Definitely one of my favorite spots in Alkmaar although I only get there when I am traveling solo…read moreas my colleagues look confused when I suggest we grab Indonesian for dinner. The fact that this restaurant handles large parties so well and that the host caters to eaters whims makes it even more enjoyable. My first trip was with a party of five and we wanted to graze on multiple offerings. We put ourselves in the care of our host and did not come away disappointed. Upon mentioning one of our dining companions was a vegetarian the offerings were modified on the fly to feature more selections that would appeal to all members of our party. Sometimes the storefront can be hard to find but it is well worth the trip!!

We are always falling in love with the satay sauce and/or the fried rice. If you don't have time to…read moredinner at the restaurant or you just wanna sit at your couch, you can ask for a plate and bring your dinner at home. Ask Hon for his famous 'Spekkoek' for desert, if you are not already done.

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

Cafe Bali, as close to authentic Indonesian Restaurant there can be in the Netherlands. I've been…read moreto many Indonesian Restaurants in the country, and all have been great but Cafe Bali has made it to the top of my list! The restaurant served a wide variety of Indonesian food, not only Balinese but all Indonesian food. The food was close to being the original Indonesian food you can get on the streets of Indonesia or Indonesian restaurants all over Indonesia. I highly recommend their food here, it met my expectations. Only problem I had was the service. It was VERY slow, and I mean VERY slow as there was only one waitress for a full restaurant. It took us almost an hour to get our food, but it was ok as it was worth it! Highly recommend the place if you are in the Alkmaar area and want some decent Indonesian meal.

We wanted to go for dinner in the evening having a good Balinese food. There are Not much…read morerestaurants of those kind around here. I found the cafe bali by yelp and made a reservation by phone. As we arrived the restaurant Was full. This seems to be a good sign. But as we ordered we recognized that the service was very very slow indeed. They were two waitresses and two cookers but we have to wait one and a half hour to get our food. And there was some rice missing We called them three times and waited 30 mins to get it. The food was very good. It's at pity that's the service is so bad. They were polite but it took to long. And finally they want to put the rice on the bill but it was included in the bill! Sorry but I think we don't come again.

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!

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.

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.

As good as it gets in terms of Indonesian food with a friendly owner. Simply delicious. The real…read morething.

This is without a doubt my favorite Indonesian restaurant in The Netherlands, and probably my…read morefavorite restaurant period in the Heemstede/Bloemendaal/Zandvoort area. (As much as I'd hate to group Bloemendaal with Zandvoort) The food is outstanding, especially the rijsttafels, which include a vegetarian one (and Yanie is always willing to make me one with extra peanut sauce items). The best part about Pondok Yanie, in addition to the great food and very relaxing dining area, is the service. I'm not sure I've ever had better service in my life. Even though I only go here once or twice a year when I'm in the country, Yanie always remembers me, knows what foods I like best, and asks about the family, how my life is in the U.S., etc. She also does a great job preparing and wrapping up a big rijsttafel order to go, for if we want to stay in and watch a movie. Pondok Yanie is simply a great place that really deserves the five stars, especially for Yanie herself. And oh, how I miss her food, living in America with no Indonesian restaurants within DAYS from me.

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.