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.

Had a lovely experience here on a drizzly November evening! So good that I dropped by again for a…read moresandwich to go before I left Amsterdam! Come here for homey, delicious Surinamese food. The staff were friendly and courteous, and I would gladly come back next time I'm in Amsterdam. Walked in on a Saturday evening around 7pm as a solo diner and the restaurant was packed. I didn't make reservations so was hoping they could squeeze me in and it was a yes, just had to wait for about 8-10 minutes until the bar area seating cleared up a bit. Score! Seated the menu was presented right away, after about 10 minutes staff asked for my order, I got: - Spang Makandra Special €17.50: this is a plate of several of the house specialities. Fried rice & noodles, braised chicken, grilled chicken satay, stir-fried long beans, egg, potato sambal and perkedel (fried potatoes). So tasty all around! Loooved the braised chicken was done very well, the peanut sauce used for the chicken satay was a bit on the sweeter side. The egg was scrambled (believe this was intentional for this preparation), the flavors were delicious! I can't comment to the authenticity since I'm no expert in Surinamese food though would certainly recommend this dish to all. - Dawet €3.00: if you're familiar with SE Asian shaved ice with palm sugar syrup, the flavor of this drink is reminiscent. While the color is a bright pepto bismol pink, it's mostly coconut milk with a strong flavor of gula malaka. Was on the sweeter side though glad for the coconut milk to balance out the spiciness of the hot sauce. - Beef rendang sandwich €6.50: sooo yummy. Considering the Indonesian and Chinese influences in Surinamese food, I've eaten my share of specifically Malaysian and Indonesian food in those countries and the curry flavors in the sandwich were prominent and super tasty. The spices were quite strong that even wrapped in foil and inside a plastic bag, my entire bag smelled like rendang (in a most moth-watering way lol) after carrying for some hours. The decor was cozy and filled the left side wall with pics of patrons of the past, opposite wall full length mirrors to make the space look larger. Seating enough for about 50-60 probably. Even though they were slammed, staff checked in periodically on how I was doing, refilled water, which indirectly led to an interesting conversation with another solo diner sitting at the bar. Strong recommend!

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

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.

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.

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

Indonesian spot in central Amsterdam that was recommended to me by a friend. Made a reservation…read morebeforehand for 8pm for 5 people and were seated immediately. Indoor dining and outdoor dining available. Credit cards accepted. The vibe is casual and chill; good for a weeknight dinner. We ordered the following to share amongst us, as we didn't want to go with the premade set menus. - Sambal Goreng - pumpkin with coconut milk - first time I tried it and it feels healthy - Pork Satay (2) - I liked this a lot - meat was tender and there was plenty of sauce - Prawn crackers - I would pass on this if you have an Asian grocery store nearby you, as you could get the same thing - Beef rendang - smaller than expected - I would order two if I were to ever be there again - Nasi Goreng - nice side that complemented all the dishes - Bami Goreng - I liked the noodle texture a lot, though this did lack spice - Gado-Gado - another first for me - this was a salad with a sauce, eggs, and crushed chips on top - quite interesting

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.

Lovely Indonesian restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam, I truly enjoyed this delicious Indonesian…read moredining experience, the food was fresh and cooked to perfection with the perfect amount of spice. The service was perfect as well, my server a lovely Brazilian young lady helped guide me through their massive menu options, she recommended the perfect plates. I will definitely recommend this restaurant and I will definitely be returning.

Peking Duck , sweet sour chicken and black been beef. All were great and the kids enjoyed it as…read morewell.

They double-charged us (charged our debit card twice when it showed it failed) and said to just…read more'take it up with the bank'. So rude. Never going back. I've been eating here over 20 years off and on, but the past few years changed to takeaway only, mostly due to the rudeness of the service but still get take away because of the convenience of this location to cycle to. My partner is Chinese, you'd think they'd be nicer to him, but they seem even more rude. Often asking us for cash instead of letting us pay with PIN (Dutch debit). Unbelivable awkward thinking we are tourists. The food is average and has declined greatly lately. It's just a fastfood level, "move them in and out" type of place.

Amazing dining experience! The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming and I loved…read morethe ambiance of the restaurant and seating with the tables built to keep the food warm. It was nice that they allow people to order the rijsttafel for 1, and I saw a number of people doing this. Rijsttafel Authentiek: pisang goreng, sate kambing, sate ayam, ikan mentega, acar ketimun, sambal goreng kentang, gado gado, sayur lodeh, kerang asam manus, terong sambel ijo, ayam rica rica, danging rendang, telor kuning, nasi putih, nasi goreng, krupuk, serundeng, sambal. (They warn you that the sambal is very spicy and it is :)) Everything was delicious-my highlights were the ikan mentega, gado gado, sate, and sambal.

We were advised by many to try the Indonesian food while in Amsterdam and this seemed to be the…read moreperfect spot! We enjoyed the Rijsttafels Authentiek, which was like a tasting menu which included several meat, fish and veggie dishes. I'm not a fan of mussels though so they offered to substitute them for the shrimp, which was so kind. It was truly an excellent experience and we enjoyed every moment of it. The service was so kind and the restaurant itself is modern but cozy. Everyone there was clearly very happy. Definitely make a reservation, it's totally worth while.

Delicious with lots of vegetarian options. I loved the tofu. Everything tasted super fresh…read more Perfectly prepared and nice and spicy!

After walking through so many streets in Amsterdam, I had worked up quite the appetite and was…read morecraving something different than what I'd been eating so much of the previous days. New Season came into view and I ducked in for a bite. We started our meal with the edamame which was delicious. Then we had chicken soup followed by fried rice with chicken. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Service was attentive. Ambience is minimal-more effort is put in to the food than décor, but it's charming and quaint. It definitely has a "mom and pop" feel to it, so you know you're supporting local!