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Venkel

4.5 (46 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Raed B.

Ate there twice during my two day stay in Amsterdam this time. Nice and healthy, I suppose. The portions are large. Many different kinds of salads, some with chicken too. Roasted pumpkins, feta cheese and almonds seem to be in every salad entry. I like all of them. They also have a few flavored oils, peanut butter, and the likes, on the walls, for sale. I also like all of these and got one of each. They're ok. You see a lot of that orange delivery company drivers going in and out picking up orders. I'm not surprised it's hot for deliveries. Two things I didn't like in particular were the noise and the cleanliness. It might be the walls, but the echo is there and the sound is always in the foreground. (The workers are not the most soft spoken I've seen!) Also, things could be brushed up a bit more faithfully. It's not unclean per se, but it's not the cleanest possible place I've seen. I would go back, however.

Sibylle P.

I love this place !! A very nice salad bar , the decor is cozy it feels at home, salads are plentiful (between 7 € and 15 €) and very good (very cool product). I tasted a rhubarb juice and to my surprise I loved it. despite a short wait (we had the right to a delicious brownie pieces offered nice touch) I loved this place and will return soon enough

Make your own salad!
Andrea S.

Yes yes yes - Yay! I'm a fan. Why? Because it is a place where you can get your quick evening fix. :D No, but seriously. It is, if you have this sudden urge of wanting something fresh, yet not too simple, but not too weird either. And yes - if you do not feel like today you are going to be the creative master in the kitchen that you usually are. What I mean is that in the end, you are getting yourself a salad. The salad, however, is no longer just a side-dish or a selection of leafy greens. It has become the 'healthy choice' for dinner. And not in the 'ah-ma-gawd-i-had-like-a-leaf-of-romaine-with-water-and-air-dressing' kind of way, but in the sense that it can be packed with healthy and nutritious goodies. Have your fresh vegetables, have your proteins, have it the animal-friendly way, or be the carnivore you truly are, and add some chicken or anchovies. Venkel changes their menu according to what is in season, which is not only argued to be a more healthy, but in a sense also more responsible way of enjoying food. They have some nice dressings, and have around 6 combinations ready on their board you can chose from. You can take away, or sit down in their nature-inspired eating area. And finally: If you don't feel like any of the pre-created salads on the menu, you can make your own!

Rahul B.

I visited Venkel three times, and had a different experience each time. The first, I was wowed, the second, disappointed, and the third, I was satisfied again. So, I give it 4 stars, because overall, it's really good. The ingredients, fresh; the salads, creative; and the prices, good. I also appreciated feeling like I was in a salad, as the decor lends itself to feeling like you're a really important ingredient in a delicious salad. Am I the only one who felt this way?! Check out Venkel when you're craving a delicious, not-boring-salad. No matter what you order, you'll be happy.

Asian inspired salad with the most perfectly cooked shrimps.
Jackie C.

After traveling throughout Europe, we were dying for a healthy, fresh, veggie-based meal. I love traveling but not eating my own food is TOUGH. Enter Venkel. The second we walked in I knew it was going to be amazing. The environment is super cute, and all the girls who work there are very sweet. Here's what we ordered: Asian inspired salad- this had shrimp, slivers of seaweed pasta, greens, shredded carrots and the most delicious Asian vinaigrette. This was sooo good, the boyfriend stole TWO of my shrimp. They were perfectly done and had the best texture. Amazing and yummy. Salad with chicken and black lentils- the boyfriend had this and it was great with the green vinaigrette provided! This was much more substantial than mine, and would be perfect if you're super hungry. The lentils are very filling but compliment the salad well. Herring salad- took this one to go as its a crowd favorite! My guess is this is catered to local taste, it was a bit fishy for us but I could see this being really comforting for people who love herring. All in all this was one of the yummiest places we dined at our entire trip! If there's such thing as the art of salad making, these ladies nail it. Every piece of your salad is perfectly done, and they really care about presentation and perfecting all the proteins. I would love to return if I ever come back!

English menu
Leslie D.

Such yummy salads and super friendly vibe. Everything was fresh and light, but so filling. Highly recommend the juices too.

Linzenliefde

Love their salads! I'm a huge salad fan. I eat salads just about every day for lunch and dinner and sometimes even breakfast. I love this place because the food is fresh and it's not your ordinary blend of ingredients. In the winter time, they have warm salads as well as soup. If you're not a meat-lover, they also have quite a few vegetarian options. My favorite find here is their sampling of quinoa bread with hummus. I love it and even pop in to grab it to-go from time to time! The interior is relaxed and cozy and the staff are helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this spot!

Het quinoa brood met humus is heerlijk
Alli K.

i'm so happy there seems to be more salad joints opening up in amsterdam and even more happy when they open up close to my home! this place is very cozy and relaxing. the decor just makes you want to take a load of and relax for a bit and eat something healthy. there are about 6 or 7 yummy salad combinations to choose from and you can add any extras to them, such as bacon, chicken, cheese etc. they also have a quinoa bread they serve with hummus that is very tasty (highly recommend). staff is also very friendly. i can't wait to come back and try everything else on their menu!

Nice
Henry V.

Just bought the chicken and sweet potatosalad. They grill the chicken in front of you and the dressing is amazing!:)

The "sarada", and a cup of ginger tea - just a slice of ginger in a tea bag!
Rei L.

Incredible. Ambience is lovely. The service is friendly and all made to order in front of you. I got the "sarada" - raw salmon cubes on top of a bed of greens including radishes, asparagus, and, ok I would list more but it was so good, I ate it all so ravenously and didn't examine it. The dressing they used was perfectly balanced, not overwhelming so you could taste all the ingredients but enough to support the flavors. The food is evidently all local and organic too. Located on a cute street as well. I'm only visiting Amsterdam so I won't be able to eat here again for quite some time and I am honestly very upset over this.

Fresh, fresh, super fresh: the watermelon-lentils salad of Venkel.
Patricia J.

This place oozes health: organic local vegetables and fresh fruit juices. All this is served in a stylish interior where 'nature' is king. For the freshest salad of Amsterdam, try the one with watermelon. http://www.amsterdambitestodiefor.com/savoury/fresh-gets/

Stephen S.

The salads here are some of the most interesting creations I've seen anywhere in the world. Take the strawberry salad with goat cheese and adorned with white chocolate shavings. You might think that chocolate on a salad sounds crazy. It kinda is, but it just works. I had one with chickpeas, eggplant, olives, cheese, and sardines, a deliciously savory combination that really brought together several of my favorite things. This is a great place to get a healthy meal around Amsterdam.

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Amazing salads. Try the smoked chicken salad or the grill chicken peanut sauce chicken. It's really good!

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Are cookies the first thing you think about when you think of an organic grocery store? No? Not for…read moreme either, until I was shopping at de bio specialist. Sure, they may not want to be known for their cookies, but OMG, their cookies are amazing. I'm talking about the ones near the register. They had some samples out, the husband and I tried a piece, and we ended up buying two. Chewy, amazing, oatmeal raisin cookies. For that alone, go here! Now, beyond cookies, this is an organic shop that is really top notch. They pack a lot into a little store, and I don't have trouble finding things. It's like they actually think about it and designed the store for ease of use (novel concept, I know!). The brands they stock here are fantastic. They sell about 6 types of lentils, a great selection of fresh produce (some interesting, non-traditional veggies, too!), herbs, spices, almond milk, snacks to go, bread, coconut milk and what seems like almost every type of 'super food' out there. Need nuts, goji berries, red quinoa, black quinoa, white chia seeds? Look no further. If you want it and its organic I bet this place has it. And that is a lot more than I can say for some of the bigger shops like Marqt or Eko Plaza. And....that is not all.....wait for it....wait for it...wait for it.....They are open late. What?! Open late? Like, how late? Like past 9pm on a weekday late? Yes. Yes, you heard me. This store is open late enough for you to go to work, go to the gym and then go grocery shopping. That is a minor miracle in Amsterdam. Also, the people that work here are really friendly. All in all, a very good addition to the 'hood. And they are open late!

This place grabs you on the street with the aroma of fresh baked bread and pulls you in for a…read moredelectable array of organic treats and fresh vegetables. The soups are fresh and taste fantastic. We bought groceries here as well and got 1/2 dozen eggs, avocado, sandia, plums, and bread, all for less than 8€. Great option if you are staying in the Jordaan area.

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