Little spot that we found, turned out to be a gem!…read more Great food and service. Authentic Indian food that hit the spot on a chilly, rainy day. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for some homemade food.

I had noted this place prior to our trip, as it is located within a couple of blocks of the Anne…read moreFrank House. I was only able to get tickets for the AFH for a 6:15 p.m. tour, meaning we got finished around 8 p.m. Hence, this became our late dinner option that day. I wasn't sure how busy they would be, but I guess we arrived late enough so that they had a few tables available. The restaurant is located on a fairly busy street (served by trams, which we later used to get back to the Central Station area). It is only a few doors down from one of the canals. The menu indicated that they had been in business since the 1980s, so they must be doing something right. As an added reference point, they are about a 20-minute walk from the Central Station. We arrived and were greeted and shown to a table near the front of the restaurant. It seemed to extend quite a way back, but I didn't have a reason to venture further in. Our server was friendly and provided menus and took our drink orders. I know they had wine but I don't know if they had a full bar. There were certainly several tables of Americans and Brits who appeared to be well served in that regard, so maybe there was a bar... The menu was fairly extensive, with an appreciable overlap with dishes we were familiar with from Indian places in the U.S. We all found something to our taste. I think we ended up with a couple of vegetarian curry dishes and one that was chicken-based. We also got naan and rice. Everything was good, and given the lateness of dinner (for us), we were hungry. When the food came out, they also brought one warming stand per dish. This was something new that we encountered at a couple of restaurants on this trip. This is probably more relevant in the winter months, but it kept the food hot. I'd likely return here for another meal if I'm ever back in Amsterdam.

Arrived yesterday at opening time 5 p.m., hungry and eager to eat dinner before our canal cruise…read more We did not have a reservation but they were able to find us a table because they were just opening. Very elegant interior, with tasteful decor, soft ambient music, best for couples, but also able to accommodate larger groups with a reservation. We were seated right away and greeted by our server Sona, very gracious, patient, attentive, and professional. She asked about any allergies and then took our order of chicken tikka saag and chicken tikka masala, both medium spiciness (also asked if we would like Indian medium or European medium--we chose Indian medium). These entrees come with rice, and we also ordered garlic naan. Immediately, they brought chilled bottled water and complimentary thin crispy cracker like bread with red sauce and green sauce (I didn't catch the names). I liked the green sauce better (mint), and my husband liked the red one better (tamarind)--both were lovely. About 20 minutes later, our entrees arrived piping hot, and cooked to perfection! Tender chicken, savory rich flavors in the masala and saag, both the right level of spicy for us! Glad we had enough rice and water! Excellent restaurant --Sona was amazing and the whole experience delicious!

Came here while visiting Amsterdam with my father and above everything else, the decor in the…read morerestaurant is absolutely breathtaking!! The lamb saag was absolutely delicious and the salad was quite good as well. We weren't huge fans of the mixed tandoori plate, the flavors weren't very developed and it needed more spice, but we were overall satisfied with the service and the dining experience. It appears from the other reviews that the momos are one of the best things to eat here, but I personally couldn't because I am gluten free, so considering how delicious the saag is, I bet dishes other than the tandoori are very delicious as well! Overall I would recommend this place.

Our first night in Amsterdam saw this restaurant down an alley--- now I was always told never go…read moreinto an alley in a strange county, I'm so glad I did!!! we found a wonderful Indian Restaurant at the end. Great food, Attentive Service all with a homey atmosphere---- Well worth a visit.

My mom and I were walking down the busy street when she said she'd like to find Indian food for…read moredinner. A few minutes later, we saw a sign for an Indian restaurant with arrows pointing to a narrow hallway in a building. Sure! We were feeling adventurous, so we followed the arrows. At the end of the long walk, we found the restaurant and were seated immediately. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and naan-a pretty safe meal, and one that we usually enjoy. This time was no exception-it was delicious! One meal was plenty to share between the two of us. The sauce was much less tomato-y than I'm used to in the States, but it was very good. The spice level was just right-not too hot, not too mild. It was just right!

I was in need of a little snack (which turned out to be way more) on my walk to the Anne Frank…read morehouse and saw this restaurant. Everyone was super friendly and helped me choose the vegan/ vegetarian foods. Everything was full of flavor and not too spicy. Hint they can make it spicier if you like. I had the garlic naan, lentil soup, aloo gobi and some amazing lentil dish. You won't be disappointed and I totally recommend them.

Spent the evening with friends in this restaurant. We had a good time, the food was good and the…read morestaff was very friendly. We ordered different dishes which we shared within our group. Everything I tried tasted quite nice with no exception. I intend to go there again.

Excellent Indian food and wonderful staff! Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious…read moreauthentic Indian food in Amsterdam!

We were staying across the canal at Hotel Mai. It was a rainy day and we were super hungry. Walked…read moreover to Ganesha. Ordered almost everything. Butter chicken. It was the best I've ever had in my life!! Chicken tandoor. Sooo good. The chicken was cooked to perfection. The Samosas. We ordered 4. They were the size of my balled up fist. And man o man we're they delicious. We also ordered the chicken wings which were good, but couldn't compare to the other dishes. The ti e was exactly what my 10 year old wanted. Really hit the spot and paired well with all the other dishes. Their dipping sauces paired really well. Especially the sweet one. Lastly, the naan bread. Not too thick, not too thin. Warm and pillow soft with just the right touch of crisp on the outside. Portions were plenty for my family of 4. Even had leftovers witch should tell you something considering how hungry we were.

We ordered a meal for 5 hungry adults : Mushroom bhaji…read moreGobi Aloo Panir jalfrezi Chana ki dal Saag Panir Butter chicken and additional lamb dish, spicy. Food was excellent. We took it back to our hotel, and had a great dinner. Everything was freshly made, the rice was excellent and all of the above. Service was very professional and meticulous,they made sure I got everything correctly packaged before I left the restaurant. Recommend.

Excellent meal. The lamb curry and mixed tandoori dishes were very good and portions were…read moreacceptable. Naan was outstanding! Service was quick and pleasant. It's hard to beat any meal in Amsterdam there is such a wide variety of authentic cuisine's. A very pleasant atmosphere looking out on a typical busy side street.

Ordered delivery here - good food, moderately priced. Haven't had a chance to visit in person but…read moreif the in-restaurant food is as good as delivery, I would definitely go. Identity is not entirely clear, as they serve both Indian and Indonesian food, but both are done moderately well.

The food was okay no spice. We ordered Aloo gobi and butter chicken with yogurt and 2 orders of…read moregarlic naan. The naan was big enough sizes. Butter chicken tasted like it was spoiled but the sauce was good but needs spice. The service was soooo slow! Price was fare.

It's an international chain Indian restaurant offering large selections of dosa. Reasonable price…read moreand big portions.

I was really surprised to see a Saravana Bhavan here as I was driving through the neighborhood. The…read moremenu is broader than the locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, the food and locations were lower grade. The chutneys and sambhar were watery and the dosas tasted different and not as good. The windows are way overdue for a cleaning. Pass.

Again this year, wow! If you haven't found this place you need to. The menu is ample, so lots of…read morechoices and it's stunningly well prepared. First time last year and it was at the top of the list for this year. It's on the small side so if you are brings a bunch of people you need to call ahead. We picked two versions of lamb curry, both excellent. Comes with lovely fluffy rice, salad and a spicy potato dish- add bread and it's a lot of food but we all but licked the plates. Family run with mom in the kitchen and mom clearly knows what she's doing. Eat here, just do it.

Lets start with the atmosphere. It's fantastic! It was nice and clean, smelled very pleasant and…read morethe place is small enough to be cozy but large enough to not feel crammed. The food was really well done. What i really enjoyed was the fact that it was all cooked upon ordering. I typically keep in mind that ALL food is going to taste somewhat different wherever you go. After All, thats the point of finding new places. This find was truly a diamond in the rough in an area that is saturated with restaurants. There are plenty of bad ones and this one shines. The service was excellent. Just remember its a family owned place, and you are in EU. Everything is a little more laid back. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!