We are novices when it comes to Indonesian food, but this restaurant was terrific. Nice service and…read morelively atmosphere. The rice table seemed overwhelming so we just ordered 2 mains, which still came with 6 small side dishes. Everything tasted great.

Michelin guide restaurant that is very busy all days of the week! We were so lucky to find a seat…read morefor two around 5:45pm at the bar (I think they save these spots for walk ins, max 6 people) - so many people were turned away for not having a reservation. Ordered the rijstaffel (rice table) which allowed us to try all sorts of dishes. It was quite filling. Flavors were strong and several dishes were quite too salty for us, just FYI. Particularly liked the different meat curries. Enjoyed the cucumber since it was a refreshing contrast to everything else. Service was kind and we didn't have to wait too long for food considering how busy it was! Great to try if you don't have much exposure to Indonesian food back home.

The walk to Indonesia Asli twice after we discovered it was closed on Mondays was well worth. The…read moreladies behind the counter greeted us both with a warm smile and made us relaxed. We chose Nasi Rames (rice, Beef rendang, tofu, egg, bean/cabbage,chicken curry) and we were not disappointed with any of the dishes. We have eaten numerous times in Indonesia and the owners being Indonesian give the food a truly authentic flavour. The food is really well priced as proof by the constant flow of customers coming and going. A great change from fries and mayonnaise in Utrecht!

Decor is outdated and it's dark inside. The service is solid…read more We went here with a group of 8 and had a rijsttafel and were not blown away - food was less than average. I'd stick with Blauw or find another place to grab dinner because it's nothing special.

Had the Indonesian Rice Table (21€ per person): delicious chicken soup and lots of small plates…read morewith some veggies, but mostly meat in different sauces. Quite the spread. Ambiance wasn't notable: older crowd, older furniture. The nice thing about it was that it seemed like there were a lot of regulars. Not touristy at all. Overall, great at what matters: food and authenticity. Price wasn't too bad.

The food and ambience were outstanding! The service was adequate. The wine selection was not. But…read morethe food and ambience make this a place I would return to whenever I'm in the area. In fact, we drove from Amsterdam specifically to dine at this restaurant, which was recommended by a friend.

Sadly, there is nothing close to this in Seattle, WA. When we visited Bali, I wasn't too impressed…read morewith the food either. It was either way too sweet or too spicy for me. However, when we tried this place, I was super surprised! Red Jedjeki was packed on a Wednesday evening. We didn't have reservations, but we were fortunate the sweet lady found a place for us to sit. I must say, this is hands down the best Indonesian food in the world! We ordered the menu for 2 people. A mixture of different dishes. Their side nasi goreng is ok, but everything else we had was so heavenly. I especially enjoyed their beef stew, sprouts with peanut sauce, picked cucumbers and carrots, green beans and boiled egg with a red sauce on top. Now, if you can tell me where else they have Indonesian food like Redjeki's, then please do share and I'll take a trip out there! Thank you guys for an awesome experience. We did have left overs and had it for lunch today. Well done to the lady and gentlemen who worked at Redjeki last night. We had a wonderful experience! It's worth the 5 stars. This is the place to visit if you want to try some Indonesian food in the Netherlands! Plus, Delft is such a cute town!

If you have time for only one Surinamese meal while visiting Amsterdam, Warung Spang Makandra is a…read moregood choice. The food is excellent, they have English menus for us tourists, they're affordable, and they have a nice beer list and plenty of tables -- making them maybe unique among Surinamese places. It is helpful to make a reservation, but if you didn't ... they have a lot of tables, and many turn over fast, so get in line and wait, you'll get a table eventually. They have a really good selection of vegetarian dishes, so much that you won't feel restricted at all. Spice levels are moderate, so if you're a pepper-head, order some sambal on the side. Do order some of the side dishes; I'm especially fond of the bara and the teloh with salt cod and peanut sauce. Warning, though: Surinamese food uses nuts heavily, so do not go here if you have a nut allergy.

Had a lovely experience here on a drizzly November evening! So good that I dropped by again for a…read moresandwich to go before I left Amsterdam! Come here for homey, delicious Surinamese food. The staff were friendly and courteous, and I would gladly come back next time I'm in Amsterdam. Walked in on a Saturday evening around 7pm as a solo diner and the restaurant was packed. I didn't make reservations so was hoping they could squeeze me in and it was a yes, just had to wait for about 8-10 minutes until the bar area seating cleared up a bit. Score! Seated the menu was presented right away, after about 10 minutes staff asked for my order, I got: - Spang Makandra Special €17.50: this is a plate of several of the house specialities. Fried rice & noodles, braised chicken, grilled chicken satay, stir-fried long beans, egg, potato sambal and perkedel (fried potatoes). So tasty all around! Loooved the braised chicken was done very well, the peanut sauce used for the chicken satay was a bit on the sweeter side. The egg was scrambled (believe this was intentional for this preparation), the flavors were delicious! I can't comment to the authenticity since I'm no expert in Surinamese food though would certainly recommend this dish to all. - Dawet €3.00: if you're familiar with SE Asian shaved ice with palm sugar syrup, the flavor of this drink is reminiscent. While the color is a bright pepto bismol pink, it's mostly coconut milk with a strong flavor of gula malaka. Was on the sweeter side though glad for the coconut milk to balance out the spiciness of the hot sauce. - Beef rendang sandwich €6.50: sooo yummy. Considering the Indonesian and Chinese influences in Surinamese food, I've eaten my share of specifically Malaysian and Indonesian food in those countries and the curry flavors in the sandwich were prominent and super tasty. The spices were quite strong that even wrapped in foil and inside a plastic bag, my entire bag smelled like rendang (in a most moth-watering way lol) after carrying for some hours. The decor was cozy and filled the left side wall with pics of patrons of the past, opposite wall full length mirrors to make the space look larger. Seating enough for about 50-60 probably. Even though they were slammed, staff checked in periodically on how I was doing, refilled water, which indirectly led to an interesting conversation with another solo diner sitting at the bar. Strong recommend!

Excellent food and service! Order the Indonesian "rijsttafel" for lots of tiny dishes to share…read more.. The Merlot house wine (red) went very well with the food and was reasonably priced (19 euro for a bottle).

SAMPURNA highlights its commitment to traditional Indonesian cooking and family recipes and that…read moreauthenticity definitely comes through in the food. The restaurant offers a varied menu inspired by classic Indonesian dishes and promotes a relaxed welcoming atmosphere with the option to request specific dishes in advance including lobster or seafood with prior notice. We were seated without a reservation which was convenient and appreciated. The service was a bit grumpy and not the warmest but still attentive and functional throughout the meal. While the hospitality did not fully match the restaurant's stated philosophy it did not ruin the experience. The food itself was good and satisfying with rich flavors that felt true to Indonesian home style cooking. The rice table in particular looked absolutely delicious and tempting though our group ended up ordering more selectively due to picky eaters at the table. It is definitely something I would want to try on a future visit. Overall SAMPURNA delivers solid Indonesian food and a genuine traditional approach. Despite imperfect service I would return especially to try the rice table next time.

Delicious Indonesian restaurant with a relaxed, cozy ambiance…read more We came here on multiple recommendations from friends, and I can see why Sampurna is so popular! We ordered the Kuning Rice Table, the smallest of the three tasting-menu-style options. Despite being the smallest it came with an unbelievable amount of food! I loved getting to try so many different indonesian dishes, everyone loved something different! The service was very fast, and the food was brought out on hot plates to keep everything warm. They are also very accommodating for vegetarian/vegans - they were able to swap out the meat dishes for the vegetarian in our group while still doing the full-table tasting menu.

Amazing dining experience! The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming and I loved…read morethe ambiance of the restaurant and seating with the tables built to keep the food warm. It was nice that they allow people to order the rijsttafel for 1, and I saw a number of people doing this. Rijsttafel Authentiek: pisang goreng, sate kambing, sate ayam, ikan mentega, acar ketimun, sambal goreng kentang, gado gado, sayur lodeh, kerang asam manus, terong sambel ijo, ayam rica rica, danging rendang, telor kuning, nasi putih, nasi goreng, krupuk, serundeng, sambal. (They warn you that the sambal is very spicy and it is :)) Everything was delicious-my highlights were the ikan mentega, gado gado, sate, and sambal.

Excellent Indonesian restaurant named after the color blue but the decor inside is red. Speaking of…read morethe interior, it's a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. In fact, there's a second-floor dining area that you probably wouldn't notice unless they sit you there. Ordered the following: - Chicken Satay - 10/10: best satay I've ever had. Hands down. The sauce is impeccable. Super savory. No need to dip it in anything. Chicken is moist and tender. Categorized as a side dish, but this really is a main event. Every table was ordering it. - Beef Rendang - 6.8/10: nice flavor. Medium spice. Beef is tender, but I wish they used fattier cuts of meat. Would elevate this dish definitely. - Prawns - 7/10: had some nice heat. Prawns were tender and full of flavor, but kind of small. Dishes came with a variety of small add-ons that's a bit hard to describe. I guess if I had to I'd say it was the equivalent of Korean banchan - an assortment of side dishes like potato strings and veggies. Loved them all. Service was excellent and friendly. Prices are a bit steep, but fair with what you're getting. Definitely recommend!

As good as it gets in terms of Indonesian food with a friendly owner. Simply delicious. The real…read morething.

This is without a doubt my favorite Indonesian restaurant in The Netherlands, and probably my…read morefavorite restaurant period in the Heemstede/Bloemendaal/Zandvoort area. (As much as I'd hate to group Bloemendaal with Zandvoort) The food is outstanding, especially the rijsttafels, which include a vegetarian one (and Yanie is always willing to make me one with extra peanut sauce items). The best part about Pondok Yanie, in addition to the great food and very relaxing dining area, is the service. I'm not sure I've ever had better service in my life. Even though I only go here once or twice a year when I'm in the country, Yanie always remembers me, knows what foods I like best, and asks about the family, how my life is in the U.S., etc. She also does a great job preparing and wrapping up a big rijsttafel order to go, for if we want to stay in and watch a movie. Pondok Yanie is simply a great place that really deserves the five stars, especially for Yanie herself. And oh, how I miss her food, living in America with no Indonesian restaurants within DAYS from me.

This is primarily a take out restaurant. There are two tables, but you must eat your food from…read moretake out containers. There was no bathroom that we could see. All that said, let me say that this food was spectacular. We got the 'meal deal' which gave two meats and two vegetables and rice. The flavors were rich and smooth in both the spicy and mild choices. I wish we could have tried everything on the menu, but what we did try was the best Indonesian we had on our Netherlands trip. Add to that, the staff was very nice and helpful to people that did not know Dutch and were not familiar with Indonesian food. Oh, and i forgot to mention the terrific value.

Very tasty food - mainly for takeaway as there are only 3 tables. Prices are very good for the…read morelunch menu with 1 selection of meat and veggies only 8€