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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

Le Fournil de Sébastien- French Bakery

  One of the gem in Amsterdam is a small French bakery run by a Frenchman Sebastien Roturier and his Dutch wife Susan. Offering authentic French pastries and breads his shop is usually crowded during peak hours. He has also open another branch in Hilversum. Their shop has been my favourite for years. From baguettes, croissants,… Continue reading Le Fournil de Sébastien- French Bakery

Cliff Chan : “If in a Chinese restaurant the homemade Peking duck is up to standards, that’s a testament to the quality of the entire kitchen”.

Our post Chinese New Year article is none other than Cliff Chan , one of the two business owner of the most popular family Chinese restaurant “Nam Kee” in Amsterdam. The two brothers Polo and Cliff Chan are the second generation of the Chan family. Let’s hear the success story of the business entrepreneur Cliff… Continue reading Cliff Chan : “If in a Chinese restaurant the homemade Peking duck is up to standards, that’s a testament to the quality of the entire kitchen”.

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

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

Interview with Chef Agus Hermawan – “It is important to know how to use Asian spices”

A one on one interview with Chef Agus Hermawan at Restaurant Blauw. Chef Agus Hermawan (1969) was born in Tasik Malaya in West Java. He is a self taught chef and he learned his cooking skills from his mother. He came to The Netherlands in 1997 and work in Indonesian Restaurants such as Blue Pepper,… Continue reading Interview with Chef Agus Hermawan – “It is important to know how to use Asian spices”

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

Chef Menu – Modern Indonesian Cuisine at Restaurant Blauw

Restaurant Blauw is known for their famous Indonesian “Rijstafel” (Rice Table). When we had the chance to try out something new, I was delighted. Modern Indonesian Cuisine? I asked. Yes, Chef Agus Hermawan said. Try it and tell me what you think of it. I was curious. In my mind, I was thinking fusion? I… Continue reading Chef Menu – Modern Indonesian Cuisine at Restaurant Blauw