsterdam. Their food was amazing delicious! We ordered Ramayana on their menu which is recommended by their staff. It is a little of everything of their specialties includes rendang, stew meat and vegetables . Total of about 10 different types. Guess what .. we were happy and very satisfied with our choice to go with Ramayana! The portion was good for 2 persons. They served some rice as well to go with the dishes and some crackers as appetizer. Their sambal and peanut sauce were yummy. Highly recommended! You may want to make the reservation beforehand. We were lucky to get a table during their opening hour.
We went to the restaurant about 30 min before closing, and the wait staff was extremely accommodating. It was well within their rights to turn us away, especially considering we were a larger group and all their tables were full when we arrived. They explained the menu to us and let us order before being seated so we were still able to eat before the kitchen closed! While the service was amazing, the food was one of the best meals I've ever had. Every dish had its own unique flavors. The Sambal goreng telor (boiled eggs in spicy coconut sauce) was delicious and one of my favorite dishes. Overall, this restaurant provided an absolutely great experience, from the food to the service. I would highly highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone, and would love the opportunity to come back.
Loved everything about Kartika, from the welcoming staff to the ambiance to the delicious food. There were three of us and we stopped by at opening without a reservation (actually tried to make one, but they never answered the phone) and they sat us with the stipulation that we would have to finish within an hour and a half; we thought we could, so we sat. Since this was my first time in Amsterdam and the first experience with a rice table (, we decided to order it. We were going to order for three, but the wait staff suggested that we order for two and split it if we weren't ravenous; so glad she suggested that because there was more food than we could eat! The food was amazing; there were so many different items and we had fun trying each one. Most were mild but a couple had some kick to them. So delicious!
The flavors for their 'Ramayan' Rijsttafel (rice table) is the best I have had in Amsterdam and Hague. The mini buffet was perfectly portioned for two, with distinct flavors. Only nit is that they don't serve any complementary tap water, but that can be overlooked for the food and service otherwise.
A spontaneous walk led us to this fantastic Indonesian restaurant. There was a bit of a wait for dinner since we didn't make a reservation (about 30 minutes), but the host was super kind and kept apologizing for the wait. But it was ok because it gave us time to look over the menu, stare at a couple of people's orders and pick what we wanted. The vibe of the place is pretty simple with common asian design. The interior space is pretty small but the dining area does spill out into the street for more seating on good days. We got the Ramayana which is a few small plates of different orders. The food was fantastic. They were all so flavorful, perfectly spiced and a great contrast/break from the pub food we had been eating all over Amsterdam. The food can be a bit spicy, especially after eating food without much spice so just be ready.
1 year ago
Absolutely AMAZING!! Dad is Dutch Indonesian, and every dish tasted just like his cooking. The people I was with never had Indonesian food and they were in Heaven!!! We went to Paris Amsterdam and London, we all agreed it was the best meal of the trip!!! Go here!! Trust me!! read more
Kartika serves good Indonesian rijsttafel (multi-dish sampler of spicy meats, vegetables, rice, and noodles). I don't have Indonesian food where I live, so was excited to try this in Amsterdam. I thought the dishes were all flavorful and gave a good mix of meat, vegetable, and rice dishes. The individual servings were small, but filling enough because of the heavy coconut milk used in most dishes. 1 star off: The attitude of the waitstaff was abysmal. First of all, their website does not offer reservations and they rarely answer their phones. So my family and I arrived at restaurant opening to get a table. The first thing they said to us was "Do you have a reservation? If you don't, I can only give you a table if you get out by 6:30PM." in a stern way. We said okay. The group that came after me also raised the issue that no one at the restaurant answers their phone for reservations. The waitstaff did not respond to that, but begrudging seated them. 1 star off: While we were ordering food, the waitstaff noticed that my son had a water bottle with him, and proceeded to give him a lecture that water bottles are not allowed and that we have to order water from them. He is a teenager...he does not know he was supposed to conceal his water bottle at this restaurant. We all ordered drinks, including water, but the experience left my family feeling unwelcomed. read more
By far, one of the best meals we've had on our recent trip to Amsterdam. I've heard a lot about the huge Indonesian population and influence in Amsterdam, so an Indonesian meal was a must on our to-do list. I was glad we'd called first to reserve a table as they fill up fairly quickly in the evenings, and the restaurant itself isn't too large. They have a decent-sized menu, but if it's your first time here, the rice table (rijsttafel) is a MUST. Think of it as a taster menu with 10-12 different dishes plus appetizers, rice, and dessert. For the rice table, they have 2 options, the Ramayana which includes chicken and beef, and the Shinta which is vegetarian-friendly. My husband is deathly allergic to anything from the ocean, so you could imagine his excitement when they told us that they don't have any seafood in the restaurant so he didn't have to worry about any fish sauce or shrimp paste. The dishes were mindblowing, each variety so packed with flavor that paired so well with the sticky rice the meal came with. I am still dreaming about that meal and only wish we had rice tables available in the US. Unfortunately, it's more of a Dutch-Indonesian thing. If you're in Amsterdam or planning to make a trip there soon, add this place to your list! read more
Best meal I had in Amsterdam!! I've been to several Indonesian restaurants in Los Angeles and New York, but Kartika in Amsterdam was by far the best! So much flavor and spice (spicy if you want) everything I tried was next level! We went with the rice table so we were able to try everything! Also, the owner/staff was absolutely phenomenal! The service was spot on and everything was great! If you go to Amsterdam and want to have a good meal, stay away from Dutch food!!! Check out Kartika!! Also, make a ressie, sometimes its very busy!! Also, Cash Only!! read more
1 year ago
Our boat tour guide told us the best food would be Indonesian and he was correct! It was delicious! Small restaurant and they take reservations! read more
9 months ago
Wonderful food that offered us a seat even though they were expecting a lot of reservations. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant ambiance was really calming and we had a wonderful time. read more
Very, very good but have had better. We arrived for our reservation and were quickly seated. We asked for a 6:30 reservation but was asked it we could arrive at 6:00PM so we did. We didn't have much of a problem ordering dinner as we had already decided on the rijstaffel. We ordered the meat option. It came with about 10 different tastes. Wish I could list them all but that would be impossible unless I went online and copied them. Just trust me. This place is very good. The food was tasty but some of the small tastes started tasting a bit alike. The prices are more reasonable than most Indonesian restaurants in the city that serve the rijstaffel. So therefore we would recommend. My pictures should show the abundance of food served for two. Good luck. We couldn't eat it all. Highly recommend one make reservations. We saw many people get turned away at the door. Service was ok, not the absolute best but ok. read more
What an incredible dining experience. The ambiance was excellent, as the restaurant is set up beautifully. Everything in the Ramayana was delicious. The ingredients were fresh, and each dish was flavorful. The service was attentive and thoughtful. This is the best Indonesian restaurant I have ever been to. read more
2 years ago
Our first time to Kartika in Amsterdam. Their food was amazing delicious! We ordered Ramayana on their menu which is recommended by their staff. It is a little of everything of their specialties includes rendang, stew meat and vegetables . Total of about 10 different types. Guess what .. we were happy and very satisfied with our choice to go with Ramayana! The portion was good for 2 persons. They served some rice as well to go with the dishes and some crackers as appetizer. Their sambal and peanut sauce were yummy. Highly recommended! You may want to make the reservation beforehand. We were lucky to get a table during their opening hour. read more
1 year ago
We went to the restaurant about 30 min before closing, and the wait staff was extremely accommodating. It was well within their rights to turn us away, especially considering we were a larger group and all their tables were full when we arrived. They explained the menu to us and let us order before being seated so we were still able to eat before the kitchen closed! While the service was amazing, the food was one of the best meals I've ever had. Every dish had its own unique flavors. The Sambal goreng telor (boiled eggs in spicy coconut sauce) was delicious and one of my favorite dishes. Overall, this restaurant provided an absolutely great experience, from the food to the service. I would highly highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone, and would love the opportunity to come back. read more
1 year ago
Loved everything about Kartika, from the welcoming staff to the ambiance to the delicious food. There were three of us and we stopped by at opening without a reservation (actually tried to make one, but they never answered the phone) and they sat us with the stipulation that we would have to finish within an hour and a half; we thought we could, so we sat. Since this was my first time in Amsterdam and the first experience with a rice table (, we decided to order it. We were going to order for three, but the wait staff suggested that we order for two and split it if we weren't ravenous; so glad she suggested that because there was more food than we could eat! The food was amazing; there were so many different items and we had fun trying each one. Most were mild but a couple had some kick to them. So delicious! read more
2 years ago
The flavors for their 'Ramayan' Rijsttafel (rice table) is the best I have had in Amsterdam and Hague. The mini buffet was perfectly portioned for two, with distinct flavors. Only nit is that they don't serve any complementary tap water, but that can be overlooked for the food and service otherwise. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
A spontaneous walk led us to this fantastic Indonesian restaurant. There was a bit of a wait for dinner since we didn't make a reservation (about 30 minutes), but the host was super kind and kept apologizing for the wait. But it was ok because it gave us time to look over the menu, stare at a couple of people's orders and pick what we wanted. The vibe of the place is pretty simple with common asian design. The interior space is pretty small but the dining area does spill out into the street for more seating on good days. We got the Ramayana which is a few small plates of different orders. The food was fantastic. They were all so flavorful, perfectly spiced and a great contrast/break from the pub food we had been eating all over Amsterdam. The food can be a bit spicy, especially after eating food without much spice so just be ready. read more
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2 years ago
Great Indonesian food experience! If you're in the area don't miss out on visiting Kartika. I love that they compiled an option to try all of their dishes in small portions - Ramayana option . All options consisted of meat, poultry or vegetables and did not included seafood (which is a win for me). Everything was delicious and the service was spectacular. The ice cream and hot tea in the end was a nice touch too. read more
2 years ago
Everything delightfully familiar about Indonesian cuisine, from the small restaurant feel to the authentic, scrumptious dishes. The service was bomb and hosts very generous, seating us without a reservation and not rushing us out before the restaurant closed for the night! read more
This was my first time having Indonesian food and I think it has quickly become one of my favorite cuisines thanks to Kartika. The restaurant itself is pretty small and gets busy during dinner time, but there was never a long wait for anyone who walked in whenever we were inside. There were three of us there and we shared one of their set meals that came with 10 different dishes, as well as two generic starters of shrimp chips and regular chips. When the 10 dishes came out, our waitress explained what everything was, but I quickly forget it. Unfortunately I have no idea what I was eating the whole night, but I thoroughly enjoyed it all! This place is great for other adventurous people who like to try a lot of food at once and it has made me crave Indonesian food back home where the options are more limited. read more
3 years ago
The food was amazing, just like the service. We went with out a reservation but the made room for us. The staff was so accommodating and happy, it just made the experience even better. I recommend the item that's first on the menu, it serves two people and it's a little bit of everything, just amazing cuisine!!! read more
I came in with a group of nine and they immediately sat us down and made room. They said we could only do the Ramayana menu with a group that large. We didn't mind trying it since it had a taste of many of there dishes. The chicken satay with peanut sauce was one of my favorite dishes, I used that sauced to add on the rest of my food and just elevate the flavor from the sweet and salty aspects of it. After we got done, we thought there was nothing else and they brought all of us a last round of ice cream, which was the perfect vanilla flavoring to end the night. They also brought the food out soon after we order without any wait. No one left hungry and we thought it was the best restaurant of the whole trip. read more
For a true Indonesian feast, Rijsttafel is an experience that simply cannot be missed when in the Netherlands. The word Rijsttafel means "rice table," and this is offered as a set menu that comes with a huge variety of different dishes, served along with white rice. At Kartika, the Ramayana Rijsttafel came with a dozen different traditional meat and vegetable dishes, so you really get to try the gamut of deliciously spiced Indonesian flavors. While we were waiting for the feast to arrive, we were started with baskets of shrimp chips and cassava chips, along with three homemade sauces: a creamy, savory peanut sauce; a sweet chili sauce; and a spicy sambal sauce! And then came the different Rijsttafel dishes all at once, and they were served on a metal tray with candles lit underneath to keep everything warm. My favorite dishes were the Sate Ayam, which were tender chicken skewers topped with decadent peanut sauce; and the Daging (Beef) Rendang, which were chunks of tender beef in a spicy coriander and coconut sauce. The Daging Semur was made of chunks of beef in soy sauce; the Ayam Bali was chicken in a spicy Balinese sauce; and the Ayam Kecap was chicken in a ginger and soy marinade. For the vegetarian dishes, the Gado Gado was a salad of cooked and raw vegetables, topped with more of the amazing homemade peanut sauce and cassava chips. The Tempe Bumbu Kecap was made of chunks of crispy tofu and creamy tempe in a ginger and soy sauce; the Sambal Goreng Buncis were green beans in a spicy coconut sauce; and the Sambal Goreng Telor were hard-boiled eggs, also in a spicy coconut sauce. The Sambal Goreng Kentang was a flavorful side dish of fried potatoes tossed in a spicy red chili sauce, and to round it all out were the Serundeng (roasted ground coconut for garnish) and Acar Campur (marinated cucumbers and carrots to refresh the palate). All the different sauces, meats, and vegetables went perfectly with the white rice that was served on the side, and though the number of dishes seemed overwhelming, many of the flavor profiles were similar or only had slight variations, so you could appreciate the similarities as well as the distinctions. Overall, this was an amazing feast of a meal, and it came along with friendly service, a great price (just 20 Euros per person), and a scoop of rum raisin ice cream as dessert! read more
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Good food with great service. Authentic Indonesian food. We enjoyed the "Rice table", Indonesian elaborate meal adapted by the Dutch. Everything is good. It comes with appetizers and dessert. Price is also reasonable. read more
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We ate at Kartika in our last night in Amsterdam and I'm so glad we did. We arrived at 9:30pm and had no wait and were happily seated by our waiter. Knowing we don't have much in terms of Indonesian food back home I came here specifically to try the 12 or so dishes accompanied with rice. This meal did not disappoint as it included chicken, beef, tofu, salad, and so much more. My favorite was probably the beef stew - hands down, but just about everything was delicious (just not a fan of tofu). They even included fried bananas for dessert. Before asking for the check we were offered housemade mango sorbet which was very good as well. I had read previous reviews about long wait times and rude service but we didn't experience either. The service was wonderful - the only hiccup was we had a waiter in training who would describe each dish but then his boss would politely correct him since he seemed to mixup a few of them to us. For anyone in the area looking to try Indonesian food, this was a definite bang-for-your-buck type of experience. read more
Just had lunch here. Average place. We had traditional Ramayana. It was a bit off putting to be told when we arrived at 5:30pm that our seat are only good until 7pm. Very strange. My partner wanted to try it, so we stayed. You basically get mini portions of various dishes, barely warm. However, they do place them on two rectangular trays which have lighted candle under them. I was so underwhelmed. I guess most of the positive reviews are from people unfamiliar with good Indonesian food. But food, like art, is subjective. We were also told they don't serve tap water. You have to buy it. Insane!!! Amsterdam city water is proudly sold at supermarkets here. read more
We definitely didn't understand the menu here which is basically a 10 dish prefix menu. Somehow they allowed us to do the meat and vegetarian plate (a combo of both). The service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a rush. However they were super friendly and even took a picture for us! All the dishes were extremely flavorful and we left very full despite the dishes looking very small. I enjoyed the spicy potatoes and some house chicken dish the best, but everything was really good. I would definitely come back here as there's nothing like this in the States by where I live. read more
2 years ago
This place was right across from our hotel and we had heard Indonesian food is pretty good in Amsterdam so we thought we'd give it a try. Because it was high season, they only offered a set price tasting menu option. At first they brought us two types of crunchy "chips" with two sauces. Pretty yummy! Next were all of the meats and veggies accompanied by a big basket of rice. Overall, very tasty though many of them are spicy, so make sure to ask so you know which ones! For dessert they had fried bananas with powdered sugar which was also yummy and a fun touch, though they can out with everything else so by the time we got to them, they were a bit soggy. Overall it was a fun change of pace and good to try something new! Make sure to check about water too - we paid for bottled water but they'll do regular tap water, you just have to specify which we didn't know. read more
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Helmersbuurt, West
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