De Japanner West in Van Lennepbuurt

Wonderful food and service. Kid friendly.

Hot chef in the kitchen, showed me his big knife and makes good suhsi. Would go again.

A huge thank you to Lucy for handling us so amazingly and her suggestions!!! And delicious food!!! Trust what they suggest you everything is super tasty!!!

Excellent service and a delicious, varied meal. Nice new dishes. It was delicious. Tasted various sakes with a nice explanation regarding taste and quality.

Food tastes good. However it's relatively small portions. Would be cool if some rice could be ordered to fill the stomach. Prices are high. It also took quite some time to get the dishes, but it was also fully booked.

The food was delicious! My daughter doesn't eat spicy food yet, but we were still able to find a few things on the menu that weren't.

This place is awful! We waited almost 30 minutes for service, but no one came to us. The tables are tiny, maybe 30 cm wide, and the chairs are just as small. The portions we saw other guests eating were also very small. I absolutely cannot recommend this restaurant!

Food is very tasty and the waitress was kind, but the concept of sharing plates between diners is not well delivered. We arrived at 8.30pm, and after ordering we received one small plate to share every 20ish min. Do NOT come if you’re hungry!

I can't fault the taste of the food, it was quite good. But the portions are ridiculously small. You are meant to order 2-3 dishes per person (we were with 2) and we ordered 7 dishes, and we were barely full, had to go get more food elsewhere afterwards which is a shame. The only well portioned dish was the Chicken Katsu, and the Beef Tataki was the worst. The staff were nice, atmosphere too even though it is also very small, guests were seated completely cramped next to us it feels like we were with four with two tables together. Also paid 45eur pp, without alcohol, which I find crazy. Price / quality really doesn't add up - sadly I don't recommend.

This place is breathtaking. I don't like beef at all, and this is the first place in my 40 years where I've eaten beef with pleasure. Aubergine is now my new love Incredible food.

A small place with tasty food and a great atmosphere. They have good beer and even better whiskey. A great place overall.

Very delicious, but very slow food. Took about 40 minutes in between salmon and eggplant

Service was good, but the food came out too slow. We were seated at 730 and only left at 9pm while having to box the last dish. Kids fell asleep.

The food, the atmosphere, and the staff were good. We had to wait a little longer, but the service handled this properly and resolved it well.

There was nothing negative to say about the food, but it wasn't super excellent either. Cozy place, friendly service. Spent approx. €80 per person including tasty drinks.

We thought our visit was adequate. The food was average especially for the price point. Unexpectedly, the aubergine was very good and is a must order. The crispy rise was too gummy though so we would pass on it next time.

After having dined many times at the Albert Cuypstraat branch, we visited the West branch this time. The food, the sake, and the service were very good again. Until next time.

We eat at Asian restaurants often, and this was the first time we were told we couldn’t order rice as a side - despite it being an izakaya-style place, where rice is usually standard. The waiter had very limited knowledge of the menu, claiming they only had sushi rice that “doesn’t taste good on its own,” and that the glazed aubergine is considered “almost a dessert” in Japan 🙃 The clearest sign of how “authentic” this place is? The “Japanese green tea” was just a teabag with hot water in a large glass cup. Great location, but nothing about this experience felt Japanese.

I was really excited to try this place. I came here with my partner to have some wine and eat something tasty, as the pictures in the reviews made it seem like it wouldn’t disappoint. Unfortunately, it did. The food was not good. We had: Salmon tataki: 4/10 it lacked flavor, and I feel that it wasn’t fresh (that’s my opinion, though). Beef tataki: 6/10 overall it was good, with nice flavor and sauce, but the portion was small. Pork bao bun: 3/10 it tasted really good, but the bun was completely raw, which is unfortunate, and again, tiny. Gyozas: 9/10 you can’t go wrong with these, really tasty and well done. Crispy rice: 1/10 here is where we got a bit mad. We waited 30 minutes for this plate; it was the last one after a bad experience, so we were expecting more. The rice was overcooked, and the salmon tartare lacked flavor. We were still hungry but didn’t order anything else. The servers were nice, but we waited about 25 minutes between plates. It’s not their fault, though. The atmosphere is great :/

Once again, we had a delicious meal and the staff were incredibly nice ♥️

The food is delicious, but the portions are VERY small for what you pay. Also, our 1 platter of 8 very small sushi pieces took over an hour to arrive. However, the staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Very kind staff and service, delicious food and cocktails. It makes you feel like you’re in Japan due to its atmosphere.

Food was really amazing I recommend!

Beautiful ambiance and incredibly friendly staff. The selection of Japanese delicacies was just right. Whether gyoza or beef tataki, everything was absolutely delicious. If you're a fan of Japan's most popular type of restaurant, the izakaya, then this is the place for you!

Fantastic experience, everything was perfect.

Delicious food and wonderful service. Shareable plates and amazing alcohol.

We found the food very tasty. The service is friendly, but there seems to be a lot of communication going wrong; our order was forgotten twice – and this also happened several times at the table next to us. You are also seated so close together that you are practically sitting with your elbow on your neighbors' table. Upon arrival, you are told that you only have 2 hours, while this is not indicated anywhere when you reserve online. For the sake, over-pour is mentioned on the menu, and then you get 3/4 of a glass.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. Delicious dishes with attention to every detail. The atmosphere is small, a little noisy, but overall comfortable. Perfect service with very friendly staff. The price is also good. Highly recommended!

Top service! Friendly staff behind the bar who always fill your drink to the brim 😁

We had dinner with my partner at De Japanner. The place is beautiful inside, really well decorated with purple and blue lights. The food menu is quite extensive and we had the chance to taste a lot of them, since all of them are tiny appetizers. The food is simply amazing, very japanese but with slightly modern changes. We tried the edamame, beef tataki, gyozas, the fried eggplant (definitely one of the best), fried chicken, sushi and the flame grilled beef. We also had the miso and chocolate brownie for dessert. The waitress was super nice and we almost bought the recipes book but unfortunately it was only in Dutch. Amazing place!

It was the perfect place for a first date,atmosfere top noch and the food was amazing!

Delicious food. Great service, and I think this location is much nicer than the one in Zuid, which was my favorite before I came here.

Bored service in English with a vocal fry. Could be better.

Great Japanese food, lovely ambiance, good service and tast cocktails. Yuzu sake highly recommended!

Delicious food, nice decor and I thought it was reasonable priced

Very small dishes and the quality is not so good. In summary, loss-loss situation and terrible value for money. We had spent EUR 35 and as soon as we realized that to be satisfied we would need to spent at least EUR 60, we decided to call it a day and have some snacks at home.

I made a reservation for 8:30 pm. I arrived at 8:29 pm and was told, “We don’t have a table.” I said, “But I have a reservation.” The girl at the bar replied: “Reservations only mean you’re first in line. We’ll give you a table once someone decides to pay.” This was said with zero kindness. I’m only sharing this comment so people can take it into consideration and maybe avoid what happened to us, which was having to waste our time.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere. Totally recommended 💯

The atmosphere was fantastic! I was so happy with the service. They agreed to accommodate us despite our late arrival. Without knowing it, it was my birthday, and their kindness and the delicious food made it a truly magical moment. Thank you 🙏🏼

10/10 all dishes fresh and hot! Great choice, all staff they are friendly and respectful especially yahel! Big thanks 🙏🏽 For sure one of the best restaurants in amsterdam! 🍱🥟🥢

Really subpar Japanese food. The young american waitress was rude, pushy, and unhelpful all at the same time.

We ate there several times and each time the atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. The staff was also incredibly friendly. Thank you for everything! 💛

Great Japanese restaurant, delicious food. We'll gladly come again.

Little bit chilly inside, could have been warmer. Food as well.

It was a lovely visit and the food was delicious. The restaurant is cozy and there's a wide selection of dishes. I recommend the oyster mushrooms and sashimi!

None of the dishes arrived at the same time. Poorly presented for the price you pay. We were almost looked away.

The food was delicious, but the place itself is a bit cramped. The beef tataki and gyozas are my favorites.

Best Japanese food in Amsterdam and honestly one of the best I’ve tried in the world. The Sakai mussels are amazing, the calamari fries are good, and both the edamame and spinach salad are amazing. The wagyu steak is incredible. It’s been on my list since 2024, and every time I visit Amsterdam I come here at least twice in the same trip. Highly recommended.

The food was good, but the presentation was a bit sloppy at times, with a lot of variation between when the dishes arrived. Otherwise, it was very tasty!

Unusual and tasty cuisine, with a heavenly sake!

Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere. The eggplant was especially delicious!!

Nice and cozy vibe that works both for a chill night or before going out. Good service that spaced out the food appropriately and came around for drinks on the regular. Food was on the pricier end but was of high quality so ultimately the price point felt somewhat justified. Though wouldn't recommend the gyoza, tasty but simply not worth the money. I would count on spending at least 40-50 on food for a guy.

One of my favorite places. Delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere. Good value for money too. Definitely recommended.

Another great night at De Japanner West! Good food as always, nice cocktails and sake. Very friendly staff

The food was excellent, the service was also great. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The food was very good and the service impeccable. A great drinks menu with many Japanese influences. The Roku Gin was my highlight.

One of my to go places in Amsterdam, love the vibes, the music, and the food is so unassuming but sooo good, also they have a good selection of sake. Love this place!

The vibe is definitely cool and the ambiance is really cute, but the food didn’t quite live up to it in my opinion. It’s more of a spot for a light bite or a drink rather than a full dinner. If you're going for the aesthetic, it's worth a visit, but I wouldn't recommend it for a proper meal.

Food is really tasty but the portions are too small for the price. So low value for money. We got around 4 dishes per person and we left hungry, went and shared a burger after.

The food was tasty but unfortunately not presented beautifully, and little attention was paid to it. Upon arrival, three employees behind the bar asked if we had a reservation and allowed us to sit on the terrace. Outside, two employees came to the table to ask again if we had a reservation. After confirming, we only received a menu and no drinks. The food took an incredibly long time to serve. The plates for the first course were still missing, so we had to go inside and get them ourselves. After sitting for over an hour and receiving hardly anything to eat, we cancelled the last course. The drinks and unconsumed dishes were neatly removed to the receipt, but it was a shame. The food used to be delicious here, and the service was always friendly.

This was terrible sushi. Rolls were bad amd tiny. Rice not cooked well. Beef small and not great. The chicken was the only good thing. Service was great however. Too bad food os so bad. How anyone would rate this sushi good does not know sushi.

Excellent food, atmosphere and service

The staff here is so wonderful and the amazing food and drinks make it even more memorable and special !!

We always enjoy delicious food, and because we love surprises, we chose the chef's menu. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The dishes were minimal: half an eggplant for four people and eight small pieces of sushi. No soup to start, just a bowl of green beans. We found it rather meager, especially for over €40 per person. The staff was friendly, and the sake was excellent! But I doubt we'll eat here again.

The menu was tasty, but too limited for the number of people

We had the chefs menu, which we would highly recommend! My personal favorite was the eggplant. Staff was lovely and everything arrived at a nice pace- not too fast. Would come here again ❤️

Lovely staff and delicious food (&drinks!)

They’ve let me waiting 1 entire hour for my food. I’ve could eat only edamame. At the end I got mad and ask for the check and they didn’t tell me anything. Terrible experience!

We waited for aaaaaaaaaaaages for the food.

De Japanner – 5/10 De Japanner is now a household name in Amsterdam with several locations, but unfortunately, popularity doesn't always equate to quality. During our visit, the lack of organization was particularly noticeable: the food didn't arrive at the same time, meaning some dishes were cold by the time everyone could start. The service also left much to be desired—slow and inattentive. The food itself was average: no distinctive flavors and little creativity on the plate. Especially for the price you pay, you should expect more than these mediocre izakaya snacks. The atmosphere was more chaotic than cozy. Very busy, tables crammed together, and a noisy environment made it difficult to truly relax. All in all: a classic case of style over substance. Great if you're mainly there for the crowds and the name, but the culinary side is disappointing.

Delicious food and great service!

What an overrated place! Cramped tables, English menu, pitch-dark restroom. And the food was mediocre.

This is perfect for a date night or just dinner with your friends to have a nice conversation

waited AN HOUR for the sushi, did not even get a “sorry for the wait”, and the sushi was mid. do not recommend the place

great evening here - the american server was super helpful and had great recommendations. spent like two hours more here than i thought i would. def try the sake cocktail

Food is very good quality but we found porties too small. We ordered 6 different plates to share and left craving a burger. The place was really packed and tables are very close to each other so it feels more of a canteen style. Waiters are friendly but hard to catch.

Delicious food!!! And nice friendly service. When it got busy, the service got a bit worse. Still very friendly, but it took a lot longer before we were helped.

Delicious food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere

Really delicious food! Small snacks, served when ready. Everything was delicious! What stood out for us: spinach salad and beef tataki! Super friendly service. Bret was behind the bar, advised us and made delicious fresh cocktails for me. We will be back! 135 euros for 4x cocktail; 6 beers and 5 dishes. (As far as we are concerned, perfect price-quality!!)

The food was delicious, the service though was very poor. Although the waiters were very kind, this place is heavily understaffed.

Awesome dining experience. Staff was knowledgable about vegan food options, including being aware of possible cross-contamination. Server remembered which dishes were for which guest / which were separate and which were going to be shared. This was a big deal because the tables are fairly small, so strategic dish placement makes a huge difference. Every single dish was tasty, but I’m adding pictures of the glazed aubergine because it’s probably the best I’ve ever had. And they have a vegan affogato for desert which I’ve never seen before!

The Japanner — with the emphasis on ‘The’. We sat outside on a warm evening and just kept ordering — the food was that good. We’ll be back. Likely very soon, since I’m lucky enough to have this sweet little spot on the corner, just around the corner. Thanks Guido and Tos and staff! See you soon!

It’s saying they close at midnight. At this time is hard to find an open restaurant. So I walked far like 30 min to arrive at 11 and they told me they were already closing because didn’t have clients. Well.. I was just here but they closed the de for me.

Best Japanese food I've had in Amsterdam!

What a lovely place, Very modern and a really nice place to celebrate my sister's 19th birthday. Had personally ordered the chicken katsu 3 times, Really recommended!

Very friendly service and DELICIOUS nasu dengaku :)

Good Japanese food and drinks. Highly recommended as izakaya.

Food was amazing you must get the eggplant dish

It was good. Not knock your socks off good though. Service was nice. Too expensive for such little food.

Delicious food, pleasant time between courses, good service

We sat outside so you could also sit with the wheelchair - the food was always to share if you wanted, very good and a little spicy

Too bad that ins te teckeltje was not allowed inside. Food was delicious, but on the pricey side for this kind of small dishes.

The food is super tasty and the atmosphere is nice. It was very dark and warm inside

Once our favorite, now with mixed feelings We enjoyed going to De Japanner for years: refined dishes, beautiful wines, nice atmosphere. But the last time was a rude awakening. We had specifically reserved a high table, but once we arrived we were suddenly told to sit ‘low’ — because that was better for the layout that evening, according to the new manager. Result: noisy, close together, and exactly not what we were looking for. Not a disaster, but an unfriendly solution. No apologies, but discussion. We left then — and to be honest, we haven’t been back since. A shame, because the food remains top notch.

Fantastic food and service and very nice atmashphere and the best waiters,exspecally from the young waiter we had ,,, jobau i think thats his name:) regards from iceland

Food was great, service was good and the terrace has sun till around 1930ish! I wish there were more vegan options though and variation, as the warm vegan options were mostly mushrooms :) but all tasty! Amsterdam prices; we paid 90eu for 2 whiskeys, 6 dishes and 2 vegan affogato.

We had a mixed experience. When we arrived we had to wait a few minutes until someone helpers us to our table. The service itself the rest of the evening was Friendly. The good itself was not really delicious if I compare it to other Japanese restaurant in the city. The sushi was really a shame especially the rice fell apart and it came way too late after we had to ask. The only mushroom dish was the only thing we really enjoyed in terms of flavor. In general we think the quality does not fit the price here

Accessible restaurant, very tasty food and very friendly staff! And not expensive either. Fine!

We went for our anniversary, its was super nice! food fantastic and staff simply amazing! Definitely coming back! 🖤🖤 Special thanks to reyn, fré, raiyu, and one of the owners guido!

Wij kregen een 2 persoons muizen tafeltje voor 3 personen. Na gesprek met de bediening kregen wij een grotere tafel. Het menu was smaakvol. De bediening was goed. Wat we misten was een portie rijst bij het menu wat een essentieel onderdeel is van de Japanse keuken. De te kleine stoelen, waarschijnlijk bedoeld voor Japanse toeristen zijn stoelen waar je na een half uur kramp krijgt in je benen dat je op wilt gaan staan en weg wilt lopen. Misschien is dit wel de bedoeling zodat de volgende gasten meteen kunnen plaatsnemen. Dit nooit meer. De Japanner West is geen aanrader