We came across this small restaurant/bar while staying in Amsterdam and were very happy with this find! This is a very casual, and relaxed place which has a variety of Dutch food on their menu. Service was top notch. Both the bartender and waiter were friendly and welcoming. They answered all our questions about the menu options/ daily specials and got our orders in very quickly. We ordered a bottle of red wine to split for a table of four which was a perfect portion. For food we tried:
Stamppot: traditional Dutch dish that has mashed potatoes and sauerkraut topped with sausage. This was delicious! It was highly recommended by the bartender and I'm glad we listened to her suggestion. The mashed potatoes and sauerkraut combination is divine since it's like mashed potatoes with a little extra texture and a mildly pickled taste. The sausage was very good as well. Really flavorful without being too salty. This was my first time trying this dish so I don't have an established baseline but I thought this was a very hearty, delicious and comforting dish.
Steak with mushrooms: my parents shared this and, although they loved the flavor of the pepper sauce, they thought the meat was a little bit overdone. Portion size was very nice and came with a little side salad.
Kipsaté (Chicken skewers): I ordered this and really liked it! Three chicken skewers with this delicious thick, mildly sweet peanut sauce. It was nice to get a little taste of the Indonesian influence on Dutch culture. The skewers were prepared very nicely, the chicken was super juicy, lean, and tender. It came with a side salad, some pickled cabbage, and prawn chips which also were amazing. Very complete dish and really filling!
Side of fries: we shared some fries with the table and I loved them. They were crispy on the outside and felt a little on the drier side on the inside which is my preference. Perfectly salted, not oily. Super solid fries!
Side of grilled vegetables of the day: nice medley of broccoli, zucchini, and haricot verts. Super flavorful but a little oily for my taste. Overall still good though and didn't hurt my stomach :)
Profiteroles: shared these for dessert and they were amazing. Three little dough pieces that were a little crispy with ice cream and a delicious chocolate sauce. Not like profiteroles I've tried before since the dough was a little different and didn't quite feel like a "puff" but more like a meringue. Still a great dessert to share and experience.
Overall really liked this place! Thought the ambiance was very lowkey and cute, the service was very nice, and the food was solid. I also loved how this was in an area that seemed a little bit more calm than other parts of the city. Would come back again! read more