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

This is a classy place. I wasn't expecting the level of service that was provided. Very…read moreprofessional! The food was excellent! I ordered a non-alcoholic ginger drink from their menu and it was really good. Good strong ginger flavor and it was kinda spicy too. Really refreshing drink. I would definitely eat at this place again and I recommend it to anyone looking for some good Indian food.

-- Exceptional There are restaurants you visit, and there…read moreare restaurants you return to -- time and again, for the moments that matter most. Mayur belongs firmly in the latter category. Whether celebrating an intimate family dinner or hosting my most discerning business clients, Mayur unfailingly delivers an experience that transcends the meal itself. From the moment you step inside, the warm, sophisticated décor signals that something genuinely special awaits -- rich and enveloping, evoking the grandeur of India's finest traditions through a refined, contemporary lens. The kitchen is where Mayur truly shines. The lamb chops are an absolute revelation -- tender, smoky, and perfectly spiced. The Butter Chicken is perhaps the finest I have encountered: velvety, deeply aromatic, and utterly considered. The naans arrive pillow-soft and freshly baked, with the garlic naan deserving singular mention -- fragrant, golden, and irresistible. The wine programme pairs beautifully with the cuisine, and the cocktail and mocktail menu is equally impressive -- inventive, crafted, and genuinely memorable. Mayur makes every occasion feel elevated. This is authentic Indian fine dining at its very best, and I recommend it without reservation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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!

Came here while visiting Amsterdam with my father and above everything else, the decor in the…read morerestaurant is absolutely breathtaking!! The lamb saag was absolutely delicious and the salad was quite good as well. We weren't huge fans of the mixed tandoori plate, the flavors weren't very developed and it needed more spice, but we were overall satisfied with the service and the dining experience. It appears from the other reviews that the momos are one of the best things to eat here, but I personally couldn't because I am gluten free, so considering how delicious the saag is, I bet dishes other than the tandoori are very delicious as well! Overall I would recommend this place.

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

One of the best Indian restaurants I've been to. Excellent service, lovely atmosphere, and yummy…read morefood. Everything we had was delicious, from the starters to desserts.

My go-to Indian restaurant in Amsterdam for almost 25 years! Lovely service and best butter chickenread more

My wife pronounced this the best Indian restaurant she's ever patronized. I put it in the top two,…read moreand that's only because I'm loyal to a spot near my workplace. In other words, this place is excellent. It has a classy atmosphere, English menus, attentive service, and remarkably good food. If you're in the mood for Indian food, you can't go wrong with Shiva.

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).

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.

Again this year, wow! If you haven't found this place you need to. The menu is ample, so lots of…read morechoices and it's stunningly well prepared. First time last year and it was at the top of the list for this year. It's on the small side so if you are brings a bunch of people you need to call ahead. We picked two versions of lamb curry, both excellent. Comes with lovely fluffy rice, salad and a spicy potato dish- add bread and it's a lot of food but we all but licked the plates. Family run with mom in the kitchen and mom clearly knows what she's doing. Eat here, just do it.

Lets start with the atmosphere. It's fantastic! It was nice and clean, smelled very pleasant and…read morethe place is small enough to be cozy but large enough to not feel crammed. The food was really well done. What i really enjoyed was the fact that it was all cooked upon ordering. I typically keep in mind that ALL food is going to taste somewhat different wherever you go. After All, thats the point of finding new places. This find was truly a diamond in the rough in an area that is saturated with restaurants. There are plenty of bad ones and this one shines. The service was excellent. Just remember its a family owned place, and you are in EU. Everything is a little more laid back. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!