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    Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel

    4.2 (15 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFish & Chips

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    Calder S.

    If you visit Amsterdam, you must try some herring. This shop is a small stall slightly off the main street. Try the pickled herring. It's not for everyone, but I love it.

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    PJ C.

    One of the best food bargains of our three week trip to Europe. We had gone on a free walking tour of Amsterdam and the guide had a number of food recommendations- this was one of them. We made our way to this small food stand for lunch and decided to go for it. I am not sure I had ever had herring before but when in Amsterdam... My wife got the smoked salmon. Both were very good. Super fresh. Even the roll it was served on was very fresh. The prices were very inexpensive for what we ate. I would stop again!

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    Christina H.

    Don't be dissuaded by these Yelp reviews, the only one you need to look at is mine!! Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel is my top pick for authentic Dutch herring. They do a great job of preparing the herring (less bones), making it a standout choice. There's a reason why this cart runs out by the end of the day! Unlike other herring carts, Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel stays open until 5:30 PM, while others close at 4. Note: Just like tequila, HERRING IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. How I'd describe herring: salty & slimy. Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel tries to offer a little something for everyone, if herring isn't your thing. But, if this is your first time, I'd recommend going all in and getting the chopped herring, which comes with pickles & onions.

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    Diana D.

    This is for a pre-covid review. Please keep in mind that just because food is different or isn't what one is used to doesn't mean it is bad - it's just different! With an open American mind, I ordered the fresh herring - or haring. While it was different at first because of the raw texture, if you overlook it the flavor is just amazing! it's very similar to ceviche, which I love. I really loved the fresh flavor of the fresh fish. If you're not feeling like trying something new, they also have fried fish options (cod and muscles), or you can get the fresh fish on a roll to cut the fishiness. They have smoked fish and shrimp sandwiches as well, but I went for the fresh fish and am so glad I did. The business is in a small stand, with some counters to eat at outside.

    Syl M.

    Delicious fresh herring (and much more). Eat it Dutch style (grab the fish by the tail, tilt your head back and enjoy) or have it cut up in small pieces. Enjoy! Located between Kalverstraat and Voetboogsteeg.

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    Love the food! We first were introduced to this place as part of a tour but the food was delicious and we had to go back for more!

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    Visbar Beet - This place is SO cute!!!

    Visbar Beet

    4.8(16 reviews)
    2.5 kmDapperbuurt, Oost
    €€

    The Sea Bass was so good I highly recommended…read more Razor Clams were so fresh, if they were larger, it would be perfect. Still they were good size if you compared with another famous Seafood restaurant Seafood bar or Seafood Shop The cured cod was quite unique.

    Probably one of the best dinners I had during my trip to Europe this summer…read more Their menu is set up to be sort of like a sampling menu where it's recommended you order multiple dishes in order to be full. It's great for getting to try a lot of things! The servers here work really hard, during the dinner rush there was only 2 of them, therefore be a little patient! The wait is totally worth. Also, make a reservation if you can, they are very popular. (It was packed and we arrived 20 minutes early for our table) We ordered oysters, lobster, seabass (whole), scallops, green salad, bread, and at the end, french coffee. The highlight of the entire dinner were the razor clams. Absolutely unbelievable and a must order if you ever visit and it's on the menu! The coffee was extremely dark and we didn't finish any of it. But, being American, we probably should've known better and researched before we ordered. The creme brûlée was also very enjoyable! (Side note: all the creme brûlées I had in Europe were pre-made and not hot when they came out. Europe tingz?) The bill didn't come out to be outrageous at all and basically all we ordered was seafood... how? All in all, the perfect dinner to end my birthday. I'll be dreaming about this place for the next few years until I visit Amsterdam again.

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    Visbar Beet - I copy pasted this from the FB page and have to say.. It does look as good as on the picture (and taste better then it looks).

    I copy pasted this from the FB page and have to say.. It does look as good as on the picture (and taste better then it looks).

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    Chipsy King - Chicken Suarma and fries

    Chipsy King

    3.6(36 reviews)
    0.5 kmDe Wallen, Centrum

    Nice staff working here. My visit here was late night on a Sunday, probably around 1 AM so I don't…read morethink it was the best time to visit. Post pub crawl food and ambiance. The only things that I felt that were a sure bet "good to eat" were the French fries (AKA Belgian fries) :) They were fried crunchy and the sauces are good. 5 Euro for a nice size medium paper cone full of fries (plenty for one person). They have at least 15 different sauces that you can choose, and some of them sounded a bit exotic... like a Thai peanut mayonnaise with onions. I tried the Belgian mayonnaise, which was a very rich mayo. The other fast food on offer, like the dürüm wraps, just didn't look that fresh and they were opening up plastic bags and taking the pre-sliced and cooked meat out and putting it into the wraps. This was actually about 2 minutes after I got there, and they announced they had stopped making sandwiches / wraps, and only were offering fries because it was late. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and think it's probably much better during the day. But the crunchy late night fries are good! And everyone seemed to be enjoying what they were eating. There is also a McDonald's next-door and a couple other sandwich fast food and pizza places that are open late a block or two away for more variety. This is a chain and there are several locations.

    Oh the bread on this Doner! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with great flavor! The…read morechicken was plenty and the mix of sauce, onions and lettuce was satisfying. While most folks would order one for each person, my husband and I split this and had a couple of fries left over. Delicious!!

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    De Foodhallen - Wings, wontons, butter chicken, and ciders.

    De Foodhallen

    4.3(635 reviews)
    1.6 kmKinkerbuurt, Oud West, West
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    Foodhallen is such a fun spot to check out when you're in Amsterdam. It's a large indoor food hall…read morewith a great variety of food and drinks, so there's something for pretty much everyone. We came with our family and loved being able to walk around, check out all the different options, and grab a little bit of everything. The staff were really friendly, and I also liked that there were staff members walking around to clear your dishes once you were finished. It keeps the whole place clean and makes the experience feel more organized, especially when it gets busy. There's a lively atmosphere inside with plenty of seating, and it's a great place to come with a group since everyone can order something different. We tried a few different things, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. The variety is definitely one of the biggest draws here. There is a beer stand and couple of bars serving adult beverages to go along with the meal. I visited them the most. Ha It can get busy, especially around dinner, but that's part of the experience. If you're visiting Amsterdam and looking for a casual place with lots of food choices, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere, Foodhallen is definitely worth checking out.

    Amazing space with soooo many options for food and drinks. Lots of tables and they have staff that…read moreare always cleaning spaces and tables. We ordered Pita and wings. Delicious! I'm happy we were able to try it.

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    De Foodhallen - It's nice and quiet when they first open. 20 minutes later, kiss peace and quiet goodbye!

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    It's nice and quiet when they first open. 20 minutes later, kiss peace and quiet goodbye!

    Pesca - Different styles or raw oysters

    Pesca

    4.5(106 reviews)
    0.9 kmJordaan, Centrum
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    This shared dining experience is very memorable!…read more From picking the fish to the side dishes, we were guided through the process. It's honestly a surprise from the moment we arrived, because there wasn't a set menu and we didn't know what to expect! The food came out quicker than expected. The seasoning of everything was on point. The fish was fresh and cooked to the right tenderness. My husband and I finished everything (like no bite left behind) in 90 minutes! (You can see how big the fish was in the photo!) I got to say on a side note that the seats are quite small and uncomfortable. I should have taken advantage of their coat area. I was out and about for 6 hours and bought a ton of stuff from museums and markets. There was not enough space for me to put my stuff at my seat at all. The final touch was the free ice cream cone at the end. Andddd I should have asked if I could kept the sardine... unfortunately, I haven't been able to find it here in the U.S.

    Very cool experience here. Upon checking in you're given the low down on how it all works and given…read morea can of sardines with your table number written on it. A fun keepsake! You choose your seafood and they tell you how it will be served. The seafood is weighed and you're given a tally of your meal. You also choose a selection of sides to go with your dinner. Once you choose your seafood you go to the wine bar and choose your drinks. We chose a pasta side orecchiette with pesto sauce and curried cauliflower. For our main dish, we chose the seabreem. We started with scallops and calamari which were both delicious and our seabreem was perfectly cooked. It would be nice to have more than one option as to how our fish could be made but all in all everything was fresh and well prepared. Service came with a smile and you can't beat the novelty and ambiance!

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    Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel - fishnchips - Updated August 2026

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