Eat & Drink
The Best Indonesian Restaurants in Amsterdam
Thanks to centuries of shared Dutch–Indonesian history, Amsterdam serves some of the best Indonesian food anywhere outside Indonesia itself. The signature experience is the rijsttafel — a 'rice table' of fifteen to twenty-five small, intensely flavoured dishes shared around rice.
From famously spicy classics to modern interpretations, these are the city's best Indonesian restaurants. Book ahead for the popular rijsttafel spots.
3 restaurants
Spui
Kantjil & de Tijger
A lively rijsttafel spot on the Spuistraat, great for sharing.
Oud-West
Restaurant Blauw
One of Amsterdam's best-loved Indonesian restaurants, near the Vondelpark, famous for its lavish multi-dish rijsttafel.
Oud-Zuid
Sama Sebo
A classic rijsttafel institution near the Museum Quarter.
Frequently asked
- What is a rijsttafel?
- An Indonesian 'rice table' — many small dishes shared around rice, ideal for sampling a wide range of flavours.
- Is Indonesian food spicy?
- It can be very spicy, but most restaurants offer milder options and will guide you on heat levels.
- Do I need to book?
- Yes — the best rijsttafel restaurants are small and popular, so reserve ahead.