Eat & Drink
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Chinese food is centred on the Zeedijk — the city's compact Chinatown — and the harbour, where you'll find everything from fast, no-frills Cantonese to a floating pagoda palace. Dim sum, roast meats and oysters in black bean sauce are the things to seek out.
From budget institutions to Bib Gourmand dining, these are the best Chinese restaurants in the city.
4 restaurants
Nieuwmarkt
Nam Kee
A Zeedijk Chinatown institution, famous for oysters in black bean sauce.
Nieuwmarkt
New King
A long-running, reliable Cantonese spot on the Zeedijk.
De Wallen (Red Light District)
Oriental City
A large dim sum restaurant overlooking the old-centre canals.
Centrum (Old Centre)
Sea Palace
A landmark floating Chinese restaurant near Centraal since 1984 — authentic Cantonese, extensive dim sum and Peking duck in pagoda-style surrounds.
Frequently asked
- Where's Amsterdam's Chinatown?
- Around the Zeedijk, near Nieuwmarkt and Centraal Station — the heart of the city's Chinese dining.
- What should I order?
- Dim sum, roast duck and pork, stir-fried noodles, and the famous oysters in black bean sauce.
- Are they good value?
- Many are excellent value — the area's Cantonese spots are known for quality at low prices.