Wau

Great experience with so much food and so many good flavors!…read more We had great service with some cold beer and the massive rice table. Multiple side dishes, meats, and, of course, rice. Plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. About 25 minutes from the city center, but worth it for authentic Indonesian food!

Blauw came highly recommended by a friend who lived in Amsterdam. We had an early dinner…read morereservation and were promptly seated upstairs. The tables could've been bigger only to fit the spread they bring out so it's not so tight but we made do. We ordered the Authentiek meal for 2 people at ~€100 total. We also ordered wine and beer. The option we chose came with a variety of their meat, fish and veg plates. My favorite was the codfish, beef rendang, eggplant, gado gado, and the baked banana. Indonesian food has a bit of tanginess and heat. It's subtle at first but catches up to you very quickly. The eggplant was so spicy but damn was it delicious. They place a long metal tray on the table with tea lights to keep the warm dishes hot. It's quite an experience and I'd recommend doing it at least once if you've never had Indonesia food before. The service was excellent and restaurant itself was nicely decorated and spotless.

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Kantjil & de Tijger

3.7(314 reviews)

1.1 km•Centrum

Someone told me that I should try Indonesian while I was in Amsterdam, so I did. It was a VERY good…read moresuggestion. There were many options, but Yelp put Kantji & the Tiger at the top of the list when I searched for vegetarian options. This was really easy to find. It is a straight shot from Central Station. Heads up that there are a couple of entries in Yelp, and one will take you to the back side of the building. (No worries if that happens, just walk a little bit further downhill and loop around.) I arrived early in the evening because I was walking in and was glad that I had... it's a popular place, and it filled up fast with both locals and out-of-towners. It's no wonder that it did--this place checks every last box. It's a really beautiful space (think lots of greens, gentle light, and wood... it's what I would call gentle modern and chic), the service is excellent--everyone is friendly, kind, and helpful, and the food is great. They also have a great drink menu, complete with plenty of zero proof options. I ordered the vegan Rames (and picked yellow rice at a server's recommendation). It was absolutely amazing! It's a very generous serving of rice that is topped with generous portions of all kinds of deliciousness, including satay with the best peanut sauce ever, generous portions of veggie delights, and even more tofu and tempeh. The only downside is that I don't think I can go back to tempeh the way I make it. Definitely give this a try

Indonesian spot in central Amsterdam that was recommended to me by a friend. Made a reservation…read morebeforehand for 8pm for 5 people and were seated immediately. Indoor dining and outdoor dining available. Credit cards accepted. The vibe is casual and chill; good for a weeknight dinner. We ordered the following to share amongst us, as we didn't want to go with the premade set menus. - Sambal Goreng - pumpkin with coconut milk - first time I tried it and it feels healthy - Pork Satay (2) - I liked this a lot - meat was tender and there was plenty of sauce - Prawn crackers - I would pass on this if you have an Asian grocery store nearby you, as you could get the same thing - Beef rendang - smaller than expected - I would order two if I were to ever be there again - Nasi Goreng - nice side that complemented all the dishes - Bami Goreng - I liked the noodle texture a lot, though this did lack spice - Gado-Gado - another first for me - this was a salad with a sauce, eggs, and crushed chips on top - quite interesting

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Famous Iced Tea

Papa Ali

4.4(10 reviews)

0.1 km•Centrum

Delicious kebabs! We got in after midnight tonight and had smelled the wonderful scents when we…read morewalked to our hotel. After we got settled, I was still craving food. Papa Ali's made our night (or morning!) with scrumptious brown sauce that paired perfectly with the beef. Chef and team were lovely as well.

Really good halal food. Come here after a night of fun and you won't be disappointed.read more

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Pita and sauces.

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Sefa Grill-Shoarma

4.5(68 reviews)

1.2 km•Centrum

Great food, very friendly staff. We ended up here on our first night as we were starving and Sefa…read moredid not disappoint. We ordered the doner kebabs. Portion size was huge. One dish could have fed 2 people. The food was delicious food!

Ate a variety of food in Amsterdam and Sefa hit the spot. We ate everything we ordered and loved…read morethe lunch meal with crispy fries, lots of meat and veggies. I asked for red cabbage in my lamb shoarma and they got my order right. I got the lamb (was ground) but my husband's chicken plate was more flavorful. The portions were big! The white sauce they serve is the best we had on our trip. There are other extra sauces on the table. We went to a late night doner spot the night we arrived-- Sefa was way better. You can walk here from the Anne Frank Haus. Good service, clean restaurant and delicious food!

Lamb schwarma (€11)

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Halal Food

3.3(3 reviews)

0.4 km•Centrum

We were craving a kebab after roaming around central Amsterdam and this was on the way back to the…read morehotel. It looked dodgy but those are normally the places with the best food right? Nothing fancy here. The place looked like a huge group of people had just left as the chairs and tables were all out of places and bits of lettuce and sauce and meat were scattered around the table. 4/5 Chicken kebab 4/5 Beef kebab Great with the red and white sauces and we shared an order of fries. The guy hooked us up.

The guy got mad because I asked for an extra napkin and a fork. He said "I know who you are.." I'm…read morepretty sure what he meant was "I know what type of person you are..." I wish he elaborated on that but I think he was insinuating that I was asking for too much. A fork and ONE napkin is too much??? Service is garbage. Food is alright.

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Crystal

3.5(28 reviews)

1.7 km•Centrum

Crystal is a casual restaurant with an extensive menu -- there are dozens of different dishes,…read moreranging from kebabs, falafel, chicken, fish, pizza, pasta, steak, and more. Prices are reasonable, and there are many options under €15. We stopped in for dinner the first night we were in Amsterdam, and then again a few days later. The dishes I had were chicken dishes with various sides (rice, salad, vegetables). Crystal is also open late until 3am/4am, and there is plenty of seating. From the street it looks quite small, but there is quite a bit of space towards the back and there is also a top floor. Crystal is a good place to go if you want a tasty, filling, and reasonably priced meal and a quiet place to sit. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands]

Was reluctant to go there because being on the main street, I thought it might not be great. Had a…read morefalafel plate and it was simply delicious. It sets the bar for falafel. Highly recommend.

Falafel plate with pita & three delicious sauces.

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Kabab House

2.5(11 reviews)

0.3 km•Centrum

Like a street vendor, these guys will pull you in just by the smell alone. And damn, just walking…read moreby from outside, that spiciness smelled soooo good! I walked in, and the guy behind the counter seemed a bit pushy, but I mean what halal place isn't right? Good thing is, you can see them grilling and preparing your food. So after all that I've seen and smelled, I decided to dine in. I had to sample everything, so I went with the Mixed Grill Plate. Sorry as I don't recall the price, but I don't remember it costing very much. The plate consisted of a tasty ground lamb kabab, another skewer with beef chenjeh I believe. Or basically a skewer of marinated sirloin beef. Very tasteful in my opinion. There was some slices of chicken shawarma as well which was also full-flavored and delish! All of it sat on some mixed greens and a side of fries. Talk about stuffing my face in hunger! The whole plate was totally filling, and pretty much put an exclamation point to my eating night. As for dining, there were larger tables in the rear of the restaurant, and tables meant for two in the front. Service, I had no issue as the manager (possibly owner) presented my plate and made sure I was fully attended to. He came back several times to check if I needed anything. There really wasn't anything super fancy about this place, but I didn't mind it. It was fast, simple, and filling to say the least. I totally recommend giving these guys a try. They even have other plates, grilled chicken, falafels, and various wraps. as well. Something I'll try on my next visit.

The people running this place are crooks disguised as middle eastern people running a restaurant!…read moreThe amsterdam police should shut them down. They offer pieces of bread as if they were free of charge - but when you are about to pay they add it to your bill even when you have taken only a small sample of the bread. And with their fries, they will offer you some sauce (as if it was included in the set price) - only to be billed $1.95 for a very small packet of sauce. Too bad Netherlands got them as immigrants -- these people should not be allowed to exist as they only give amsterdam a bad name.

Meat on a stick

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Restaurant Riaz

4.2(11 reviews)

2.1 km•Oud West, West

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner here! Starting with the homemade drinks, ending with the food…read more- everything was delicious. A very nice restaurant! Highly recommended!

This is a surprising place... and an eclectic one. When I saw the mixed-up cuisine-focus on the…read moresign I was a bit confused at first. Touted primarily as an Indonesian Restaurant, it also qualifies itself as an Indian eatery, as well as presenting the cuisine of Suriname - and doing it all under the umbrella of being Halal (which may also mean "Pradesh"). Now that's a lot of cuisines, all from different corners of the globe. But then I recalled my week shooting a movie in Belize a decade ago, and there was the connection. In Belize there seems to be an unwritten rule (or tradition) that was proudly announced by our liaison from the film office. And that was that ALL OF THE GROCERY STORES (the country only had small mom & pop places) in Belize City were owned and run by Indians from India; and the most popular food, being Chinese steam table take-out joints like we have in America (fried rice, spring rolls, noodles, sweet & sour chicken/shrimp, spicy saucy stir fried meat & vegies, etc...), and these places were always packed with lines around the corner. They were also ALL OWNED AND RUN by Vietnamese extended families. And the Vietnamese community mixed very well with the Indian families, having similarly imported ingredients from afar, as well as exotic flavors, similar spices, rice based cuisines, and they both cooked curries. Now for Suriname and Indonesia and how those two food cultures fit into the menu profile at Restaurant Riaz. I have eaten a lot of Indonesian food in my day, and its flavor pallet is very similar to India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, all using coconut milk, peanuts, chili-peppers, potatoes, green peppers, fish-sauce, vegies, and similar meats and seafoods, plus blends of sweet and salty and spicy and sour; and all of them use rice. Now the thread that sews Suriname to these others is that it was also a Dutch Colony, as were Indonesia and parts of India (like Sri Lanka [Ceylon at the time]). So the Dutch created huge incentives for the Indians in their empire to relocate to the sparsely populated Suriname; and these Indians brought their food with them. So when I ate lunch in New York City at a Surinamese place in The Bronx, I was surprised to see the menu filled with Curries, Chutney, Samosas, Fried Pakoras, and everything was served with rice and Indian Roti, (an oily flour tortilla-like bread), often accompanied by a small bowl of rich brown Curry-Gravy to dip into. The food from Suriname was Literally INDIAN FOOD. Thus the culinary story of Restaurant Riaz and its diverse menu started to make a lot of sense. The Indonesian food complimented the Surinamese meals; and the Indian dishes blended seamlessly with the other cuisines. And the Roti and Curry-Gravies went perfectly with everything. Restaurant Riaz is a big success story in my book. I can't wait to come here again - and this time I am going to bring a whole bunch of friends.

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Uhm, het was al een beetje donker ;-)

MOZO

4.7(12 reviews)

2.3 km•De Pijp, Zuid

Wonderful food and lovely service! I highly recommend this restaurant. We had two tagines and also…read moreadded couscous.

5-star food. 5-star service! This place is a MUST if you're in Amsterdam! The ingredients used…read morewere very fresh and flavorful. The lentil soup and salad were delicious and fresh. We ordered a chicken tagine and a veal tagine. OMG. Absolutely sensational! The restaurant is very clean and the staff are super attentive and welcoming. Mozo really raises the bar!

Chicken tagine and veal tagine with couscous.

Chicken tagine

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Matts Wonderland

4.0(1 review)

0.7 km•Centrum

Great hot dog selection and with a vegan option. Parmesan fries with Mayo was outstanding, great…read moreplace, comfortable and decent price!

From the owner: Fun, Life and above all Flavour, three leywords that fit our concept perfectly. With our one of a…read morekind hotdogs and abundantly colourful milkshakes, we can only but bring the kid out in people.

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