AMSTERDAM FOOD GUIDE | 14 Great Places to Eat!

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  • @worldwanderer5155
    @worldwanderer5155 Рік тому +21

    I live in Amsterdam for more than 50 years and you guys are brilliant covering the City's food and culture! 🙌❤XXX

  • @maxim3830
    @maxim3830 Рік тому +18

    Great vid. One of the few vids that shows most of the hallmarks of Dutch cuisine, which is more versatile and interesting than most Dutch will admit. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @maily8388
    @maily8388 Рік тому +80

    My tour guide honestly told us don’t expect any good foods in Amsterdam. He asked “ have any of you seen any Dutch restaurants in the world?, we answered NO”. 😃

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +23

      Sounds like your tour guide wasn't very familiar with Amsterdam then 😆

    • @beatriceguerra8045
      @beatriceguerra8045 Рік тому +8

      I agree with your tour guide 😂

    • @miwnamoh
      @miwnamoh Рік тому +2

      Ja en? Or in english..so what😅

    • @neilpatterson1615
      @neilpatterson1615 Рік тому +3

      I have been in Amsterdam 5 times for many days. One good meal!

    • @MrSuperG
      @MrSuperG Рік тому +3

      I agree with the tour Guide too

  • @nonnielie8009
    @nonnielie8009 8 днів тому

    Today I just found your video , I was in Holland last year, but never went to that market.I am Chinese was born in Indonesia and live in US now. I love Indonesian food. Thank you for the video ❤

  • @billharmicar8742
    @billharmicar8742 Рік тому +10

    Bakers and Roasters is my favorite breakfast spot in Amsterdam.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому

      Kiwis just know how to do a great cafe 😤😤😤

    • @chrisg1772
      @chrisg1772 5 місяців тому

      Just ate at Bakers and roasters today. Had no idea it was a new Zealand themed, it came across as Portuguese to me - had pictures of Brazil and christ the redeemer on the wall, had bom dia on their cards and the flavours suggested Portuguese as well? Are the owners new Zealand?

  • @mmc9828
    @mmc9828 Рік тому +2

    We will be in Amsterdam Nov 23rd for two days prior to a Viking river cruise. Can't wait!

  • @gambleonit2524
    @gambleonit2524 Рік тому +4

    Going this week! Loved the video, definitely going to febo but will attempt to try all of them!

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!!! All the best trying to tick all the spots off🙏🙏🙏

  • @esthermitchell646
    @esthermitchell646 Рік тому +3

    Wow!! what a great eye-opener. The food guide/tour looked so yummy I couldn't stop wanting to go there. Everything was good comfort food. I loved this video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @AsuranDiablo
    @AsuranDiablo Рік тому +5

    So glad you liked bamischijf, it is one of my favorite snacks. You can also get nasischijf here which is the same but with (Of course) nasi. Not a huge fan of that one though. Suddervlees/stoofvlees and hachee are also by the way really great on fries.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому

      So glad we got it!! Haha should've ordered a side of fries with our hacee and suddervlees at Moeders 😅

  • @jswallet
    @jswallet Рік тому +1

    Great review! We are headed to Amsterdam for our first time. We will be sure to hit a few of these spots.

  • @gabbi.galushka
    @gabbi.galushka 3 місяці тому

    So happy that I found your video, such great selection of places. I'll visit Amsterdam soon and will definitely visit a few places you recommended.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  3 місяці тому

      Glad you found our video helpful! Thanks!!

  • @EGO0808
    @EGO0808 9 місяців тому +11

    So basically it’s either fast food or snacks, the majority being deep fried. What a culinary treat it is in Amsterdam! 😂
    (The only healthy or at least ‘culinary’ element would be the Indonesische Rijsttafel, which is basically …. Indonesian).
    As a Dutchman (from Amsterdam) residing in SE Asia, I can honestly say there is no food I miss from The Netherlands, here in SE Asia.😅

    • @urbandiscount
      @urbandiscount 4 місяці тому

      most of what they show in the video are tourist places that pretend not to be tourist places.

  • @zainaireland452
    @zainaireland452 Рік тому +4

    So much good and different foods in Amsterdam. ❤❤❤❤ yummy

  • @Josco31
    @Josco31 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! This is a wonderful video! I've been bingewatching videos about Amsterdam for my upcoming trip. All I heard was Dutch food is terrible, but all of those dishes look spectacular. I look forward to trying them all while I'm there (will be there for three months, ha)!

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha there is always food to be appreciated in every cuisine and we really loved the meals we ate in Amsterdam!

  • @DiegoCedeno-yl9cm
    @DiegoCedeno-yl9cm Рік тому +1

    great video guys!! taking note for my next trip! thank you😀🤗!

  • @ems9097
    @ems9097 Рік тому +4

    this was such a good video!!! thank u

  • @ConcreteAdventures
    @ConcreteAdventures 9 місяців тому

    What a video! We're off next week and you have given us so much inspiration, which is heartbreaking as we are only there for 36 hours!! Thank you so much ❤

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  9 місяців тому +1

      I guess that just means more spots to hit up for next time!! Hope you get to eat heaps 😤😤😤

  • @MrXanaru
    @MrXanaru Рік тому +2

    Your food adventures always makes me hungus for all the foods you showcase and I have enjoyed every moment. Cant wait for the next adventures.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much 😭😭😭 Next couple of videos are gonna be from Brussels then Paris after that!!!

    • @MrXanaru
      @MrXanaru Рік тому

      @@locavore_eats So excited for the delishiousness to be unveiled

  • @mirryjaytje774
    @mirryjaytje774 Рік тому +7

    Love it that you came to Amsterdam!

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +4

      Glad we visited Amsterdam it was such a beautiful place!

  • @johnwood8204
    @johnwood8204 5 місяців тому

    That was a great impression of the food we have in the Netherlands. There is much more but this was great to look at. Thanks 😃👍🏽

  • @marbayreviewstravelfood7623
    @marbayreviewstravelfood7623 Рік тому +3

    Great video! We love the food in Amsterdam. ❤😊

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому

      Thank you!!! Such a fantastic food city 😍

  • @sidbhatia4230
    @sidbhatia4230 3 місяці тому

    Loved the video! Travelling there in a couple of weeks, will surely try a bunch of these!!😄

  • @nefariou5
    @nefariou5 5 місяців тому

    Many thanks for this video, it was instrumental in my holiday planning!
    Especially the de carrousel pannenkoeken, vleminckx , albert cuyp market recommendations with benny's chicken, as well as the herring recommendation. We couldn't find bob's friet though, and sadly Rudi's apparently closes wednesday's (when we were there) although there was another stall that made them fresh which was really good too. But mostly thanks for Moeders, we ended up eating there multiple times it was the best place we ate at by far.
    We were going to try Hap Hmm, but they close at 8pm for some reason so just went to Moeders again.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  5 місяців тому +1

      Haha eating at Moeder's twice is still a good bet! So glad you found our video useful 🙏

  • @keziachristanti9011
    @keziachristanti9011 Рік тому +1

    Loved the vid! A new subscriber here! Bakers and Roasters is def my go-to brunch place.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому

      Thanks for the sub!! Kiwis definitely know how to do a good cafe 😎

  • @nicoledb341
    @nicoledb341 Рік тому +1

    When it is new years eve we have appelbeignets and oliebollen with powder sugar🎉

  • @Lilynesia
    @Lilynesia Рік тому +2

    Thank you for such comprehensive videos! I just binge-watched your europe trip. Anyway, may I ask, if I only have time for 1 dutch eaterie, would you recommend Moeders or Hap Hmm?

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      Thanks!! We personally preferred Hap Hmm especially its more local and homey vibe!! Also it was cheaper from what we remember. Altnough the Dutch Rijstaffel in Moeders is great for tasting alot of different Dutch dishes and definitely has a more unique atmosphere

    • @Lilynesia
      @Lilynesia Рік тому +1

      @@locavore_eats Thank you for replying! Alright, I'll put Hap Hmm on the list then. Once again, thankyou 😊 can't wait to see you guys's future videos!

  • @belleyboy
    @belleyboy 6 місяців тому

    When I started watching this video I thought "He had better mention FEBO!!" lol I had to wait until the end but you did not disappoint : ) I am back in the Dam in August and plan to check out a few of your suggestions.....good video!!

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  6 місяців тому

      Can't forget about FEBO! And thanks hope you enjoy your re-visit!

  • @dramaXD13
    @dramaXD13 2 місяці тому

    I've just ate at bakers & roasters. I toole the veggie brekkie, it's freaking delicious. Thanks for the recommendation. ❤

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Місяць тому +1

      Kiwis just know how to do a good brunch! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @OG_Rider
    @OG_Rider Рік тому +2

    You guys are awesome. Thanks for the recommendations 👍

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed our video 😇😇😇

    • @OG_Rider
      @OG_Rider Рік тому

      @@locavore_eats what would you say is the best Italian food in Dam?

  • @Dutchbelg3
    @Dutchbelg3 Рік тому +5

    Hey guys 🙂 Nice to see you enjoy the food scene in my place of birth! I think you had a good cut through the range of food we love in the Netherlands. Really liked the appreciation for the Indonesian and Surinamese food. It's my recommendation for food to try in the Netherlands. So now I live in Belgium and you will visit Belgium (you're probably there now?) Where will you go? 'T Spinnekopke ? That's very popular among visiting tourists. Traditional Flemish food would be "Witloof" with ham and cheesesauce. Witloof is a very local vegetable. Stoofvlees met frieten/ Frites Carbonades is a real hit. Garnaal kroket is a delicacy (Shrimp croquette). Brussels /Liegois waffles are great but not around the Grand Market /grote Markt. The waffles are great just plain with some sugar dust and maybe with some "slagroom" if it is not from a spraycan. Please do not get tempted to eat in any of the restaurants in the Rue des bouchers ; absolute tourist trap!!! I wish you would stay over at Antwerp/Anvers/Antwerpen. I could show you some real good food! (I live there). Antwerp is more beautiful than Brussels. 😛 Brussels does have a good number of Asian restaurants all situated together.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      Hello!! Yes, the food in Amsterdam was fantastic!! Our next 2 vlogs are from Brussels and yes we did eat some of the dishes you mentioned! We did have Witloof and Carbonades at a restaurant called Fin de siècle shortly after arriving in the city but didn't do a full vlog on that sadly 😢Antwerp is definitely on the list next time we visit Belgium! Thanks for watching 😇

    • @Dutchbelg3
      @Dutchbelg3 Рік тому

      @@locavore_eats Actually i booked flights for spending 2 weeks on the South Island of NZ! Unfortunately not Auckland. Too short time 😞

  • @girlywhirly4971
    @girlywhirly4971 4 місяці тому +1

    I believe the Korean's came up with all of the small bite dishes called banchan. I suppose it's like noodles that were actually first made in China and now famous in Italy. idk really know food history so don't go verbally attacking me all u foodies lol We can just enjoy all of the most scrumptious foods the world has to offer!😋I really enjoy your channel tyvm yummm lol munchies hahaha

  • @piangpornboonmima3664
    @piangpornboonmima3664 9 місяців тому

    I watch your channel from Brussel and now Amsterdam where I stay for 4 years. Many shop you recommended are good shop but all of them really popular for (only) foreigners that local people say ….Muahh it is easy to search all this popular shop on internet but there are not really best actually.

  • @joelianuli
    @joelianuli 11 місяців тому

    Next week i will be there , i can't wait to eat Indonesian food there❤❤❤

  • @nahkanukke
    @nahkanukke Рік тому

    Soon at Amsterdam. I did like your video. Been there but now with two young ones. Lets see.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому

      Thank you and hope your young ones enjoy Amsterdam too!!!

  • @thaimicha8844
    @thaimicha8844 Рік тому +2

    Hi. Thanks. Good Ideas where and what to eat in Amsterdam. Need to reserve in the restaurants you was???

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching! We reserved in Moeders, Hap Hmm, and Desa and everywhere else we just walked in.

  • @marbayreviewstravelfood7623
    @marbayreviewstravelfood7623 Рік тому +1

    Great video! ❤

  • @JW-lq9ow
    @JW-lq9ow 5 місяців тому

    Been there 11 times from Cali. Portifino center is best pizza. I are the best fish in chips in the world there. Then next trip they where gone. ( Because Dutch didn't get it) Dampkring has great tosties!

  • @throughthewindowpane
    @throughthewindowpane Рік тому +5

    Do you know where the name kapsalon came from? It means ‘hairdressers’. In Rotterdam, a hairdresser wanted a quick meal and asked the grillroom to put everything in one bowl: fries, meat, salat, sauce, cheese. He was so happy about it, that he would order the same thing over and over again: ‘just the hairdressers meal please!’. The grillroom put it on the menu, it became popular and now you will find it everywhere in the Netherlands.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +2

      Ohhh so cool thanks for the info!!! Such an amazing comfort food!!!

    • @on-the-pitch-p3w
      @on-the-pitch-p3w Рік тому

      Eten uit Rotterdam is altijd zo goor. Kapsalon. Echt tokkie voer. 😂

    • @ratelslangen
      @ratelslangen Рік тому +2

      ​@@on-the-pitch-p3wNou dan vreet je het toch niet joh

    • @Lilygirl283
      @Lilygirl283 7 місяців тому

      ​@@on-the-pitch-p3wals jij een tokkie bent, dan eet je ook tokkie voer, tokkie toch?rare vent ben jij😂😂

  • @rebeccaschul-ke9gn
    @rebeccaschul-ke9gn 5 місяців тому

    Tolles Video!

  • @zeyna1881
    @zeyna1881 3 місяці тому

    Winkel 43 had such a long line! no way I am waiting in that line

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  3 місяці тому

      We went as soon as they opened and didn't have to wait!

  • @ricardopeikoff6719
    @ricardopeikoff6719 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @zzzowie
    @zzzowie Рік тому +17

    Voor stroopwafels, Van Wonderen is a bad choice. These are not even authentic Dutch, with all kinds of additions that don't belong on a stroopwafel. This is just to please tourists who are clueless. For good value stroopwafels visit a supermarket.

  • @michaelthomasbanschitz3749
    @michaelthomasbanschitz3749 18 днів тому

    Mark Wiens face was on the spot!

  • @jorgemodrow
    @jorgemodrow 10 місяців тому

    AMAZING

  • @completeamsterdam
    @completeamsterdam Рік тому +1

    Food looks absolutely delicious, all my favourite treats in there 😋

  • @ferdinandhendriks3507
    @ferdinandhendriks3507 6 місяців тому

    Never tried patat speciaal with parmazan, that is just upselling a patat speciaal for tourist, making an extra euro on a portion. But the upselling in itself is typical Dutch 😂 we are entrepreneurs afterall.

  • @glickyaron9490
    @glickyaron9490 Рік тому +1

    Great video much appreciated. Regarding Frens Haringhandel, it is marked as temporary closed. when did you eat there? thanks.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      This was back in February 😊 Hopefully they're closed just for a holiday otherwise there are a lot of other herring stalls around the city that I'm sure will give you a similar experience!

  • @red4666
    @red4666 7 місяців тому +1

    those food prices are crazy

  • @andreaskkonstantopouloskal6561

    In which video did you eat in Sinbad?Also,i hope you ate chocolate cakes in Paris.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +1

      We ate at Sinbad the day we arrived in Amsterdam which we didn't do a vlog on. Don't remember having chocolate cake in Paris but we did have Profiteroles with chocolate 😅

  • @newyorknewyork6546
    @newyorknewyork6546 Рік тому +1

    My dream is to travel

  • @user-nc9ki5kv3k
    @user-nc9ki5kv3k 4 дні тому

    جيد هذا الشيء واوووووو

  • @IsamaJustus
    @IsamaJustus 4 дні тому

    ماشاالله أكلا يشهيا❤❤❤❤❤ع🎉

  • @kellyvandijk3269
    @kellyvandijk3269 Рік тому

    I like the Dappermarkt more.

  • @ParisianThinker
    @ParisianThinker 5 місяців тому

    Is everything deep fried?

  • @cranky-old-guy
    @cranky-old-guy 3 місяці тому

    a) beautifully made
    b) sad that you followed a 'tourist' list of things to eat e.g. no sane Dutch person would pay 15 euro for 1 stroopwafel
    You have to like the 'very old'-dutch cuisine (a mix of german, english, dutch, french cuisine). During winter, I personally adore "zuurkool met rookworst".
    Today the dutch cuisine has more and more influences from other cuisines: East Asian cuisines (India, Indonesia, Chinese, Japanese, ...) and Surinaam (Latin).

  • @ginakeeper772
    @ginakeeper772 Рік тому +2

    Had dinner at Moeders yesterday on your recommendation and unfortunately it was below average. Same dishes as you had, potatoes cooked in different ways..everything is bland and unremarkable,definitely not worth the money. 😢 the atmosphere is like a factory canteen for a quick bite..
    Strange that you were raving about it 😢

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому

      Oh no that's a shame 😢 We genuinely enjoyed it so I guess we just had different experiences 😭 Hope you enjoyed your other meals tho!

  • @rezafiqdaprastya7114
    @rezafiqdaprastya7114 Рік тому

    saras❤

  • @MrTau123
    @MrTau123 Місяць тому

    Eknumber.

  • @tutor_juli
    @tutor_juli Рік тому

    Where are the prices?

  • @successblueprintinstitute
    @successblueprintinstitute 2 місяці тому

    Cafe Winkel’s standards have dropped massively imo

  • @yoloswagggggggg1310
    @yoloswagggggggg1310 Рік тому

    All the tourist traps!!!

    • @samparfitt9237
      @samparfitt9237 10 місяців тому

      I'm going to Amsterdam in couple days for the 7th time! Where would you recommend to avoid the trap?

  • @PaulaBean
    @PaulaBean Рік тому +2

    Prepare to be attacked by a seagull when you're eating your herring.

  • @antonvandenhurk8673
    @antonvandenhurk8673 10 місяців тому

    You forgot "Van Dobben Kroketten" and the best chinese food of Holland "Nam Kee".

  • @venom9341
    @venom9341 3 місяці тому

    van wonderen stroopwafel we tested, im sorry but it was the worst one i have eaten in netherlands. and it was crazy expensive
    the best one i got from a little truck in the streets of Leiden.

  • @JW-lq9ow
    @JW-lq9ow 5 місяців тому

    See typos

  • @pretletter7844
    @pretletter7844 10 місяців тому

    Never eat herring with that sour stuff.
    Onions are ok-ish. But if you have a really good Herring you don't need all sour/union stuff.

  • @elladubois6603
    @elladubois6603 День тому

    Sorry, but you haven't eaten a delicious applepie if you try to convince us that the one from Winkel 43 is the best in the world. I live 7 min walk from there. I was there twice. Once it was quite tasty, the next time so so. Surely far away from the best. Fabel Friet? Just commercial stuff like many more but more expensive 😅 Stroopwaffels? Just go to a market and buy them fresh for 3 euros instead of spreading infos about this tourist trap.

  • @user-zb9ke1dl1m
    @user-zb9ke1dl1m 7 місяців тому

    I don't agree with Van Wonderen Stroopwafels, overpriced. Paid 14 euros for a big one, waffles are not made right there but they just put caramel inside FA. STROOP was much better and better priced. And regret that I hadn't tried the ones from the market

  • @ciskederat8564
    @ciskederat8564 Рік тому

    💗💚💛🧡❤🤎💜💙

  • @squidink6705
    @squidink6705 Рік тому

    you look like Aloysius O'Hare

  • @MalaPalabra-zr6wg
    @MalaPalabra-zr6wg 4 місяці тому

    Many men prefers short women than tall women because they found that tall women are too masculine

  • @krullewietje
    @krullewietje 10 місяців тому

    sorry but if you want fries, go to belgium!

  • @davidbeckham-doyle9832
    @davidbeckham-doyle9832 18 днів тому

    Fabel Frites is not the best for frites at all.

  • @Dutch-linux
    @Dutch-linux 3 місяці тому

    again here thumb down for the comparing our food with mc donalds 🤬

  • @fivesfish
    @fivesfish 2 місяці тому

    Too much meat, dairy and eggs for me.

  • @Rafaelmaha
    @Rafaelmaha 2 місяці тому

    It’s like, all take away food? Like no real dine in restaurants? Looks all kinda dirty or unconscious to eat… its too street food

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  2 місяці тому

      Literally half the places we featured were dine-in restaurants. It wasn't close to being dirty and street food is the best food anyways so 🤭

  • @zwarevannelle1
    @zwarevannelle1 Рік тому

    Die haring zier er maar goor uit van de buitenkant , absoluut niet goed.

  • @JW-lq9ow
    @JW-lq9ow 5 місяців тому

    Sorry rypos

  • @cm4389
    @cm4389 8 місяців тому +1

    Covering all the tourist traps in Amsterdam has been done to death! Nothing new or exciting to see here, just another pair of narcissists thinking their vlog is fresh, original and interesting Fail, fail and fail.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  8 місяців тому +1

      Love it or hate it...you watched 😎

    • @cm4389
      @cm4389 8 місяців тому

      ​@@locavore_eatsyour reply only confirms how shallow and narcissistic you truly are. One needs to watch a vid to make a judgement. It's unoriginal and lame, just like your vid and your response.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  8 місяців тому +1

      Truly we are devastated

    • @cm4389
      @cm4389 8 місяців тому

      @@locavore_eats said like a true narcissist. You are a natural yet don't see it, yet another sign.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  8 місяців тому +2

      @@cm4389 You're so right kween thank you keep the comments rolling in and never stop yapping!

  • @JockeyJT
    @JockeyJT 3 місяці тому

    This is mostly a laughable list of overly expensive tourist traps. Ordinary, low-end, snacks and dishes that can be found anywhere in The Netherlands at a far better price. Bamischijf, really?

  • @paulvanamersfoort
    @paulvanamersfoort 3 місяці тому

    The Dutch are Maffia!! The prices are much to high 😂😂😂

  • @work89
    @work89 Рік тому +4

    The food in Holland is terrible.

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  Рік тому +4

      nah

    • @work89
      @work89 Рік тому +1

      @locavore_eats
      Yes, it is. I have lived there.

    • @on-the-pitch-p3w
      @on-the-pitch-p3w Рік тому +1

      How much pocket money you got from your mum?

    • @ButchLotus1
      @ButchLotus1 Рік тому +1

      Wrong. Dutch food is boring but the food in Amsterdam has all kinds of variety and you can anything from Michelin starred chefs or Brazilian bbq joints, Israeli falafel, Roman style pizza and all kinds of awesome crap.
      Dutch food may be boring but Amsterdam food is not.

    • @claraoswald_121
      @claraoswald_121 11 місяців тому +1

      then please stay away

  • @jfk5402
    @jfk5402 3 місяці тому

    Those foods do not look good to me. No wonder very rarely vlogs mention Amsterdam food

    • @locavore_eats
      @locavore_eats  2 місяці тому

      Looks is different to taste and they tasted good 😇

  • @Dave-ik1eg
    @Dave-ik1eg 3 місяці тому

    Nobody says they been to the places and it wasn’t good. They’re just insisting that it doesn’t exist.
    Clowns