We found this place online while visiting Haarlem for the day and decided to walk in right when…read morethey opened for dinner. We didn't realize how popular De Lachende Javaan is--they were completely fully booked! The owner noticed we were visiting from out of town and was incredibly accommodating. He explained the situation but managed to squeeze us in, provided we could eat relatively quickly before the next reservation arrived. We were so grateful because the meal ended up being fantastic. Since it was our first time trying Indonesian food, we went with the Rijsttafel Biasa (the smallest menu option). It was a variety of small plates served on portable burners to keep everything warm, accompanied by rice. It was the perfect introduction--there wasn't a single dish I didn't love. Even though the plates look small, we were completely full and satisfied by the end. We managed to finish just in time for the reserved party to take the table, so it worked out perfectly. Highly recommend booking a table in advance, but if you get the chance to eat here, definitely do it!

Wonderful and unexpected dining experience. We had the fish/veggie tasting menu. Beautiful dishes…read more Service was great and the place was humming with laughter and enthusiasm. Totally recommend.

As traditional as it can be!…read more A throwback in time, like the fancy Indonesian restaurants from the 80's. Good and plenty of choice. Nice service by the owner. I think survived because they cater to older and more wealthy audience. Very worth to drive the distance from Amsterdam, don't miss this experience before they go extinct, reserve a table and come with a group to order Rijsttafel.

Dinner was great but racked up a bill for in total for 70 € ..a bit disappointed…read more Take away area is very small..so those clients that come for their take away wait right in the corner of the dinning area. Building space is a bit small. But the service was great and place was clean.

Good food lots of choice; though you will have favourites, there is always to choose from…read more Nice atmosphere (relaxed & very friendly).

It was the best Indonesian food that I had while staying in Amsterdam and The Hague for a week…read more They have endless choices of meat, chicken, seafood, and vegetables. All the food are made fresh and seasoned with authentic Indonesian herbs and spices. The service was quick. People are very friendly and also more importantly proud of their food. 5 min drive to Schiphol Airport. If you have more than 3 hours for transit, I would come here to experience true Indonesian food.

We got in, ordered drinks but after asking for soy free food due to allergy there were no options…read morefor us! The ambiance is dark but nice with class!

So this place is good....Drinks are pretty good. Food's pretty good. Good ambience and service but…read moreholy crap is this place expensive. About 10 Euros for 1 small Tapa. Strange concept overall: Fine dining of experience "street food".

I have pass by here several times admiring how cute the shop is from a distance. Oneday I might do…read morea takeout for Dutchman. Unfortunatley, I don't try too many Indonesian food spots, because most of the time their menu has a lot of Gluten or Nuts, which I happen to be allergic too. However, after reading Nick's review I will drop by here again to pick up some rice paper to make spring roles. They also have gluten-free chicken spring rolls, but I don't really eat chicken, so I am kind of out of luck.

Cool (very) little asian grocery store. They have a nice selection of spices and it is also the…read moreonly place I've been able to find rice paper to make spring roles with. They also have takeaway food that I have not tried yet. It looks good so I may try it sometime soon.

We came when it opened and it was empty, but the staff was very welcoming and allowed us to sit…read morewherever we want. We didn't know what to get so she recommended a few things and they were amazing. It was so delicious. Everything was savory with a little bit of sweetness. Made to perfection. Everything from the meat to the salad and the rice was perfect. It makes sense why they are in the Michelin guide because the food was so good and worth the 50 minute commute. The interior was also really nice and comfortable. They have high stool seating as well as lower seating. The decor was beautiful and it just felt like such a good vibe. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and want some delicious Indonesian food! Honestly, if you're an Amsterdam or just visiting Amsterdam, I would recommend coming here to see the area and trying the food cause this was probably the best meal I've had in the Netherlands!

We had an excelled lunch here! The outdoor seating along the walkway is great. The staff was so…read morefriendly and really accommodating. With a large group, we sat at 2 tables. We got the lunch trio and samabe. Both were solid, the rice plates were a good size to share as well. Love how the rice is flavored. Their soup was also really delicious, a clear bone broth taste and really soothing. Would recommend!

The food was solid (7/10-quality, maybe higher). But the fundamental duty of a restaurant is to…read morecook its food to order--otherwise, why not just go to a grocery store? Therein lies the problem: Toko Nur serves its food cold and premade--you have to take it home and reheat it yourself. If I have to cook anyway, why would I ever order from a restaurant? I could save money--and get a better meal!--with only marginally more time spent. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that their food is standard, uncreative Indonesian/Asian fare; the vast majority of the menu is very simple to make for those who have cooking experience and access to a grocery store.

If you are not a big fan of Indonesian food, then the food here might change your mind. I stopped…read morein here and picked up some food to go. The customer service here is pleasantly friendly and swift. I would suggest checking them out first before you hit up any other Indonesian spots in Haarlem.

WIE - ME! WAT -…read moreIndonesian food WAAR - Toko Pandora in Hoofddorp WAAROM - 1. Super lekker indo food! 2. For two people, we had full plates and paid 13 EUR for BOTH! 3. Spicy beef is super soft and oh so flavorful 4. Rice is cooked in banana leaf with fried shallots bukkake all over! MMMM! 5. Soups, desserts, sides, mains, UUUURYTHING! 6. I seriously could NOT decide what to eat 7. Working in Hoofddorp just got better!! WANEER - I feel obliged to my mouth and stomach to at least go here once a week! So many things to choose from - next I need to try one of their soups, rice and chicken roll and of course layered cake. Can't wait to go back!!! HOE - How is it that I didn't know about this place earlier?!

Very impressive Toko restaurant, located in the center of Hoofddorp…read more The concept is more or less like Chinese "fast food", Kuai Can. You can chose for 3 types veggie dishes and 2 types of meat dishes, and main meal(white Rice, yellow Rice, or bami). Feel free to DIY your own meal ;) a mountain of yummy food in the plate. Giggle giggle~