My first Indonesian food that I can remember (yes I have lived in Jakarta but I was little...of…read morecourse I won't remember). The waiter was so excited that we were the first Americans that he's ever seen. He said he always wanted to go to the USA and asked a lot of questions about America. Of course my boyfriend who loves talking to strangers was excited to explain a lot of things and answering all his questions. With this kind waiter, of course our experience was going to be good. This place was highly rated in many tourist sites, and that was one of the reasons why we decided to try. And of course, Indonesia being a former Dutch colony, I thought it would be legit to try Indonesian food, instead of those Argentinian steak house in Amsterdam. I had Nasi Goreng. IT was great. Bintang beer was just like any other pilsner, not as refreshing as Heineken that I had at the Heineken brewery, but I know better than comparing beer from local brewery and beer from another country. Very kind people, good food, good conversation, and easy-to-get location. This is a perfect place for lunch after visiting the Airborne Museum in Arnhem.

Nice Indonesian. You…read morecan't go to Netherlands and not eat Indonesian. Batavia was a good choice. It was a 10 minute walk from our B&B. We split an appetizer, had 2 drinks and ordered rice main courses (€50).

Authentic Indonesian food, fast and friendly service. Had the sample plate that had a bit of…read moreeverything. Wonderful!

I really enjoy many types of Asian cuisine--but I had not had an opportunity to go to an Indonesian…read morerestaurant. Wow...what a pleasant surprise Nyonya Meneer was today! The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. The complexity of the spices, the balance of all the flavors--were really well done! It's a reasonably priced restaurant as well, and we felt like we were with family. Even the espresso and dessert (which was ice cream and spekkoek & were much needed after a spicy dinner ) were delicious! We'll be back soon!

Ate at this restaurant for dinner with a group of 10 and we all enjoyed the food. It was a hot day…read morein Utrecht and from the outside of this restaurant they advertise they have AC which helped lol. We ended up ordering the "Rijsttafel Besar" which took a little long to prepare but the dishes seemed never ending with the amount of food we got. I don't remember all of the Indonesian names for the dishes but of course we got the chicken and beef satay with the peanut butter sauce, the fried bananas, beef rendang, fried rice, nasi rawon, sayur asem (soup), etc. I would say there were about 10-15 different items to try and enough for our large group. Everything tasted delicious and so glad I had Indonesian food on my last night while visiting Holland. We don't have many Indonesian restaurant where I'm from in California so this was definitely a treat!

The food was great, specifically the vegetarian dishes. The dishes are not on the menu so you will…read morehave to ask for them. The sweet chicken was also very delicious. The beer was relatively ok, nothing too special but did the job. The desert was also worth noting, the cake to be specific.

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.

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.

Small family owned restaurant. It can be difficult to get a reservation, but thanks to COVID, I was…read moreable to just walk in (small blessings). Sadly I was dining by myself so was unable to get the "rijsttafel" menu that I wanted (minimum 2 people) but I only say that because the dishes included in my meal we're so delicious that I want to get ALL of them

Bali serves the best Indonesian food including Rijsttafel I have tasted in all my world travel…read more Moreover lovely service. Terimah Kasih.

Good food and nice staff made this place a worthwhile dining spot. For those who haven't had a…read morerijstafel dinner, it's a dining experience you should try. We ordered the basic dinner for 2, which included two types of rice and a dozen small dishes of assorted hot & cold foods to go with them. There were beef, pork, &chicken dishes and many delicious vegetable dishes. I especially liked the shredded cabbage dish (much to my surprise), and my partner particularly liked the sauce on the meatballs and the chicken skewers.

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.

Great food! Authentic Indonesian and great flavors. My family and I really enjoyed it! We highly…read morerecommend the gado gado and the vegetarian dishes.