Food and service were outstanding …read more Very happy we came here! Look forward to the Lamb Kurma again!

Great experience. Came without a reservation the first night and they said they were fully booked…read more Decided to make reservation for the next night and it was so worth the wait. Delicious and tantalizing to the younger

I was dining alone but I found the perfect Indian restaurant and I want to share my experience with…read moreyou! I was hankering for a good curry. Taj did not disappoint! I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo. The waiter said, "It's very hot". I said, "Good"! I was very hot. It was also very delicious! It was so hot I thought my face would melt. It was the kind of heat that would make Robert Oppenheimer (father of the atomic bomb), jealous. It would make Shiva very proud. But it was so delicious. Be sure to order some naan or poori to help mitigate the heat. It seems to be a family-run place and the wait staff was very attentive.

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

This was some pf the most flavorful and good tasting food I have ever experienced in my life…read more Sherpa had great reviews and that held true for my experience. I had no idea I needed Nepalese/Tibetan/Indian food in my life. The smell as you walk into the restaurant immediately grabs your attention and lets you know you're in for an experience. Everything on the menu looked delectable and my only regret is that my stomach isn't big enough to have ordered every single thing on the menu. If k ever find myself in Amsterdam again I will undoubtedly be coming back to Sherpa.

Tasty, fresh, good portions and service was fast and attentive. Prices are high, but it's in a…read moretourist area.

My mom and I were walking down the busy street when she said she'd like to find Indian food for…read moredinner. A few minutes later, we saw a sign for an Indian restaurant with arrows pointing to a narrow hallway in a building. Sure! We were feeling adventurous, so we followed the arrows. At the end of the long walk, we found the restaurant and were seated immediately. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and naan-a pretty safe meal, and one that we usually enjoy. This time was no exception-it was delicious! One meal was plenty to share between the two of us. The sauce was much less tomato-y than I'm used to in the States, but it was very good. The spice level was just right-not too hot, not too mild. It was just right!

Our first night in Amsterdam saw this restaurant down an alley--- now I was always told never go…read moreinto an alley in a strange county, I'm so glad I did!!! we found a wonderful Indian Restaurant at the end. Great food, Attentive Service all with a homey atmosphere---- Well worth a visit.

We had a wonderful dinner at Ashoka. We enjoyed it so much that we returned for a second dinner…read moreduring our vacation in Amsterdam. Everything about the restaurant - the food quality, service, price, and ambience were perfect. And its central location makes it very convenient to walk to from most areas.

Arrived yesterday at opening time 5 p.m., hungry and eager to eat dinner before our canal cruise…read more We did not have a reservation but they were able to find us a table because they were just opening. Very elegant interior, with tasteful decor, soft ambient music, best for couples, but also able to accommodate larger groups with a reservation. We were seated right away and greeted by our server Sona, very gracious, patient, attentive, and professional. She asked about any allergies and then took our order of chicken tikka saag and chicken tikka masala, both medium spiciness (also asked if we would like Indian medium or European medium--we chose Indian medium). These entrees come with rice, and we also ordered garlic naan. Immediately, they brought chilled bottled water and complimentary thin crispy cracker like bread with red sauce and green sauce (I didn't catch the names). I liked the green sauce better (mint), and my husband liked the red one better (tamarind)--both were lovely. About 20 minutes later, our entrees arrived piping hot, and cooked to perfection! Tender chicken, savory rich flavors in the masala and saag, both the right level of spicy for us! Glad we had enough rice and water! Excellent restaurant --Sona was amazing and the whole experience delicious!

We ordered a meal for 5 hungry adults : Mushroom bhaji…read moreGobi Aloo Panir jalfrezi Chana ki dal Saag Panir Butter chicken and additional lamb dish, spicy. Food was excellent. We took it back to our hotel, and had a great dinner. Everything was freshly made, the rice was excellent and all of the above. Service was very professional and meticulous,they made sure I got everything correctly packaged before I left the restaurant. Recommend.

Excellent meal. The lamb curry and mixed tandoori dishes were very good and portions were…read moreacceptable. Naan was outstanding! Service was quick and pleasant. It's hard to beat any meal in Amsterdam there is such a wide variety of authentic cuisine's. A very pleasant atmosphere looking out on a typical busy side street.

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).

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!