Could not recommend this restaurant more! We got the sampler dish and it was so delicious!! We…read moreloved every plate. It also came with a starter option and we chose the spring roll which was also so good!! We came in on a busy Friday night and were seated at the bar. The cocktails were also delicious too! The staff were great and so attentive. This was our first time trying Indonesian and if you haven't tried it yet... what are you waiting for-- go here!

Based on one visit…read more This place is on Singel southeast of the 9 Streets and north of the museum quarter. Nice environment that has a cozy feel. We had a party of five and the table arrangement allows Service was quite friendly. Food quality was good. The dishes can be ordered individually but most/all of them can be ordered one of three family style options (essentially small, medium and large). The price is per person when ordered family style. The portions were not the largest but we had a few light eaters which allowed me to eat more. Overall, worth a try.

Fantastic food, great quantity, 6 people in our group From…read morethe states and this was perfect! Will come back

What a gem! If you're looking for authentic Indonesian food and are near Centraal, this is the…read moreplace to go-- the food is incredible, the restaurant is lovely and clean, and the service is very kind. Most of the reviews here are talking about rice tables, where you get small portions of 10 different dishes to share and try; if you haven't had Indonesian food before or are looking for a sampler to eat a lot of favorites, this is certainly the way to go! If you're looking for a more substantial portion of your favorite dish, though, they also have full sized portions of favorites! Highly recommend: rendang Padang, gado gado, nasi goreng, or Soto ayam. If you're feeling like you want some crunch, don't miss out out on their chips! They're not on the menu, but at the front counter where you order they also have bags of emping (seed crackers) and krupuk (shrimp crackers) for sale. Dip or munch into these alongside your meal. Yum! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Amsterdam.

Absolutely AMAZING!! Dad is Dutch Indonesian, and every dish tasted just like his cooking. The…read morepeople I was with never had Indonesian food and they were in Heaven!!! We went to Paris Amsterdam and London, we all agreed it was the best meal of the trip!!! Go here!! Trust me!!

Kartika serves good Indonesian rijsttafel (multi-dish sampler of spicy meats, vegetables, rice, and…read morenoodles). I don't have Indonesian food where I live, so was excited to try this in Amsterdam. I thought the dishes were all flavorful and gave a good mix of meat, vegetable, and rice dishes. The individual servings were small, but filling enough because of the heavy coconut milk used in most dishes. 1 star off: The attitude of the waitstaff was abysmal. First of all, their website does not offer reservations and they rarely answer their phones. So my family and I arrived at restaurant opening to get a table. The first thing they said to us was "Do you have a reservation? If you don't, I can only give you a table if you get out by 6:30PM." in a stern way. We said okay. The group that came after me also raised the issue that no one at the restaurant answers their phone for reservations. The waitstaff did not respond to that, but begrudging seated them. 1 star off: While we were ordering food, the waitstaff noticed that my son had a water bottle with him, and proceeded to give him a lecture that water bottles are not allowed and that we have to order water from them. He is a teenager...he does not know he was supposed to conceal his water bottle at this restaurant. We all ordered drinks, including water, but the experience left my family feeling unwelcomed.

Muji is one of the friendliest person I have met lately. His grandmother from Surabaya taught him…read morehow to cook and he was a great student. I was especially charmed by his corn patties. They remind me of the ones my mother used to make. Read more: http://www.amsterdambitestodiefor.com/savoury/cookies-corn/

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I was disappointed with another Indonesian restaurant a few days earlier, but Soenda Kelapa's food…read moreblew me away with the dishes bursting with flavors and spices. Every. Single. Dish. And we had about 15. Four of us selected Rijstrafel / Rice Table for three people and it filled us up. We ate everything. It is probably the best Rijstrafel I've had in Amsterdam. Even the Spekkoek layered cake dessert was delicious. Coming for dinner on the night of World Pride canal parade, the restaurant was slammed. They found us a table near the kitchen. It understandably took awhile for the food to come out, but the owner was very talkative and friendly as were the other staff. It felt like we were at a family gathering in an intimate setting. Do yourself a favor and get the Rijstrafel, even if you're going solo. It's a gastronomic Dutch Indo experience!

Sweet owners, and the most delicious food, bursting with flavor. Definitely worth a stop.read more

This is a place in the food court on the second floor of Magna Plaza. They recommended the goat…read moresate and it was delicious. The beef was also good, and the pickled vegetables were a nice complement to everything.

Absolutely incredible satays. Being of Moluccan decent and from Holland but living in the USA for…read more4+ years now, this place is THE jam. I'm so happy they opened up a good spot. Get the satay platter which serves at least 3 people and for that price you're getting quality food. The satay skewers (esp the goat one) and the side dishes are top notch. Don't miss out, there are tons of Indonesian restaurants but you'll for sure get something different here than all the others. GO!

I arrived after 11 PM on my last night in Amsterdam and was so disappointed to find out the kitchen…read morehad already closed. We had really wanted to try Surinamese food before leaving. But the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating and offered to give us one last meal. And I'm SO glad they did! Everything was flavorful, comforting, and absolutely delicious. It was such a wonderful introduction to Surinamese cuisine and easily one of the most memorable meals of our trip. The kindness and hospitality alone deserve 5 stars, but the food absolutely does too. Thank you for going above and beyond for us and turning our last night in Amsterdam into such a special, unexpected travel memory. Highly, highly recommend Warung Spang Makandra! Amazing food and even more amazing people. We hope to be back next time.

First time trying Surinamese food. I looked up Indonesian and this restaurant popped up. When we…read moregot to the restaurant, we were very surprised at how busy it was. We were able to get the last table and were given the English menu, which was good. However, it took 30 minutes for our food to come out. The portions were big and the flavors were bold.

It was decently priced and the staff were all friendly. As a Filipino it was nice to see many…read moresoutheast Asians in one place especially visiting Amsterdam. The food was amazing and the ambiance of the place was busy so space is limited.

Real neighborhood gem. Toko Bersama is one of those no-frills spots that locals clearly know about…read more Generous portions, very fair prices, and consistently tasty Indonesian dishes. The Nasi Goreng was flavorful and comforting, and the meat dishes were excellent. It's perfect for takeaway (limited seating), and you can easily eat well for under €12 -- a rare find in Amsterdam. Worth going a little out of your way for.

Best UvA canteen!!…read more Yes when you bump into the UvA single library and you saw people digging their take-away boxes, yes, all from Kantjil. The klein box can fit for bami/rice and meat(coconut chicken/curry beef...) and veggie. I used to get the large one which is a waste for girls. Very rich bami, as Asian I am of course a fan of rice, but I always stay with their bami. Well seasoned with butter and resilient upon bite. Coconut chicken is my favourite, not that sweet and milky than you think. Perfectly mixed with the french beans. Go for what you feel like for the mains, rice or noodle. And the meat is well marinated which some veggie would balance. We can still appreciate the fine Indonesian food by boxes and bags.

I had a pretty nasty cold when I was in Amsterdam but I pulled myself out of my hotel room to check…read moreout this restaurant and was really glad. The food was amazing. My boyfriend and I each ordered one of the dishes from the Kantjil's favourites instead of a Rijstafel and it was so much food. I didn't necessarily know everything I was eating but the flavor combinations were great and there was a spicy kick to help clear my stuffy nose. I enjoyed a delicious iced tea with my meal and my boyfriend enjoyed a creamy iced coffee. We originally meant to go to the more casual part of the restaurant on the other side, and while the price was a bit higher here, it was tons of food and definitely worth it!