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

The reviews brought me in and they were right. I got the lamb shawarma plate which was delicious,…read morethe yogurt sauce especially is like crack. The folks who work here are super nice. Big warm friendly smiles and were attentive and eager to please despite not being fluent in English. Thank you guys, you are going a great job here. Recommend sitting outside to take in the sites and people watch if it is available.

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!

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.

Greeted warmly as I walked in the cozy restaurant. It was nice and warm inside (it is now winter)…read more Was asked for here or to go. Ordered the gyro shawarma, it came stuffed to the brim with meat lettuce tomatoes and sauce. Condiments are also provided at tables. A wonderful place to come and eat, people from all over the world chatting and eating. WiFi is provided and free of charge. You're not here for the service, you're here for the amazing food, however service was fine. My very first meal in Amsterdam and I was greeted well. I will be coming back and highly recommend.

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]

The food is good. Dan has a proven record of good food. I'm unsure of the service but the ambiance…read moreis beautiful!

i've never had malaysian food but this hit the spot. i love asian/indian cuisine and this tasted…read morelike the mix between the 2. i got the traditional malaysian dish which was alright. the chicken was a little dry and egg a little over cooked. we also got this super good chicken which melted in my mouth it was called the ayam rendang kerisk. it tasted like butter chicken but with less of a spice and more of a creamy/coconuty flavor. we also got the nasi lemak biasa which was nice and light. it wasn't too flavorful/spiceful but the components of chicken and veggies was nice. more of a soup instead of a curry.

In from the States with my son for a riverboat cruise and discovered you restaurant near our hotel…read more Neither of us has has Malaysian food but it was delicious and will not be our last time.

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.

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.

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.

Good hot food. Clean place. Prompt service. Reasonably priced. I will definitely recommend.read more

Just like tradition KFC but halal. Everything you would expect from a fried chicken place, chicken…read moreburgers, wraps, hot wings etc. along with the usual soda, shakes and snow freeze. Very popular with family and they serve big family buckets of chicken. Many friend and I couldn't help compare with KFC. The fries were not quite as good, but I enjoyed the chicken - although with its tradition greasy nature def not something to have too regularly.

Overall: 5 stars…read more When I searched where I could partake on the Indonesian Rice Table feast in Amsterdam, Sampurna came up with their intriguing Satay Solo course that has a small plates of everything. I love the concept because it offers so much insight into the cuisine without having to consume in such large volumes. That said, this "solo" rice table was still food that was more than 2 meals worth for me, but much better than 12 meals worth. Love the food and the flavors, and was impressed by how well everything was cooked and balanced each other. [ PART I ] Chicken Skewers - Classic chicken satay with peanut sauce that is tender and works well with that sweet and savory profile. Beef Skewers - Love these beef skewers that have a strong meatiness to the bite. Goat Skewers - Very intriguing, not too gamey meat with a relatively sweet profile that works. Nasi Goreng - Well flavored fried rice that stands on its own but tastes even better with the rice plate. Bami Goreng - Deliciously decadent noodles powered by the bacon. Daging Smoor - I love the flavor profile of this sweet braised beef; its tender, its strong in flavor, and goes so well on top of the bed of rice. [ PART II ] Jagung Kacang Panjang - light clean dish with delicious vegetables; great balance to the menu. Salat Manga - Flavorful and refreshing mango salad in a peanut dressing that has sweet and nutty profile; this dish is bold in flavor but also provides some relief to the other heavier flavors on the menu. Sambal Goreng Telor - The sambal gives such a bold flavor to moisten and flavor the boiled egg; this would taste even better if the egg were soft boiled. Acar Ketimun - Much needed component of the rice table that provides acidity and freshness to contrast all the bold flavors of the menu. Serundeng - Toasted coconut and peanut topping I sprinkled onto the noodles; adds a tropical twist to the dish. Emping - Nutcrackers that are even more crisp than the shrimp crackers. Gives a density and sharp textural component. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Wow! Have heard so many good things about Sampurna and it didn't disappoint. Upon entering the…read moreResturant it was small and narrow. The lighting and ambiance was perfect. Warm and inviting. I had made reservations in advance and happy I did. The place filled up quickly. Had no idea what to order and the gentleman next to us gave us advice. We started with a Hugo spritzer and a cold beer. Ended up ordering the one course rijsttafel. They choose what comes with the meal. It's several small dishes full of flavor and cooked to perfection. €31.50 pp Make sure you have plenty of water if you're not use to spicy food. The service was spot on. Glad we tried something new.