I always eat at SLA in Amsterdam, but I decided to go while in Utrecht, too…read more The friendly staff definitely make this location the best! I ordered the Mackerel salad with several substitutions for grains and I never felt rushed or like I was being difficult. The location is comfortable and cozy inside. I've had MANY of the signature and seasonal SLA salads over my trips to the Netherlands and the mackerel is the BEST I've ever had. The portion of protein was generous and the wasabi watercress lemon dressing was incredible. I always miss SLA when I am back in America, but now it'll be much harder after having had this delicious salad!

Thought I had reviewed SLA Voorstraat already, but here goes…read more.. The food at SLA is great and the hummus baby and mummy approved. Drinks are a bit limited, but not as limited as the space. In an already small space I don't think I'd ever build a huge bar that takes up at leastt half of wat very little space you have. Such a shame because it is great food. Luckily they've now opened SLA Nachtegaalstraat which is a much nicer, friendlier space. I don't usually feel comfortable coming to SLA Voorstraat because the servers seem a bit standoff-ish and whenever I have the pram with me it's pretty impossible to maneuver; getting to the toilet in the back is hell... Overall the vibe here isn't very welcoming, in fact it's quite cold so I definitely recommend walking a bit further towards the much more friendly and open SLA Nachtegaalstraat. Nachtegaalstraat is a great home base for anyone.

Perfect snack if you are around the area. The variety of soups is impressive, they all sounded…read moredelicious. It was our first time in the store so the staff were very friendly and helpful guiding us through the menu. They even gave us some samples of the different soups so we could decided which one we really wanted. We agreed to order the sweet potato and added some pumpkin seeds to it, delicious!! Very flavorful. You can order it as a snack like we did or as a complete meal since they have different sizes.

Fantastic spot for healthy salad and soup. We came here for lunch after spending the morning at the…read moreRijksmuseum (a short walk away). It's basically a takeaway spot rather than a sit down restaurant. They have a selection of salads and soups to choose from. Service was friendly and efficient. The soup and salad was filling, delicious and nutritious. There's essentially no seating inside but there is a bench outside and you can take the stools they have to eat outside. Check it out if you're craving or needing a healthy, feel good meal!

Went for lunch. Service was awful. The server we had was not attentive the slightest bit. It took…read moreeffort to get the basics like water and utensils with the meal. We waited for utensils while our food had already been delivered but then got up to find utensils on our own because the server must of forgotten. I ordered a burger medium well. The server came back to say that they only cook the burgers well done. We said that's fine. The burger that was delivered was horrendous. Didn't even taste like beef. It made me think that maybe the burger patties were pre-cooked or something. Maybe even left over from the day before? Who knows but it was the crappiest burger I've ever ordered in my life. I didn't eat it. The mac n cheese was good. The truffle fries were good. Everything else sucked.

Can't believe I haven't been here earlier - love this place…read more Welcome to Lebowski, a very quirky, semi-fancy and well decorated with a stuffed giraffe - but down to earth bar. I love the ambiance. Lots of seating. I heard rumors they have live music here. Will be back.

Total big fan of their soups, so much that I was like I am coming here too frequently. I realise I…read moreneed to step up my creative skills in the kitchen and try to learn how to make some of these awesome soups. Ideal place to visit on a cold and typical rainy day in the NL.

Best soup ever. No joke…read more This was featured as the ROTD, twice I think, and I simply had to check it out. After parking my bike outside the shop, I walked inside. It was raining hard and I was soaking wet. A couple of tables were occupied already. There was one guy working at the time and he was incredible friendly. He greeted me in Dutch and I only understood enough to say, "Inglés, por favor!" He was very nice and introduced each type of soup they had on that day. I decided to go with the sweet potato soup. It was so creamy with a hint of spiciness. He asked if I wanted anything else, and I opted for the bread with oxenwurst, based on his recommendation. It was so good. They even have free wifi! Just ask for the password. I found the wifi to be reliable and fast enough to check in via Yelp, send emails, etc. This place is actually spacious, considering its central location. There are a number of tables that are good for individual diners, small, and large groups. Also, they close at 7pm on some days and if you were to visit right before closing, you can ask for your soup to go. FYI, the sidewalk is somewhat narrow but still enough room to park your bike. They don't take American credit cards, except the Dutch ones. So bring some cash with you!

This is a great new restaurant in the Hague for sandwiches, soups and salads…read more The selection is impressive with all fresh wholesome ingredients. I highly recommend the Paninis. The Staff is very friendly, service prompt and prices very reasonable. There is also a fine selection of teas, coffee and desserts. The location is in the Centrum in the most popular area of town.

Indulge yourself!! Top notch soup, salad, panini and…read morecafe!!! Friendly staff. You should definitely try here if you are reading this and you are in the area. I know I will come back. Highly recommended.

Best selection of soups in town. Just what the doctor ordered for this rainy day…read more Peanut soup is legendary. Tons of stuff for vegetarians. Window seats are great. Not a place to sit in for a long while. Cesaria evora on the speakers. Check it out.

This place is awesome! Great soup for a cold and cloudy day. Guy behind the counter took his time…read moredescribing each soup for us and let us sample each one before we ordered. We are very limited in the native language and he wasn't completely fluent in English but he was very patient and we each got exactly what we were looking for. Small bar to sit at and eat otherwise they offer take away.

Voldaan is the perfect spot to grab a healthy & delicious lunch. Here's my SFAP:…read more Service: The staff was attentive, helpful and friendly and my dishes came out quickly. Food: For lunch I ordered a lentil soup and Asian flatbread. The soup was sooo good - fresh ingredients and lots of yummy spices. The Asian flatbread was also delicious and contained fresh smoked salmon, avocado, seeds, various greens and wasabi dressing. The bread was thin, crispy, sturdy and flexible (a difficult combination to achieve and makes it easy to pick it up and eat it like a pita!) Ambience: It felt like a cute & cozy luncheonette from my childhood. I sat by the window and enjoyed my meal with a little sunshine. Price: The prices were super reasonable, especially for Amsterdam. 5 stars for this gem of a restaurant. Definitely check it out!

This place is great. I had the Arabic inspired chickpea soup that had great flavor. The real…read morebreadwinner is the two lamb meat balls that come with the soup. These come complemented a ginger and apraxia compote that is absolutely yum. I wish I took a picture...but I ate it too fast. 10/10 would eat again The value was great too At only 9€! I wish there was a soup place like this in America

Couldn't agree more with all the positive reviews! Small bistro with only 9 tables inside and the…read morechef delivers your meal personally. We had the house special with a nice glass of pinot noir. Highly recommend

This cute little restaurant was our favorite dining experience during our travels through the…read moreNetherlands. I'm so glad we found this place. We ate every morsel of starter, entrees and dessert. We arrived for early dinner but it looks like they serve lunch too.

I compare this local asian food spot as a flame broiler back home If you've tried it. Fresh,…read moreconvenient, and tasty asian food that can be healthy if you make it. Also very clean and neat environment inside as well.