I saw they had Mie Goreng on the menu and was excited, walked across the city just for it. What I…read morereceived were wet, oily white noodles, not sticky noodles fried with kecap manis or sweet soy sauce. It tasted like Chinese noodle stir fry. I would say don't get your hopes up if you're looking for a dish that reminds you of Semporna. 3 stars because the people were very nice, the roti bread and mural were amazing.

Y'all, this is Malaysian food IN Amsterdam. It will never, ever, ever taste like it does when…read moreyou're at home (I can state this bluntly as a Malaysian), but it will tick most boxes if you have a craving. Also, don't compare cost to produce the food in Malaysia to Holland. It's equally unrealistic. Food. Chicken rice. Chicken wasn't as delicate as it would be in Asia (again, see note above), but the flavor notes were there. Some ginger sauce on the side would have been nice to have. Char koay teow had a little of that wok hei. We enjoyed the greens without sambal. And the roti was the cross between crispy and soft. The curry dipping was delicious, but a little too thin and runny for me, mostly as I suspect it is also used for the curry noodle soup base. Space is small so make a reservation. Signs say they take cash only, but they do allow cards. Family owned and run.

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.

I ate here at least twice a week when I lived in Amsterdam over a decade ago and it's still…read moreamazing. Platonic ideal of Saoto Soep, bakabana and kipsate. The sambal on the tables is hella spicy. Closed Tuesdays.

Mom and pop Malaysian shop in Amsterdam (Warung Marlon). Don't need the munchies to taste the love…read moreand soul from hard working people. Also, very spicy, the hurt so good kind Best #friedrice I've ever had #amsterdam #amsterdamfood #malaysianfood

If you have time for only one Surinamese meal while visiting Amsterdam, Warung Spang Makandra is a…read moregood choice. The food is excellent, they have English menus for us tourists, they're affordable, and they have a nice beer list and plenty of tables -- making them maybe unique among Surinamese places. It is helpful to make a reservation, but if you didn't ... they have a lot of tables, and many turn over fast, so get in line and wait, you'll get a table eventually. They have a really good selection of vegetarian dishes, so much that you won't feel restricted at all. Spice levels are moderate, so if you're a pepper-head, order some sambal on the side. Do order some of the side dishes; I'm especially fond of the bara and the teloh with salt cod and peanut sauce. Warning, though: Surinamese food uses nuts heavily, so do not go here if you have a nut allergy.

First time trying Surinamese food. I looked up Indonesian and this restaurant popped up. When we…read moregot to the restaurant, we were very surprised at how busy it was. We were able to get the last table and were given the English menu, which was good. However, it took 30 minutes for our food to come out. The portions were big and the flavors were bold.

Kartika serves good Indonesian rijsttafel (multi-dish sampler of spicy meats, vegetables, rice, and…read morenoodles). I don't have Indonesian food where I live, so was excited to try this in Amsterdam. I thought the dishes were all flavorful and gave a good mix of meat, vegetable, and rice dishes. The individual servings were small, but filling enough because of the heavy coconut milk used in most dishes. 1 star off: The attitude of the waitstaff was abysmal. First of all, their website does not offer reservations and they rarely answer their phones. So my family and I arrived at restaurant opening to get a table. The first thing they said to us was "Do you have a reservation? If you don't, I can only give you a table if you get out by 6:30PM." in a stern way. We said okay. The group that came after me also raised the issue that no one at the restaurant answers their phone for reservations. The waitstaff did not respond to that, but begrudging seated them. 1 star off: While we were ordering food, the waitstaff noticed that my son had a water bottle with him, and proceeded to give him a lecture that water bottles are not allowed and that we have to order water from them. He is a teenager...he does not know he was supposed to conceal his water bottle at this restaurant. We all ordered drinks, including water, but the experience left my family feeling unwelcomed.

We had a great meal and very friendly considerate service. Great option for someone dairy free, I…read morewas able to eat everything.

What a gem! If you're looking for authentic Indonesian food and are near Centraal, this is the…read moreplace to go-- the food is incredible, the restaurant is lovely and clean, and the service is very kind. Most of the reviews here are talking about rice tables, where you get small portions of 10 different dishes to share and try; if you haven't had Indonesian food before or are looking for a sampler to eat a lot of favorites, this is certainly the way to go! If you're looking for a more substantial portion of your favorite dish, though, they also have full sized portions of favorites! Highly recommend: rendang Padang, gado gado, nasi goreng, or Soto ayam. If you're feeling like you want some crunch, don't miss out out on their chips! They're not on the menu, but at the front counter where you order they also have bags of emping (seed crackers) and krupuk (shrimp crackers) for sale. Dip or munch into these alongside your meal. Yum! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Amsterdam.

Really enjoyed this family run establishment. Authentic Indonesian food (though the spice level…read morewas clearly moderated for local palates) in a very vibrant part of Amsterdam. Their young son worked the front of the restaurant - so polite, focused on the customers and putting forth his best effort. When in town, we won't hesitate to return.

Such a great meal!! I've never had Indonesian food so this was a great spot to try a variety of…read morethings ! My favorite was the beef Randang as well as their Bali ice tea! It was so refreshing but it is sweet so feel free to ask for another shot. The service was amazing! The waiter was so kind and patient as we were trying to decide what we wanted. The space is great for large parties or a more intimate vibe. The portions are smaller so definitely a great date night spot !

Someone told me that I should try Indonesian while I was in Amsterdam, so I did. It was a VERY good…read moresuggestion. There were many options, but Yelp put Kantji & the Tiger at the top of the list when I searched for vegetarian options. This was really easy to find. It is a straight shot from Central Station. Heads up that there are a couple of entries in Yelp, and one will take you to the back side of the building. (No worries if that happens, just walk a little bit further downhill and loop around.) I arrived early in the evening because I was walking in and was glad that I had... it's a popular place, and it filled up fast with both locals and out-of-towners. It's no wonder that it did--this place checks every last box. It's a really beautiful space (think lots of greens, gentle light, and wood... it's what I would call gentle modern and chic), the service is excellent--everyone is friendly, kind, and helpful, and the food is great. They also have a great drink menu, complete with plenty of zero proof options. I ordered the vegan Rames (and picked yellow rice at a server's recommendation). It was absolutely amazing! It's a very generous serving of rice that is topped with generous portions of all kinds of deliciousness, including satay with the best peanut sauce ever, generous portions of veggie delights, and even more tofu and tempeh. The only downside is that I don't think I can go back to tempeh the way I make it. Definitely give this a try

We decided to try this place to get the full experience of the Rijsttafel dish in Amsterdam…read more They have multiple versions and we decided to do the medium size version of this food spread. There's a lot of food to share and almost all dishes can be ordered vegetarian or vegan. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend.

We got one of the large tasting menus. The food was pretty good. The service was not very good at…read moreall. We were served tap water in a reused vodka bottle with no label or cap and charged 7.50 euros for each bottle. At first he said that it was bottled water and he had opened the bottle before he got to the table. When I said it also didn't have a label, he tried to say that they also charge for tap water. When we asked for more water, we did not get it and we waited over 20 minutes. We asked for it again and it still took a long time. We asked for a second drink and never received it. We were also charged for that. It kind of ruined what would have been a Special experience.

This Nam Kee is smack in the center of Chinatown on Zeedijk. (There is a sister Nam Kee a few…read moreblocks away on Geldersekade.) Nam Kee has been around for a long time and the vibe is similar to the older established Chinese restaurants here. The window photo of large oysters pulled us in. The freshly shucked and steamed oysters were huge! Two of us had two each to taste different accoutrements. They were both delicious, although I liked the ginger and scallion the best. The large bowl of Won Ton Noodle Soup hit the spot. Lots of filling in the won ton skins, not some skimpy offering. The broth was not too salty. The combination Roast Duck & Crispy Roast Pork Noodle Soup was also delicious. Maybe next time I'll ask for the pork on the side instead of on top of the noodle soup. The skin would stay crispy the whole meal. No complaints though. Service staff were quick and no nonsense. While there was a crowd and turnover, we were not rushed in and out. Prices are higher than I expected, but then most of Amsterdam restaurant food is high. We will come back.

After having fries and stroopwafels, we were pretty full, so we came here for something light. My…read morefriend and I shared the porridge and greens, while our other friend got the roasted duck noodles. The restaurant looks small from the outside, but it actually fits quite a lot of people inside. It was super crowded and packed when we went, but we only waited about 15 minutes. Once we got seated, the food came out really fast, which was great. :)

Great experience with so much food and so many good flavors!…read more We had great service with some cold beer and the massive rice table. Multiple side dishes, meats, and, of course, rice. Plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. About 25 minutes from the city center, but worth it for authentic Indonesian food!

Blauw came highly recommended by a friend who lived in Amsterdam. We had an early dinner…read morereservation and were promptly seated upstairs. The tables could've been bigger only to fit the spread they bring out so it's not so tight but we made do. We ordered the Authentiek meal for 2 people at ~€100 total. We also ordered wine and beer. The option we chose came with a variety of their meat, fish and veg plates. My favorite was the codfish, beef rendang, eggplant, gado gado, and the baked banana. Indonesian food has a bit of tanginess and heat. It's subtle at first but catches up to you very quickly. The eggplant was so spicy but damn was it delicious. They place a long metal tray on the table with tea lights to keep the warm dishes hot. It's quite an experience and I'd recommend doing it at least once if you've never had Indonesia food before. The service was excellent and restaurant itself was nicely decorated and spotless.