Absolutely AMAZING!! Dad is Dutch Indonesian, and every dish tasted just like his cooking. The…read morepeople I was with never had Indonesian food and they were in Heaven!!! We went to Paris Amsterdam and London, we all agreed it was the best meal of the trip!!! Go here!! Trust me!!

Kartika serves good Indonesian rijsttafel (multi-dish sampler of spicy meats, vegetables, rice, and…read morenoodles). I don't have Indonesian food where I live, so was excited to try this in Amsterdam. I thought the dishes were all flavorful and gave a good mix of meat, vegetable, and rice dishes. The individual servings were small, but filling enough because of the heavy coconut milk used in most dishes. 1 star off: The attitude of the waitstaff was abysmal. First of all, their website does not offer reservations and they rarely answer their phones. So my family and I arrived at restaurant opening to get a table. The first thing they said to us was "Do you have a reservation? If you don't, I can only give you a table if you get out by 6:30PM." in a stern way. We said okay. The group that came after me also raised the issue that no one at the restaurant answers their phone for reservations. The waitstaff did not respond to that, but begrudging seated them. 1 star off: While we were ordering food, the waitstaff noticed that my son had a water bottle with him, and proceeded to give him a lecture that water bottles are not allowed and that we have to order water from them. He is a teenager...he does not know he was supposed to conceal his water bottle at this restaurant. We all ordered drinks, including water, but the experience left my family feeling unwelcomed.

Could not recommend this restaurant more! We got the sampler dish and it was so delicious!! We…read moreloved every plate. It also came with a starter option and we chose the spring roll which was also so good!! We came in on a busy Friday night and were seated at the bar. The cocktails were also delicious too! The staff were great and so attentive. This was our first time trying Indonesian and if you haven't tried it yet... what are you waiting for-- go here!

Based on one visit…read more This place is on Singel southeast of the 9 Streets and north of the museum quarter. Nice environment that has a cozy feel. We had a party of five and the table arrangement allows Service was quite friendly. Food quality was good. The dishes can be ordered individually but most/all of them can be ordered one of three family style options (essentially small, medium and large). The price is per person when ordered family style. The portions were not the largest but we had a few light eaters which allowed me to eat more. Overall, worth a try.

Great experience with so much food and so many good flavors!…read more We had great service with some cold beer and the massive rice table. Multiple side dishes, meats, and, of course, rice. Plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. About 25 minutes from the city center, but worth it for authentic Indonesian food!

Blauw came highly recommended by a friend who lived in Amsterdam. We had an early dinner…read morereservation and were promptly seated upstairs. The tables could've been bigger only to fit the spread they bring out so it's not so tight but we made do. We ordered the Authentiek meal for 2 people at ~€100 total. We also ordered wine and beer. The option we chose came with a variety of their meat, fish and veg plates. My favorite was the codfish, beef rendang, eggplant, gado gado, and the baked banana. Indonesian food has a bit of tanginess and heat. It's subtle at first but catches up to you very quickly. The eggplant was so spicy but damn was it delicious. They place a long metal tray on the table with tea lights to keep the warm dishes hot. It's quite an experience and I'd recommend doing it at least once if you've never had Indonesia food before. The service was excellent and restaurant itself was nicely decorated and spotless.

I arrived after 11 PM on my last night in Amsterdam and was so disappointed to find out the kitchen…read morehad already closed. We had really wanted to try Surinamese food before leaving. But the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating and offered to give us one last meal. And I'm SO glad they did! Everything was flavorful, comforting, and absolutely delicious. It was such a wonderful introduction to Surinamese cuisine and easily one of the most memorable meals of our trip. The kindness and hospitality alone deserve 5 stars, but the food absolutely does too. Thank you for going above and beyond for us and turning our last night in Amsterdam into such a special, unexpected travel memory. Highly, highly recommend Warung Spang Makandra! Amazing food and even more amazing people. We hope to be back next time.

First time trying Surinamese food. I looked up Indonesian and this restaurant popped up. When we…read moregot to the restaurant, we were very surprised at how busy it was. We were able to get the last table and were given the English menu, which was good. However, it took 30 minutes for our food to come out. The portions were big and the flavors were bold.

Fantastic food, great quantity, 6 people in our group From…read morethe states and this was perfect! Will come back

What a gem! If you're looking for authentic Indonesian food and are near Centraal, this is the…read moreplace to go-- the food is incredible, the restaurant is lovely and clean, and the service is very kind. Most of the reviews here are talking about rice tables, where you get small portions of 10 different dishes to share and try; if you haven't had Indonesian food before or are looking for a sampler to eat a lot of favorites, this is certainly the way to go! If you're looking for a more substantial portion of your favorite dish, though, they also have full sized portions of favorites! Highly recommend: rendang Padang, gado gado, nasi goreng, or Soto ayam. If you're feeling like you want some crunch, don't miss out out on their chips! They're not on the menu, but at the front counter where you order they also have bags of emping (seed crackers) and krupuk (shrimp crackers) for sale. Dip or munch into these alongside your meal. Yum! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Amsterdam.

I was told that we had to try Rijsttafel when in Amsterdam. Rijstaffel is a meal consisting of…read moreseveral smaller portions of different dished served with rice. We selected Dèsa in De Pijp because it was a good value and quite convenient to the public transit from where we were staying. We tried the full (non-vegetarian) option, and the verdict was ... "fine". Service was friendly, with the owners very chatty and attentive. The rijstaffel meal consisted of 8 dishes, with both steamed and fried rice, for 28 euros per person (cash only). I enjoyed the beef with sweet soy dish because the beef pieces were tender. The accompanying sauce was an umami, salty, spicy gravy--a flavor combination one does not often encounter in US Asian restaurants. I also enjoyed the chicken in coconut milk and saffron--tender pieces of chicken and mild spice. I was psyched to have beef rendang because it is THE famous Indonesian dish, but the beef wasn't as tender as I had hoped. The gravy was a balanced spicy / herb (lemongrass + turmeric + galangal) / coconut flavor as I expected. Quite good.

The food was just so so. You do not have a choice except meat sampler or vegetarian sampler. All of…read morethe dishes had the same spice just different meat. Not exciting. I really like Indonesian food but this did not deliver.

The restaurant is steps from my hotels and I always passed by thinking another overpriced Chinese…read morefood. Finally caved in and went to Ruby based on the recommendation of a colleague and extreme hunger. I went to their website and was pleased to see that they had an English version of their menu. I called the restaurant to place my order for pick up and got the 3 tapas special. When I made it to the restaurant, my order was ready. Everything tasted so well. The lamb chops made my stomach sing of joy and the fried rice, although looked plain tasted better than plain. The restaurant is definitely one of my faves in the area.

Nice neighborhood Chinese Indonesian Restaurant. Nothing special or fancy but a good amount of…read morechoices on the menu. Vegetarian and vegan options as well.

Really delicious food. You basically pick what you like, they put it in a large or smaller…read morecontainer and you take it to go. You also have the option to have it heated and eat it at their table. There's only one table but from what we saw, most if not all patrons just take it to go. We was only about 15 euros between two of us with a drink. Definitely a more affordable option to eat here in Amsterdam. Employees are nice and will explain to your all the options. If you pick veggies only, you get more choices.

Great Indonesian takeaway with a big selection and friendly service…read more In the evening there is a line out the door. A good sign of things to come! Among the rice and noodles, I was surprised to see that they also offer lontong. I got the Nasi Rames menu (€7.70) which comes with white rice, three vegetable dishes, two meat types, and an egg. My choices were terong blado (eggplant and chilies), tumis kacang panjang (spicy tempe and greenbeans), oerap (salad of coconut and bean sprouts), and daging bali (Balinese style beef). I also asked for nasi kuning (rice cooked in coconut milk and turmeric) instead of white rice and the lady behind the counter was happy to substitute for a small fee which I don't remember but I was fine with the price. Everything was properly spicy, and they do warn you if you're faint of heart. The food tastes like it should, except I think the daging bali would be spicier in Bali. Delicious authentic Indonesian food! A plastic bag costs a few cents so be smart and bring your own or else carry the box in your hands. On your way out, you can also pick up a few essentials in their small grocery corner like fried anchovies or Kecap Manis. They also have some traditional cakes and fried snacks in the case by the entrance. Just don't expect to sit down here because there is only one table.

Interesting Indonesian restaurant! Good food, reasonable prices. The plate of mixed 2 meats, 2…read moreveges, and egg on fried rice is 9 euros. They keep the food in a cooling chamber with glass so you can see through to order. Good idea to keep the food "fresh" when it is not fresh from the kitchen. When you order, they heat up the food in a microwave oven. The door says "Tarik", which is an Indonesian word for "Pull". Will come back again!

Love their sate! Especially the sate babi (pork skewers). Although they're quite pricey(1 portion…read moreof 4 skewers costs a whopping €8), they're worth it. Here they really roast them on a sort of wood bbq, which gives the meat an smokey flavor. The peanut sweet soy sauce that they serve with the skewers is great as well. Sukarasa is also the only indonesian toko in the area (as far as I know) that offers Bakso soup, what can best be described as a clear beef wonton soup with springy rubbery beef balls (yes, they're suppose to be like that) and fresh chinese kai lan vegetables and with or without tofu cubbes stuffed with a shrimp pork paste. Love the bakso soup! They also offer a different variety of snacks compared to the average toko. The meals never really attracted me though. During the weekends they offer specials meals, authentic meals that are usually not offered in other tokos. Yep, I love this little shop in the Kostverloren shopping mall, a shopping mall that gives you the same cozy warm feeling as Rosanne Bar throwing a blanket over you while screaming oh shut up