After having a good Indonesian meal in Amsterdam, I decided to look up more Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam and I found Kartika. It is located near Museumplein and very easy to get to (tram 12). We were seated immediately. We had the Rijsttafel Ramayana (18.50 euros pp) and it was FANTASTIC! It came with 12 dishes, besides the fried banana dessert, each dish, either meat or vegetables, was simmered in a different sauce; each sauce tasted so good that I could just have the sauce pour over my rice and eat them together for a meal! The only downside is that the rice might not be enough given so much food and sauces. We had a lot of chicken, beef, pork (?) one egg per person, two plates of vegetables, fried banana and chips as starters. I cannot emphasize how delicious every single dish tasted, 13 different heavenly sauces and plenty of food. Although I was slightly disappointed by the size of each dish, I still had a food coma at the end. The staff was very friendly too. This restaurant will definitely be a reason for me to come back to Amsterdam! read more

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There are so many Indonesian restaurants to choose from in Amsterdam so went with this one based on the Yelp reviews. Tip: Make a reservation. Place is small and fills up with other ppl with reservations. The service was exceptionally friendly. I'm not sure why, but since we were a party of 4, we had to order from the set menu. We couldn't order from the a la carte. We ordered the RAMAYANA (€18.50/person)....it was what we came for anyway. Good assortment and all dishes were tasty. The small dishes looked small, but we all were full afterwards. The meat was nice and chunky. I recommend this place if you're looking for a good Indonesian spot in Amsterdam. read more

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My experience here was wonderful! When we arrived the place was so busy, at the time there was a shortage of staff but the 2 women there were working so hard and so fast, my kudos to them. While we were waiting for the table we were hit with the delicious smells of the spices wafting from the kitchen and it upped the anticipation for our rijstavel (rice table) that much more. The service here was wonderful, no matter how busy it was our waitress was incredibly nice and answered all of our questions. When we got the rijstavel it was melt in your mouth tasty, and one of the best food experiences I've ever had in my life. There is a bit of a wait due to its popularity, but its totally worth it. read more

Kartika - Vegetarian rijstavel - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This establishment makes me want to travel to Amsterdam weekly and I am not a fan of long flights! This cozy, welcoming restaurant wins you over the moment you step in the door. As soon as the smell of the food hits you, you know that you are in for a special meal. Michael and staff treat you like a loved, old friend and are very helpful with menu questions. Suggestion, always get the Rijsttafel! Each of the included dishes is better than the next and the flavors are mind blowing. We had 5 days in Amsterdam and visited Katrina twice because we loved it so much. I cannot wait to go back! Do yourself a favor and make this your first stop for dinner! Reservations are a must! read more

Very lovely restaurant! The only thing that was available when we arrived was the rice table. The rice table is a small selection of different Indonesian dishes that range from salad, veggies, potatoes, beef, chicken, and dessert. For our table of 3 people we received around 15-16 different dishes for us to try! You really get a awesome and tasty experience with each dish and it is definitely worth going to! Also the customers service was outstanding! The restaurant does not have wifi, but our server turned on his wireless hotspot for our group to use! Our server also overheard that it was our last night in Amsterdam and kindly gave us drinks on the house! Overall it was an amazing and cultural experience! read more

An absolute feast!! If your looking for a banquet style meal then this is the place for you. We were determined to get Indonesian food while in Amsterdam as it is not really a restaurant cuisine option back home, but for historical reasons there seems to lots of good places in the Dam. Yelp helped me find Kartika and all in I'm pretty pleased that it did. The sharing plates were 18 euros each and you got a multitude of dishes to try. It's just a sample of each really, but it certainly filled you up and the food tasted great. My favourites were the beef rendang and the Indonesian chicken, but just about everything was good. (The pictures probably do it more justice than I can with words) The service was friendly but seemed a little bit tourist focused and over the top, the restaurant is small, quite crammed and the decor is dated..... However despite these gripes and even though it felt very tourist orientated it still merits a strong four stars for food quality, value for money and because for me it was something very different. read more

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- between the food and the service, everything is great - dont go without a resey, and if you must, go early - if it's your first time and ur with a group, get one of the variety platters read more

Let's put it this way: as restaurant experiences go, I may have been treated worse before, but nothing comes to mind. When we reached the front of the line to be seated, we asked if it would be possible to accommodate someone with Celiac Disease and thus couldn't eat gluten. The host actually bounced on the balls of his feet, made a sour face, and said "in this business, you've making it very difficult." As if I had woken up that morning with his picture on my wall and spent all day coming up with a devious way to screw with him. As if an auto-immune disease is a choice made to gleefully torment restaurant staff. We asked if that meant there would be nothing on the tasing menu that was gluten free, and he said "I don't know, it's difficult to tell you." There was no attempt to discuss with us what options could work, or what the conditions are with their kitchen or way of cooking that might be risky for this dietary restriction, or any attempt at treating us as anything but a nuisance. He never gave us a straight answer. I told him if it's so difficult, we'd make it easy for him and leave. Lest you think this is specific to gluten, the group in front of us asked about vegan options and he delivered the same performative disgust with them as well. Absolutely no concept of service. And by the way, don't bother calling their phone number for a reservation. I called several times over a week and the phone rings off the hook, and when you show up, everyone has to wait in line for a table anyway. It's probably a fake number to make them seem in demand. read more

Kindest service ever! We had one other group in front for the queue and the owner gave us water while we were waiting. They were super attentive when we had questions, and even gave us free tea towards the end of our meal. The rice table was delicious. So many options, plus the food had more depth and spice than the popular Kantjil and the Tiger. The restaurant is also quiet, with more middle-aged clientele compared to Kantjil. Only suggestion is to not get the bottled water. It cost a hefty 5 euros. read more

Absolutely Delicious food at this lovely spot. There is a set meal for a solo traveller like myself and it was perfect! It had a great combination of dishes with flavor that bounces all over your tongue in delight. The service was great. Fast, friendly, and the people very kind. I highly recommend Kartika!! read more

- found hair in some egg dish :( (see picture) - ordered the 12 dish sampler, but it turned out to be something like a bunch of low quality Asian fast food dishes put together Service is good, but the sanitary condition is questionable and food quality average at best. read more

Kartika - Hair in a dish :( - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

If you have had any experience with southeast Asian cuisines, this will be an underwhelming and overpriced experience. We had to try the rice table menu based on all that had been written about them in travel logs such as Rick Steves but apart from the novel way of serving the dishes, the prix fixe menu was nothing special. My review is based on having lived in Vancouver, San Francisco and Los Angeles and having the opportunity to sample various styles of SE Asian cooking. The wait staff was quite helpful and made sure we had what we needed. The restaurant does have an interesting way of seating diners. There is a sign asking guests to wait behind the line of the front door for the server. We stepped over the line to peak around the corner to see how crowded it was and were told in a direct but polite way that we had to stay behind the line. A few members in our party were a little put off by it but I pointed out that the host was quite firm but not rude. We were eventually seated by the door and were able to see the same scene play out several times during our meal: customers walk in and the host giving the same lecture about staying behind the line. It became a bit of side entertainment for our party. read more

I would give no stars if I could. Did not base this on food since I could not eat here so this is based on accommodation and service. I am on a business trip and travelled solo. Heard Indo food here is amazing and since this place had the best reviews, I walked in the rain to get here. Restaurant half empty. They greeted me with "so you know about the menu here? We only have one menu for people dining solo." They proceeded to explain but said they cannot accept credit cards unless I spent at least 25€. So then I said well I'll order the two-person menu and pay for both and you can even give me less food. Or give me the entire thing and I'll take it home or not eat it. They said it wasn't possible. Again, I said money isn't a problem (I think it was around 40€). The manager came out and explained the whole thing again. I said I didn't have enough cash on me and he repeated it all again, in English, as if I didn't understand (I'm from US so speak it fluently). I would have to order the 14€ single-person meal plus other dishes but I pay by card, which doesn't make sense at all if I had just gotten the double meal. Apparently throwing money at them and wanting to sit quietly for a meal isn't enough. I had to bring another live person with me to get the full meal. The restaurant should consider more accommodations for those eating solo since I'm sure others have gotten this treatment. Would not come back for this reason alone. read more

Walked in after calling quite a few times and no answer...online it stated conflicting reports of reservations vs no reservations. Luckily we had no issues getting a table for 6 is us around 6pm. Only options of ordering the rice table either traditional or meat. This comes with 12 dishes of many different flavors meat and vegetables and a steaming pot of rice. You start off with a plate of shrimp chips with dips to wet your appetite. Our group thoroughly enjoyed all of it...every plate was licked clean even though there was too much and we all waddled out. Personal favorites were the salad and skewers. Paired with Indonesian beers it was a near perfect meal. The service was great and consistent. The 1 star is for the reservation system and also their focus on turnover times vs letting diners really enjoy their experience. read more

Such a fun experience here. I've never had Indonesian food before, so it was very exciting for us. They only had 2 options - traditional or vegetarian. It's a set menu where you get a variety of different dishes. The chicken dishes were our favorite. Service was phenomenal. Would definitely return here if I'm back in Amsterdam! read more

Kartika - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Easily some of the best food I had in Europe. I was surprised to find out that the Indonesian food is really good in Amsterdam because Indonesia used to be a Dutch colony. They don't really have an a la carte menu, for dinner at least, so you go in with your group and for each person either order a traditional menu (meat and vegetarian dishes) or a vegetarian menu which is just vegetarian dishes. We split it up so we got a mix of both and the great thing is, you do get to try nearly everything. The chips that they give you to start are fantastic! Very crispy and go great with the peanut sauce and the sweet and sour sauce they give you. Then, come the main dishes (small portions) one by one. You get a big container of rice that you can share with the rest of the table and then you just start eating each of the main dishes with the rice. If you want to eat more of the meat or veggies, I recommend going easier on the rice so that it takes longer for yourself to fill up. I'm not sure of the exact name of some of these dishes, but most of them were excellent - very flavorful and hearty. One of my favorites was the mixed vegetable dish which essentially was a bunch of mixed vegetables, with peanut sauce and corn flakes on top of them (by now you can tell I love peanut sauce). The spicy tofu was great (although the tofu could've been cooked a bit more), the egg was good, the peanut sauce tempeh skewer was phenomenal (never had tempeh before this), and the green beans were also quite tasty and spicy. Perhaps the only dish I didn't like was the jackfruit dish. The best part of the meal was easily the dessert. The fried plantains were to die for. I'm not a big fan of plantains usually (from Cuban cuisine), but this dish was done extremely well. The plantain inside is extremely gooey (almost like a fully ripe banana) and it almost felt as if I were eating ice cream. This was easily one of my favorite restaurants on this trip. Some of my friends, who also ate the meat dishes, said it was their favorite restaurant. The unique dining experience of being able to try everything, combined with the affordability of the meal makes it a must go place to eat in Amsterdam, even if you've never even really had Indonesian food before. read more

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Tl;dr - one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in my life. We wandered in to Kartika with a group of 7 people and ordered the set menus (both vegetarian and traditional). The staff was incredibly accommodating of each of our requests, explained each dish and option extremely thoroughly, and provided some of the friendliest service I've ever received. All of us felt super welcome. As for the food, it was amazingly flavorful and very fairly priced. It tasted fresh, authentic, and there was more than enough diversity and quantity for everyone in our big group. All in all, one of the highlights of our Amsterdam trip. Definitely go here! read more

My husband and I had never had Indonesian before. I found a list of close places on Yelp and said, "Let's try Indonesian!" I'm so glad I did. This was an amazing experience, and we're so glad it was a set rice table ("rijsttafel") menu because we would've had no idea what to order. I think what other reviewers are considering rude and curt is just quick and efficient. They seemed proud and courteous to me. But yeah, don't go here if you have special diet needs, other than basic vegetarian. They have a vegetarian option. read more

Traditional Rijsttafel. Great flavors and decent atmosphere. We arrived before the evening rush and had the place to ourselves. read more

Kartika - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Overall a good experience. Upon arriving we were told they only do a set menu for approximately 18 Euro per person. One star deducted for this. The set menu has small servings of several dishes (over 10). Food came out fairly quickly and it was hot and seemed fresh. Each dish is unique and you can tell they put effort into their product. They explain what each dish is which is helpful. The service was great and the staff was attentive to our needs. We came early evening on a Thursday so it was not busy. read more

I loved this so, so much. It was a highlight of my trip and one of the coolest dining experiences I've had. The restaurant is small and runs like a well oiled machine. The main guy hustled around that place for the hour we were there and was so kind and helpful. We got the traditional Rijsttafel, rice table, and the food was incredible. It was also about 10 € less than many of the other Indonesian restaurants in Centrum that offer this meal. A must in Amsterdam!! read more

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BIG NO ! If you are Indonesian, expect to be treated like second class citizen in this restaurant. We came from US and everyone told us, when in Netherland, try Indonesian food because so many choice here than in US alone. We didn't know if in Amsterdam, you will need reservation to eat in the restaurant, so we went in and ask for table, we were refused at first and we decided to walk in Starbucks next door. And then, this guy ( who refused us first, catch us and told us we can eat but only for one hour). So we followed him and before sitting down, this guy told us with unfriendly tone, that we not allowed to bring our starbucks inside. Okay, we were okay and we tried not to make it a big deal. And we sit down only less than 1 minute, he came again and ask us to order, so we don't take longer sitting in the restaurant (yes, this was exactly what he said). Because we were given time only for one hour, of course we can't order Rijsttafel. And funny thing is, when we tried to talk in Indonesian, this guy won't answer in Indonesia, he ignored us and answer it in English (we know he can speak Indonesian, he has the most thick javanese accent). Then another American family came and sit near us, his personality was suddenly changed, he became alot sweeter to them than us. Hellooooo what happened here????? We were so disappointed and we told every our friends about our experience, please don't eat here!!!!!! It was our first time and day visiting Netherlands, we were shock! And then we went to eat at other Indonesian restaurant (casual and sit down) wow, we were treated nice !!! Please avoid this please! And to the guy who has thick javanese accent, I dont know man, you don't like your own people??? What is wrong with you???? read more

This was our first Indonesian cuisine experience and I am sad to say it may very well be our last. It's a fixed menu with the only option being either vegetarian or traditional. We opted for the traditional and a basket of rice came with several small dishes of varying stew-like foods. Lots of curry and coconut reminiscent of Indian and Thai flavors but most certainly not as flavorful as either. I don't know if it was an off night or their flavors are more pallid in comparison with their neighboring country cuisines but we left there so sad that it didn't cut the proverbial mustard. I don't know, we may try Indonesian again but maybe not. It'll have to be something closer to Los Angeles, I suppose. read more

The best Indonesian food I have ever had. And wow! What a nice customer service. Food was so on point and so delicious. They also brought us ice cream, candy and surprise tea! Lovely :). Thank you read more

For a little under 20 Euro, they do a dinner sampler with about 10 items either vegetarian or vegetable and meat mix. The food is flavorful and fast and some of the best Indonesian I've had outside of Indonesia itself. Highly recommend when exploring Amsterdam! read more

Kartika - The assortment of dishes offered in the dinner tasting! - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I had a limited amount of time in Amsterdam. Just enough time to go to the van Gogh Museum and have a meal. This place was fantastic. The food was excellent and the staff treated you like a king. Highly recommended. read more

The single best meal I've had in Amsterdam (and there were a lot of excellent candidates). We tried to come here for lunch on Thursday but it was closed (they're open only for dinner) and wound up going to the excellent De Ebelling a few paces down the block. So glad we came back here the next day. Prepare to come in with a big appetite (and if you have to wait 20 minutes for a seat, all the better) - serving sizes are huge ('family style') and I had to pace myself to finish everything since to avoid wasting food or taking leftovers with me on the Thalys to Brussels the next morning. $40 USD gets you more than enough food for two, including lamb casserole-like curry with rice and salad and a beef corinader dish (I'm drawing a blank on the Indonesian names right now, but it's listed in English on the menu). Service is super-friendly (if a bit rushed since the place was packed on a Friday night) but it's worth it if you want authentic home-cooked dishes. My only regret it that I couldn't bring my foodie friends with me so that I could order the entire menu....alas, one day.... 10/5 stars. read more

Hungry? Are you sure? Ok then find this place and order some tea and let them bring you some wonderful food. Do sprinkle the coconut stuff on your rice. Just a bit not much it really adds to tasty effect. Also check out the legit shadow puppets (wayang Kulit) some I think are made of water buffalo hide and hand painted. So the veggie sate with peanut sauce is super. The 'corn patty' with hot chili sauce is a just the right spiciness. Other dishes Hard boiled eggs, tofu, green bean dish with different sauces Finish with fried banana and jasmine tea. Enjoy read more

Kartika - Yummy food - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Don't come here unless you want to pay 3,50 for 200mL of water. Decent food though, just sketchy servers make you feel you're being conned. read more

What a fabulous place!!! Place is very small so you are more likely to wait but it is worth it!!! You can order drinks while waiting and they gave me a chair. Food was delicious, so many different flavor..each dish is so flavorful but yet they all compliment each other. No menu: you have a choice between traditional(meat) or vegetarian. We picked traditional, it includes meat and vegetarian dishes The staff were amazing!! read more

Absolutely phenomenal. This was my husband's and my first time having Indonesian food, so the ability to experience so many delicious dishes in one sitting for an affordable price was beyond our expectations. The flavors were complex - some dishes spicy, some sweet, some savory, always an interesting mix. And the service was wonderful. A man whom we assumed to either be the owner or the chef (or perhaps both?) went over every dish in detail and explained to us which dishes were the most complementary so that we could go through in succession and really make the most out of the flavor. The dinner ended with some complimentary ice cream to cleanse our palates. Just phenomenal. We only wish we were staying in Amsterdam longer so we could dine here again! read more

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Very delicious food, reasonable prices and the greatest service ever!!! They served us great food, explained the dishes to us, were unbelievably kind always payed attention and even served us water for free as soon as they recognized that our drinks were empty!!!! Definitely recommend however, you should have a reservation since this great place is quite popular! read more

We were in Ámsterdam and looking for some tasty food, we knew Indonesian is popular in the area and in the words of the great Anthony Bourdain, "if you can't go to Indonesian for its food, go to Ámsterdam". We found Kartika, it was a short walk from our hotel, and we decided to take the dive. We were greeted by Michael, who also ended up being our waiter, who was super sweet and attentive the entire time. Michael let us know that if we had any questions about the menu to let him know, he gracefully explained the how the dishes that included a little of everything were served. We decided on a little bit of everything, not overpriced (18€ per person, min 2 people) and the portions were a good size so as to not feel like it was too little or too much food. We were given some chips with sauces to enjoy while we waited for our and all of the sauces were savory. After that Michael brought out the main pieces and explained in detail what each of the dishes contained, throughout the time he checked on us but was not overbearing. As we finished our meals Michael kindly offered us a bottle of Amstel each in celebration of our first trip to Ámsterdam. While we enjoyed our beer Michael very genuinely talked to us about different things and gave us pointers on what to do around the city. If you are ever in Ámsterdam looking for tasty Indonesian food head over to Kartika. read more

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They serve a fixed rice table for two which is incredibly flavorful, quick and abundant. I imagine it is incredibly authentic. The service is meticulous. We were very content and could not finish it all! read more

I hadn't really seen this style of Indonesian cuisine before, so I was excited to try it out. When we got to the restaurant, they said that we could only order one of the sets, which was fine by us because that's what we wanted, but be warned if you prefer a la carte. I enjoyed the chips and sauces that they gave to start, and when the dishes finally arrived it was really cool to see it all laid out. The server was really nice and explained what everything was. Every dish was pretty good, and many had a sweet or spicy flavor. It was really filling for 2 people. I definitely enjoyed the meal and would recommend it for those looking for a fun and different dining experience. One thing to note is that we asked for water, thinking that we would just get free tap water, but instead they brought a large bottle of water that ended up being almost 6 euros. read more

Kartika - Ramayana set - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Wow. Excellent Rijsttafel! Friendly service. Affordable and perfectly sized portions. What a wonderful reintroduction to Dutch Ido-chine food! read more

I wanted to try Indonesian food in Amsterdam because I read it can be special. We chose this place because it is close to our HomeAway rental. Our experience was very, very good. We were slightly put off because we were told that they had only one option that night (rijsttafel), no a la carte, and then asked to agree before they would seat us. But once we were seated we treated graciously and served promptly. The place was only half full so no worries this night, at about 8pm. Ok, so the food was delicious, all of it. We ate til we couldn't move and really enjoyed it. I'd go back. read more

Kartika - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

First time trying Indonesian and would definitely come back if we get to Amsterdam again. We went on a Monday evening, unfortunately there was only 1 server for 12 tables. We were patient and the server said it was a set menu (no doubt to streamline the night) traditional or vegetarian. Traditional was delish! Tastings of chicken, beef, tofu and veggies. Very flavorful, my fav was the beef! read more

I was told by multiple people that Indonesian food in Amsterdam was a must have! Therefore as soon as we got off the plane and checked into our hotel we went straight to one! My friends and I were staying and MuseumPlein, and Kartika was a 5 minute walk for us. They said that with groups 2 or more, it was required to order a "Rice Table" which is basically a pre-fixed menu of different Indonesian dishes, which I would highly recommend anyways! We chose the first option which was about 18.99 Euros per person. It is said, that is how the Indonesians represented all their dishes to the Dutch. I live in NYC so I have had my fair share of Southeastern Asian Cuisine. Typically, what you will find in a restaurant is that the flavor of one dish tends to repeat itself with the other dishes.. SO that many of the dishes will just have the same flavor or heat which makes you lose track of what you ate. You do not find that here at Kartika. Each dish was a unique and had its own flavor. Tip: They serve tap water, (lemon or mint). But you will need to ask to receive that instead of bottled water which was about 5 euros per bottle. read more

Excellent Indonesian restaurant. Must make a reservation as it's small and very busy. We got the Ramayana (meat sampler). The beef dishes were sublime. read more