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This was our first Indonesian experience. The service was quick and we opted for the small rice table option. It was a variety of lots of traditional Indonesian foods. I'm so glad we tried it. Lots of new flavors. The seating is somewhat tight, and decor makes it unique. Service was great and food was good. Worth trying if you are by the museum in Amsterdam.
Casual bar and Indonesian spot. While our server was amazing, some of the food was outstanding and other dishes just OK. Cleanliness from the inside to bathroom could have used a little more attention. The chicken satay with peanut sauce is a must. We kept ordering portions. The mixed small shrimp dish was disappointing. The shrimp skewer was flavorful but only had one shrimp on it. Mixed veggie gado gado dish was standard as the shrimp crisps. The sweet potato sambal added some crispiness to the sort of underwhelming nasi and Babi (fried rice and noodles m). Place was a little run down, but also think that's their vibe (pub style). Had a nice beer there since it seemed appropriate! Not so much selection for the wine people. Ultimately, I'd say pop in for the beer and satays. Not bad for Indonesian but don't expect anything fancy nor mind melting (outside of the satays).
I'm actually glad I didn't read the reviews prior to coming here as I had no expectations on what to expect on our first foray into Indonesian cuisine. We chose this location based on the distance from our hotel in the Museum District--just around the corner. I wanted to try Indonesian food as it had been a former Dutch colony. My reasoning was it would be similar to trying Indian food in England (flawed thinking or not). The dishes we chose were based on what flavors we both prefer (hubby heavy on peanuts). We didn't select the "Rice Table" as we weren't that hungry. However, the menu suggests at least 5 dishes, which including rice, was just fine for 2 people. The dishes are smaller--not like the size of Chinese restaurants in the US. You will not have leftovers! We had reservations via the Fork app for 5pm. We were seated promptly by friendly servers. We chose local craft beers to help with the spiciness of the food. Other walk-in folks wanted patio service as it was a pleasant day outside, but they explained it was drinks only outdoors. Inside is a little dark & the ambiance isn't much, as other reviewers mentioned, but we came for the food. Our drinks were delivered first as we looked over the menu. The food order was taken after drinks arrived & metal warmers lit in anticipation of the plates to come. It was a pretty short wait before the food arrived--all the dishes at one time. Other reviewers mentioned it felt like it was pre-made & a little "tired" from being held in the back. Since we were early in the evening, we didn't experience that. Food was fresh & tasty including the green beans. As we had no point of reference culinarly, we enjoyed everything we ordered. Yes, we were in and out in 45 minutes, but for us, it really didn't feel rushed. We didn't order dessert or after dinner drinks, although offered. It really isn't a place to linger, after all. I couldn't see myself as a "regular" here, but it did serve the purpose of letting us dip our toes into a country's offerings that we hadn't tried before + the added bonus of being nearby after a full day of sight seeing in this wonderful city!
The fare is average/good. I like the two male servers, they were very friendly. But the female server was very unfriendly. The spicy green beans with shrimp is just ok, overcooked. They had completely lost their bright green color. The beef was pretty tasty, as were the noodles. The Indonesian in California is way, way, way better...but, of course, this is Amsterdam. The location is amazing right near the Rijksmuseum. Overall, the prices are too high for the amount and quality of food you get.
This restaurant was highly recommended by a Dutch/Indonesian friend and honestly I was not impressed by their food. The menu is such that you are forced to have a set menu of €33/pp for dinner. There is a lot of food for one person to consume and it just goes to waste. The rice they served was on the dry side and lacked flavor, the various meats/curries on the set menu had similar sauces and nothing that made one stand out compared to the other. Very disappointing!! The service was good and the servers were all friendly and efficient. I am sure there many more Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam at a more reasonable price and more flavorful meal.
When you are in Amsterdam, you have to try the Indonesian "RIJSTAFEL" (litterally: Rice-table). Restaurant Sama Sebo is one of the oldest and most famous Indonesian restaurants of The Netherlands. Their specialties are of course the Indonesian Rijstafel. Since we didn't really know what to order so we ordered the combination where you get a taste of everything on a plate. Bami Goreng € 16.50 p.p. - Bami Goreng - Indonesian Stir Fried Noodles - Babi Ketjap - Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce - Sambal Goreng Tauge - bean sprouts and tofu - Sambal Goreng Kering - crispy fried potato - Mata Sapi - eggs - Atjar - Cucumber, Carrots and Shallots - Rudjak Manis - Hot indian fruit salad That was what we saw on the menu... I had no idea what they were but we just went for it, but I googled it and this is what I got. It's weird because it's missing a skewer and a chicken drum stick up there but it was definitely on my plate~ (haha take a look! - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Qizoh4IwAtMrqxO3pvWQZw?select=n6tC7Xw-9gO0Kk7pIN2vAg) Ordering the plate we definitely didn't get the Rijstafel experience but the food was pretty good! I would definitely come back here again but next time, I will do the real rijstafel!
Before I went to Amsterdam, I was told there is great Indonesian food there and to have some. Lucky for me, another of my co-workers was told the same thing. So, we looked into a few. Many of them were expensive so we decided to try one for lunch. Since this was my first Indonesian food experience, I did not know what to expect. From the outside, the place did not look very busy. Once inside, you could see there were quite a few full tables. After being seated, our waiter explained our options. I opted to get the lunch with the noodles while my co-workers selected it with rice. When the food came, I knew I would not be able to finish it. I had read how to eat Indonesian and tried my best to follow suite with the spoon and fork instructions. I loved all the different flavors. I wish I was headed back to the hotel to take the leftovers. The only drawback I found was that the women's bathroom was strange.
We came here during our most recent vacation. It was certainly one of the highlights of our Amsterdam visit. Full disclosure before I begin: I am Indonesian, so my opinion may not necessarily be the same as others on this page. However, I will do my best to not compare my mom's cooking to the dishes at Sama Sebo :-) This is a very popular restaurant near the Rijkmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. So if you are planning to spend the day in one of the museums, stop by the restaurant first (or call) to make your dinner reservation. It's a short walk from the museums. Indonesian cuisine is very popular in the Netherlands because back in the days, Indonesia was a Dutch colony. You didn't think you were going to get a history lesson, did you? Anyway.....Sama Sebo is undoubtedly the most sought after Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam, thanks to all the TV travel shows. The restaurant is tight and food is plentiful. After seeing all the photos of Rijsttafel (which is a smorgasbord of typical Indonesian cuisine in one sitting), we thought why not. We were hungry and those pictures certainly looked mouth watering good. As soon as we ordered it, our waiter attached an addition to our table and 3 portable heated warmers. We knew it was going to be big, but we didn't anticipate this whole production. I ordered white wine and my husband ordered beer. By the way, my wine was super cheap and I happily ordered 2. It didn't take long before they brought over the whole buffet to our table(s). While the waiter explained each dish to us, we couldn't help but laugh. Not at him, but at the ridiculousness of eating this whole thing. We managed to eat 3/4 of it. The verdict, slightly disappointed. While the heated warmers were essential and a great idea, they also overcooked everything on top of them, all of the meat dishes basically. One cannot expect to eat Rijsttafel in a hurry, so you are there for more than an hour. As a result, overcooked dry chicken, beef. etc. The 2 most popular Indonesian dishes: gado gado was bland, so was the nasi goreng. I couldn't figure out why they were so stingy on the spices. That's what Indonesia is known for, for goodness sake. I do have to be honest though, my husband LOVED it! Loved everything about it. Couldn't stop talking about it for days. Well there you go. I don't regret going there. It certainly was a fun experience. Would I recommend it to my friends? Probably because I don't have a single Indonesian friend who would know otherwise. Ha!
Strange, funny restaurant in the museum quarter. The decor is bizarre with unusual relics dangling from the ceiling. We went for lunch in between museum hopping and were quickly ushered to a table. Service was friendly and our waiter suggested the lunch special (18 euro per person, if I remember correctly) for the nasi goreng (rice dish). We went for this as the a la carte menu was not in English and we just didn't have it in us to try to dechiper. The nasi goreng lunch special included a big bowl of rice with toppings such as meat skewers in peanut sauce, bean sprouts, pickled vegetables, cooked banana, etc. It was good but not great and the meal was rather pricey.
Great service, delicious food and fantastic atmosphere. Located right around the corner from the Van Gogh museum, we heard this restaurant was a must do for Indonesian food. We started off with yummy hot tea and ordered the Rijstaffel for lunch. One with fried rice and one with noodles. Each bite had so much flavor and we loved it! The server was very sweet and there's WiFi!
16 days ago
Not what I was expecting. When you think Indonesian food, you think strong flavors and spices. Everything was very mild. We got the small rice table special for 27 euros per person. It included 9 items. Appetizer was shrimp crackers with dipping sauce followed by all the other items on one regular sized round dinner plate. It does say they serve on one plate on the menu. Some items were on top of each other. I would have preferred to have them not piled so closely. Seemed like used canned green beans and not enough spices. Same for chicken which was crispy but no flavor. Coffee was good and server was friendly and politely asked if we wanted to add tip. read more
You definitely need reservations for this place if you want a table. Otherwise, you can walk in for a spot at the bar. They serve Indonesian fare. You can order a la carte or the rice table. We ordered a la carte. For our protein we had the chicken and shrimp. The chicken was a big portion, but we were able to order half the portion and it was more than enough. The chicken came in a bed of some type of very tasty sauce. The menu said it was spicy, but we didn't think so. The shrimp dish was three skewers with a large shrimp each. They were marinated. For our sides we had the vegetables in coconut milk (sajor lodeh), fried rice (nasi goreng), noodles (bami goreng), and sweet potatoes (sambas goreng kering). By far, the vegetables in coconut milk were our favorite. The fried rice was the next contender. The sweet potatoes are not really a dish. They are more of a topping. All the portions were shareable. The bar is a full service bar, the more Liquor and beer centric. They did have some wine. We were given a few tastings for liquor that we would have never thought to order. The bartender was so friendly. She even gave us recommendations for restaurants that locals go to. Overall, this was a great experience. read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
This was our first Indonesian experience. The service was quick and we opted for the small rice table option. It was a variety of lots of traditional Indonesian foods. I'm so glad we tried it. Lots of new flavors. The seating is somewhat tight, and decor makes it unique. Service was great and food was good. Worth trying if you are by the museum in Amsterdam. read more
Casual bar and Indonesian spot. While our server was amazing, some of the food was outstanding and other dishes just OK. Cleanliness from the inside to bathroom could have used a little more attention. The chicken satay with peanut sauce is a must. We kept ordering portions. The mixed small shrimp dish was disappointing. The shrimp skewer was flavorful but only had one shrimp on it. Mixed veggie gado gado dish was standard as the shrimp crisps. The sweet potato sambal added some crispiness to the sort of underwhelming nasi and Babi (fried rice and noodles m). Place was a little run down, but also think that's their vibe (pub style). Had a nice beer there since it seemed appropriate! Not so much selection for the wine people. Ultimately, I'd say pop in for the beer and satays. Not bad for Indonesian but don't expect anything fancy nor mind melting (outside of the satays). read more
6 months ago
One of the few places that do rijstaffel for one. The place has an old school, dark wood paneling kind of vibe. Service is relaxed and very friendly. Most of the dishes are very good, and it's worth getting the rijstaffel to sample a lot of different things. read more
2 years ago
I'm actually glad I didn't read the reviews prior to coming here as I had no expectations on what to expect on our first foray into Indonesian cuisine. We chose this location based on the distance from our hotel in the Museum District--just around the corner. I wanted to try Indonesian food as it had been a former Dutch colony. My reasoning was it would be similar to trying Indian food in England (flawed thinking or not). The dishes we chose were based on what flavors we both prefer (hubby heavy on peanuts). We didn't select the "Rice Table" as we weren't that hungry. However, the menu suggests at least 5 dishes, which including rice, was just fine for 2 people. The dishes are smaller--not like the size of Chinese restaurants in the US. You will not have leftovers! We had reservations via the Fork app for 5pm. We were seated promptly by friendly servers. We chose local craft beers to help with the spiciness of the food. Other walk-in folks wanted patio service as it was a pleasant day outside, but they explained it was drinks only outdoors. Inside is a little dark & the ambiance isn't much, as other reviewers mentioned, but we came for the food. Our drinks were delivered first as we looked over the menu. The food order was taken after drinks arrived & metal warmers lit in anticipation of the plates to come. It was a pretty short wait before the food arrived--all the dishes at one time. Other reviewers mentioned it felt like it was pre-made & a little "tired" from being held in the back. Since we were early in the evening, we didn't experience that. Food was fresh & tasty including the green beans. As we had no point of reference culinarly, we enjoyed everything we ordered. Yes, we were in and out in 45 minutes, but for us, it really didn't feel rushed. We didn't order dessert or after dinner drinks, although offered. It really isn't a place to linger, after all. I couldn't see myself as a "regular" here, but it did serve the purpose of letting us dip our toes into a country's offerings that we hadn't tried before + the added bonus of being nearby after a full day of sight seeing in this wonderful city! read more
2 years ago
The fare is average/good. I like the two male servers, they were very friendly. But the female server was very unfriendly. The spicy green beans with shrimp is just ok, overcooked. They had completely lost their bright green color. The beef was pretty tasty, as were the noodles. The Indonesian in California is way, way, way better...but, of course, this is Amsterdam. The location is amazing right near the Rijksmuseum. Overall, the prices are too high for the amount and quality of food you get. read more
3 years ago
Our 1st time at an Indonesian restaurant and it was so good. We heard it's a must try in Amsterdam and we weren't disappointed. We had the rijsttafel you get to try a ton of different things and they were all delicious. Service was great. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
This restaurant was highly recommended by a Dutch/Indonesian friend and honestly I was not impressed by their food. The menu is such that you are forced to have a set menu of €33/pp for dinner. There is a lot of food for one person to consume and it just goes to waste. The rice they served was on the dry side and lacked flavor, the various meats/curries on the set menu had similar sauces and nothing that made one stand out compared to the other. Very disappointing!! The service was good and the servers were all friendly and efficient. I am sure there many more Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam at a more reasonable price and more flavorful meal. read more
3 years ago
When you are in Amsterdam, you have to try the Indonesian "RIJSTAFEL" (litterally: Rice-table). Restaurant Sama Sebo is one of the oldest and most famous Indonesian restaurants of The Netherlands. Their specialties are of course the Indonesian Rijstafel. Since we didn't really know what to order so we ordered the combination where you get a taste of everything on a plate. Bami Goreng € 16.50 p.p. - Bami Goreng - Indonesian Stir Fried Noodles - Babi Ketjap - Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce - Sambal Goreng Tauge - bean sprouts and tofu - Sambal Goreng Kering - crispy fried potato - Mata Sapi - eggs - Atjar - Cucumber, Carrots and Shallots - Rudjak Manis - Hot indian fruit salad That was what we saw on the menu... I had no idea what they were but we just went for it, but I googled it and this is what I got. It's weird because it's missing a skewer and a chicken drum stick up there but it was definitely on my plate~ (haha take a look! - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Qizoh4IwAtMrqxO3pvWQZw?select=n6tC7Xw-9gO0Kk7pIN2vAg) Ordering the plate we definitely didn't get the Rijstafel experience but the food was pretty good! I would definitely come back here again but next time, I will do the real rijstafel! read more
5 years ago
What's not to like? So much love for this place and Daniel the owner. We got in last min (hint: call for a reservation) and had the rice table. Such an amazing meal and a great crew. Felt like a family dinner. read more
3 years ago
Before I went to Amsterdam, I was told there is great Indonesian food there and to have some. Lucky for me, another of my co-workers was told the same thing. So, we looked into a few. Many of them were expensive so we decided to try one for lunch. Since this was my first Indonesian food experience, I did not know what to expect. From the outside, the place did not look very busy. Once inside, you could see there were quite a few full tables. After being seated, our waiter explained our options. I opted to get the lunch with the noodles while my co-workers selected it with rice. When the food came, I knew I would not be able to finish it. I had read how to eat Indonesian and tried my best to follow suite with the spoon and fork instructions. I loved all the different flavors. I wish I was headed back to the hotel to take the leftovers. The only drawback I found was that the women's bathroom was strange. read more
9 years ago
We came here during our most recent vacation. It was certainly one of the highlights of our Amsterdam visit. Full disclosure before I begin: I am Indonesian, so my opinion may not necessarily be the same as others on this page. However, I will do my best to not compare my mom's cooking to the dishes at Sama Sebo :-) This is a very popular restaurant near the Rijkmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. So if you are planning to spend the day in one of the museums, stop by the restaurant first (or call) to make your dinner reservation. It's a short walk from the museums. Indonesian cuisine is very popular in the Netherlands because back in the days, Indonesia was a Dutch colony. You didn't think you were going to get a history lesson, did you? Anyway.....Sama Sebo is undoubtedly the most sought after Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam, thanks to all the TV travel shows. The restaurant is tight and food is plentiful. After seeing all the photos of Rijsttafel (which is a smorgasbord of typical Indonesian cuisine in one sitting), we thought why not. We were hungry and those pictures certainly looked mouth watering good. As soon as we ordered it, our waiter attached an addition to our table and 3 portable heated warmers. We knew it was going to be big, but we didn't anticipate this whole production. I ordered white wine and my husband ordered beer. By the way, my wine was super cheap and I happily ordered 2. It didn't take long before they brought over the whole buffet to our table(s). While the waiter explained each dish to us, we couldn't help but laugh. Not at him, but at the ridiculousness of eating this whole thing. We managed to eat 3/4 of it. The verdict, slightly disappointed. While the heated warmers were essential and a great idea, they also overcooked everything on top of them, all of the meat dishes basically. One cannot expect to eat Rijsttafel in a hurry, so you are there for more than an hour. As a result, overcooked dry chicken, beef. etc. The 2 most popular Indonesian dishes: gado gado was bland, so was the nasi goreng. I couldn't figure out why they were so stingy on the spices. That's what Indonesia is known for, for goodness sake. I do have to be honest though, my husband LOVED it! Loved everything about it. Couldn't stop talking about it for days. Well there you go. I don't regret going there. It certainly was a fun experience. Would I recommend it to my friends? Probably because I don't have a single Indonesian friend who would know otherwise. Ha! read more
Strange, funny restaurant in the museum quarter. The decor is bizarre with unusual relics dangling from the ceiling. We went for lunch in between museum hopping and were quickly ushered to a table. Service was friendly and our waiter suggested the lunch special (18 euro per person, if I remember correctly) for the nasi goreng (rice dish). We went for this as the a la carte menu was not in English and we just didn't have it in us to try to dechiper. The nasi goreng lunch special included a big bowl of rice with toppings such as meat skewers in peanut sauce, bean sprouts, pickled vegetables, cooked banana, etc. It was good but not great and the meal was rather pricey. read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
Great service, delicious food and fantastic atmosphere. Located right around the corner from the Van Gogh museum, we heard this restaurant was a must do for Indonesian food. We started off with yummy hot tea and ordered the Rijstaffel for lunch. One with fried rice and one with noodles. Each bite had so much flavor and we loved it! The server was very sweet and there's WiFi! read more
For sure this is my favorite go-to place in Amsterdam for rijsttafel! I know there are a few less that positive reviews on Yelp, but I have never had anything but delicious Indonesian food here, with great service. I would highly recommend making a reservation if you plan on going there during prime meal time, as I have observed that it gets quite busy sometimes. They also have a nice (but small) bar area, to have a drink while you are waiting on your table. If you know what you want, you can order a-la-carte, but for me it's more fun to have all 17 items in the rijsttafel! read more
9 years ago
This was my first experience with Indonesian rice table and it was incredible. We had a 7:30 reservation and when we arrived, they said the table would be a few minutes so we had a drink at the bar. The waiter came over with menus so we could have a look and asked us what we were thinking for dinner. We all wanted to do the traditional rice table, so we let him know. 10 minutes later they told us our table was ready so we go to sit down, and ALL of the food was already on the table! Despite the immediate eating, it didn't feel rushed at all- there was a ton of food and it was all amazing. We had no idea what we were getting but it was delicious. For €31 a person, it was a deal for the amount of food on the table. Would definitely recommend if you want to try Indonesian rice table, I haven't experienced anything like it before! read more
3 years ago
When in Amsterdam, it is essential to try the Indonesian food! I found Sama Sebo out of the Fodor's guidebook. It was close enough to our tram stop and halfway back to our hotel. Plus we were too starving to make the trek to Restaurant Blauw. What a great find! This place was packed on a Saturday night. I now know why you need reservations for the good spots in Amsterdam. You're SOL if you come at the wrong time. We found the last two seats in the house (at the bar) and shortly after we were seated around 9:30, they told the couple next to us that the kitchen had closed. Whew! We were this close to drinking beer and eating peanuts for dinner. The rijsttafel we had originally come for was $29.50 euro per person. After going over the menu and realizing we wouldn't care for half of the options, I went a la carte and ordered like a boss! I had no idea what I was ordering. It all came out of my mouth in a panic but in the end, it turned out to be the perfect amount and the right combination. We had a little bit of everything from beef and pork to goat and tofu. We ate everything with noodles and had the obligatory vegetable dish (which was really good!). All of the flavors and sauces were fantastic. We had crunchy textures, savory meat, sweet sides and a topping that just went well on everything! Coconut! Serundeng (fried coconut) Bami (Noodles) Pisang goring (fried bananas) babi sateh (pork skewers) Kambing sateh (goat skewers) Gado-Gado (vegetables) Daging Madura (meat in madura sauce) Tahu Goreng (fried tofu) For that dinner, I give Sama Sebo five stars. As good as it gets! Then again, I didn't have a chance to try Restaurant Blauw. But five minutes into Sama Sebo, I had long forgotten about Restaurant Blauw. read more
The abundance of times I come to Amsterdam, I always pass by this restaurant and say, "I need to try it out one day!". You come to Amsterdam, one of the main things to do is try out Indonesian cuisine.. With me being half Indonesian it's always a treat to eat Indonesian outside of Indonesia. Sama Sebo (weird name) always seem to look deserted from the outside, but in reality it's busy on the inside so don't let it fool you! I visited the establishment during their lunch hours and ordered the: Bami Goreng special with a price of € 16.50 per person: - Bami Goreng - Indonesian Stir Fried Noodles - Babi Ketjap - Pork in Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce - Sambal Goreng Tauge - Spicy bean sprouts and tofu - Sambal Goreng Kering - Spicy crispy fried potato cut into little pieces - Mata Sapi - Boiled Egg - Atjar - Cucumber, Carrots and Shallots - Rudjak Manis - sweet/spicy fruit salad On top of all that you also get the following: Kerupuk Udang- Shrimp Crackers Ayam Goreng- Indonesian Style fried chicken Sambal Goreng Buncis- Spicy green beans So the € 16.50 is definitely worth it! I was full to the max afterwards. Overall, very great meal and very great service! They made sure you were satisfied with the meal. I highly recommend this place, and the next time i'm in amsterdam I will make sure to make some time to return and try out their dinner service. read more
I really enjoy rijsttafel, but this place disappoints. In visiting Amsterdam I asked a colleague to book one of our restaurants so we could have rijsttafel, and this place was recommended. Too bad. It did not score for food, service, or atmosphere. First off, we had a reservation for 7:30. By 8:00 we still did not have a table (apparently we had a specific planned table, but the patrons there did not understand that they needed to eat and leave, so like normal people they took their time). In the meantime, they took us to wait by the bar (but no seats). No one offered anything to drink to any of us. The place was really packed, to the point of very uncomfortable. They were setting up their tables and service plates just about anywhere they could. Again - the place was totally packed, so either others love it or they got the same recommendation we did. When we finally got seated, we had a pair of surly waiters, who ticked off poor on the service box. They managed to get drink orders and then get on to the rijsttafel. We chose the set menu, as most seemed to do. It was a poor example of rijsttafel, with very little thought put into any dishes. Three portions of beef, which we all had a very hard time distinguishing. Some pork skewers in peanut sauce. Some vegetables. So crowded they put half the food on hot plates on our table and the other half on a table next to us, so my colleague at the head of the table had to pass back and forth. Not the near magical experience I've had with rijsttafel in the past. Also very hot - stifling. Big time bummer all around. Look elsewhere for a great rijsttafel experience. read more
Four of us dined at Sama Sebo. We waited about 20 minutes for a table and sat at the bar where we were tended to promptly, the alcoholic drinks were always full. A major plus. When we sat down we all ordered the Rijsttafel while waiting for our table. As soon as we sat down the food started coming out, plate after plate after plate. There was more then twenty plates that stretched four people. I can relate this experience to eating tapas in Spain. Some of the food was unidentifiable, but we were brave an ate it anyway. The food was served luke warm, hence why I only gave three stars. Luke warm food is a major turn off. We assumed that the we each should have received twenty something small plates each, we paid € 29,50 per person and we had to share twenty something plates. We left still feeling a bit hungry. I ordered what sounded good at the time, I was in a state, hence my selection, buttered tea. I got what I ordered, butter cooked inside my tea, the tea tasted more like butter then anything else. I couldn't drink it. That was the end of my feeling adventurous. This joint is more of a local eatery. I stood up to take pictures of my first rijsttafel and I was quickly noticed by all the patrons who stopped and stared at the weird American taking pictures of her food. That and I am a Yelper. Would like to try Rijsttafel again but at a different restaurant. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Delicious lunch. Had no idea what we ordered (we're American, menu is not), but thanks to the most delightful waiter ever - Woulter, we were culinarily surprised, satisfied and sated. A cozy, hole in the wall which should not be missed. Highly recommend. read more
Sama sebo is a local favorite. You'll always find people hanging out at the bar like they are giving away something. As a pescetarian the options are limited, but there are some good ones. If you don't eat meat, I'd avoid the ristafel and order a la carte. The grilled shrimp on skewers are really simple, but really tasty. I often have a craving for this and the long shrimp rice cracker (krupuk). If you like shrimp, I highly recommend both. Last time we went here, we were pleasantly surprised and funny enough, shocked by the quick service. That's because it's one of the first places we ate at in Amsterdam and never noticed this, but after a year living in the city, we've found prompt service to be extremely rare. :) read more
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We had a great dinner here! Our first time with this style meal, so we had no idea what we were eating, but everything was delicious. It was so fun to taste all the different things! The service was no nonsense, though they did explain to us what to do, but we stayed till the end of the night and made friends with them- very nice people. Honestly a very fun experience and delicious food close to the museums!! read more
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