Perfect snack if you are around the area. The variety of soups is impressive, they all sounded…read moredelicious. It was our first time in the store so the staff were very friendly and helpful guiding us through the menu. They even gave us some samples of the different soups so we could decided which one we really wanted. We agreed to order the sweet potato and added some pumpkin seeds to it, delicious!! Very flavorful. You can order it as a snack like we did or as a complete meal since they have different sizes.

Fantastic spot for healthy salad and soup. We came here for lunch after spending the morning at the…read moreRijksmuseum (a short walk away). It's basically a takeaway spot rather than a sit down restaurant. They have a selection of salads and soups to choose from. Service was friendly and efficient. The soup and salad was filling, delicious and nutritious. There's essentially no seating inside but there is a bench outside and you can take the stools they have to eat outside. Check it out if you're craving or needing a healthy, feel good meal!

If you're craving genuine, heartwarming Dutch comfort food near Leidseplein, The Pantry is the real…read moredeal. The space is quaint, cozy, and feels like stepping straight into a classic Dutch living room. If it's your first time or you just want a bit of everything, the stamppot combination plate is unbeatable. Getting to sample all three traditional mashes--hutspot, boerenkool, and zuurkool--paired with a juicy smoked sausage or traditional Dutch meatball is pure comfort on a plate. The Erwtensoep (Dutch pea soup) served with rye bread and smoked bacon is rich, thick, and incredible on a cool afternoon. Start off with the bitterballen or Dutch shrimp croquettes to share while you wait. Service is super friendly, welcoming, and effortlessly switches between languages without missing a beat. Because the dining room is small and intimate, it fills up remarkably fast--booking a table online in advance is essential, especially if you're aiming for dinner. A total gem for proper, unpretentious Dutch cuisine!

Booked a table for two at The Pantry. Completely dissatisfied with the dining experience. We…read morearrived five minutes before our reservation time. We felt like if we had been just a minute late, our table would have been given to someone else. Head Server rushed us to a table. The tables were packed like sardines in a can...barely enough room to sit down. Head server reminded us that we have only an hour and a half time slot for dinner. We then waited 20 minutes before another server took our orders, appetizer took another 20 minutes to be served. We didn't get our main dishes until an hour into our dining time slot. Because The Pantry crowds diners so tightly together, the place is extremely loud...so loud that I felt I like I was part of the adjoining tables' conversations. We could not hear eachother. It was impossible to hold a conversation. It was school cafeteria loud. We were unable to talk about the day and enjoy our meals...the noise was too distracting. Our food was nothing special. It tasted just ok. We expected it to taste better. The sauerkraut tasted pickled...like out of a jar. The red cabbage was overly sweet. The stew had only four chunks of beef. Overall, the food didn't taste fresh made. My wife could have cooked a better dinner at home. When visiting a new country, one expects better food (quality and taste) for 60 Euro. Not sure why other patrons line up to eat here. We will not return to The Pantry.

Best selection of soups in town. Just what the doctor ordered for this rainy day…read more Peanut soup is legendary. Tons of stuff for vegetarians. Window seats are great. Not a place to sit in for a long while. Cesaria evora on the speakers. Check it out.

This place is awesome! Great soup for a cold and cloudy day. Guy behind the counter took his time…read moredescribing each soup for us and let us sample each one before we ordered. We are very limited in the native language and he wasn't completely fluent in English but he was very patient and we each got exactly what we were looking for. Small bar to sit at and eat otherwise they offer take away.

For me, the most important part of pho is the broth, and the broth here is impeccable! Out of all…read moreof the pho places I've tried in the Netherlands, this is currently my favorite so far, even if it's a bit on the pricier side. If you've never tried pho, I recommend squeezing in some lime juice and mixing in some sriracha sauce directly into the soup. Also, don't eat directly from the bowl. Instead, load up your super large spoon with some noodles, a piece of meat, and a bit of vegetables. Submerge that into the broth, then top it off with a pea sized dollop of hoisin sauce. Now you're ready to shove that spoon packed full of flavors into your mouth!! Not only is it super delicious, but having to repeat this meticulous process will help you pace your meal, leading to healthier digestion. Word of warning: There's only 3 tables for two and a 4-seater countertop inside, so absolutely make sure to come right at opening time or prepare for a potentially long wait. The funniest thing is they had hardstyle house blasting the entire time. For a Sunday afternoon, it felt so surreal. 10/10, would club here, again.

Lovely little Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam. Definitely solid broth, healthy…read moreportion size, and great service. You'll love all the various Pho dishes they serve.

Great variety of soups! Both of the soups we got were super tasty (lentil soup and Brazilian (?)…read morebean soup). We also got two quiches (goat cheese and mushroom?) which were really soft and flaky. Not a lot of seating, we ended up walking a little down the road to sit on a bench on the bridge and eat. Good selection for a variety of dietary needs as well!

Came here for lunch. Seems they always have a smallish line. They offer salad and soups but soups…read moreare their main speciality. By 2 pm they had 4 different kinds of soups left. I opted for lentil soup. It was tasty but tasted like i expected nothing special. Really really overpriced though with 8 for a medium. Nothing else comes with the soup. They charge for bread.

Obsessed with this place! A Dutch restaurant with photos of moms everywhere. What a sweet concept!…read more We went on a Thursday night with no reservation. They have tables outside you can order drinks and snacks while you wait for your table. We waited around 30 minutes, but felt like we barely had waited since we were able to snack and hang out the whole time! We ordered the sampler dish with classic Dutch recipes. Loved the applesauce & potato sides especially! It was a great way to get a little bit of everything. The staff were also very attentive and kind! Would definitely recommend coming here and bring your mom while you're at it!

This was my husband's and my first dinner in Amsterdam! The Hacée and the stamppot are heaven! I…read morelove the plates are mismatched and have been for decades! Reading the menu was fun! We dropped off our little frame with our mothers in it. The server originally asked us to place it wherever we see fit, but the owner (she has the manager vibe) came over and helped us picked an even better spot! Service was what I thought was slow, but then we learned that Dutch people are very customer-focused, so we had to initiate an eye contact and signal to them that we are ready to close our check. I also found out that tipping is not required. Who would have thought? Oh, and also water is not free. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation because this place very packed for the duration of our meal and some people got turned away.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. O Mai is located a minute away from…read morethe tram station making it super convenient. Staff were Gen Z, wore a uniform and tight black nitrile gloves. Started off with the fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp and they were tasty. They came with 3 dipping sauces. Moved on to the large Pho and it was gigantic. Broth was flavorful and the noodles seem to be the dry version. The marbling was decent on the slices of beef and the meat balls were flavorful. The beef shank was also quite tasty. A small should be sufficient if an appetizer is ordered! They take credit cards too!

Food was fine, but service was uncomfortable. I was seated and eating, stepped away briefly with…read morestaff approval, and was then asked to move for another party instead of staff managing the situation. There were also unnecessary interruptions while I was eating. I won't be back.

It was really great , we both totally enjoyed it. The service was wonderful. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and I love how they have the chili well on the table and you can make it as spicy as you want five out of five.

My friends and I came here for a late dinner on a Saturday evening. It was pretty busy, but we were…read moreseated upon arrival. Food: They had a vegetarian takoyaki on the menu, which I haven't had in many years. Obviously it didn't have actual tako in it, but it was still very good. I also had the vegetarian ramen that was also good. Service: Service was quick and easy. Not much to add. TL;DR - Not a bad place for vegetarian ramen and appetizers!

Café restaurant van Kerkwijk was the best restaurant we experienced in Amsterdam. The ambiance,…read morefood and service were outstanding. The steak was very tender and paired well with the goat cheese and strawberry sauce. The sauce had just right balance of strawberries and complimented the steak and goat cheese. Their "Kipjes" (baked chicken in coconut sauce) was outstanding according to one of my friends that are with us. We also ordered a garden salad to share. The dressing was excellent. In addition, we ordered an order of Frites (thick cut fries) served with mayonnaise. They were crispy on the outside and piping hot inside until the end. The bread pudding was the overwhelming favorite for dessert. They had a well stocked bar.

Cozy little spot in the city with a verbal menu, a first for me. I just asked for the best meat…read moreoption and got this steak deal. Steak was cooked nicely, and the sides were fresh too. Always appreciate a spot that gives tap water too. Server lady was sweet and the cook dude was chill too. A nice little find in the bustling city.

Phobulous!!! After walking all day in the cold and drizzle of Amsterdam, the only thing I key…read morethinking about was getting a steamy bowl of soup... I love Phô but wasn't sure if my bf would try it out.. he agreed and loved it!! This was definitely one of the bests I've had! And try the grilled bananas for dessert! Thanks for a great Birthday dinner in Amsterdam!!

The tofu fresh rolls were satisfying but a decent peanut sauce will make even cardboard taste good…read more There was nothing special about these ones (and I'd prefer a peanut sauce that wasn't part hoisin) so I wouldn't return before exploring other options. Plus, some places do something with the tofu so it contributes to the flavor where this tofu was just a different texture. Lastly, the quantity of true roll filling was disappointing. In the picture it's clear how the end pieces were left basically empty so this dish didn't pack much punch in filling me up. Even so, peanut sauce is peanut sauce.