By far the best Indonesian food I have ever had. Unbelievable. Great service. It might be a little pricey, but it's worth every penny. If I ever find myself in Amsterdam again, I am definitely coming back read more

There are tons of rijstaffel restaurants in Amsterdam, of which we've tried a few. It was difficult to find any one rise well above the others in searches and reviews, with the exception of a handful that looked like they might not be quite so kid-friendly. Kartika stood out in several reviews, and being just outside the center of town, it was likely to be less crowded and expensive, so we gave it a try. It was a very pleasant experience. The food was overall very good. One item was cooked poorly (overcooked); when we pointed it out, the waiter (and manager and owner?) was deeply apologetic and brought us a replacement cooked just right as soon as he could. The service was excellent to the point of being nearly obsequious. Though the darkness of the interior perhaps helps to hide stains and such, it also gives the place a nice feel accompanied by the Wayang (Indonesian shadow puppets) on the walls. Overall, the food was about as good as most rijstaffel's, and the service and pleasantness of the place enhanced the experience. read more

This was the best Indonesian food in Amsterdam! Very authentic and just like my Mom cooked. We had dinner there our last night in Amsterdam and we couldn't of picked a better place! Staff was very kind and remembered my son & fiancé from the night before and remember what they like and what they were drinking! Wow! Impressive! I cannot express how great the food was, you will definitely have to go there yourself! Thanks Kartika you made my last night memorable! read more

Went there after a visit to the nearby van Gogh museum to order takeaway. The service was incredibly kind taking the time to explain the menu to us even though the restaurant was almost completely full at that time. We were seated and treated with normal and vegetarian crab chips with two delicious sauces. The food we ordered was full of flavor and good value for the price (10 euro for one box including rice, meat and a sauce). It is hard to imagine that an indonesian restaurant can get much better. read more

This was my first Indonesian food experience. The food was amazing and the service was exemplary. We ordered the first (don't remember the name) "rice table", which gives you a smattering of small Indonesian dishes to eat from. Stop thinking and head here! read more

Great food, does not take reservations (don't let the signs on the table fool you), and friendly service. Go early. It filled up half he after opening for dinner on a monday. It seems like they only/mostly do the rice dish. So make sure you go hungry. Price point was reasonable. read more

There are few places that would deserve more than 5 stars, this is one of them. The food (we took a "rice table" full menu) was excellent, and reasonably priced. Service was efficient, extremely friendly and more (e.g. our glasses of water kept being refilled, quite rare in Europe...). The restaurant is located 2 to 3 tram stops away from the city's hyper centre, in a quiet neighborhood. The place is relatively small. There is limited seating outside, but that's still a good news for smokers. We had a reservation (Saturday evening), and were glad we had one. Definitely a place we'll go back to. read more

We had to make a reservation as the night we tried to walk in they could not accommodate a group of 9. We all had the rice table and it was an excellent experience. We mixed between the two higher priced rice tables and we all got a great sampling of their offerings. Food was very good and the service was excellent. Highly recommend making a reservation as they are busy. read more

Excellent food by any standards. By the standards of a touristy section of Amsterdam, five stars for sure.

Wow - it has a narrow way into the restaurant which barely accommodates a person standing and I was there with my two year old son. The host yells and tells me I asked you to wait in the narrow way. I hope the food is good because the service is beyond terrible. Well I didn't eat there but hopefully someone else can and rate the food!!!! read more

We went here on a Saturday evening and had the set menu for two. The food was absolutely delicious, and we got to try about ten different dishes, plus rice and sauces. The waiters were friendly and incredibly efficient - they had a lot of people to feed - but we did not feel rushed. read more

The first time I came here was over 3 years ago and every time we are in Amsterdam we pay a visit. Great service and food. Prices are excellent for how much food you get. Do yourself a favor and get the small plates menu, you will not be disappointed. read more

Great Indonesian spot, close to Vondelpark. Rijstafel (a tasting menu) was superb, and very affordable. Great, unique favors - and I would say quite different from the Indonesian fare I have had in the States. I would recommend making a reservation, as the place got full in a hurry. Next time in Amsterdam, definitely hitting it up. read more

We landed at this place by chance. We got the ramayana meal for 2. It was a great experience and the food was very tasty. read more

Kartika - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Delicious rice table selection. Good quality. They pack them in so nothing fancy, but excellent service and value.

Having lived in Indonesia, I was really excited to get some tasty Indonesian food while we were in Holland. Kartika lived up to my hopes. The staff was all Javanese and the food was tasty without being overly spicy. I would highly recommend the Rendang and the fish soup was fantastic. read more

Absolutely amazing! The food was delicious and the service was incredible. The people who work there are genuinely nice and make an effort to notice what you like. Also get the Ramanaya if it's your first time so you can get a taste of almost everything in the menu. read more

Best meal I had in Amsterdam! Make a reservation or be prepared to wait/be turned away. +great food +nice staff +flexible with menu for my vegan wife to enjoy the tasting menu together +decent portion sizes -showed up late for reservation and was told to come back the next night read more

I'll seriously never forget my amazing meal here. My friends and I knew that Amsterdam had great Indonesian food, but I had never tasted any Indonesian food before and therefore had no expectations. Mind blown. I don't even remember what exactly I ate. My friends and I ordered one of those sharing platters and just dug in. I specifically remember our waitress being very helpful and sweet as she explained what each dish was. read more

The restaurant was half full, and I walked in with a friend and before we could even ask for a table one of the waitstaff barked "we're full" at us. I didn't see any Reserved signs on the tables. Was at least an hour before the restaurant was scheduled to close. Very weird experience. read more

This place was amazing. It was recommended by a coworker and it may have been the best recommendation I've ever gotten. Expect to wait 10 minutes for a table, it's a small place. The food was authentic and fresh. The dishes had such a variety of flavor it was tough to choose the best one. I'm not a big spicy food person but the spice level was tolerable especially since there was so much flavor. read more

I couldn't even think of a single bad thing to say about my experience here if I tried. From the beginning to the end, a 5 star experience. The moment you walk in, it's loud but somehow a very relaxed atmosphere. Nobody is yelling even though it's packed and people look hungry and there is a queue of diners waiting to be seated, the staff moved very quickly but with ease. We were seated within five minutes despite the fact that it was 7 pm on a Sunday with no reservation. We got the tasting to share between two, now mind you, I'm no light eater, I've put a lot of my dining companions to shame before, but sharing this was enough food for me. And when I tell you that it was one of the best meals I've had in months, every item we tried was delicious. Also, just warning you, they are not playing around with their spices, when they give you hot sauce they mean business. Every thing was great and the staff were beyond polite and courteous, we underestimated the spices and were chugging our waters, but we never went below half empty (plus, it was the house water, which is complimentary, which, they don't do in a lot of countries, and it was lemon and mint infused). Our waiter also took the time to explain every single dish he put in front of us (and it was quite a few!), the ingredients, and patiently repeated the names of every one in Indonesian also...oh, and did I mention the food was incredible? read more

Kartika - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Shared the Punjabi curry and Sheesh Kabob with my girlfriend. We left full and very happy for less than twenty euro on a Sunday night. Very delicious. Service was quick and courteous to us U.S.-based visitors. read more

My favorite Indonesian place in Amsterdam. Share a rijsttafel (rice table) as a group for a taste of everything. If I remember correctly, there are three rice table options you can choose from. One is vegetarian. All three are great. The portions might *look* small, but you'll have to roll yourself out of there at the end of the evening. The staff is amazing. Sweet, helpful, attentive, and they explain each dish well. That's a very special thing in Amsterdam. Make a reservation, no matter what day of the week. This place fills up fast. It always seems to be busy. read more

We went without reservations at 8pm but got in and was seated with 2 other great folks from Amsterdam. Had the Satay which was slathered with peanut sauce, tofu soup, and tofu and chicken side dish.Superb ! read more

This place was a flavor explosion. Had the soup with fish and some veggies. It was very tasty. Also had the lamb with veggies and it was a very colorful and most flavorful dish. Prices are reasonable and the seating for one was very fast. I would definitely come back! read more

So delicious! Such a great idea- small portion tasting menu of many great dishes for less than 20 euro per person! Each one was so unique and flavorful! I'm a fan and can't wait to go back!!! read more

In Amsterdam for three days and stumbled on this by chance (actually by Yelp). We ordered the Ramayana Rijsttafel and was not disappointed. The waiter/owner was very attentive and the whole experience was fun and delicious. Highly recommended but make sure you make a reservation if you have any more than two as the restaurant is very small. We were fortunate on our second visit (with a group of six) to be seated within 15 min but better to plan ahead. read more

Maybe I should've ordered the rijstafel. I can tell you what not to get: Don't get the spring roll appetizer, which is expensive for the measly portion -- and it's bland. Wasn't going to order it, but the waitress recommended it. Disappointed, I figured I'd try an appetizer that sounded less familiar and more authentically Indonesian: Perkedel Jagung, the fried, spiced corn cake. The sauce for that was the same generic spring roll sauce I received with the spring rolls, and it was dry and not very tasty. Slightly more interesting than the spring rolls, though. For the main course, I had the Ayam Bali, again hoping for a regional dish that would seem unfamiliar and novel to me, but it again was kind of bland and uninteresting. Maybe I just happened to order the blandest things on the menu. It's possible. Next time I'll order the rijstafel that everyone seems to love so much! read more

First time having Indonesian food. Lots of small dishes so you can get a taste of different meat and vegetarian dishes. Fun to eat. Place is small but it wasn't busy on a Monday night around 9. Prices are reasonable and people there were lovely. Good value and good, honest food. read more

We tried the vegetarian( Shinta) menu at Kartika, as a local told us to try Indonesian cuisine, as it's supposed to be good. I would say my experience was underwhelming - the service was very slow( one person serving about 10 tables) and the food was rather bland - and was made in fish/chicken broth. You can taste it in the wafers, in the rice, and anything requiring oil. The cake was the only dish that was good. Our overall bill was 44 Euros for 2 people - and we basically ate 30 % of the food. I wouldn't recommend this if you are a vegetarian as it's just not worth the money - both from a taste or service perspective. read more

This one deserves good review. We ordered Ramayana on the menu which is 10 different delicacies served in small plates. All very yummy!! Prices are reasonable (about €20 per person plus drinks). The service was outstanding. The waiter presented the food in good enough detail for the uninitiated. We were kind of rushed but to be fair, the waiter informed us ahead of time that our table was reserved and we had one hour to finish. Overall good place to eat. read more

Small Indonesian restaurant. The food experience is quite unique with 3 different formulas that make you discovering this unconventional food. The 11 dishes contributing to the menu will be brought all together in the middle of the table from starters to desert. It is globally good. The service is gentle but a little bit too obsessed to optimize the occupancy rate of the restaurant. read more

We found Kartika on Yelp while traveling in Amsterdam and we loved it. We had the "Rice Table" assortment and it contained about 13 small dishes that was more than enough for 2 people. Each dish was delicious and perfectly prepared. The owner/waiter was very helpful and extremely pleasant. We love it and would absolutely go back. It was one of the culinary highlights of our trip. read more

We had 2 Ramayana and 2 glass of water, than paid €42. It was really great experience. Food is great, the atmosphere is great, waiters act great. So it is an awesome restaurant. read more

They're hostile to wheelchairs. My husband and I liked that the restaurant was on ground level with no steps. But we never got a chance to taste the food. We waited on line to be seated with my manual wheelchair folded flat as I sat in a regular chair. The waiter spoke to us, then seated the couple behind us - who politely pointed out we were first. Though vacant seats were visible, we weren't called. I finally walked up to the waiter to ask what was happening. He said my wheelchair meant he couldn't fit us for a while; he obviously saw I could walk to a table. I told him the chair would fit under the coats in the closet near him. He said we could wait or go. We left. read more

Excellent Place, I don't have much experience partaking in Indonesian food, but it was tasty and very satisfying :-)

Kartika came w/high references from a friend who eats here regularly. The staff was friendly and helpful. We were seated immediately when we arrived at a very nice outdoor table. Trust me, they made me want to like this place. BUT . . . There's no way I'd recommend it to anyone. We got the full rijstafel. The veggies were OK. The meat dishes were all overcooked, dry and nearly inedible. I prefer a spicier rijstafel presentation, with a layering of heady spice mixtures. That was missing and made the experience here pale in comparison to other rijstafels that I've had. Perhaps they toned it down for the Americans? At 70 Euros for the two of us, i can spend less elsewhere and get a much better rijstafel. read more

This place is really good! The food is tasty, the service is attentive and the atmosphere is very pleasant. It's obvious they put much care into the little things (the menu is jasmine scented). We had the vegetarian Shinta, which was very satisfying and enough for two people. The price is good for what you get, we paid 40 Euros for the Shinta plus a shared dessert (tasty Indonesia green cake). Great experience overall. read more

A bit cramped and had to share a table, but the atmosphere was charming, the staff was helpful and friendly, fast service, and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend the rice table - multiple dishes to share, all were delicious. read more