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    Dim Sum Thing

    2.7 (15 reviews)

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    3 pork gyoza and 3 shrimp shumai (9.50)
    Lindsay D.

    An extreme disappointment to say the least, and not anywhere near the quality of the other food vendors in the food hall. I ordered one serving of the shrimp shumai and one order of the pork gyoza, and waited about 10 minutes which is what roughly every other vendor was saying if it was made to order. Waiting for the food, I looked at the rest of the menu and the stall decorations. The menu is split amongst steamed, fried, and other things. The decorations feature the steamed baskets of various sizes used for cooking the dumplings. However, when the food came out the size of the order did not match the price. For six pieces of dumplings - the gyoza was steamed and the shumai was fried (never had it fried before, but okay) - it was most definitely not worth 9.50. Everything came out hot which was nice, but the shumai had no flavor and if there was it masked by it being fried. The gyoza were better than the shrimp shumai, but it did not compete with the average gyoza I've had at other places. Bottom line, I'd prefer every other stall in the hall to Dim Sum Thing, and if you really want dim sum in Amsterdam there are other restaurants.

    Greg T.

    Disappointing to say the least. I saw the food coming in boxes after I ordered and I think that they just steam pre-made food so that's a problem to begin with. The wait is 20 minutes but I was hoping it would be worth it. We had the chicken meatballs, steamed pork buns and Shanghai dumplings. It's not terrible, but it ended up costing us 15 euros for a pretty small amount of mediocre food. Don't waste your time here and go to Oriental City in Centrum if you want good dim sum!

    Melanie M.

    DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! This place looks so alluring with the steamer baskets hanging on the wall... turn around and go to any other food vendor but DON'T go here! It doesn't belong with the rest of the amazing stands in De Foodhallen. The food was disappointing to say the least, it tasted like it was frozen bulk purchased dim sum items. We had the chicken meatballs, steamed pork buns and Shanghai dumplings all pretty bland and not worth the price point.

    Alyse H.

    If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have tried this place in De Foodhallen. We ordered the Steamy Sui Mai and were extremely underwhelmed. They were very bland. If it wasn't for the sauce, they would have had very little flavor. I felt that they are were also a little overpriced for what we got.

    Deana M.

    It's a little sad to read all the bad reviews but I'm glad I didn't see them until after because I liked the food. I've always loved the idea of late night dim sum and this place fits the bill. We ordered several items but my favorite was the Crispy Prawn Balls.

    12 piece dim sum for two
    Sam D.

    I had expectations that the dim sum would feel close to home; however, I am left unsatisfied for dinner. First, I disagree with the price they charge for this quality of food. The dim sum that was served varied in some flavors that would not be in traditional dim sum. I am confused why it felt like my crystal shrimp dim sum included steamed carrots. The shui mai had the correct ingredients, but lacked texture and body. The gyoza was definitely a miss. Many of the dumplings were not consistent to each other. Definitely, there are better places in Foodhallen that you'll enjoy.

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    Full Moon Garden - Vermicelli with salted fish, eggplant

    Full Moon Garden

    4.4(31 reviews)
    1.1 kmCentrum

    We have had Din Sum at Oriental City and Full Moon. Both had good sized portions, pricer than I…read morehad hoped and good service. We went to both before 5 pm so eating was easy. During our most recent visit our servers at Full Moon were fantastic! The hostest looked us up and down and side. I want to put you in the other dining room with the three men (servers) they will take good care of you. You'll be finished in an hour and a half right? I have a reservation then. We were happy that three amigos took care of use. One of them was always passing by and filling our tea or taking or delivering dim sum baskets. He had us order in two and a half waves three items, when finished three more, and when more than full we order sesame balls to go. Happy we visited Full Moon.

    We tried the banquet menu at Full Moon Garden in The Hague, in Netherlands, which came with a huge…read morevariety of dishes: chicken corn soup, roast duck, char siu, salt-baked chicken, stir-fried vegetables, tofu with pork, steamed grouper, and braised pork belly, served with white rice. The tea here was excellent and very fragrant. Most of the dishes were delicious and well-prepared. However, there were two downsides: the steamed grouper seemed to be frozen as the meat was mushy and not fresh, and the braised pork belly (kau yuk) was quite difficult to eat for our taste. Overall, it was a filling meal, and we appreciated that the food wasn't overly salty or MSG-heavy, so we didn't feel thirsty afterward. Worth a visit.

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    Full Moon Garden - Interior

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    Full Moon Garden - Chicken feet - very good

    Chicken feet - very good

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    One Dim Sum - Rice noodle with beef.  Delicious!

    One Dim Sum

    4.4(43 reviews)
    0.7 kmOud West, West
    €€

    My wife and I were looking for a dim sum place near where we were as we walked back to our hotel,…read moreand One Dim Sum popped up on Yelp! We arrived around 4:30, and it was not a problem getting a table although the place was busy. They sat us in the window looking out on the street. The service was prompt, and the menu had a lot of options. We placed an order for seven different small dishes. In short order, the dishes arrived one by one. We were tired from the flight over, but the food picked us up. We got the chicken dumplings, the pork dumplings, the minced beef meatballs, an onion pancake, spring rolls, and a few more items. Everything seemed freshly cooked. The food was good but did not wow us. They give you soy sauce for the dim sum, but I would have liked additional sauces. I did ask for some hot sauce, and they brought me a chili oil sauce which was very good. The staff were very friendly and happy to help with any request. The price was reasonable (two of us for under $50 Euros). The decor is neat and clean. I would definitely recommend.

    Great food and lovely service. Beef with rice noodle (can also get it with udon) was large in…read moreportion with plenty of meat. Pork bun was a huge hit and had to get another order. I think it's an Amsterdam thing but wanted to give a heads up that you have to pay for TAP water 2 Euros for one carafe. Not used to paying for tap water so little bitter about it but when I'm Rome...

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    One Dim Sum - Fried dumplings... Dough was just the right thickness and good amount of filling.

    Fried dumplings... Dough was just the right thickness and good amount of filling.

    One Dim Sum - Steamed shrimp dumpling was just ok.

    Steamed shrimp dumpling was just ok.

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    Oriental City - Kung po chicken

    Oriental City

    3.8(165 reviews)
    2.0 kmDe Wallen, Centrum
    €€€

    Authentic Dim Sum in the Heart of Amsterdam If you are looking for authentic Chinese flavors near…read morethe Red Light District/Chinatown, Oriental City is the place to go. It's a multi-level restaurant that stays packed during prime hours, which is always a good sign for the food quality. They serve Dim Sum all day, which is a huge plus. The flavors are very traditional. While the Dim Sum was solid across the board, the Beef Chow Fun was the absolute standout--perfectly prepared with that signature "wok hei" (breath of the wok). The staff isn't necessarily warm and fuzzy, but they are efficient. Don't expect a long chat, but you'll get your food quickly. Be prepared for a bit of a climb; the restaurant spans several floors and it appears to be stairs-only. It gets very crowded, so timing your visit is key. A must-visit for Chinese food fans in Amsterdam. Just be ready for a lively, busy environment!

    Good Chinese spot serving dim sum and other dishes in a three-tiered rooftop of a building right in…read morethe heart of the red light / Chinatown districts of Amsterdam A bit pricey but all the dishes we ordered had decent portions and were executed well! It seems like they properly used woks and the right high-heat temperatures for cooking and everything was made fresh rather than made from manufactured / pre-prepared food! - Shrimp rice roll - the rice roll is thick and has a nice chew, shrimp was nice and nearly wrapped into the center of each piece - Chow fun - solid chewy texture , could have had more beef but good amount of oil, some of the noodles clumped together and were undercooked but the dish was still very tasty - Veggies - really nice! mushrooms were flavorful and cooked all the way through and other veggies had decent flavor / texture too, timed the cooking right so they weren't overly mushy or crunchy

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    Oriental City - Shrimp rice roll

    Shrimp rice roll

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    Cha House

    Cha House

    4.3(4 reviews)
    4.0 kmDapperbuurt, Oost

    Pork belly and fried rice were very good. Authentic taste…read more Siumai was a bit off. Restaurant trending pricey (with smaller portions), but you pay the price for authentic taste.

    Mister Chen's Cha house from Hong Kong to Tokyo, this place is a melange of asian cuisine ranging…read morefrom dim sum to sushi and ramen. Cool deco. Adorning one of the walls are solar powered neko cats that wave to you from the window. On the walls are interesting art pieces, one in particular with instructions on how best to enjoy ramen. Serving us most the night was the main chef himself who observed us smile with ease at every first bite we took of each dish served. The food was quite good. Small portioned with intentions to share with others; three to four dishes are plenty for a party of two. We were starving so we ordered quite a bit. Sashimi was okay, nothing worth raving about. However, they did have two types of soy sauce for sashimi. They had the traditional Kikkoman soy sauce which is often used for sushi and sashimi and then they had the Shibanuma soy, which was ever so slightly thicker and sweeter IMO. The Shibanuma is meant intentionally to be tasted with sushi and sashimi, not to be cooked with as the server mentioned. It was tasty, most defintely. Honorable mentions were the mongolian beef stew, which came piping hot and delicious. Picture does not do the dish justice. Meat was fall apart tender, full of spice and flavor. Probably best paired with a neutral side, like white rice but we got stir fried udon noodles instead. Udon noodles were delicious as well. Simple yet well made. Noodles had good chew to them and came out piping hot. Overall, nice restaurant to try out if you're in East Amsterdam by oosterpark and craving good variety asian food.

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    Cha House - Mongolian beef stew with side of Indonesian noodles

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    Mongolian beef stew with side of Indonesian noodles

    Sea Palace - Yang Chow fried rice

    Sea Palace

    3.5(162 reviews)
    2.8 kmCentrum
    €€€

    What else would you get a taste for other than dim sum food in Amsterdam? We did and found a…read morepretty good dim sum restaurant. They are located in a great area and location - just outside the central train station on the water. The food is fantastic and their menu is very extensive. We ordered several dim sum selections - made with pork and shrimp, they all were delicious. We also had an order of gyoza! The service was great. They utilized an online menu, robot delivery (no worries, the staff put the orders on your table). This all enables ordering as you go - you don't have to do it all at once!

    We had better Chinese food here across the globe in Amsterdam than in many places at home and we…read morelive near Chinatown in SF and Oakland where some of the best Chinese food can be found (outside of you know...China). Seeing a place like this would normally give you pretty substandard food and banking on the Chinese aesthetics but not here. The food was way above average with terrific taste and a large variety. And the aesthetics were very pleasant - especially being on the water! FOOD: So good. We ordered a BUNCH of food knowing we would take some back with us to the hotel. Now, I know I'm coming back whenever we visit Amsterdam. We had the 3 meat plate which had roast pork, cha siu pork, and roast duck. All so good. Really loved the cha siu (which is a Chinese version of BBQ pork). Usually overcooked, this wasn't. We also ordered kung pao chicken which was delicious. Usually kung pao is filled with veggies and other fillers but this was tons of great chicken! And then there was the dim sum. So good. Just yum. And good rice. SERVICE: Good and certainly better than expected. We had a nice English speaking guy helping us out and he was great. The food was served in nice sized portions and it came out relatively quickly. They serve it as it's ready and not in any particular order. Actually made it more pleasant. COST: Reasonable for what you get which is high quality food in a beautiful setting. Definitely worth a return visit.

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    Sea Palace - Eggplant hot clay pot

    Eggplant hot clay pot

    Sea Palace - Lychee martini and beer

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    Lychee martini and beer

    KEE LUN Palace

    KEE LUN Palace

    3.6(14 reviews)
    49.8 km
    €€

    So far, it's the most legit Dim Sum I've had in the Netherlands…read more It was packed on Monday night (good sign) with large tables having spinny things (good sign) and a mostly Asian crowd (good sign) - so we committed for dinner. We went too heavy on the Dim Sim, ordering six types of noodles, dumplings, and baopaos - but in reality one or two were enough for our small group. Take a look around - the main courses are running the show. As servers carrying whole suckling pigs, crackling peking ducks, and gorgeous overflowing plates of greens pass by your table, you'll regret your choice to stick with snacks. The salted cod + chicken fried rice should not be missed. Pictures on the menu are a huge advantage and let you spy on other tables to try and order better. It's not cheap - we somehow managed a €70 bill between the two of us, granted we had €17 of beer, but only one main course. They will do takeout containers, so be ready for that.

    This is my favorite place in DH for a quick bite after a concert or a late night rehearsal. The…read morefood is far better than average and the menu is conveniently printed in Mandarin, badly translated Dutch, and pictures for those of you who are Nederlands-impaired. Eten kaart in Engels? Sorry, het is niet mogelijk. But that's okay. The food comes quickly and is usually far better than the average Chinese food you're likely to find in Holland. Plus, the dim sum selection is great. I usually end up getting a noodle soup with either duck or pork, but that's only because it's late at night after concerts, and that's my favorite post-concert guilty pleasure. Everything else looks delicious, but for those who don't speak Dutch or Mandarin, be wary of asking for a description or translation in English...they might not bring you what you think you ordered. Thankfully there's a picture menu. The best part, as is usually the case in a place like this is the staff. The head waiter (maybe) is old, surly, and doesn't seem to like anyone. Or at least not me. There may have been an episode where some of my colleagues and I left origami dinosaurs and cranes along with the money, and ever since then he hasn't seemed to like any of us, even though we come in a couple times a month.

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    KEE LUN Palace - 餐馆实在是太好啦!在北京的话,估计会被挤爆啦!物美价廉!5星级标准!

    餐馆实在是太好啦!在北京的话,估计会被挤爆啦!物美价廉!5星级标准!

    KEE LUN Palace
    KEE LUN Palace

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