Pho91 is a Vietnamese eatery in the neighbourhood De Pijp in Amsterdam. Unlike Xinh (in Jordaan neighbourhood) a Vietnamese restaurant which closed down sometime ago, Pho91 is a casual informal dining place. With just a few tables, minimalist decor and small menu Pho91 serves a delicious Pho Bo. Since the location is very “strategic” (read:… Continue reading Pho91 Vietnamese Cafe
Category: Restaurants
Cedars Libanese Restaurant
Cedars Libanese Restaurant has a beautiful location on the water. This restaurant serves Lebanese food. Their traditional food includes anything from meat on skewers, cold and hot mazza, vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, fresh breads, grill main courses, fish and desserts. One recommendation is the Menu Libanon . Menu Libanon which consists of: 2 salads, 6… Continue reading Cedars Libanese Restaurant
Smokin’ Barrels – Lobsters , Burgers and One Smokin’Barrel
Situated in Amsterdam Oost (East), this little gem is the place to be if you like to go to a “happening” place. Meaning hip, good food, drinks , music , fun and more fun. Smokin’Barrels is very lively with young and older people. As I find it hard to find a chill out lively place in… Continue reading Smokin’ Barrels – Lobsters , Burgers and One Smokin’Barrel
Guliano an Italian style lunchroom in Rotterdam
An Italian style lunchroom in the heart of Rotterdam. I met a friend in Rotterdam who brought me to this little cozy place. Indeed it has a special feel when I entered this lunchroom. Lively, welcoming smile from the waitress, good ambience and it did not have this over the top wannabe place. We were lucky… Continue reading Guliano an Italian style lunchroom in Rotterdam
Restaurant Dosa – Indian Restaurant
Dosa is one of my favourite South Indian food which reminds me of one Indian “fast food“ restaurant in Singapore. Simply put, dosa is a hearty Indian crispy crepe. Here in this restaurant they are not only serving South Indian food but North too. Typically when you enter an Indian restaurant here it is… Continue reading Restaurant Dosa – Indian Restaurant
Brouwerij Troost
Located in the east of Amsterdam, this cafe is actually a brewery. They brew their own beers namely Troost Blond (4.8% alc), Weizen (4.7% alc), Saison (6.8% alc), Tripel (7.5% alc), Bok (6.5% alc), I.P.A Indian Pale Ale (6.5% alc) and Imperial IPA (7.2% alc). To be accurate these guys are brewing Dutch beers! This… Continue reading Brouwerij Troost
Toscanini Italian Restaurant in Amsterdam
Located in a beautiful neighbourhood De Jordaan in Amsterdam, this restaurant is very busy. Reservation is a must. We have been a couple of times to Toscanini in Amsterdam because we like the food and the decor. A few times we brought visitors/colleagues to dine. Unfortunately we have not been to this place since end… Continue reading Toscanini Italian Restaurant in Amsterdam
Van Hoeck Restaurant
From the name De 3 Vrienden to Van Hoeck , the owners of this restaurant decide to change to Van Hoeck with a fresh new look and menu card. I have visited De 3 Vrienden and also this new Van Hoeck. From both perspective, the menu card is different but the food is just simple more… Continue reading Van Hoeck Restaurant
Yokiyo – Korean Social Food
Before they set up their Korean restaurant, these 2 guys Tim Doornewaard and Domingo Astma were known as the Korean Taco Party boys appearing in food festivals in Amsterdam. With their concept of modern Korean food, together with Jamyz Pool they had successfully win the hearts of both locals and tourists with their restaurant which… Continue reading Yokiyo – Korean Social Food
Yamazato – Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine
Awarded with One Michelin star, Yamazato Restaurant not only breathes of Japanese authentic Kaiseki Cuisine but also the traditional ambience. The restaurant is situated on the ground floor of Okura Hotel in Amsterdam. The female staff wears kimono. Very elegant. Service is professional. Excellent food. I was here for lunch and I really enjoyed it.… Continue reading Yamazato – Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine