My mom (a very picky eater with a sensitive gastrointestinal track) and I walked in here for a late…read morelunch on the day we arrived in Amsterdam. And despite ALL of our meals in Amsterdam being excellent, this one may have been the best. We wanted to try Dutch food, not totally knowing what to expect and were blown away by the combination of flavors and textures we consumed. We started with the pickled herring which was served with onions and pickles- fresh yet bold! I'm still thinking about those little fishies weeks later. Then we each had the sampler-ish plates (I forget what it was called). Hers was the vegetarian version and mine was with sausage. There were 3 kinds of essentially mashed potatoes with veggies mixed in: 1 with spinach I think, 1 with carrots, and 1 with sauerkraut. Mine came with a delightfully rich gravy and my moms came with some kind of lighter yellow sauce (I think mustard based). We tried these same dishes at other Dutch restaurants during our stay, but nothing beat The Pantry. The service in this quaint and cozy spot was also excellent!

Traditional Dutch foods, served in a charming/cozy dining room - what's not to love? We enjoyed…read moreevery dish that we ordered; even our pickiest (child) member of our party ate well (the meatball and hutspot disappeared from the plate :). Portions are substantial and a very good value in a neighborhood where tourist-markups are the norm. They have a/c, but in order to feel it you'll need to sit closer to the back of the restaurant/near the kitchen, as there is only one wall unit back there, and they leave the front of the restaurant open to the elements (even in 98+ degree heat).

Great soups. I had the Borcht and hubby had the lemony light chicken soup and bread. Quiet little…read moreself-serve place, good service too.

Hidden gem 5 min walk from museums. Hearty soups and make your own salads with nicely seasoned…read moreveggies. Unassuming lounge like ambience. Staff attentive to your needs. Highly recommended for quickie hit of soup/salad and catching your breath

Best selection of soups in town. Just what the doctor ordered for this rainy day…read more Peanut soup is legendary. Tons of stuff for vegetarians. Window seats are great. Not a place to sit in for a long while. Cesaria evora on the speakers. Check it out.

This place is awesome! Great soup for a cold and cloudy day. Guy behind the counter took his time…read moredescribing each soup for us and let us sample each one before we ordered. We are very limited in the native language and he wasn't completely fluent in English but he was very patient and we each got exactly what we were looking for. Small bar to sit at and eat otherwise they offer take away.

Great broth, fresh ingredients, iced coffee was excellent! Small space, outdoor seating. Great find!read more

For me, the most important part of pho is the broth, and the broth here is impeccable! Out of all…read moreof the pho places I've tried in the Netherlands, this is currently my favorite so far, even if it's a bit on the pricier side. If you've never tried pho, I recommend squeezing in some lime juice and mixing in some sriracha sauce directly into the soup. Also, don't eat directly from the bowl. Instead, load up your super large spoon with some noodles, a piece of meat, and a bit of vegetables. Submerge that into the broth, then top it off with a pea sized dollop of hoisin sauce. Now you're ready to shove that spoon packed full of flavors into your mouth!! Not only is it super delicious, but having to repeat this meticulous process will help you pace your meal, leading to healthier digestion. Word of warning: There's only 3 tables for two and a 4-seater countertop inside, so absolutely make sure to come right at opening time or prepare for a potentially long wait. The funniest thing is they had hardstyle house blasting the entire time. For a Sunday afternoon, it felt so surreal. 10/10, would club here, again.

Great variety of soups! Both of the soups we got were super tasty (lentil soup and Brazilian (?)…read morebean soup). We also got two quiches (goat cheese and mushroom?) which were really soft and flaky. Not a lot of seating, we ended up walking a little down the road to sit on a bench on the bridge and eat. Good selection for a variety of dietary needs as well!

Came here for lunch. Seems they always have a smallish line. They offer salad and soups but soups…read moreare their main speciality. By 2 pm they had 4 different kinds of soups left. I opted for lentil soup. It was tasty but tasted like i expected nothing special. Really really overpriced though with 8 for a medium. Nothing else comes with the soup. They charge for bread.

This was my husband's and my first dinner in Amsterdam! The Hacée and the stamppot are heaven! I…read morelove the plates are mismatched and have been for decades! Reading the menu was fun! We dropped off our little frame with our mothers in it. The server originally asked us to place it wherever we see fit, but the owner (she has the manager vibe) came over and helped us picked an even better spot! Service was what I thought was slow, but then we learned that Dutch people are very customer-focused, so we had to initiate an eye contact and signal to them that we are ready to close our check. I also found out that tipping is not required. Who would have thought? Oh, and also water is not free. Lastly, be sure to make a reservation because this place very packed for the duration of our meal and some people got turned away.

Popular joint serving up Dutch Comfort food. Make a reservation - it gets busy. We made it easy and…read moreopted for the sampler plate for 2. Comes with two kinds of beef stew, 2 two kinds of potatoes, apple sauce, cabbage, and sausages over mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Everything was really good! No strong flavors, but all cooked well. Service was very good and the ambiance is funny! Place is covered with pictures of moms that the customers have brought in. We loved it! N*joy...

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. O Mai is located a minute away from…read morethe tram station making it super convenient. Staff were Gen Z, wore a uniform and tight black nitrile gloves. Started off with the fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp and they were tasty. They came with 3 dipping sauces. Moved on to the large Pho and it was gigantic. Broth was flavorful and the noodles seem to be the dry version. The marbling was decent on the slices of beef and the meat balls were flavorful. The beef shank was also quite tasty. A small should be sufficient if an appetizer is ordered! They take credit cards too!

Food was fine, but service was uncomfortable. I was seated and eating, stepped away briefly with…read morestaff approval, and was then asked to move for another party instead of staff managing the situation. There were also unnecessary interruptions while I was eating. I won't be back.

My friends and I came here for a late dinner on a Saturday evening. It was pretty busy, but we were…read moreseated upon arrival. Food: They had a vegetarian takoyaki on the menu, which I haven't had in many years. Obviously it didn't have actual tako in it, but it was still very good. I also had the vegetarian ramen that was also good. Service: Service was quick and easy. Not much to add. TL;DR - Not a bad place for vegetarian ramen and appetizers!

Ramen no for me, I had the veggie ramen. It was OK. My friend asked for corn in her ramen and they…read moredid not add it. Service was fast. Noodles were good but overall OK.

Café restaurant van Kerkwijk was the best restaurant we experienced in Amsterdam. The ambiance,…read morefood and service were outstanding. The steak was very tender and paired well with the goat cheese and strawberry sauce. The sauce had just right balance of strawberries and complimented the steak and goat cheese. Their "Kipjes" (baked chicken in coconut sauce) was outstanding according to one of my friends that are with us. We also ordered a garden salad to share. The dressing was excellent. In addition, we ordered an order of Frites (thick cut fries) served with mayonnaise. They were crispy on the outside and piping hot inside until the end. The bread pudding was the overwhelming favorite for dessert. They had a well stocked bar.

Cozy little spot in the city with a verbal menu, a first for me. I just asked for the best meat…read moreoption and got this steak deal. Steak was cooked nicely, and the sides were fresh too. Always appreciate a spot that gives tap water too. Server lady was sweet and the cook dude was chill too. A nice little find in the bustling city.

The tofu fresh rolls were satisfying but a decent peanut sauce will make even cardboard taste good…read more There was nothing special about these ones (and I'd prefer a peanut sauce that wasn't part hoisin) so I wouldn't return before exploring other options. Plus, some places do something with the tofu so it contributes to the flavor where this tofu was just a different texture. Lastly, the quantity of true roll filling was disappointing. In the picture it's clear how the end pieces were left basically empty so this dish didn't pack much punch in filling me up. Even so, peanut sauce is peanut sauce.

My friend and I were homesick (California) and wanted to eat some Pho in this cold weather, and we…read morestumble open this restaurant. Cute small little restaurant. We got Fast service and it has great ambiance. The food 10/10 . Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!