So perfect to find a great Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam! It was a chilly night, so hot udon…read moreand hot sake were just the things to warm us up. Service was friendly and prompt.

I was here once years ago and it was ok for a few beers and rolls. I went back a few nights ago for…read moresome real food and it was just bad. They really don't know much about the products they're using and the fish is not good. The hotate was old and slimy and the quality in general was lower than what I would normally accept for something I'm going to put in my body. I don't understand how it's been there so long but I guess it's because the Dutch in general don't understand food and have a very hard time identifying quality in what they're eating. There are maybe 4 sushi places in amsterdam that are worth eating at and none of them are great. Even yamazato is about as goid as your average, walk in off the street, sushi bar in NY or California. Sushi is one of the things I've missed deeply in my 12 years living here and Otaru is a perfect example of why.

How do I love Kaiko? Let me count the ways…read more Really though this is the best sushi I have had to date, hands down. The interior is very quite small and no-frills but the service and especially the food was to die for. The prices reflect that as you may see but if you want to splurge once in a while or for a nice occasion Kaiko is the place. We were really sure what to order so my girlfriend got the sashimi plate and I ordered the sushi set, the big one whichever that was. We even added a few appetizers because we weren't sure what was going to come out and an extra deal, since it's my favorites and it didn't show up in the sushi set. Just really the freshest sushi either of us have had, with perfectly cut pieces and laid out beautifully. We also ordered a few bottles of sake which just were randomly chosen. When she brought them out in these strange square serving bowls she told us to salt the rim. Nothing we had really done before but it complemented the sake nicely. We had a lot of funny things which came out of our mouths that night while the delicious food was going in... After trying the omelette sushi, "every other egg in the world is bullshit". When seeing that they made to go orders, "it's like putting gold into Styrofoam".

I love sushi. And I've had lots of sushi over the course of my life in different states, cities and…read morecountries. Kaiko is definitely top notch (at least in Amsterdam standard). Their nigiri, sashimi, makis are all great. They are fresh, and comes in in good sized portions. However, Kaiko's problem is its server. The lady who works there is absolutely horrifying. She is always mono-toned and I swear I have never seen her smile. Nope, not even once. Not only that, it is practically impossible to make reservations via phone. Not because Kaiko is always full, it's because the lady can't or doesn't want to do her job. When I called to make a reservation one day, she literally said "sorry, fully booked" and hung up. I called back and asked for next availability and it took a good 20 minutes trying to figure out when I can make the damn reservation - I basically had to ask her day by day. Her english is absolutely horrible, and her Dutch is mediocre - maybe she's okay in Japanese, who knows. OR maybe....she just doesn't care and has absolutely zero regards to Kaiko's customers. Even though Kaiko's sushi is great, her attitude totally ruins the whole dining experience. If she's so unhappy and miserable to be working and serving there (from the looks of it), she should probably look for another occupation.

This place deserves more recognition. While you won't find elaborate sushi rolls with a million…read moreingredients the sushi is fresh and tastes delicious. The service was kind and non intrusive. It is cash only so if you don't have any on you there is an atm in the building(I didn't see it but there was a sign). However, it is very reasonably priced. If you're looking for simple yet flavorful sushi experience give this place a shot.

Bleh. I think something changed at the Japanese eetcafé. None of the sushi we ordered looks like…read morethe previous pictures on yelp and even when I asked to try one of the pictures I saw he said they don't make it like that anymore. I don't know the whole story but it's different. Just fair warning. That being said the sushi was still all right, but nothing out of this world. It was actually an interesting experience to sit outside eating our sushi in the alley instead of inside. Not many places where you can do that for sushi. The fish tasted fresh enough but slices were on the thin side for sure. Lucky for us the service was fast and he was always attentive of our needs. This was certainly a welcome treat. I can't say to try it or not at this point. I think there are better places to go but this is one in the neighborhood anyway.

Definitely some of the best Sushi available in Amsterdam, only takeaway or possibility to eat…read moreoutside during the summer, and everything freshly made to order.

Service was great food was okay. Would go again to give another shot. Ambiance was cool even though…read morethere was a random car walking around the whole time.

Amazingly fresh sushi! They have this great passion fruit drink as well. Highly recommended if…read moreyou're getting drunk before or after Taboo across the street. There's also a house cat that walks around, such a great guy! Food came quick as well.

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to try it. A decent sushi place in the very center of the…read moremost touristy part of the city, down the street from the Vodka Museum and the Sex Museum? But Syl's review sold it. And he's right! Really decent sushi and at a pretty good price. €21 for an all-you-can-eat dinner and believe me, I got value out of it. (They also do a €25 "deluxe", but I did fine with the "basic".) The food kept coming and there was no hesitation when I ordered a fourth round. The menu is pretty clear, with pictures of the food and the numbers. Just order away. Don't go completely crazy because you do have to eat everything you order. There's no take-away at the end. I had temaki (loaded with smoked eel!), gunkan with roe, and just a ton of salmon, tuna, octopus and even mackerel. Sitting at the bar, I could see it being prepared and it's all very clean and very organized. Note: I had a Kirin, figuring Japanese beer with Japanese food. Since Amsterdam isn't Japan, Kirin is imported. €4 for sticker shock! That's like $5.50 in real money! No wifi, but the TV behind the sushi bar was tuned to the Eurosports channel. Very friendly staff, all of whom spoke not just Dutch but also Japanese (to some Japanese tourists) and English. I would absolutely return!

for a japanese place inside centraal station, i would say this place is not bad…read more gave it 4 stars coz the food was above average...portions were generous...staff was very nice....prices were typical...and ambiance was amazing for train station standards...but the best part was the view from the dining room. i have to give kudos to my server too for helping me out with directions by using his own phone and even writing it down on paper for me. plus, he also engaged my son and chatted about online gaming...made us feel really welcome and at home. ordered the pork shoyu ramen + chicken gyoza for side dish ( lunch promo) yakitori w/ rice and soup, beef teri on rice and soup, and "waffu" steak with rice and soup.... ramens broth was aromatic and rich...a little on the salty side though so more water was need...noodles were cooked perfectly , shoyu pork was tender and succulent, soft boiled egg was done right as well. only funny thing i noticed is they placed bok choy in it...lol. never seen bok choy on ramen, but maybe thats the chinese touch given by the owners whom i think could be chinese/viet . chicken gyoza was done right too...crispy bottom and served with a tangy dipping sauce. beef teri was done well too. good portion. came pipping hot and flavour was there. miso soup was good too. chicken yakitori came with 3 sticks and generous chicken chunks...chicken was not seasoned that well. would taste bland without the sauce for sure. but overall, it was satisfying and not bad. the beef "waffu" was really a piece of steak with sauce...steak was done well..tender and seasoned well. sauce did not overpower the steak. it was juicy and not dry. no free tea service - bummer for me :( but, dining was complemented with a spectacular view of amsterdam harbour, with boats passing by and nice buildings, as well as people walking and biking....classic ..very classic! washrooms were super clean. but overall, when hungry in amsterdam centraal station, look his place up. you wont be dissappointed! i highly recommend this place to satisfy a japanses craving... happy eating!

A pleasant surprise finding a nice Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam. It is one of the few options…read morestaying open pass 9 The service and food are both wonderful We ended our meal with a very thoughtful plate of green tea ice cream Highly recommend this spot

The food and service are excellent, we enjoy stopping here for dinner whenever we are in Amsterdam!read more

Remarkably good fish the times I came. Ordered pretty traditional sushi's. The service is prompt…read moreand courteous and the restaurant has a lively atmosphere.

I am skeptic of any rolling sushi bars but the food is actually fresh and good at this place. This…read moreplace offers a vast menu besides a rolling sushi bar and I tried the sea bass and three piece of lambs; both dishes were actually excellent dishes. The service started slow but once the server took the order, she was attentive and very nice. I don't blame her as I was there at peak hours and the owner made sure that my table to get taken care of.