We found this place online while visiting Haarlem for the day and decided to walk in right when…read morethey opened for dinner. We didn't realize how popular De Lachende Javaan is--they were completely fully booked! The owner noticed we were visiting from out of town and was incredibly accommodating. He explained the situation but managed to squeeze us in, provided we could eat relatively quickly before the next reservation arrived. We were so grateful because the meal ended up being fantastic. Since it was our first time trying Indonesian food, we went with the Rijsttafel Biasa (the smallest menu option). It was a variety of small plates served on portable burners to keep everything warm, accompanied by rice. It was the perfect introduction--there wasn't a single dish I didn't love. Even though the plates look small, we were completely full and satisfied by the end. We managed to finish just in time for the reserved party to take the table, so it worked out perfectly. Highly recommend booking a table in advance, but if you get the chance to eat here, definitely do it!

Wonderful and unexpected dining experience. We had the fish/veggie tasting menu. Beautiful dishes…read more Service was great and the place was humming with laughter and enthusiasm. Totally recommend.

We got in, ordered drinks but after asking for soy free food due to allergy there were no options…read morefor us! The ambiance is dark but nice with class!

So this place is good....Drinks are pretty good. Food's pretty good. Good ambience and service but…read moreholy crap is this place expensive. About 10 Euros for 1 small Tapa. Strange concept overall: Fine dining of experience "street food".

I have pass by here several times admiring how cute the shop is from a distance. Oneday I might do…read morea takeout for Dutchman. Unfortunatley, I don't try too many Indonesian food spots, because most of the time their menu has a lot of Gluten or Nuts, which I happen to be allergic too. However, after reading Nick's review I will drop by here again to pick up some rice paper to make spring roles. They also have gluten-free chicken spring rolls, but I don't really eat chicken, so I am kind of out of luck.

Cool (very) little asian grocery store. They have a nice selection of spices and it is also the…read moreonly place I've been able to find rice paper to make spring roles with. They also have takeaway food that I have not tried yet. It looks good so I may try it sometime soon.

We came when it opened and it was empty, but the staff was very welcoming and allowed us to sit…read morewherever we want. We didn't know what to get so she recommended a few things and they were amazing. It was so delicious. Everything was savory with a little bit of sweetness. Made to perfection. Everything from the meat to the salad and the rice was perfect. It makes sense why they are in the Michelin guide because the food was so good and worth the 50 minute commute. The interior was also really nice and comfortable. They have high stool seating as well as lower seating. The decor was beautiful and it just felt like such a good vibe. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and want some delicious Indonesian food! Honestly, if you're an Amsterdam or just visiting Amsterdam, I would recommend coming here to see the area and trying the food cause this was probably the best meal I've had in the Netherlands!

We had an excelled lunch here! The outdoor seating along the walkway is great. The staff was so…read morefriendly and really accommodating. With a large group, we sat at 2 tables. We got the lunch trio and samabe. Both were solid, the rice plates were a good size to share as well. Love how the rice is flavored. Their soup was also really delicious, a clear bone broth taste and really soothing. Would recommend!

This was the first time I tried Surinamese/Indonesian food and Haarlem has a lot of them. This…read morerestaurant was my first and the environment was very "American diner" kind. It has sitting at the back and the food is displayed in front which I like. You can see the food and pick what you like and pay by the weight of the dish. The price point is the best, it's cheap and offers lot of options for snacking. Taste is close to Indian food though I didn't quite like the fried eggs. I would recommend this for lunch or evening snacks.

The food is not fabulous, but it is pretty much reasonable. If your looking for a descent plate of…read moreIndonesian food, then you can hit up Sinar Cinta. I am assuming they had a full line, because people were just dam hungry. Dutchman rated them 3 stars, but he prefers the Indonesian food from Amsterdam. He claims they are so much better. As for me I am more in the direction of Thai, it is very rare you will see me request for Indonesian food, unless it is amazing and gluten-free.

This place has mediocre Indonesian food. I ordered talore, chicken sate, string beans and Tempe…read more Even the rice was dry and hard. Services is unfriendly as some of the menu items are in English and the I as ordered in English the person pretended not to understand me. As soon as spoke Dutch the service became a little better. When I added some English to the conversation I found out to the Dutch the worker spoke English. This place is horrible.