I was dining alone but I found the perfect Indian restaurant and I want to share my experience with…read moreyou! I was hankering for a good curry. Taj did not disappoint! I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo. The waiter said, "It's very hot". I said, "Good"! I was very hot. It was also very delicious! It was so hot I thought my face would melt. It was the kind of heat that would make Robert Oppenheimer (father of the atomic bomb), jealous. It would make Shiva very proud. But it was so delicious. Be sure to order some naan or poori to help mitigate the heat. It seems to be a family-run place and the wait staff was very attentive.

Best meal I had in Amsterdam. Had the chicken madrasi, the meat was so tender, the spice had an…read moreappreciable kick without it being painful. Also had the Indian tea at the end of our meal, really good cup of chai, came in a cute little teapot as well, enough for 3 refills of my teacup. The server was very nice, well educated about the menu and suggested the perfect item for us based on our spice tolerances. The price is amazing for getting an entree with rice and salad included. Would definitely come back here again

Victory is mine! And can be yours too!…read more Do you sometimes find yourself riding your bicycle down the lane looking up at eatery signs wondering where the name comes from? No?? You have better things to focus on like the hottie across the street or the idiot in front of you that is swaying within the biking lane blocking your procession? Well in case you were ever curious about the Indian restaurant Vijay Dhaba on Amstelveenseweg, I, along with my companion Google Translate, are here to satisfy your linguistic thirst for knowledge! Vijay = means victory and is often a dude's name Dhaba = food stops often found along the highway next to petrol stations I feel like this is a perfect description of this place as my stomach was screaming VICTORY after what seemed to be an endless and welcomed invasion of Indian yumminess sending praises throughout my large and small intestines! Although this establishment is not next to a petrol station, it certainly is a destination where I would like to stop for food on frequent occasions and fill up my own tank! First of all, the owner is super nice!! For purposes of this review, I shall call him 'homeboy'. Homeboy is Indian, grew up in Bern, journeyed through an eight month trip from Miami to New York and has been to Japan five times this year alone. What does that have to do with the food? Nothing! But just saying that homeboy wants to be your bff and will MAKE SURE that you have a pleasant dining experience. I had two types of Indian beers that were never empty, which is hard to achieve with my alcoholic @ss around. We were promptly greeted with some crispy papadums with sauce as we waited for our feast. VD has a normal menu, but homeboy slyly coaxed us into the feast for a day. Basically we were told to sit back, relax and enjoy. Little did we know what were in in for! First was the appetizer plate. We EACH got our own plate that consisted of ALL items on their appetizer menu!! Veggie Samosa - my ALL-TIME fave and it was delicious here Tandori Sheesh Kabob - Interesting flavor and quite yummy! Tandori Chicken Wing - Noticing a trend here.... Yummy again! Onion Bhaji - This reminds me a veggie pakoras and I will confuse I loved this! Usually these kind of fried things are two dry or boring, but this not so greasy fried addition was very welcome on my beginning plate as well as my belly! Seriously I was ready to call it a day after the appetizer plate alone. Oh but wait.... There was more! Next came the naan... I'm very particular when it comes to naan... Like I want it all! Crispy, but not burnt. Soft inside, but not soggy. Hot, flavorful, crazy, sexy, cool. All of the above please! As soon as my eyes were exposed to a basket filled with steamy slices of bubbly flat bread shining with ghee, I KNEW I would love this naan. And it was confirmed as soon as my greedy hands shoved a piece into my masala mouth. Mmmm! After the initial shock of the yummy naan and garlic naan, our main meal came. Just like a rijsttafel, they placed warmer platforms on our table and began to present a line up of Indian food!! Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Vindaloo Aloo Mater (potato and pea curry) Saag (definitely my favorite dish for the night) Veggie Curry And of course a huge plate of basmati rice The only negative thing that I wasn't exactly thrilled with, was the fact that the chicken seemed a little tough and overcooked. Luckily, I would 10 times rather take a piece of naan, dip it in the various curries and munch on that... so it was not a big problem. Now... imagine five grown men sitting around a table filled with food already full from the appetizer plate, but taking advantage of the curry feast spread out in front of them. Now picture our shocked faces when we heard the distant sound of sizzling platters hastily approaching our table. Before we knew it, there was yet ANOTHER addition to the already huge feast even too large for a six armed Vishnu and a masala hungry Ganesh to handle... We were now faced with two large platters of tandoori delights! More chicken, veggies, kababs... you name it. Homeboy told us he would take care of us, but little did we know he was planning to feed our stomachs for the rest of the week! I can't really say much after this because I, along with my companions, were in complete fomas (food-comas) after this experience. Of course, I wasn't going to turn down one of my favorite desserts of kheer (indian rice pudding). Can you guess how much it cost us for the beers, appetizers, naan, entrees, more entrees, dessert and coffee??? €30.... Like really?? I feel like we are putting them out of business eating all the food they had in the kitchen for only 30? Unfortunately, I live too close to here and I will be drawn to stretch my stomach again like I did tonight.... So with that, we all went to see an opera show as part of Grachtenfestival and I was surprised we were able to keep it together with the Bollywood party going on in our stomachs.

Food was good. The entree does come with salad which is a nice touch. Pricey but I did enjoy the…read moremeal. However, if you need anything packed to go they charge one euro for the bag without telling you and 3.50 euro for eco-tap water. Ambiance is also nice and modern.

Food was decent not great not bad Waitress was coughing and…read morecoughing and coughing all over the restaurant behind the bar. At the tables. In the back. At the front door. Made it impossible to enjoy our dining experience.

This place is awesome! My husband and I are staying around the corner and Haweli has quickly become…read morethe most crave-able restaurant in our hood. Some of the best, freshest Indian we have had anywhere. They are very nice as well. We love spicy and they weren't afraid to bring the heat. The portion sizes are perfect and the ingredients always fresh. We had the chicken vindaloo and the mixed vegetables. The naan is flaky and light. I preferred the naan over the onion kulcha only because the kulcha was heavier. Go there and give them your stomach and your money. They are fantastic. I could eat here everyday.

Really good Indian food! It tastes and look like the food you can find in India…read more Staff is really nice, and they also provide a dish warmer. You're sure to have enough to eat, we even left with a doggy bag! The only downside may be the atmosphere, that may need some more design effort... But hey, we didn't come for the design anyway :)

Chicken momo is the best!!! Such friendly service, easy online ordering, and cozy ambiance with a…read moredimly lit atmosphere. Everything was so flavorful, love the saucy dishes. Excellent options for indoor, outdoor dining, but also take out! They charge extra for utensils to go. Everything was amazing however our tummy didn't react too well after the meal. Might have also been because we had been traveling, but definitely be cautious if you have a tender tummy!

The food is so good and the owners are gentle and calm. We ate here twice for dinner. My hubby…read morehad butter chicken and I had a vegetable rice dish with naan on the side. Excellent.

Food was excellent. Everything was delicious and not too spicy but very flavorful. Service was…read moregreat and nice quiet outside area away from the tourists. And great value for the quality. Overall a great experience.

Authentic Indian food, exactly like it would taste at a good dhaba in Punjab. We ate saag paneer,…read morewith chawal and wholewheat parantha. We were pleasantly surprised that the saag was made with actual mustard leaves instead of spinach. In India, saag is a seasonal dish, only available during the Winter. The prices are very fair, not at all like you'd expect as the restaurant is located just off the Leidseplein, one of the prime locations in Amsterdam. The staff is very friendly, polite, and accommodating. The service is fast, the restaurant is clean, and they don't play loud music. 5 out of 5 stars, will definitely visit again.

The Indian food was good, not excellent but good. Chicken briyani portons was ample sized, rice was…read morecooked well, generous helping of yogurt. The thosai was also good. The One Star rating is for the long wait on a Monday night! When we ordered our food just past 9pm (after commuting/flying for close to 10 hours, we were hungry). There were only two other tables of diners, who had ordered and were finishing their meals. The meals ordered above are not exotic. We waited for almost 35-40 mins when I noticed a big tour group arrive at the restaurant. As we were seated outside on the sidewalk, I walked into restaurant and realized buffet dishes had been set out for this group. I spotted our waiter who then went to the kitchen, and says our meals will be coming out shortly. Later, the waiter admitted that the kitchen was preparing for the tour group before us. If he had me this known to us, we would have gone to another restaurant. Finally, this restaurant didn't even offer to comp part of the bill or offer dessert. They do NOT understand nor practise customer service. p/s. Even the tour guide was surprised at how long we waited and commented it shouldn't have taken that long to serve us. There were no other diners after that hour besides us and the big tour group. Re food, I will give 3 Stars.

My cousin and I weren't originally trying to go to this place on a Wednesday evening. Our plan…read morebeforehand was to go to this dim sum restaurant across the street. But to our surprise, it was closed despite it saying it was open online. So we decided to check out dosa because indian food was our backup. The moment we entered we were greeted by a lovely interior and a woman brought us to our seats. Now I will admit I was a bit skeptical about this place after seeing the yelp reviews. Moments later our waiter Gaurov (sorry if I missed spelled it) came up and walked us through the menu. He was very formal, professional, and charming. He was incredibly thoughtful in his food recommendations, asking us what we usually liked and how spicy we wanted our food. Coming from a Mexican background, we enjoy spicy foods. We ordered the chicken madara which did not disappoint. The sauce was a perfect thickness that complimented how tenderness of the chicken. The garlic naan was fluffy inside...a must have for sure. In addition, we ordered their house special; I highly recommend the dosa chef special. I will admit it may look intimidating but sometimes you have to abandon all sorts of formality to enjoy a good dish. Overall what from what I have learned about eating here is one to never judge a book by its cover, and two this 20+ year family owned restaurant can bring wonderful service and keep up to today's food industry.

This was some pf the most flavorful and good tasting food I have ever experienced in my life…read more Sherpa had great reviews and that held true for my experience. I had no idea I needed Nepalese/Tibetan/Indian food in my life. The smell as you walk into the restaurant immediately grabs your attention and lets you know you're in for an experience. Everything on the menu looked delectable and my only regret is that my stomach isn't big enough to have ordered every single thing on the menu. If k ever find myself in Amsterdam again I will undoubtedly be coming back to Sherpa.

Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines in the US, and I was happy to discover cuisines from so…read moremany cultures in Amsterdam as well. Sherpa also has a Tibetan and Nepalese twist, and the menu had so many new-to-me items, including Momos. The restaurant smells amazing when you walk in, so I knew that choosing an entrée would be difficult, especially with so many vegetarian options. I ordered the Tshel momos, which are stuffed with minced vegetables and steamed. They were served with a homemade tomato sauce that, while cold, complimented them perfectly. They were not spicy, which was different for me since I usually go for some form of noodles and love at least medium spice. My husband had the Yeti's Food- Stir fried noodles with boneless chicken and vegetables with Himalayan herbs. He usually goes for curry, so this was a change for him as well. Both of us really enjoyed our meals and are glad we went with something we've never seen in the US before. The service was great, and the servers brought out fresh papadam, raita, and some other condiments to try as soon as we were seated. They also kept our waters and my husband's beer filled and brought us Wilhelmina mints at the end of our meal with the check. Those mints are amazing and so much better than the US post-meal mints, and I had to buy a large package to take home! If you're looking for a culinary adventure in Amsterdam that is NOT Dutch food, check out Sherpa. Bonus points for being an easy walk from the museum district.

My family and I started out across the street. Service was terrible workers were rude and we did…read morenot receive any service. Tulips atmosphere looked promising. The second we walked down we were greeted with smiles and a crispy bread. The food was incredible! Th lamb korma was some of the best I've ever had. We tried pari puri for the first time highly highly recommend. The staff was lovely and the hospitality was unmatched. Highly recommend this place.

This is a stellar spot! Fantastic service with a smile and the food was SO yummy!! We shared dinner…read morefor 2 with lamb and chicken and it was a great taster. The chicken tiki masala was by far pur favorite and of course the garlic nana bread. They didn't have any wi e I liked by the glass, so the kind owner opened a bottle of Cabernet yo serve me a glass for my birthday. Perfect New Years Eve Birthday dinner!!

Another great discovery, thanks to my best friend! She found Ashoka on Trip Advisor and book marked…read moreit for me to try; I'm so glad that I did. It's a short tram ride from Museumplein. The restaurant is small and the tables were a bit too close to each other. It was difficult squeezing in between the tables to sit down. Luckily it wasn't too crowded during my visit. They have an extensive menu of both Indian and Nepalese dishes. I had already browsed the menu online and had a general idea of what I wanted. I started with a mint tea. It was really good and soothing. The server brought out complimentary papadum and it was delicious! I ordered the Bhindi Masala. The server asked what spice level I wanted and I requested mild. In hindsight, I should have said "no spice" or specified a spice level of 1 or maybe even 0 if that was an option lol. Her definition of mild was spice level 2. The dish was so good and so flavorful, but it was way too spicy for me. I was struggling with it and the server could tell. She insisted on bringing out another Bhindi Masala without any spice which I greatly appreciated. Since I had mint tea, it worsened the burning sensation. She suggested I try the Raita (yogurt mixed with cucumbers and tomatoes). It was really good and definitely helped to calm the spiciness. The portions are huge and I had so much Bhindi Masala left when I was done eating. I wasn't going to take the leftovers with me because I didn't have a way to reheat them, but the server insisted that I take it, so she packed it up for me. I tried a little bit the next day and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted cold. The flavors marinated the okra overnight so the flavor packed a punch. It's unfortunate that European hotel rooms don't have microwaves because it would have been phenomenal the next day if I could have reheated it.

Super lekker!…read more Recommended to me by a neighbor who raved about this place. I have to admit that I don't really know what authentic "Indian and Nepalese" food is. Of course I have had some delicious "Indian" food over the years. But either way, Ashoka is very nice! I've lived about a block away for over a year and it's my first time there, (of course half of that time it was not available due to the government pandemic restrictions). I ordered takeaway here late on a Sunday. but there were people inside, dining, having a great time. The staff was super-friendly and pleasant and even laughed at my stupid jokes. The food was amazing. HUGE portions. The naan is perfect (I bought two orders which is more than enough for two / three people)...rice is nice and light. The egg fried rice was super lekker too! Plenty of chicken in the curry meal. Something else I noted was the super-thick aluminum foil they used for their takeaway packaging. That's a sign (to me) they invest in quality. I ate too much because it was so delicious, so I worried I may have trouble sleeping with heartburn or worse, but I felt great. I think that's another sign of quality. I can't wait to dine inside. It is a very nice interior. Not a dive or unclean. I will take friends and family here whenever it's safe for them to visit. It may not appear to be the cheapest place, but don't let that distract you. It is near the center of Amsterdam in a very nice area, such high quality, clean with lots of space, it's worth it. (By the way, the Kinkerstraat part of the name is the location, since there is another location in nearby Spuistraat).