SAMPURNA highlights its commitment to traditional Indonesian cooking and family recipes and that…read moreauthenticity definitely comes through in the food. The restaurant offers a varied menu inspired by classic Indonesian dishes and promotes a relaxed welcoming atmosphere with the option to request specific dishes in advance including lobster or seafood with prior notice. We were seated without a reservation which was convenient and appreciated. The service was a bit grumpy and not the warmest but still attentive and functional throughout the meal. While the hospitality did not fully match the restaurant's stated philosophy it did not ruin the experience. The food itself was good and satisfying with rich flavors that felt true to Indonesian home style cooking. The rice table in particular looked absolutely delicious and tempting though our group ended up ordering more selectively due to picky eaters at the table. It is definitely something I would want to try on a future visit. Overall SAMPURNA delivers solid Indonesian food and a genuine traditional approach. Despite imperfect service I would return especially to try the rice table next time.

Delicious Indonesian restaurant with a relaxed, cozy ambiance…read more We came here on multiple recommendations from friends, and I can see why Sampurna is so popular! We ordered the Kuning Rice Table, the smallest of the three tasting-menu-style options. Despite being the smallest it came with an unbelievable amount of food! I loved getting to try so many different indonesian dishes, everyone loved something different! The service was very fast, and the food was brought out on hot plates to keep everything warm. They are also very accommodating for vegetarian/vegans - they were able to swap out the meat dishes for the vegetarian in our group while still doing the full-table tasting menu.

If you have time for only one Surinamese meal while visiting Amsterdam, Warung Spang Makandra is a…read moregood choice. The food is excellent, they have English menus for us tourists, they're affordable, and they have a nice beer list and plenty of tables -- making them maybe unique among Surinamese places. It is helpful to make a reservation, but if you didn't ... they have a lot of tables, and many turn over fast, so get in line and wait, you'll get a table eventually. They have a really good selection of vegetarian dishes, so much that you won't feel restricted at all. Spice levels are moderate, so if you're a pepper-head, order some sambal on the side. Do order some of the side dishes; I'm especially fond of the bara and the teloh with salt cod and peanut sauce. Warning, though: Surinamese food uses nuts heavily, so do not go here if you have a nut allergy.

Had a lovely experience here on a drizzly November evening! So good that I dropped by again for a…read moresandwich to go before I left Amsterdam! Come here for homey, delicious Surinamese food. The staff were friendly and courteous, and I would gladly come back next time I'm in Amsterdam. Walked in on a Saturday evening around 7pm as a solo diner and the restaurant was packed. I didn't make reservations so was hoping they could squeeze me in and it was a yes, just had to wait for about 8-10 minutes until the bar area seating cleared up a bit. Score! Seated the menu was presented right away, after about 10 minutes staff asked for my order, I got: - Spang Makandra Special €17.50: this is a plate of several of the house specialities. Fried rice & noodles, braised chicken, grilled chicken satay, stir-fried long beans, egg, potato sambal and perkedel (fried potatoes). So tasty all around! Loooved the braised chicken was done very well, the peanut sauce used for the chicken satay was a bit on the sweeter side. The egg was scrambled (believe this was intentional for this preparation), the flavors were delicious! I can't comment to the authenticity since I'm no expert in Surinamese food though would certainly recommend this dish to all. - Dawet €3.00: if you're familiar with SE Asian shaved ice with palm sugar syrup, the flavor of this drink is reminiscent. While the color is a bright pepto bismol pink, it's mostly coconut milk with a strong flavor of gula malaka. Was on the sweeter side though glad for the coconut milk to balance out the spiciness of the hot sauce. - Beef rendang sandwich €6.50: sooo yummy. Considering the Indonesian and Chinese influences in Surinamese food, I've eaten my share of specifically Malaysian and Indonesian food in those countries and the curry flavors in the sandwich were prominent and super tasty. The spices were quite strong that even wrapped in foil and inside a plastic bag, my entire bag smelled like rendang (in a most moth-watering way lol) after carrying for some hours. The decor was cozy and filled the left side wall with pics of patrons of the past, opposite wall full length mirrors to make the space look larger. Seating enough for about 50-60 probably. Even though they were slammed, staff checked in periodically on how I was doing, refilled water, which indirectly led to an interesting conversation with another solo diner sitting at the bar. Strong recommend!

Really enjoyed this family run establishment. Authentic Indonesian food (though the spice level…read morewas clearly moderated for local palates) in a very vibrant part of Amsterdam. Their young son worked the front of the restaurant - so polite, focused on the customers and putting forth his best effort. When in town, we won't hesitate to return.

My coworker told me that when I travel to Amsterdam I have to try rijsttafel (rice table) which is…read moreunique to Amsterdam due to the Indonesian influence. We weren't sure we would make it as we were only in town for the evening and we had just come from 18 hour international travel--extremely jet lagged and feeling delirious. I had no appetite but am very glad we pushed ourselves to go because it was such a treat! Rice table is an Indonesian multi course sampler meal. I'm glad I chose to dine at Aneka Rasa. The inside of the restaurant was romantic with candlelit dining and elaborate decor. €30 per person can seem expensive but we were pleasantly surprised that it's truly €30 total. No tax or tip. Our tap water was also free. When we entered, the owner, Jerry informed us they're only doing rice table (no a la carte dining) and asked us if we want the regular or vegetarian meal. We chose regular. Jerry learned our names and addressed us by them for the rest of the evening. The regular rijsttafel came with chicken sate, soy chicken, beef rendang, curry chicken, veggies, spicy eggs, cucumber salad, fried & white rice, chips. That chicken sate was the best we've ever had! The peanut sauce on it is bomb!!! We've never seen so much peanut sauce on chicken sate-- the chicken skewers were bathing in sauce. The chicken was tender & juicy. I ate up all the leftover sauce with rice. The eggs have a spicy kick so be careful if you have low tolerance. Everything else tasted fresh. We appreciated the variety and being able to savor multiple different things. It was plenty of food for the both of us (and we eat a lot!). We talked to Jerry a bit and he was incredibly kind and welcoming. I appreciated the Christian music played in the background and messages around the restaurant. Highly recommend this restaurant for friendly service, yummy food, and good ambience!

This was our first time in Amsterdam, and we had to try Indonesian food. We heard this spot has…read moresome of the best authentic Indo food in the city, and it did not disappoint. We were staying nearby and decided to walk in. It was packed inside, so we sat outside, didn't mind the cold since they provided heat lamps. Cozy enough! We ordered the Indonesian plate, beef rendang, spicy mackerel, and chicken satay. Everything was delicious. The Indonesian plate is a must eat! little bit of everything, mixed together, and so flavorful. The rendang was rich and tender, the mackerel had a great kick, and the satay was perfectly cooked. The peanut sauce on the satay is so good, creamy and full of flavor. Friendly staff and great food. Highly recommended if you're in town!

It's a great authentic restaurant with the best service! The two young workers always asked if we…read moreneeded anything else and how things were.

Muji is one of the friendliest person I have met lately. His grandmother from Surabaya taught him…read morehow to cook and he was a great student. I was especially charmed by his corn patties. They remind me of the ones my mother used to make. Read more: http://www.amsterdambitestodiefor.com/savoury/cookies-corn/

From the owner: Afhalen van Indonesische gerechten en catering.read more

Someone's home cooking. Amazing and unique flavors, food that really makes me happy…read more Surinam/Indonesian, something I've never had before. The fish was outstanding: Crispy mackerel with a killer hot/sour-sweet sauce. Delicious. My wife had the standard soup with egg. chicken and noodles, very homey and satisfying. My kids say the barbecues are really yummy.

We need to start giving bonus points cause I almost feel like 5 isn't enough for my experience…read morehere. We dined here one early afternoon and the place was not packed. The gentlemen who took our orders was extremely helpful. Additionally, there was a regular customer sitting at the table next to us. They both suggested that we order the specials. the special platter gives you the opportunity to try a few dishes at once at a low cost. Before our entrees came out we each had different variations of bara. I ordered bara with curry chicken and it was delicious. I tasted the bara with lamb and that was also a winner. Overall, the food was amazing and I'm so glad that Jennifer from the Blackheritagetours recommended it. Very memorable experience. Nice place and clean bathroom. I also ordered a latte and it was pretty good. Don't hesitate to visit if you are in the area.

Sweet owners, and the most delicious food, bursting with flavor. Definitely worth a stop.read more

I would've given 4 stars, because the food was delicious. However, everything was way overpriced…read moreand the manager INSISTED we each PAY for a beverage ($3.50 euros for 250ml of water) before they would give us tap water. Insulting and rude! If value and justice don't matter for you, then check this place out.

Easy one of my favorite meals in Amsterdam! It is a full meal so come hungry!…read more 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!

We came here after our tour guide earlier in the day had recommended us to try Indonesian food in…read moreAmsterdam. 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.

I ate here at least twice a week when I lived in Amsterdam over a decade ago and it's still…read moreamazing. Platonic ideal of Saoto Soep, bakabana and kipsate. The sambal on the tables is hella spicy. Closed Tuesdays.

Mom and pop Malaysian shop in Amsterdam (Warung Marlon). Don't need the munchies to taste the love…read moreand soul from hard working people. Also, very spicy, the hurt so good kind Best #friedrice I've ever had #amsterdam #amsterdamfood #malaysianfood

On the same day that I booked my trip to Amsterdam, I also rushed to make my reservation at Tempo…read moreDoeloe. One of my Yelp Elite friends highly recommended coming to dinner here because (1) it was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "The Layover" which will forever hold a special place in my little travel-loving heart, and (2) she came here a few years earlier with her BF and had a really nice experience. I was super excited to try Indo-Dutch food and to dine in the same restaurant as Anthony Bourdain. I didn't realize I would be feasting so hard though! We ended up ordering a Rijsttafel @ 37€ per person. Because they don't have an English menu, we just pointed at what we *thought* we wanted and asked our waiter if this would be enough food for 2. I also let him know of my sesame seed and dairy allergies and he was able to make accommodations. This could be why all of our little dishes were actually vegetarian/vegan, but I guess we'll never know (and I definitely don't care). The first round was pretty mild, but our second round of dishes was spicy AF. The problem is, although too spicy for me, every bite was delicious so I kept on eating beyond my body's tolerance level. My tongue almost fell off in the best way (?) possible. Also, big shout out to whoever is making the coconut rice back there in the kitchen. It was so, so good. we couldn't stop eating it, even when we were full beyond belief. In hindsight, I probably should have asked our waiter what we were actually eating, but everything was so good that it didn't matter to us. We had a lot of vegetables and a lot of tofu, but I've never had better tofu in my life. I honestly didn't even miss the meat here. Service was slow, but again, we didn't care. It was our first night in Amsterdam and our evening revolved around this experience. The only time I actually flagged our waiter was to get some more water to put out my mouth flames which is reasonable, I think. Otherwise, our server was nice enough and the woman who was answering the phones was super sweet. I actually called the next day to see if I had left my hat behind and the woman was really nice about the whole thing (AND I GOT MY HAT BACK, YAS!). We had a great experience here. Be sure to make some reservations and get on over to Tempo Doeloe.

Food was very good with good portions for our party of 3. We got the Rice table and were not…read moredisappointed. Food was hot and properly spiced from mild to hot. Surroundings were fun and service very hospitable and efficient. Waiters came by to clear plates and refresh drinks without being solicited. Overall an experience we should expect at quality restaurants.