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Minuscule place with the larger, slightly more expensive restaurant across the street -- I'm told this is the more fun experience. Both had lines when we arrived but this place was only 15 minutes. The place is very small and very cramped -- don't come here if you want personal space -- you'll be sharing tables. They can makes lots of dishes vegan-friendly, so we opted for the red curry with tofu and the pad Thai -- both without egg and fish sauce to be vegan. Total was €30.50, spendy but that's Amsterdam. The food came out extremely quickly. The pad Thai came in a large portion, coated with an authentic tamarind sauce, with tofu, veggies, and a side of ground peanuts. The red curry -- which we asked for to be Thai spicy -- was nicely spiced, rich and complex, served with a variety of veggies, again in a good portion, and with steamed white rice. Delicious. Unfortunately, it's cash only, which is displayed on the wall when you walk in. Just be prepared or you'll pay terrible rates and fees at a nearby ATM. All in all, great food with vegan options in a long-running central Thai place in Amsterdam. Recommended.
Couldn't resist this small shack. They have had many reviews and were rated high on Google. Also, there is always queue here so it must be good! I ordered a house special, Massaman Curry with beef. There was a delightful sweetness to the curry. It's a mild curry with slight peanut tones. The beef had enough fat and connective tissue that gave it this great chewiness to go along with the Jasmine rice. This curry is comparable to the best one I've had in Toronto. I just wished it had more peanut and more spicy because I would have ordered extra rice just for the sauce! Great value for the meal. Would love to try their whole menu. Cheers! I couldn't resist coming here as there was always a queue to get in.and the Google reviews were both rated high and there
Very Possibly The Beat Thai Food on Planet Earth. Ok so this place isn't fancy, not the most Instagram'ble pics or anything like that but the food is beyond incredible. Also the portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable especially considering how much more food places charge in the area. I got the Chicken Curry and Wifey ordered the Drunken Noodle (or was it Pad Thai ). We tried each other's dishes and the winner was both. Our taste buds were overwhelmed with delight on both dishes. This is the kind of place you will not leave hungry and you will want to come back multiple times and try the entire menu. At least that was our thoughts. Me and Wifey both agree on this one that food is incredible and worth a trip to Amsterdam just to stop here. So if your anywhere near the area definitely check out this spot. Trust me you will not be disappointed. Ps: Shout out to Action Bronson and the F*ck That is Delicious Show for recommending this place. Lights out
Thaise Snackbar Bird delivers big flavors and even bigger portions in its very small restaurant setting. The authentic Thai dishes are so delicious, and the attentive service enhances the dining experience. Keep in mind, though, that only credit card payments are accepted. If you're seeking a delightful Thai meal, Thaise Snackbar Bird won't disappoint.
From what I could tell, the Thaise Snackbar Bird is the less fancy (think hole in the wall) and less expensive than their sister restaurant right across the street. There's tight seating, including bar height seating facing the street, for maybe 20 people and the kitchen is right there so it can get hot! Food was delicious, generously portioned, and service was nice. I'm glad my husband and I were able to stop by!
A tip: The Bird Thai restaurant in front of this snack shack IS NOT AFFILIATED but some locals told me both are just as good except this one is more "fast food" while the other one in front is a more upscale sit down restaurant. When people are willing to squeeze into a tiny place to eat, you know it's good! We literally shared a tiny table with another 2 customers but it really didn't matter because the food was phenomenal and fast! We started with delicious and tender ribs with sweet and sour sauce. For the main dish, we got the beef Pad Thai and the sweet and sour chicken. The pad Thai was really tasty, perfectly sweet and salty and the beef was very tender. It had bits of tofu as well (which I loved) and topped off with lime and fresh crushed peanuts. Probably the most authentic pad Thai I have ever had and I've had lots of different Pad Thai in LA and OC. Who knew you could find good pad Thai in Amsterdam!? Lol The sweet and sour chicken came with pineapple and onions and a huge side of white rice. The chicken was tender as well. Both meals were really big! The portions are definitely shareable between two. I'm giving this place 5 stars because it was cheap, fast, delish and very fresh!
Real authentic Thai food in the Red Light District. I get the feeling this is a local hang out. Not many tourists. Like everyone says, get there early and it's a tiny place, so grab a seat at the counter, the bench outside or share a table with a local! Best quality and money for the amount of food you get. Yes, things can be expensive in Amsterdam, but this place is cheaper than the others, tastes better and serves you more food. I could happily eat here everyday. They do a brisk take out business with locals on bikes. I heard more Dutch than any other language, so yeah, it's local & authenic. Had a great pepper & ginger prawn dish with hot tea and could barely finish. Kept me powered for the rest of the evening & night. Definitely go here and not the restaurant across the street. Follow the locals!
Amazing curries. Boyfriend (who loves Thai food) said it was the best Thai he'd ever tasted and couldn't stop raving about his chicken red curry. It was a little bit too spicy for him though, but he loved it nonetheless. I'm less a connoiseur of Thai food, but I liked my tofu green curry too. The tofu is fried and cut into thin strips, which was unexpected. Portions are HUGE - no one in the restaurant finished their food. For 25 cents you can have a takeaway box. The inside of the restaurant is extremely loud and packed. Expect to be sharing a table and bumping elbows. Also, the bathroom is inside the kitchen, so the journey to the toilet is kind of precarious (I thought someone was gonna pour some hot curry on me) and there is no sink in the bathroom which is a little sketchy. Cash only.
Great Thai food in Chinatown. It's a tiny restaurant and kitchen, but they put out great food with a punch. They do a steady business in the restaurant as well as takeout. Great vibe, low-key and excellent food. The little ribs appetizer was tasty, sweet and sticky. And the chicken pad thai was perfect. Only little wrinkle is they are cash only or European debit card. read more
1 year ago
Found Thaise Snackbar Bird by mistake and returned out of devotion during our last trip to Amsterdam. What a pleasant surprise this place was! We were walking towards another restaurant during a rainy afternoon and suddenly we passed by this hidden gem that looked super cozy and also the food looked perfect for the occasion, by that I mean steaming hot. We didn't think twice and quickly asked if there was room for two, which we ran with lucky bc the place is very small but two people were just paying to leave. We were promptly sat and attended. The food came out fast, steaming hot, generous portions. The chicken curry had an addictive ingredient bc it didn't matter that it was spicy I couldn't stop eating it! The vegetables were perfectly tender and tasty. The meat was juicy and cut into perfect bite chunks. Im not exaggerating when I say I had the most delicious chicken curry I've ever had in my life. My husband had the beef with garlic and white pepper which is onions. Also incredibly good. Both dishes came with a side of rice. At the end we were stuffed and super happy! We came back twice before leaving Amsterdam! read more
Came here for dinner. Gets really really packed inside to the point you have to get up so other people can be seated which can be annoying. Also hard to get the waiter attention given how busy it is. The food was really tasty. We tried the beef curry which was my favorite and Thom yum soup which I thought was okay. Would come back again! read more
Minuscule place with the larger, slightly more expensive restaurant across the street -- I'm told this is the more fun experience. Both had lines when we arrived but this place was only 15 minutes. The place is very small and very cramped -- don't come here if you want personal space -- you'll be sharing tables. They can makes lots of dishes vegan-friendly, so we opted for the red curry with tofu and the pad Thai -- both without egg and fish sauce to be vegan. Total was €30.50, spendy but that's Amsterdam. The food came out extremely quickly. The pad Thai came in a large portion, coated with an authentic tamarind sauce, with tofu, veggies, and a side of ground peanuts. The red curry -- which we asked for to be Thai spicy -- was nicely spiced, rich and complex, served with a variety of veggies, again in a good portion, and with steamed white rice. Delicious. Unfortunately, it's cash only, which is displayed on the wall when you walk in. Just be prepared or you'll pay terrible rates and fees at a nearby ATM. All in all, great food with vegan options in a long-running central Thai place in Amsterdam. Recommended. read more
3 years ago
Couldn't resist this small shack. They have had many reviews and were rated high on Google. Also, there is always queue here so it must be good! I ordered a house special, Massaman Curry with beef. There was a delightful sweetness to the curry. It's a mild curry with slight peanut tones. The beef had enough fat and connective tissue that gave it this great chewiness to go along with the Jasmine rice. This curry is comparable to the best one I've had in Toronto. I just wished it had more peanut and more spicy because I would have ordered extra rice just for the sauce! Great value for the meal. Would love to try their whole menu. Cheers! I couldn't resist coming here as there was always a queue to get in.and the Google reviews were both rated high and there read more
Very Possibly The Beat Thai Food on Planet Earth. Ok so this place isn't fancy, not the most Instagram'ble pics or anything like that but the food is beyond incredible. Also the portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable especially considering how much more food places charge in the area. I got the Chicken Curry and Wifey ordered the Drunken Noodle (or was it Pad Thai ). We tried each other's dishes and the winner was both. Our taste buds were overwhelmed with delight on both dishes. This is the kind of place you will not leave hungry and you will want to come back multiple times and try the entire menu. At least that was our thoughts. Me and Wifey both agree on this one that food is incredible and worth a trip to Amsterdam just to stop here. So if your anywhere near the area definitely check out this spot. Trust me you will not be disappointed. Ps: Shout out to Action Bronson and the F*ck That is Delicious Show for recommending this place. Lights out read more
3 years ago
Thaise Snackbar Bird delivers big flavors and even bigger portions in its very small restaurant setting. The authentic Thai dishes are so delicious, and the attentive service enhances the dining experience. Keep in mind, though, that only credit card payments are accepted. If you're seeking a delightful Thai meal, Thaise Snackbar Bird won't disappoint. read more
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The best Thai food in town. Portions are perfect for sharing two people. Great service too. Food is delicious as well. Keep in mind this place is small so you might have to wait a bit for dinner time. Lunch time is less crowded. read more
3 years ago
Very good Thai food, I stopped by here many times on my trip to Amsterdam. The service is very kind and I loved the ambience of a small family shop. read more
From what I could tell, the Thaise Snackbar Bird is the less fancy (think hole in the wall) and less expensive than their sister restaurant right across the street. There's tight seating, including bar height seating facing the street, for maybe 20 people and the kitchen is right there so it can get hot! Food was delicious, generously portioned, and service was nice. I'm glad my husband and I were able to stop by! read more
7 years ago
Saw long line previous night. Decided to have a try the next afternoon. We went around 2pm. One table before us. Got seated in 5 min. Amazing food! read more
8 years ago
Delicious red panang curry here! With chicken and spices. I was Drenched in with gustatory sweating eating in this hole in the wall restaurant. But would absolutely got back again! Tip of the day: order to go because it's super small space. read more
8 years ago
A tip: The Bird Thai restaurant in front of this snack shack IS NOT AFFILIATED but some locals told me both are just as good except this one is more "fast food" while the other one in front is a more upscale sit down restaurant. When people are willing to squeeze into a tiny place to eat, you know it's good! We literally shared a tiny table with another 2 customers but it really didn't matter because the food was phenomenal and fast! We started with delicious and tender ribs with sweet and sour sauce. For the main dish, we got the beef Pad Thai and the sweet and sour chicken. The pad Thai was really tasty, perfectly sweet and salty and the beef was very tender. It had bits of tofu as well (which I loved) and topped off with lime and fresh crushed peanuts. Probably the most authentic pad Thai I have ever had and I've had lots of different Pad Thai in LA and OC. Who knew you could find good pad Thai in Amsterdam!? Lol The sweet and sour chicken came with pineapple and onions and a huge side of white rice. The chicken was tender as well. Both meals were really big! The portions are definitely shareable between two. I'm giving this place 5 stars because it was cheap, fast, delish and very fresh! read more
8 years ago
Real authentic Thai food in the Red Light District. I get the feeling this is a local hang out. Not many tourists. Like everyone says, get there early and it's a tiny place, so grab a seat at the counter, the bench outside or share a table with a local! Best quality and money for the amount of food you get. Yes, things can be expensive in Amsterdam, but this place is cheaper than the others, tastes better and serves you more food. I could happily eat here everyday. They do a brisk take out business with locals on bikes. I heard more Dutch than any other language, so yeah, it's local & authenic. Had a great pepper & ginger prawn dish with hot tea and could barely finish. Kept me powered for the rest of the evening & night. Definitely go here and not the restaurant across the street. Follow the locals! read more
9 years ago
Amazing curries. Boyfriend (who loves Thai food) said it was the best Thai he'd ever tasted and couldn't stop raving about his chicken red curry. It was a little bit too spicy for him though, but he loved it nonetheless. I'm less a connoiseur of Thai food, but I liked my tofu green curry too. The tofu is fried and cut into thin strips, which was unexpected. Portions are HUGE - no one in the restaurant finished their food. For 25 cents you can have a takeaway box. The inside of the restaurant is extremely loud and packed. Expect to be sharing a table and bumping elbows. Also, the bathroom is inside the kitchen, so the journey to the toilet is kind of precarious (I thought someone was gonna pour some hot curry on me) and there is no sink in the bathroom which is a little sketchy. Cash only. read more
8 years ago
Came here last year and am going back and reviewing my favorite places in Amsterdam as my wife and I get ready for our next trip to Europe- I'm hopi g on this next trip we will find a place we like as much as this. Very small shop with a wait (we ate here twice) but the line moves quick. Highly recommend the red beef curry- at this point in my life, if I had to choose a last meal, it would be the red beef curry from Thais Snackbar Bird. read more
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Stopped in here for a snack - literally. The ribs were the best thing I ate all day. I HIGHLY recommend them. They also have a nicer dining room across the street called Bird. This place is great, especially if you are on a budget but want really good food. PROS: Ribs Prices read more
I still have dreams about this place. Probably the best Thai food I've had in my life. Don't bother with the more expensive and fancy sister restaurant next door, this is clearly the place where all the locals go. I had green curry chicken, beef soup and a few other things. All were perfectly balanced with spiciness and flavor. I liked it so much I went back the next day (even though I was only in town for a few days). If and when I return to Amsterdam, Thai Snackbar will be my first stop. read more
12 years ago
Chicken pad thai (#30?)- BEST EVER. Also, the chicken kabobs with whatever that peanut-y sauce is- also the best thing ever (we kept the leftover sauce on the plate and dipped a few bites of the pad Thai into the sauce- this stuff is amazing) The Tom Yum with prawns (#6)- I've had better. read more
12 years ago
I wandered over to this Thai snack bar in Amsterdam because I heard some pretty good reviews for this place. Confusingly, across the street are also 2 different restaurants also named Bird. I actually heard they have the same owner, or at least one of them does? It's not too far from the train station, down a large pedestrian street, and is very easy to find by the large lit up sign. The place was a little crowded, with people even on the bench outside, but I got put on a table big enough for 4 people diagonally across a random friendly stranger. I got chicken with basil and chili. I asked for it hot because hey, I can handle hot... right? Added some extra Thai peppers on for good measure. .... okay I'm really glad I got a Fanta to go with it because holy **** that was hot. It was so good though! Service was very fast and responsive, food is good, and they take card. Recommended! read more
8 years ago
Very good Thai food in the heart of the Red District in Amsterdam. The place fills up quick because the food is tasty, spicy and well-priced for hungry tourists and locals. read more
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The Thai Bird Snack Bar is a Zeedijk institution. Dating back to the eighties when the Zeedijk still was dangerous and to be avoided, The Bird has consistently been serving great Thai food at low prices. The snack bar is small, usually crammed with people and simple but clean. While it always looks packed, the staff somehow always finds to squeeze in a few extra people. I suggest sitting on one of the high bar stools behind the large window and enjoy the steady flow of tourists and freaks with your food! read more
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Zeedijk 77
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Centrum, De Wallen
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