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Asian Cuisine
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Some of my favorite Asian spots in Amsterdam—Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, even an Indian gem.
Mid-range to fine dining, so best to book ahead (via their site or ZenChef).
No ranking, just good vibes—pick what suits your taste and occasion.
 GIFU, Ramen Restaurant. What we like about the place - From the founders of the insta viral cafe Chun. An elevated Ramen bar inspired by the Chef's hometown. Delicious Ramen with a good Sake and cocktail menu, |  BONJOUR CAPHE, Vietnemese Restaurant €€. What we like about the place - A modern Vietnamese street food spot with a home-cooked soul. Bold flavors, fresh and zingy plates, vibrant herbs and fusion-style dishes that hit all the right notes. The new waterfront location with a terrace made for summer, Try their Vietnamese coffees & cocktails. |  JAPANNER, Japanese Restaurant €€. What we like about the place - An oldie but a goodie. A cozy, low-key spot inspired by Japanese izakayas — serving up sushi, gyozas, and other craveable bites, with a solid sake list and creative cocktails. |
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 YUZU DINING BAR, Restaurant €€€. What we like about the place - Its contemporary Japanese dining. With a wide selection of Yakitoris and other Japanese dishes. Love the flavours, the staff, the vibes. Come here for a casual evening out with saki and yakitoris. |  AMSTERDAM CITY FARM, Indian Restaurant €€€. What we like about the place- A low key fine dining Indian spot. With a plant-based Chef's menu. Inspired by childhood memories of the chef, made with fresh seasonal produce. Its light, its delicious. |  KEN SUSHI, Restaurant, €€€. What we like about the place - its Omakase style sushi dining. Essentially a chef's menu with 20 courses, full on taste and umami. The chefs are very knowledgable about the produce and preparation. All the courses are prepped in front of you. A special experience. |
 CORNER STORE, Asian Inspired, dining, €€. What we like about the place- if you venture to the north, kinda hidden spot but popular. Creative asian inspired menu which hits the spot. Good service. |  HIKAGE, Japanese dining, €€. What we like about the place- a small intimate Japanese restaurant in the middle of the Jordaan. Tasty as hell menu, though small-ish. you will want to try everything. Great service, great for a date night. A good selection of Sakes. Tip- order the NASU DENGAKU- crispy aubergine with miso glaze. |  HINATA AMSTERDAM, Ramen lunch/dinner €€. What we like about the place- So much more than ramen. A tasty filling menu, great location, gets busy, popular spot. |
 MEN IMPOSSIBLE, Ramen dining €€. What we like about the place- Vegan ramen, fixed menu which is super delish. It feels like you are dining in the chefs private living room. You share a table with other patrons. |  FOU FOW, Ramen restaurant, €€ lunch/dinner. What we like about the place, All things ramen. One of the best ramen spots in Amsterdam. great menu. Really busy popular spot, No reservations, so you might have to line up outside and put your name on a list to get a table, worth the wait. Middle of the Jordaan. |  KU KITCHEN & BAR, €€€ Japanese dining |
 RAKANG, Restaurant €€ Thai Cuisine. What we like about the place- a really good Thai spot in the middle of the Jordaan. The flavours are top notch. popular place gets busy, good service. It won't disappoint. |
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