One of the most intriguing meals I kept seeing for years before I visited Amsterdam was the Rijsttafel and knew I had to get it. I went with 6 other friends on this trip and talked it up for days. Some were apprehensive since it's out of their comfort zone but I'm happy to report this was almost everyone's favorite meal throughout Europe! We decided on the Rijsttafel Special which was 15 courses laid out in order from mild to spicy, perfect since there were some who don't do heat. There was a mix of different vegetable, fish and meat also perfect for the non meat eaters. The flavors of everything was so insanely good but my favorite was the Babi Kecap, pork braised in soy with cinnamon and star anise. The portions given was exactly the right amount for us all and the service was very kind. Definitely a must go for travelers! read more

Puri Mas - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Great service and food. A nice open dining area with lots of space in the middle of Leidseplein. You need to walk up the stairs, so not very handicapped accessible. I fist went here in 2009 while on a work trip. It was also featured on a Rick Steve's Europe episode one time! It's a great choice if you didn't plan on anything, need a warm table, away from the crowds in the center of Amsterdam. As far as the food goes, I loved it all...but I don't have much experience with Indonesian food. read more

Pleasantly surprised with this one especially in Amsterdam. Never had Indonesian food before and this was a treat! I loved the way they laid out all the dishes in the order of level of spiciness on a heated silver platform. Although they said the beef was the spiciest, nothing to us Californians was that spicy. Every dish was slightly different from one another but never lost its flavor. It was a great first time experience with Indonesian food and I'd definitely would try to find a place in the Bay Area. read more

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Lovely, lovely service and simply delicious food. I'm a big eater and the smallest rijstaffel set was plenty for me. This is a fun meal with flavors that range from very familiar to really intriguing. Everything was tasty! The staff was able to accommodate our party of two as walk-ins at 645pm on a Monday, but it did get very full by 7pm. Reservations would have been wise. read more

Puri Mas - The most magical condiment for your food! - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I concur with many of the other Yelp reviews on this place. While you can order ala carte, almost all the diners chose one of the rijsttafel offerings from the menu. What's that? Basically, there are about four offerings with each one offering more variety and spice for additional costs. They set up your table and lay out all the dishes according to heat (mild to spicy), and then you eat family style. Think of it as a buffet that you remain seated and get the picture (except no seconds). The food was delicious and true to Indonesian seasonings (I thought it could be more spicy. Ask for their housemade pepper paste. That will help lighting your tastebuds). The staff were exceptional in their attention to their patrons and cuisine--made all the difference. Willing to hike up a few stairs for a wonderful dining experience? Then "give 'em a whirl" and go here. read more

The food and service here were great! We tried to walk in on a Saturday and they couldn't take reservations until Monday, so that was a good sign. Definitely make a reservation before coming. We had the Rice Table Special and loved it all. Some dishes shined over others, but it was all good. The staff was VERY pleasant and proper and made us feel pretty special. Why it didn't get 5-stars: There are many Indonesian places in Amsterdam and most are very good. We had gone to a few other places that were a bit better than this place, but barely. Definitely try Puri Mas if you're in the area. read more

Great restaurant in the Leidseplein area, which is hard to find. Don't be fooled as you are walking around looking for a restaurant, any place that tries to lure you in from the street is most likely a tourist trap - don't bother! When you arrive at Puri Mas you walk through a doorway and up a steep staircase. We tried to walk-in for dinner without a reservation 2xs and they couldn't seat a table for 2 without a reservation. On the second night of being politely turned away, we made a reservation for later in the week - yay! The ambiance is lacking but Puri Mas makes up for it in service and food! The staff is dressed is presumably typical garb and everyone was super friendly. We ordered the Rijsttafel Special for € 22,50/pp which included: - Krupuk (chips) with Sambel (hot sauce) - Saté Ayam (chicken saté) - Daging Rendang (spicy beef) - Babi Kecap (sweet & sour pork) - Kari Ayam (curry coconut chicken) - Telor Bumbu Bali (sweet & sour hard boiled eggs) - Gado Gado (vegetables with peanut sauce) - Sambel Goreng Buncis (spicy green beans) - Acar Kuning (sweet and sour salad) - Sambel Goreng Kentang (spiced potato sticks) - Serundeng (fried coconut) - Nasi Putih (white rice) - Nasi Goreng (fried rice) - Pisang Goreng (banana fritter) The wait staff took their time to set up the table and explain each dish, which were all delicious! read more

Never had Indonesian food before so where better to try it than...Amsterdam. The restaurant is large by European standards and has a large amount of seating. The staff is really friendly and they go out of their way to help provide suggestions and educate you on the food available. Dishes were quite good and they even put the dishes on warming plates on the table to keep all the food warm throughout the whole meal. While a large portion of Indonesian food is spicy, there are also items that aren't - so wimps like me can enjoy it without suffering or sweating off 10lbs. Pricing is reasonable for what you get and overall, a solid restaurant! read more

Busiest restaurant on the street and it is easy to see why. The food is fresh and delicious. I would recommend. Never had the rice table experience before and I can see why it is so enjoyable. read more

Low stars because this place is very overpriced. We got the set menu for 2 (the 3rd most expensive option) came out to 90 euro for 2. The satay was good (except the shrimp one was bland). The rice was good and the salads were good, but nothing special here. The food was good, but just not worth 90 euro. If you want to eat nice and spend 45 euro per person do not come here. I would've given 5 stars if it was 20-25 per person or if they gave more satay. Service was also excellent. read more

Puri Mas - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Took a party of 7 here for dinner. It's a great spot for groups! The food was wonderful, the service by Dean and his team was exceptional and we had a fantastic time. Definitely a great value. We will go back again! read more

Puri Mas - This was the €37 Rijsttafel option. - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Sat and enjoyed company in this interactive meal. Never rushed by the attentive staff. Awesome night, and I can't wait to return when I'm back in Amsterdam! Ordered the sampling menu, with meat. So delicious! We couldn't decide which meat dish was our favorite -- they were all so unique and so, so good. Also came with an app of soup, two different kinds of rice, wonderfully complex sauces to add if you so chose, awesome green beans, and fried bananas for dessert. read more

Puri Mas - Coconut chicken, Very spicy beef, Tangy pork, and Peanut chicken! Delish! - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Gluten free Indonesian food!! We tried the rijsttafel here and it was fantastic. Everything was so flavorful and authentic. Except that it wasn't the Indonesian spicy level, but I totally understand that because of the audience they cater. You can ask for the sambal that comes with the keropok, it's real spicy and adds a good kick to any of the dishes. The service was amazing too, I'm celiac and they were able to accommodate, they made sure it was gluten free and gave me a heads up on which dish has cross contamination, mostly fried stuff like the banana fritters, potato crips. But majority of the dishes were gluten free and I did not feel sick afterwards :) read more

Puri Mas - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I seem to remember having gone to Puri Mas years ago and been wowed. This time around, I got the 33 EUR rijsttafel and it was just OK. Good variety but none of the dishes really stood out especially given the price. 3 different satay skewers, a couple curry dishes. Opened with a few fried single piece appetizers. Service is really good. Despite leaving a pitcher of water on my table, they never let my glass get below half full. Free WiFi BTW. read more

A fun spot to grab authentic Indonesian food at a reasonable price. We got the big meal with 10ish plates to share around the table. Everything was pretty delicious and we left feeling stuffed! It was 22€ per person which felt a little steep but it was worth it. They also have air conditioning and clean bathrooms. read more

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Wow. Absolutely wonderful experience this evening! I did some yelping before our trip on quite a few Indonesian restaurants in the area, hoping to avoid tourist traps and mediocre food. We ended up here because my father in law's company had dined here a few days earlier and so.. we figured it had to be good- and it was! All three of us got the Rijsttafel Puri Mas; two of us did the vegetarian with fish option, and one did the regular. This was great bc the meat and fish options were more than enough to share so everyone could sample everything. Every single dish was different and very flavorful. Perfect temperatures and spice levels (only a few dishes were spicy). The staff was so incredibly warm and welcoming; even more, they were attentive the entire meal- a rarity in Europe! I would absolutely recommend Puri Mas if you're looking for a great rijsttafel experience, just good Indonesian food (they have an a la carte menu too), or just a decent meal in general. Bravo! read more

This place is amazing, great foods, the service was impeccable. I would recommend this place, they explained everything in their rice table small plate menu. Must go read more

Now I must tell you that I am in love with anything eastern and spicy. We had eaten in a rijsttafel once in Dutch Curacao and had been yearning for a repeat. Of course the Indonesian cuisine comes from long occupation of Indonesia by the Dutch. Rijsttafel, literally "rice table", is great for one who can't decide on a menu selection as this one had no less than 12 offerings. We had it "for 2" and they customize dishes to make them extra spicy for me and bland for Lisa. If you do go, look carefully as it has a small sign and is on the second floor in the Museum District. Food excellent, service good thus the four stars. read more

This was our second meal at Puri Mas. Had been there 3 years ago and loved it. Again we had the rice table. Unique experience and a great way to try different dishes. The staff is dressed in traditional clothing are so friendly! Medium priced! Will go back again next visit to Amsterdam. read more

Puri Mas - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This an Indonesian restaurant, they rijsttafel ( combo/samples of many different kind of Indonesian dish) that is really good. If you are not hungry or not a big eater then you may be able just 1 order. Great food and service. read more

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The wait was so long when we attempted to eat here, so we made a reservation for the following night. We were glad we did, because other patrons ending up doing the same when we were there the next evening. I can tell you why it's always filled up - the food and service are incredible! My group went with 1 meat and 2 vegetarian/fish rice tables. It was everyone's first time having Indonesian food and we were all delighted. We were able to sample so many different dishes and everything was delicious. My favorite was the spicy curry beef over fried rice. We couldn't get over how great the spread was and how long they let us linger after dinner. It was certainly one of our best meals in Amsterdam and made us wish there were more Indonesian restaurants in the US! read more

Excellent food and service. They were able to seat us on a Saturday night without reservations. Very helpful waitstaff with great English. Very flavorful. A must try. The set menus made ordering a cinch. read more

Puri Mas - Set menu with great variety. - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Great restaurant, friendly service. Wonderful and flavor infused food. Had some unique dishes. A bit pricey but highly recommend. read more

Puri Mas - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Rijsttafel. Rijsttafel. Rijsttafel. This place has made me such a fan. It was the BEST rice table in Amsterdam. The portions are perfect. The flavors were on point. The ambiance was good, service was English speaker friendly, we just felt a little rushed. read more

Puri Mas - The best Vegetarian Rijsttafel ever! - Indonesian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The service is excellent! Very polite and perfectionist. Also try the 2nd set menu, good price value and many options to chose from. Chicken satai is very well done and has the perfect texture for the sauce, also The fried banan was certainly a must. read more

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Wonderful friendly Indonesian restaurant. Loved the service and food. Very accommodating and up one flight of stairs from street level so off the busy street. read more

Rijsttafel/Indonesian Buffet was very good. A bit hard to find as it is on the 2nd floor (which they call the 1st floor in Amsterdam); steep stairs, so not user friendly if you are handicapped. No elevator. After the climb, we settled in for a nice quiet table in the corner. The staff was very friendly, and willing to explain the whole "Rijsttafel" process, and choices. We opted for the Exclusief menu, and enjoyed 90% of it. The last two dishes were quite spicy, and had way too much cloves for our liking. Other than that nice place for a leisurely dinner. read more

This as a great spot for amazing Indonesian food. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. We did one of the "try a bunch of things" menu options, and our waiter made sure we understood what everything was and the best way to eat it. Make sure you get the banana fritters! read more

Rijstaafel ! It's a set menu, about €22, but it's absolutely the way to go if you want a taste of everything. Got here on the recommendation of my girlfriend's mother, who is Indonesian (dutch gentry) and claimed it's the most legit. Too much coconut for my taste, but some dishes were absolutely fabulous. Authentic and properly prepared, tender, and quite the value considering how much food comes with the rijstaafel "set plate" experience. Service was quick and friendly. The sambal [sambel] was of olek variety, West Java, but homemade and not what i expected. I'm a baadjak guy (notice my avatar: extra heet!) but this was super yummy if you love the pain. And be warned: in this sambal there is pain. Delicious pain! So enjoy but start slow... There's a lot of sauce and toppings, Indonesian beer, and a short reasonable wine list. It's a busy place with true Dutch loyals that swear by the place. An example of colonial aftermath that went right. It's easier to get to than Jakarta or more accurately Bandung, so enjoy while you can. Selamat makan... Santi! read more

Amazing Indonesian food in Amsterdam. Also, we were so pleasantly surprised to find Puri Mas could completely cater to gluten-free and dairy-free needs for almost all items on the menu! We had a wonderful evening with delicious food and great service! read more

This was the best restaurant we visited on our trip to amsterdam, and honestly one of my personal favorite restaurant experiences ever. All the food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the vegan version of the rice table, which didn't at all feel like a replacement for the "real" one, but a varied meal with a lot of thought and effort put into it. That doesn't happen very often. I got some of the best tofu, eggplant and tempeh I've ever tried. The staff were super nice and the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. I loved everything about this place. So if you're vegan or vegetarian - try this place. If you're not - still try this place. Actually, if you're in amsterdam at all you should try this place. You really won't be sorry. read more

There are many options in town for Rijstaffel, and based on our location, Puri Mas was one of the most highly recommended choices. It was easy to get to and we were quickly accommodated by very gracious and friendly hosts. I must say that the pictures provided by other travelers illustrate the quality and presentation of the food exactly as what you'll receive...they look almost identical in color and amount, etc. So, Puri Mas definitely offers a "consistent" experience, though this left the impression of it being a more mass-produced dining occasion unfortunately. We ordered the "Rijstaffel PURI MAS" option (includes a nice curry soup) and made a minor modification due to Shrimp allergies. The accommodated that need nicely, and provided an alternate dish. Everything arrived quickly, nicely cooked, and presented well. Chicken satay (aka brochettes) - very good, a bit heavy on the sauce Beef - deliciously prepared and not overly spiced. Green curry chicken - very good. Cooked spicy eggs - Just ok...strange sauce Spicy green beans - could have been cooked better Spicy beef - Nice, though like a pot roast in texture. All in all, great service, decent food, touristy crowd. read more

There may have been a time when Puri was a solid option for Indonesian food but that time seems to be over. Part of it is the location, on a tourist dominated street with no soul. I don't blame them for that but I do blame them for some of the most expensive food in this category in this town. Yes the staff is courteous. Yes the place is comfortable. And yes they have rice Tafel. But nowadays you have plenty of better options that do too. read more

We were visiting from the US and had read about the unique rijsttafel dishes available in Amsterdam. This restaurant was located on a street with tons of options... it was really cool! The service here was top-notch. Of course, we got the rijsttafel and it did not disappoint. We could not stop raving about how delicious the food was! The only bummer is that there aren't any restaurants near us in the US with this unique dish. We cannot wait to return to Amsterdam to eat here. read more

Great Dutch style Indonesian restaurant. Services were five star class with very attentive waiters. Foods were authentic and value is impressive. Definitely recommendable ! read more

Great place, friendly environment and above all else food was delicious. The set menus are the way to go at this restaurant. The variety was a treat. read more

Delicious meal (get the traditional rijstaffel) with EXCELLENT service. Make a reservation ahead of time to be sure you get a table. Loved this place. read more

This place is terrible. So rude and pushy.. won't let you just sit and enjoy the restaurant.. very bad vibes. Would give negative stars if I could read more

Love to the max! My dad is from Indonesia, so I know Indonesian cuisine well. The beef rendang was spicy and tender. Nasi goreng and the white rice were very flavorful. The satay was smoky and bursting with flavor. I could go on but am now in a food coma. A must for foodies visiting Amsterdam. read more

Clearly a restaurant serving the tourist crowd, however also clearly doing it very well. Seems like unless you can find a good hole-in-the-wall, all the restaurants gouge a little in this area, and Puri Mas gives more for your money. I'm familiar with Indonesian food but not in the Netherlands, so I enjoyed the 20 Euro rice taffel option with a selection of dishes - I got a veggie/seafood version. Filling and contained a range of materials, flavours and colours. Service was flawless. Atmosphere was calm and unpretentious. read more