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While going on a stroll, my wife and I couldn't help but notice the numerous Indonesian restaurants that we encountered. Since it was late, a majority of them were closed; however, we made a note to have Indonesian food for dinner the next day. The following day I browsed Yelp and found Max Amsterdam, which would be our destination for dinner (I was so excited that I failed to notice that reservations are preferred). Upon entering the very busy restaurant we were greeted by an employee that informed us that they generally prefer that patrons make reservations; however, by the grace of God (or whomever you believe in), a table for two became available due to a no-show. Once we were seated, we both ordered glasses of wine and opted for the two course Rijsttafel menu without the MAX dessert. Like clockwork, a serve brought out the tasteful Javanese chicken satay on a crispy marinated vegetables. After finishing this course, the server brought out the main course which consisted of small portioned Indonesian specialties such as Beef rendang and Balinese chicken curry. To be honest, there was nothing placed in front of us that was short of being delicious. I'm a creature of habit that generally sticks to Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. Therefore, I'm grateful that my wife encouraged me to try Indonesian food. If you're looking for authentic cuisines from Indonesia, I highly suggest checking out Max Amsterdam.
We have never had Indonesian, so this was new for us - and we loved it! The restaurant is small, make a reservation and prepare to enjoy the closeness of the tables, the food is worth it! Loved the Rijsttafel menu and the Rioja wine complimented beautifully! The beef rendang, Balinese chicken, oriental spiced soy chicken & gado gado were great, I think the only dish we didn't finish was the eggplant. We didn't have the desert but wishing now we had. Highly recommend, try something new and be rewarded here.
We stopped by MAX thanks to their kitchen remaining open late Starts off with a chicken satay salad. Kinda salty but lekker. For the main rijsttafel, there's a total of 9 side dishes. A mix of proteins, curries, and spices. Everything had a lot of flavor and each one tasted unique. I don't think it was particularly mind blowing but I loved the buffet style eating & it was fun picking out your fav items. They are very generous with the rice too. 2 Course Rijstaffel €39 유럽여행 하다보면 딱 3일차가 고비다. 미치도록 아시안 음식이 땡김. 암스테르담은 다양한 옵션이 많은데 그중에 특별한건 인도네시아의 요리를 재해석한 rijsttafel! 반찬처럼 다양한 인도네시아 디쉬들을 맛볼수 있다. MAX에선 9가지 요리가 준비된다. 재료도 다양하고 소스도 달라서 골라먹는 재미가있음 제일 좋았던건 애피타이저로 나온 사테 샐러드!
After hearing Amsterdam has good Indonesian food we decided to check this place out and it was probably the best food we had in our stay here! We got the two course meal with the Javanese chicken satay salad and then the main course with a mix of Indonesian specialties. The meat was very flavorful and tender and I pretty much enjoyed each plate. The service was also very nice and we were checked up on often. Definitely check out Indonesian food from here!
Wonderful Rijsttafel experience. The starter salad and meat was delicious. The wine we ordered paired so well with all the food. The meats and seafood and eggs were sauced and seasoned perfectly. Meats were so tender and tasted good with the rice. Dessert variety had various cakes and tropical Asian flavors in them. Cute restaurant with 2 floors, second flr is the lofty private area where we ate. Check out pics, highly recommend.
Rick Steves said Indonesian food in Amsterdam is a must - so when planning our exit meal after a two week jaunt through Belgium and Netherlands, I only had one thing left on my list: Indonesian food. Why is Indonesian food popular in Amsterdam? A quick google search will tell you why this Dutch capital is reportedly one of the best places, outside of Indonesia, to find this cuisine. I love meat, spice, and sauce. I love curry, peppers, and explosive flavors. Max delivered. When I searched for options, Max came up as highly reviewed. I noticed their $39 tasting menu option, and thought it was a steal. I recommend reservations. The tasting menu includes a beautiful satay chicken salad, followed by 9 small portions of their best eats, including beef rendang, eggplant, two kinds of chicken, red curry shrimp, and a spicy egg. I could have sipped every sauce through a straw - it was to die for. My favorite was the oriental spiced soy chicken in a yellow curry. However, the rendang was incredibly tender. 10/10 - would recommend everything we tried. To top it office, service was wonderful and the ambiance was trendy and clean. I had a wonderful glass of natural orange wine, but there are many different beverage options. For an extra charge, you can add a dessert - but I was too full. Max was one of the highlights of our trip! I recommend checking it out.
Max is the owner and he and his staff work their butts off. Restaurant was packed and not too noisy. While they were busy the service was good. The Indonesian Rijsttafel was amazing. The appetizer dish is sate but not served on a stick instead it was served on a bed of greens and was most unexpected loved this dish. The main course with about 12 Indonesian mini dishes. Enough food to feed everyone. Love this place. All the food was delicious with the Heineken fresh on tap and cold. We will be back.
The food and flavors at this restaurant are some of the most complex and tasty i have had anywhere. Very veggie forward and just more than i could have expected on any level. We were super late because we underestimated how long it would take us to get there by foot. They were gracious and sat us anyway. We started with a mushroom dish that set a strong beginning to the meal. The next course were several tastings with rice. You can eat with your hands or a utensil. We had minerally German wine with our meal and coffee with our outstanding desert which had a variety of three different kinds in one plate. The meal was EXCELLENCE to the max. If you've never had Indonesian food, please treat yourself to Max..
When in Amsterdam... try rijsttafel! When the Brits colonized, an interesting mild dish called tikka masala emerged. The dutch however managed to translate a bit of spice and heat and you get a thali-esque spread of dish samples. Needless to say I had to try this experience more than once and my favorite was at Max. The starter was incredible. A simple salad with a fantastic balance of textures, savory and crunch. Each of the plates in the main dish was delicious and I was surprised to enjoy the vegetable one most of all! I also found the flavors of the rendang and both chicken dishes outstanding. There was a bit of spice and kick to most dishes, not as much heat as I generally prefer, but this experience is very white person centric and not customizable. We sat upstairs overlooking the garden alley (lovely). The tables were close together but somehow didn't feel claustrophobic. Max himself was lovely and we enjoyed our table service as well as the drinks.
2 years ago
Easy one of my favorite meals in Amsterdam! It is a full meal so come hungry! Here is what you need to know: 1. Centrally located in the Jordaan. 2. Reservation recommended 3. Able to make accommodations for allergies that are reasonable 4. Good service 5. The best dessert plate I have ever had came from the set menu. I dream of the dessert selection all the time... you absolutely must get it! read more
We came here after our tour guide earlier in the day had recommended us to try Indonesian food in Amsterdam. We were able to get a same-day reservation and were excited to try the food here. We were told before we were seated that we had 90 minutes for our dinner, which wasn't an issue for us as that's more of a norm in the US, but I could see that feeling too rushed for the usual dinner in Europe. Every table was filled and were seated all pretty close to eachother, which added to the level of noise and feeling of a super busy evening. We ordered the tasting menu and the first course was an AMAZING start- probably the best Indonesian dish I've had outside of Indonesia. The main course is where we had more issues - for having 9 different small plates to try, the amount of rice for 4 people was definitely not enough. Some of my friends in the group were also more sensitive to spice, so it would've been nice if there was more consideration to ordering the dishes by spice level or at a minimum letting us know which plates were more spicy. And while there were many to try, most of these dishes were just okay, nothing really stood out. The dessert course was a much larger plate/portion than any of us were expecting, which was a pleasant surprise but the flavors were also just okay to me. read more
While going on a stroll, my wife and I couldn't help but notice the numerous Indonesian restaurants that we encountered. Since it was late, a majority of them were closed; however, we made a note to have Indonesian food for dinner the next day. The following day I browsed Yelp and found Max Amsterdam, which would be our destination for dinner (I was so excited that I failed to notice that reservations are preferred). Upon entering the very busy restaurant we were greeted by an employee that informed us that they generally prefer that patrons make reservations; however, by the grace of God (or whomever you believe in), a table for two became available due to a no-show. Once we were seated, we both ordered glasses of wine and opted for the two course Rijsttafel menu without the MAX dessert. Like clockwork, a serve brought out the tasteful Javanese chicken satay on a crispy marinated vegetables. After finishing this course, the server brought out the main course which consisted of small portioned Indonesian specialties such as Beef rendang and Balinese chicken curry. To be honest, there was nothing placed in front of us that was short of being delicious. I'm a creature of habit that generally sticks to Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. Therefore, I'm grateful that my wife encouraged me to try Indonesian food. If you're looking for authentic cuisines from Indonesia, I highly suggest checking out Max Amsterdam. read more
8 months ago
We have never had Indonesian, so this was new for us - and we loved it! The restaurant is small, make a reservation and prepare to enjoy the closeness of the tables, the food is worth it! Loved the Rijsttafel menu and the Rioja wine complimented beautifully! The beef rendang, Balinese chicken, oriental spiced soy chicken & gado gado were great, I think the only dish we didn't finish was the eggplant. We didn't have the desert but wishing now we had. Highly recommend, try something new and be rewarded here. read more
We stopped by MAX thanks to their kitchen remaining open late Starts off with a chicken satay salad. Kinda salty but lekker. For the main rijsttafel, there's a total of 9 side dishes. A mix of proteins, curries, and spices. Everything had a lot of flavor and each one tasted unique. I don't think it was particularly mind blowing but I loved the buffet style eating & it was fun picking out your fav items. They are very generous with the rice too. 2 Course Rijstaffel €39 유럽여행 하다보면 딱 3일차가 고비다. 미치도록 아시안 음식이 땡김. 암스테르담은 다양한 옵션이 많은데 그중에 특별한건 인도네시아의 요리를 재해석한 rijsttafel! 반찬처럼 다양한 인도네시아 디쉬들을 맛볼수 있다. MAX에선 9가지 요리가 준비된다. 재료도 다양하고 소스도 달라서 골라먹는 재미가있음 제일 좋았던건 애피타이저로 나온 사테 샐러드! read more
After hearing Amsterdam has good Indonesian food we decided to check this place out and it was probably the best food we had in our stay here! We got the two course meal with the Javanese chicken satay salad and then the main course with a mix of Indonesian specialties. The meat was very flavorful and tender and I pretty much enjoyed each plate. The service was also very nice and we were checked up on often. Definitely check out Indonesian food from here! read more
Wonderful Rijsttafel experience. The starter salad and meat was delicious. The wine we ordered paired so well with all the food. The meats and seafood and eggs were sauced and seasoned perfectly. Meats were so tender and tasted good with the rice. Dessert variety had various cakes and tropical Asian flavors in them. Cute restaurant with 2 floors, second flr is the lofty private area where we ate. Check out pics, highly recommend. read more
Rick Steves said Indonesian food in Amsterdam is a must - so when planning our exit meal after a two week jaunt through Belgium and Netherlands, I only had one thing left on my list: Indonesian food. Why is Indonesian food popular in Amsterdam? A quick google search will tell you why this Dutch capital is reportedly one of the best places, outside of Indonesia, to find this cuisine. I love meat, spice, and sauce. I love curry, peppers, and explosive flavors. Max delivered. When I searched for options, Max came up as highly reviewed. I noticed their $39 tasting menu option, and thought it was a steal. I recommend reservations. The tasting menu includes a beautiful satay chicken salad, followed by 9 small portions of their best eats, including beef rendang, eggplant, two kinds of chicken, red curry shrimp, and a spicy egg. I could have sipped every sauce through a straw - it was to die for. My favorite was the oriental spiced soy chicken in a yellow curry. However, the rendang was incredibly tender. 10/10 - would recommend everything we tried. To top it office, service was wonderful and the ambiance was trendy and clean. I had a wonderful glass of natural orange wine, but there are many different beverage options. For an extra charge, you can add a dessert - but I was too full. Max was one of the highlights of our trip! I recommend checking it out. read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
This was hands down the best Indonesian food I've ever had. We ordered the special, look at the menu pic for explanation, I wouldn't want to ruin it. We sat outside so I don't have any comment about inside ambiance. The service was 5 star. I love this place read more
Max is the owner and he and his staff work their butts off. Restaurant was packed and not too noisy. While they were busy the service was good. The Indonesian Rijsttafel was amazing. The appetizer dish is sate but not served on a stick instead it was served on a bed of greens and was most unexpected loved this dish. The main course with about 12 Indonesian mini dishes. Enough food to feed everyone. Love this place. All the food was delicious with the Heineken fresh on tap and cold. We will be back. read more
2 years ago
The food and flavors at this restaurant are some of the most complex and tasty i have had anywhere. Very veggie forward and just more than i could have expected on any level. We were super late because we underestimated how long it would take us to get there by foot. They were gracious and sat us anyway. We started with a mushroom dish that set a strong beginning to the meal. The next course were several tastings with rice. You can eat with your hands or a utensil. We had minerally German wine with our meal and coffee with our outstanding desert which had a variety of three different kinds in one plate. The meal was EXCELLENCE to the max. If you've never had Indonesian food, please treat yourself to Max.. read more
When in Amsterdam... try rijsttafel! When the Brits colonized, an interesting mild dish called tikka masala emerged. The dutch however managed to translate a bit of spice and heat and you get a thali-esque spread of dish samples. Needless to say I had to try this experience more than once and my favorite was at Max. The starter was incredible. A simple salad with a fantastic balance of textures, savory and crunch. Each of the plates in the main dish was delicious and I was surprised to enjoy the vegetable one most of all! I also found the flavors of the rendang and both chicken dishes outstanding. There was a bit of spice and kick to most dishes, not as much heat as I generally prefer, but this experience is very white person centric and not customizable. We sat upstairs overlooking the garden alley (lovely). The tables were close together but somehow didn't feel claustrophobic. Max himself was lovely and we enjoyed our table service as well as the drinks. read more
3 years ago
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. The most delicious Indonesian food I have ever eaten and plentiful too! Great service in this cozy Amsterdam restaurant. read more
It was our last dinner in Amsterdam after a 4-day stay and we were so fortunate that our canal guide and captain recommended MAX when she heard we hadn't had an Indonesian dinner yet. This IS the one. We had the 3-courses rice table where the chef prepares various modern Indonesian samplings. While mostly vegetarian by request, I had mentioned on the online reservation form that my wife was 100% percent vegetarian, I was not quite there yet and wouldn't be adverse to some chicken. And while I did not eat seafood, my wife did. And much to our delight, dinner included a dish for each of us that we did not have to share. And while we were quite satisfied once done with dinner, we ordered dessert and I wish I had taken a picture of that. This was one of our best meals EVER. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Recommended to me by my cousin who is from Amsterdam, and I was able to make a reservation on Fork via Trip Advisor-- it was amaaaaazing! We loved the Japanese style satay opener and the main course was super filling-- our two year old hit the shrimp chips and rice hard, then some of the sweeter chicken. Great service, delicious food, and the dessert platter was THE BEST-- mango sorbet, coconut ice cream, banana caramel mini pie, two finely layered cake slices... it was fantastic! read more
4 years ago
Our favorite meal in Amsterdam! We didn't have a reservation but the owner was kind enough to accommodate us. We did the 2 course meal and everything was tasty and we were so full. read more
We came here for the rijsttafel. A friend of mine had recommended it a while back and I figured I'd tried it after going to Sama Sebo last time. I would categorize it more like Indonesian fusion (I'm not sure if this is traditional rijsttafel). We made a reservation through email. It was easy enough. We had an early seating time of 6:30pm. Food came quickly enough. There was a lot of variety but overall we didn't enjoy the flavors. Everything was too salty for us. We could've done without the dessert. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Very very tummy meal! I was not disappointed after eating here! When you order the rijsttafel it comes as three courses for 39€: salad, main, dessert. I think the price is reasonable for what you get. Anyway, my daughter and I got a same day reservation on a Wednesday night by emailing the restaurant. We were seated and greeted promptly and service was very attentive but not overbearing. We actually were there for almost 2.5 hours though! So plan for a leisurely meal. You'll enjoy it all the more! The salad was so delicious even my daughter gobbled it up (she normally wine touch salad)! Each option in the rijsttafel was delicious and interesting, the desert was so good too. My daughter did have one favorite item from her rijsttafel selection that she'd like to return for and I was told she can order a "kids menu" version of that, which is perfect! As for what to wear and how upscale a location or is (because I was worried about my jeans and soggy rain coat): despite the service being almost fine dining, and the servers being very proper and polite, it was also friendly and not pretentious. Many patrons were in jeans. But there were also some more dressed up. As long as you don't have shorts on, that goes anywhere really, you should feel comfortable. We're definitely considering returning! It was my favorite meal in Amsterdam so far! Thank you Max!!! read more
3 years ago
Dined here last evening. They were getting ready to close but the Chef Owner Max personally took care of us. Inside the room is lovely but tables are close together and tight. We sat outside and it was lovely. Ordered chefs Rice Table and the food was delicious. Max was charming and attentive and very proud of his food. Portions seem small upon arrival but don't let it fool you. We were fully satiated by the time the dessert arrived. See the photos which don't do it justice. Enjoy!! read more
3 years ago
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8 years ago
MAX Amsterdam restaurant was so delicious!! It's a small, quaint place which is centrally located but not touristy. If you are looking for wonderful, contemporary Indonesian food don't miss this place. The service was great as well as the atmosphere. The chicken satay salad was my favorite but everything we tried was full of flavor and enjoyable! The mango sorbet is a must. Cheers to a great local restaurant! read more
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Outstanding food.... great customer service. The food has such great flavors. Highly recommend as some of the food is a fusion with European. read more
3 years ago
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