i've never had malaysian food but this hit the spot. i love asian/indian cuisine and this tasted…read morelike the mix between the 2. i got the traditional malaysian dish which was alright. the chicken was a little dry and egg a little over cooked. we also got this super good chicken which melted in my mouth it was called the ayam rendang kerisk. it tasted like butter chicken but with less of a spice and more of a creamy/coconuty flavor. we also got the nasi lemak biasa which was nice and light. it wasn't too flavorful/spiceful but the components of chicken and veggies was nice. more of a soup instead of a curry.

In from the States with my son for a riverboat cruise and discovered you restaurant near our hotel…read more Neither of us has has Malaysian food but it was delicious and will not be our last time.

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

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!

We had a great meal and very friendly considerate service. Great option for someone dairy free, I…read morewas able to eat everything.

The experience is so different, never had this in the states. The food is good and satisfying.read more

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!

Such a great meal!! I've never had Indonesian food so this was a great spot to try a variety of…read morethings ! My favorite was the beef Randang as well as their Bali ice tea! It was so refreshing but it is sweet so feel free to ask for another shot. The service was amazing! The waiter was so kind and patient as we were trying to decide what we wanted. The space is great for large parties or a more intimate vibe. The portions are smaller so definitely a great date night spot !

Someone told me that I should try Indonesian while I was in Amsterdam, so I did. It was a VERY good…read moresuggestion. There were many options, but Yelp put Kantji & the Tiger at the top of the list when I searched for vegetarian options. This was really easy to find. It is a straight shot from Central Station. Heads up that there are a couple of entries in Yelp, and one will take you to the back side of the building. (No worries if that happens, just walk a little bit further downhill and loop around.) I arrived early in the evening because I was walking in and was glad that I had... it's a popular place, and it filled up fast with both locals and out-of-towners. It's no wonder that it did--this place checks every last box. It's a really beautiful space (think lots of greens, gentle light, and wood... it's what I would call gentle modern and chic), the service is excellent--everyone is friendly, kind, and helpful, and the food is great. They also have a great drink menu, complete with plenty of zero proof options. I ordered the vegan Rames (and picked yellow rice at a server's recommendation). It was absolutely amazing! It's a very generous serving of rice that is topped with generous portions of all kinds of deliciousness, including satay with the best peanut sauce ever, generous portions of veggie delights, and even more tofu and tempeh. The only downside is that I don't think I can go back to tempeh the way I make it. Definitely give this a try

We decided to try this place to get the full experience of the Rijsttafel dish in Amsterdam…read more They have multiple versions and we decided to do the medium size version of this food spread. There's a lot of food to share and almost all dishes can be ordered vegetarian or vegan. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend.

Lovely Indonesian restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam, I truly enjoyed this delicious Indonesian…read moredining experience, the food was fresh and cooked to perfection with the perfect amount of spice. The service was perfect as well, my server a lovely Brazilian young lady helped guide me through their massive menu options, she recommended the perfect plates. I will definitely recommend this restaurant and I will definitely be returning.

Our first meal at a restaurant and I told my husband that it would have to be something from…read moreChinatown in Amsterdam. I love the faint smell of five spice in the area (kinda wished it was a bit stronger too). With temperatures at 35 degrees (F) it is a cold day in Amsterdam for me so, what's better on a chilly day than some soup??? My husband and I ordered a pork wonton soup each. We loved it! The broth was light and simply seasoned - and the wontons were plentiful - their soft wonton wrapper melts in your mouth! There's quite a bit of filling in them and for me, it took two bites to eat one (but it was very hot too so, it was quicker to eat if I bit it in half ). The soup was filling and had some veggies in it as well. The location is within walking distance from Central Station. We enjoyed some hot tea with our soup and watched out the window as people walked by. Very attentive waitress! The prices seemed very good as you can see by some shots of the menu. This place makes me hungry for some dim sum now!! Fingers crossed we can have some in May when we return

At Nam Kee, everything on the internet says "open until 10 P.M." The doors wills still be open…read moreafter 9 P.M. The sign will still read, "OPEN." But if you try to get a table after 9 P.M. - no way in Hell. What, do you think they're open after 9 P.M.? Get out of here. Literally - get out of here!

Amazing dining experience! The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming and I loved…read morethe ambiance of the restaurant and seating with the tables built to keep the food warm. It was nice that they allow people to order the rijsttafel for 1, and I saw a number of people doing this. Rijsttafel Authentiek: pisang goreng, sate kambing, sate ayam, ikan mentega, acar ketimun, sambal goreng kentang, gado gado, sayur lodeh, kerang asam manus, terong sambel ijo, ayam rica rica, danging rendang, telor kuning, nasi putih, nasi goreng, krupuk, serundeng, sambal. (They warn you that the sambal is very spicy and it is :)) Everything was delicious-my highlights were the ikan mentega, gado gado, sate, and sambal.

Excellent Indonesian restaurant named after the color blue but the decor inside is red. Speaking of…read morethe interior, it's a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. In fact, there's a second-floor dining area that you probably wouldn't notice unless they sit you there. Ordered the following: - Chicken Satay - 10/10: best satay I've ever had. Hands down. The sauce is impeccable. Super savory. No need to dip it in anything. Chicken is moist and tender. Categorized as a side dish, but this really is a main event. Every table was ordering it. - Beef Rendang - 6.8/10: nice flavor. Medium spice. Beef is tender, but I wish they used fattier cuts of meat. Would elevate this dish definitely. - Prawns - 7/10: had some nice heat. Prawns were tender and full of flavor, but kind of small. Dishes came with a variety of small add-ons that's a bit hard to describe. I guess if I had to I'd say it was the equivalent of Korean banchan - an assortment of side dishes like potato strings and veggies. Loved them all. Service was excellent and friendly. Prices are a bit steep, but fair with what you're getting. Definitely recommend!

Delicious with lots of vegetarian options. I loved the tofu. Everything tasted super fresh…read more Perfectly prepared and nice and spicy!

After walking through so many streets in Amsterdam, I had worked up quite the appetite and was…read morecraving something different than what I'd been eating so much of the previous days. New Season came into view and I ducked in for a bite. We started our meal with the edamame which was delicious. Then we had chicken soup followed by fried rice with chicken. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Service was attentive. Ambience is minimal-more effort is put in to the food than décor, but it's charming and quaint. It definitely has a "mom and pop" feel to it, so you know you're supporting local!