Gebaseerd op 149 reviews gevonden in 2 websites
Gebaseerd op 149 reviews gevonden in 2 websites
Nº 2497 op 4683 op Amsterdam
Nº 23 van 48 Japans restaurant op Amsterdam
Meningen
The food is fantastic. My favorites were the Iberico and eel skewers. We ordered menu 2; it is a bit pricey, but in my opinion, the price-quality ratio is absolutely top-notch. I would definitely recommend this place! (Cheaper options are also available, making it a suitable spot for those on a lower budget as well.)
laurens . 2026-09-28
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Great place with good authentic simple japanese food, stunning dishes, excellent skewers and sashmi. We kept ordering as the food was soo good! and the Service was extremly friendly and helpful!
Wolfi Baermann . 2026-09-25
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The food was decent but not worth the price. Does not live up to the expectation. The portions were to small. We still believe the used quality ingredients. But the taste was not up there.
Ruben Havertz . 2026-09-19
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food was good and high quality, there wasn't really alot of service or you didn't get the chance to order or ask something alot. The only thing really crazy was the size of the dessert. It was cheesecake with a scoop of icecream. First we thought they forgot to bring the cheesecake but it happend to be a slice of not even a cm thick and a tiny square. It was €9,90 the taste was fine but the portion was crazy tiny, not even fine dining small but almost invisible small. We let the server know but she didn't really do anything about it or didn't offer something else. I'll just let this be a lesson, overall food still great!
anahera tahapary . 2026-09-15
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The food remains okay, but prices are skyrocketing!!! Staff reasonable, tap water for 4 euros a glass! Sitting outside is TOO uninviting for words… If you ask for extra soy sauce, I think it takes about 4 times, because the bottom of the table gets covered every time. I’m done with it….
yvon Brandsteder . 2026-09-14
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The food was really good, however the service was quite poor. At the end of our dinner the waitress just interrupted us in the middle of the conversation and asked to pay and leave because apparently the table was reserved for the next guests arrival. It could have been better if they have mentioned in advance that we’re getting the table only for a limited amount of time. Because nothing like that was mentioned beforehand, this kind of attitude felt as unpleasant surprise. Also charging 7 EUR for a bottle or tap water (!) is insane.
Daria Ceban . 2026-09-09
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We’ve been going here for over two years and unfortunately today we had ordered the same dish we have been but they adjusted it and removed the egg and cheese from the kimchi pork which changes the dish substantiall. Additionally they have not adjusted the price. Very disappointed.
M. AK . 2026-09-07
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Very inflexible staff (we had reserved a table for inside) and they were very reluctant to change it to an outside table, although they told us that the tables outside were not reserved. Some dishes were nice, two were terrible, the charcoaled Squid was not cleaned, and black on the outside and raw on the inside. The chicken Karaage tasted old. It was a company dinner, we are a Japanese company so very experienced with Japanese food. When we wanted to send the squid back the offered to reduce 1/2 the price as we already had tasted it... at the end they forgot to take 50% of that dish of the bill. I can definitely not recommend this restaurant. It has to be noted that the lady who served us was really nice and the deco of the restaurant is indeed very authentic. However prices are too high and the quality offered too low. Low quality is not seen often in Japanese restaurants.
Anita Ghosh . 2026-09-01
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The food was a bit hit and miss. Some of it was excellent, but we had chicken katsu (or similar) but the chicken tasted rancid. The seafood was excellent. It was pricey and the menu was basic with no explanation that had to be done via a QR code. Traditional menu would have been better . I was disappointed.
Mark A . 2026-08-28
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Terrible, much too small portions for way too much money. Unclear menu. Totally overrated and mediocre service.
Eva Merit . 2026-08-22
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The starter was very little for a lot of money: 13 euros for a small salmon spring roll that had been cut into three pieces. Next, we ordered an extra-large ramen with pork (+/- 25 euros): only 1 small piece of pork that was still cold inside; mostly a lot of sticky ramen. Summary: very pricey for mediocre food
Luc Vries . 2026-08-22
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Delicious Japanese food! Always pleasantly busy. Everything is prepared fresh right in the middle of the restaurant. What stands out is that many Japanese people come here, and of all ages! Following good Japanese custom, we started with a beer. Lots of sake on the menu, available by the glass or bottle. We enjoyed being able to eat Japanese dishes here after having tasted them in Japan. At Hakata Senpachi, we felt like we were back in Japan for a moment! By the way, we ordered the most extensive menu. You decide how much you spend. The price-quality ratio is good.
Bianca . 2026-08-11
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Very proud poor service by the hostess who was quite rude. Food was average at above average prices. Go to Yuzu instead
Cainneach . 2026-08-08
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A real case of "it's not bad, but...". Undeniably, the head chef/owner has a vision. A good one. The interior is well thought out, and overall it is a very cosy environment. Open fire for grilling, old (and rare) sake bottles line the walls, and it is genuinely a very cosy atmosphere, come rain or shine. The menu is extensive, with an excellent selection of dishes, thoughtful sake pairings, and enough variety to keep things interesting without being overbearing. All together, this should (emphasis on should) be a tremendous restaurant. But... The service is very substandard. Servers do not know what they are serving, nor do they offer the most basic level of hospitality, such as checking on your table, offering refills of drinks, or even glancing at you as they pass by. The use of a mobile-ordering system (you are given a table-specific QR code) should be used as a way to speed up the ordering process, not as a single point of contact with the restaurant. Getting a waiters attention is a trial, even when guest numbers are low. Your drink is finished and taken away? Order through the QR code, well in advance, because your waiter will not ask if you want another. It is not that the staff are rude, or ill-trained, but they constantly seem busy with other tasks, regardless of the level of occupancy the restaurant is experiencing. When we were able to get their attention, they were friendly, kind, and very welcoming, but getting to that point felt as if you were trying to talk to a flight attendant during heavy turbulance. Furthermore, on the topic of service, if you are to offer small dishes, they should arrive quickly. It is one thing to need time to prepare a dish, but when the order is a single serving of grilled chicken on a skewer, it should not take nearly 45 minutes to prepare. And when they arrive, after asking several times, it would be nice to receive a completed dish, not one that was evidently thrown together to simply complete the order. All of this could be forgiven, were the restaurant cheap. The food quality would not be of any issue were the prices adjusted accordingly. However, for almost €70 per person, you would hope to receive portions of decent enough size, if not of high quality. Understandably, this should be high-level japanese cuisine; the portions are meant to be small. Yet, Hakata Senpachi does not meet the expectation. While the chefs original intention of a high quality, well presented dish, is suggested, it does not come through in the final product. When you pay €15 for a single skewer of meat, it should be an experience, a pleasure, and should not invoke the feeling that you have been offered a "reasonably nice hors d'oeuvre, but when does the star of the show appear?". I do not write this out of mallice, but out of disapointment. This restaurant could be excellent. The thought is there, the raw ingredients are fantastic. But the service lets you down, and the price just puts a bad taste in your mouth. If they returned to a high standard of dishes and staff, they could easily be a 5 star experience. But... In its current condition, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone other than those with thick wallets, and sufficient alcohol already in their system to overlook the fact that what is being served could be so, so much better.
Guy . 2026-08-08
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We came here through recomendations, and we would visit it again. I do recommend their freshly grilled yakitoris. We did order other items, but with what we experienced now we know we want more bellyspace for their delicious fresh yakitoris! The drinks are nice, the vibe is great! The only thing what I understand but like the least is the maximum time. These kind of restaurants, just like I experienced in Japan, shouldnt have a 2 hour maximum time.
Tai Nguyen . 2026-08-02
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it got so expensive, and now they have the silly screen that asks you for a tip when you go pay. Sadly, won't come back.
Ana Cristina Patino . 2026-07-28
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Food alright. Crazy expensive given the portion and quality. Sake was not even served full-glass.
S. W . 2026-07-26
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Very authentic and delicious. Even though it's expensive, in my opinion, it's worth it for the quality of the food.
Everton Tsai . 2026-07-25
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I didn't receive any of the food I ordered.
Florian Innerlohinger . 2026-07-17
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Very authentic Japanese food. Incredible flavours and food quality. Wagyu beef bowl is the best off the menu!
Tabitha Hammond . 2026-07-11
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Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The wagyu kushiyaki was rubbery; I couldn't chew it. The nanban chicken was completely soggy. Alas. The soup, omelet, and sashimi were good.
Kate Gladkikh . 2026-07-10
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This restaurant used to be run by a Japanese team, and the food was excellent. The Japanese owners have since left, and the food isn't as good as it used to be.
傅喻(Fu Yu) . 2026-07-10
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We normally love Hakata Senpachi but we went there on 3 July and it almost felt like the management changed. We paid 12 Euros for very small pieces of cauliflower “karaage”. The portion of the normal karaage was also smaller than usual. We order a bottle kaze no mori sake but it took the staff 1 hours and 10 minutes to tell us that they don’t have the bottle even though we asked them 3 times (which they answered its on its way). Buta bara was amazing as usual. Overall it was not a good experience this time. We will give it one more chance but we believe something has changed…
Can . 2026-07-05
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Poor service, expensive, and in my opinion, a shadow of its former glory..
Mike Grund . 2026-06-18
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Delicious food, the chef’s specials are amazing, an exquisite bouquet of flavors!
Emma Beauxis-Aussalet . 2026-06-14
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It's decent and good for ordering simple skewers. The sake was good, but I can't remember what it was...
SOHEE SEO . 2026-06-13
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This used to be one of my favorite Japanese places in Amsterdam but my recent visit was not good :( I don’t know if it was just a bad day or ownership has changed but portions seem to have gotten smaller for the price you’re paying and the quality of them also are not memorable. The aubergine was actually so smoky that it was inedible. Sad!
David Moot . 2026-06-12
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Lovely everything! I but too expensive for the portions
camilla fallani . 2026-06-09
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Was asked by a lady at the reception to wait as we were a party of 5 people. We waited for 30 mins and someone told us that there is no room. So poor service
Ahmet Cemal Dedeoglu . 2026-06-03
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With pain in my heart, I cannot recommend this place. It’s been on my starred list for years, as I go to Japan about twice a year, and this restaurant has been recommended to me as an authentic izakaya style experience. Firstly, we came in a bit early on a Friday, and they seated us right next to another couple enjoying their dinner, while most of the restaurant was empty. Secondly, you must order with a QR code, which isn’t a bad thing in itself, but for the prices this place has, it feels a bit impersonal (read this in another review and it hit the nail on the head). Thirdly, the prices. A very small cup of kimchi was priced at 8 euros and some change. Our final bill came out to well over 150 euros for two people, while the quality was very average. Fourthly, the service. Tsukune (chicken meatballs) is one of my favorite yakitori skewers to eat in Japan. Normally it is served with raw egg, but that wasn’t served here. I understand that given it might not be something for foreigners. However, when I asked for Japanese mustard (karashi), one waitress never got back to us and I had to ask again. Another waitress did eventually deliver, but it seemed like a request that they don’t normally get. We also ordered something that we simply didn’t like, and once the waitress came to deliver more dishes, we asked her to just take it because it wasn’t good. No questions, no remarks. Really surprising. One positive I can give this place is the quality of their lemon chuhai (lemon sour). My favorite drink in Japan. I was happy to enjoy it in my own city.
Michelle Havard . 2026-05-30
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It really captures the authentic Japanese izakaya atmosphere. The only downside is that it's a bit expensive.
DD PAPA (DD파파) . 2026-05-21
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I’ve visited Hakata multiple times and have always enjoyed the food; the quality and taste are consistently good. However, during my last visit, I was quite disappointed by the pricing and portion sizes both for the mains & sides. Charging €8 for a small side of kimchi felt like a rip-off, especially since the serving was less than half the size shown on the menu. Ramen portions are most probably half of what you can get elsewhere in a ramen chain in Amsterdam albeit with similar price tags. Despite raising the issue and expressing my frustration on the issue around the Kimchi, the restaurant refused to take it off the bill. I would have expected a gesture from them as part of their service.
MrE . 2026-05-15
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From a European standpoint this is a pretty authentic Japanese experience. The food was excellent, delicious, very well prepared and served. An experience worth repeating.
Antal van den Bosch . 2026-05-06
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A complete embarrassment masquerading as a Japanese restaurant. The only premium thing here is the pricing. Everything else belongs below street-food level. The “medium fatty tuna” (€23) was packed with sinew, chewy, stringy, and unpleasant from the first bite. Calling that chutoro is dishonest. Then came the yakitori: €6 per skewer for food burnt so badly it left a charred taste in the mouth long after leaving the restaurant. Dry meat, blackened vegetables, bitter flavor, zero care. It genuinely felt like eating mistakes that should have been thrown away instead of served. Yes, ordering by QR code is easy and the food comes fast. That’s not efficiency — that’s speed-running low-quality food to the table before you notice how bad it is. This place charges relatively high prices for food that wouldn’t survive in an honest street stall. Have been to food stands that serve better food with more pride and skill. Amsterdam has far better Japanese restaurants. This one survives on branding, location, and people who haven’t tasted better yet. Avoid.
Ha W . 2026-04-27
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This is an Amsterdam version of an Izakaya with Robuta Grill that I frequent in Japan. They have a varied menu, ordering goes by QR code, although the staff will take refill drinks, and last orders. All in all it is enjoyable and good food. The different chicken skewers are probably the best; we found the iberico pork to be incredibly though, unlike elsewhere. Some of the specials where outstanding, the spare-ribs very "beige". It's probably 20% too expensive for what it is and delivers, similar places in Düsseldorf offer a better run for your money and you can find dozens of places in Japan, Singapore or Bangkok that deliver the same concept but way better food for perhaps a quarter of the price here. In Tokyo itself this wouldn't have lasted 20-years, but for Amsterdam it does its job I guess....
Mark Wijman . 2026-04-12
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Nice atmosphere, tasty food, good value for money! Highly recommended.
Alicia Agusto Veliz . 2026-03-29
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We didn't get the food we ordered
Alexandre Laurent . 2026-03-29
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What a lovely restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. The service and the food are very well presented and executed.
Simone Weijers . 2026-03-18
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My favorite place in the whole world! The chicken nanban is absolutely worth it! And the skewers available in the evening are excellent!
Jim . 2026-03-13
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Loved the food and the atmosphere. It is the second time we come to this restaurant and we will go back for sure.
Andrei Gherghescu . 2026-03-06
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Very authentic feel to this hibachi bar. Food was excellent. Don't expect a fancy dining experience but a very authentic Japanese experience and flavours! Will be back!
Matthew Christian . 2026-03-06
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Food was nice. Staff did not speak any Dutch. There was no green tea. Tables where very crammed together. There is a QR code stuck to the table where you make your orders. Previous to our visit we made a reservation. Upon arrival we learned that we could only stay for max 2 hrs… non of the other tables where treated the same! the waitress kept on reminding us about that fact and that there was an end time to our dinner. She did not offer us any solution about staying longer at another table, she just wanted us out the door as fast al possible.
R. Buitelaar . 2026-02-24
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It's been busy recently and we suddenly couldn't make a reservation, so this was our first visit in a year. It can't be helped that ordering has now switched entirely to QR codes. However, the table we were shown to was at the very back of the restaurant, and two out of three people couldn't scan the QR code. The staff insisted on QR codes, which was unpleasant. The restaurant should have understood the poor reception and posted a sign that WIFI was available without us being told. Furthermore, the taste was clearly worse than when I last visited. The signature yakitori was cooked by an amateur, and was burnt and dry. As the restaurant has become more popular, the taste has become more like the local area, and it's a shame that it no longer has the same deliciousness I felt a year ago.
白根英子 . 2026-02-21
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I was really looking forward to visiting this place, I had it on my list for a long time, but unfortunately we didn't have the best experience... We waited quite a bit for our snacks, which was understandable with a big group dining that night, but when more than an hour of waiting hit for our ramen, I started to get a bit impatient. The kitchen forgot our order and the ramen we were served definitely didn't live up to expectations. On top of that the very strong smell from the grill and laudness all over were not adding to the atmosphere. I would not be coming back as for that pricetag I have much better options in Den Haag :( That said: even though I rated service low, the servers were very kind and tried their best in that situation
Zuzanna Sak . 2026-02-21
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As a Japanese food lover…..it’s not that great. Grilled prawn abit too dry and beef too raw.
Daniel Aston . 2026-02-20
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We love Japanese food but this place didn’t really hit the mark. Most dishes were not particularly flavorful, the portions were tiny, the seating cramped and uncomfortable, and the service rushed. Actually, you couldn’t even call it service as you had to order from your phone via a QR code on your table. This felt impersonal and unnecessary for a small restaurant like this, and it further contributed to what we experienced as an overall unpleasant atmosphere. Considering the high prices for food and drink, there’s simply no reason to come back or recommend this place, unfortunately.
Tim . 2026-02-12
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Surely one of the 3 best Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam
Alexandre Bellet . 2026-02-09
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This place has excellent Japanese food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Speaking as someone who has been to Japan several times, the food is very legit and delicious.
Tim McC (Juan Golbez) . 2026-02-09
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If you want to ensure your Dutch and international guests leave happy, this ramen spot is a fail-safe choice. Even the vegetarian ramen has a depth of flavor that will surprise an authentic Japanese palate. On top of that, the quality and variety of the Sake bottle selection are simply superb.
Junji Koike . 2026-02-07
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This is the best Japanese restaurant I know. I come here often.
Hi :p . 2026-02-05
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Really great food in a nice setting and very gentle staff. We toon the menu and I can only recommand it Thx to Hakata Senpachi for this experience🥢🇯🇵
Matthias Verstraete . 2026-02-04
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Delicious bites and yakitori. We also had noodle soup which was the highlight of the evening. Very rich in taste. Super friendly staff as well. Not much choice for desserts however, though that was explained to be in seasonal rotation.
Manuel Louis E . 2026-02-03
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Lovely place to crush some sake and skewers. Easy to run up a significant bill if you're intent on trying everything. I always go right after opening when they're least busy so I get served very efficiently. Your experience may differ. I've mainly only tried the yakitori and some are better than others but I've figure out what I like and it works for me. I love the charcoal smell. You experience may vary.
A C . 2026-01-22
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Super expensive for tiny tiny portions. 1 small skewer, 6e+-. "Main dish" is a very small portion, order 3 if you are hungry. "Shared dinning" means pay entree price for a bite not to share but order tons. Really feels like this place is only for the conference center as there isn't even typical table service. You order online and they just drop it on the table. Also brought a heavy pork ramen with egg instead of the vegan soup as ordered. Just across the board surprising. Had high hopes and place looks great. Actual flavor is good, I'm just starved and paid a lot too. Very expensive drinks for Amsterdam too. They served fried chicken with basic mayo for the sauce. Need I say more??? Who-wants-fried chicken with mayo?!?! Give me flavor, not more fats. Checked with my group, everyone left hungry but was too kind to say in the moment.
Justin Floeter . 2026-01-14
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After a long time we went to our favorite yakitori shop in Amsterdam. The new online ordering did not really worked with us. But the food was good as it used to be. They now had a new system of only 2 hours to eat (instead of staying till closing time how it was) the staff was really pushy at the end, already cleaning our table and putting the bill on the table urging us to go because the new round of people were ariving. Not really the japanese courtesy we were used to.
Jpj Neefjes . 2026-01-03
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Great food, fast service, worked well with QR code, fit in with the concept.
Esther van der Sande . 2026-01-02
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small japanese yakitori, sides, and mains restaurant. very authentic for amsterdam!! delicious meat and veggie options from skewers and fish to miso soup and grilled soshito peppers.
Lauren Smith . 2025-12-31
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Genuine japanese food, delicious!
Gijs de Rooij . 2025-12-25
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Traditional Japanese restaurant Goof selection of dishes
Michele Gualco . 2025-12-24
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Excellent Japanese restaurant! I wanted to order everything on the menu 😅 I'll definitely be back
patrick nebout . 2025-12-20
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After waiting an hour for our main courses and being told twice that they were "coming any minute," we got up and left. Unfortunately, this sewage-smelling establishment was a huge blunder. Never again.
Lawrence K . 2025-12-14
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Food simply amazing. Everything was on point. It is an authentic Japanese experience and a very tasty one. will come back!
Lucas Ihnen . 2025-12-09
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The food was amazing! And the drinks too!! There are so many choices for drinks, also the service was very good! It’s like we came back from Japan
Me Que . 2025-12-01
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The food was pretty decent, especially the skewers, except that the sashimi tastes a bit watery like it’s defrosted. There was one Caucasian waitress that was very friendly and super attentive. But the Japanese staff, especially the older male one, were clearly overwhelmed, rude and very chaotic. They showed 0 welcome to customers and 0 competence to work in gastronomy. The place was also very crowded. If you don’t have enough staff to serve, reduce the tables. It makes the experience even worse.
Sarah A. . 2025-11-30
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Often, money is not hard at all to earn but the chance is always reserved for those who are BOLD to fool customers sufficiently. Why you reckon that no Japanese cuisine lovers from the original and adjacent region are living in Amsterdam, or, to expand to the whole Netherlands? I saw a recommendation from a JAPANESE website giving out an anthology of authentic Japanese which strongly recommends here, but… Torikawa(Chicken Skin) are burnt like char, and 1800 yen was charged for ONE STUCK?? What’s more, cabbages and onion slices were present around 30% in a bowl of Ramen?? I was indeed shocked and speechless about such refinement! Please, as you’re still utilizing Japanese on plaque above entrance and in menus, do not let your cuisines off the track.
Flying Daftness . 2025-11-22
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Food was alright, but portion sizes, as well as price to quality were not up to par. I can recommend, however expect tp pay more than most other restaurants
G_F_ G . 2025-11-16
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Really nice but absurdely priced
Tjalling Oosterhuis . 2025-11-10
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Ramen is probably the best I’ve ever had. Also the appetiser (simmered wagyu) and the skewers were to die for. I wish I could have more space in my belly to eat more of their amazing food!
Martina Petrocelli . 2025-11-09
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Amazing food one of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to. The staff were nice but the service was not perfect. Amazing place overall.
P. Marcello . 2025-11-08
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We had made a reservation for two people with a €30 deposit. Upon arrival, we were assigned a "bar seat," where you usually sit alone before going to your table. This was our intended dining spot. It wasn't ideal, but it was okay. However, the noise level in this small restaurant was uncomfortably high; you could barely hear each other or the staff. The staff seemed inexperienced and only spoke English. Ordering is done via a QR link, but some menus weren't available. Ordering drinks from a staff member took a long time; we didn't even receive them. For these reasons, we decided to leave early and, after ten minutes of unpleasant haggling at the bar (where they pretended not to know how to do it), we got our deposit back. We then walked a bit further to Sapporo and had a pleasant evening with delicious food.
Timo Vestering . 2025-11-08
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I wish sake was overflowing the glass as a good Japanese custom
Davide Iiritano . 2025-11-01
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everything is frozen. be warned this is true nonetheless
William SR . 2025-11-01
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Great food and great service! Love it!
Camilla Clg . 2025-10-21
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After a great dining experience in the past, I was looking forward to returning. Sadly, this visit did not quite live up to the last. The hibachi grill skewers were overly salty and more charred than I would have liked, which detracted from the overall flavor. The ramen was decent. That said, the staff were nice and welcoming, which I really appreciated.
Sarah 何吻慈 . 2025-10-19
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We came in, there were Japanese people.
Fom Ly . 2025-10-17
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Delicious seafood, and yakitori is to die for! Can’t wait to be back again 💯
Ieva Up . 2025-10-15
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We had a wonderful meal here with a group. Authentic Japanese food, definitely not the all-you-can-eat tourist sushi. Meat dishes are charcoal-grilled. The menu is extensive, with both cold and hot dishes. The fish is also delicious, and there are plenty of vegetarian options. Two Japanese beers on tap and homemade hot saké. Ordering is quick and easy via the QR code. A top-notch place.
Paul Seerden . 2025-10-13
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Delicious food 10/10. Would definitely come here again when I'm back in Amsterdam.
Sarah F . 2025-10-13
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The food here is simply amazing. Their specialty is yakitori swekers, and they are masters at it. We had several swekers, a couple of side dishes, and a bottle of great sake. I would go back in a minute. The only downside is that ordering doesn't always go smoothly as you have to do it from an app that sometimes malfunctions. While we were there the system was down for some minutes and nobody could order anything, and there was already an expensive bottle of sake already logged in our account before we even began to order. It took some explaining to get it off our bill but the staff is very nice so it was corrected at the end. All and all, we loved it and will definitely go back.
Jimena Mendizábal . 2025-10-11
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Superb, as good as It gets. Japanese.
Alberto . 2025-10-10
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Some of the best yakitori I've had outside of Japan! Also great selection of sake and shochu. Will be back!
Alexander Casey . 2025-10-08
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We had the tonkotsu ramen, and omg it was so delicious. Best ramen in Amsterdam! Super umami broth, tender pork. Delicious!
Ishana Durante - Bose . 2025-10-07
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I came with a big group (~12 people) and I don't think they know how to host a large group. Food was so-so. A bit disappointing.
Mike Y . 2025-09-30
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Absolutely amazing, very nice experience at the bar. Great food, drinks and vibes and kind staff.
Jeanette Banen . 2025-09-29
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Wagyu Steak was like chewing gum. Worst ever Wagyu Steak
Umut Bayoglu . 2025-09-21
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Skewers are very tasty, but it took almost 1.5 hours for all our food to come out. Somehow, that's not my first such experience with Hakata
Anastasia Rusanova . 2025-09-20
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We’ll try to visit every month or so, definitely our go-to spot in Amsterdam.
Ches Oppier . 2025-09-20
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Beautiful place, amazing food. Anything wagyu and you are good to go. Also make sure you try the yuzu gin.
Tarek Mehrez . 2025-09-16
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Amazing place everything we tried was fantastic, skewers superb!
Nico VM . 2025-09-13
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This restaurant has long been a favorite dinner spot for my family. I have visited at least 6–8 times in the past year and always enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was very disappointing. The quality of service seems to be declining with every visit. There is a high turnover of staff, and many new servers don’t even seem familiar with the menu or dishes. The ordering system is clearly not functioning properly—our orders were either lost or delivered in the wrong sequence, with dishes arriving out of order (for example, rice arriving separately, while meat was served together with dessert). The biggest frustration came when it was time to pay. My payment was mistakenly charged to the wrong table number, and I was asked to pay again with the promise of a refund within 2 days. Despite sending 10 emails, it took 7 days to finally receive the refund. At no point did I feel there was a sincere apology or any effort to acknowledge and rectify the frustration caused to the customer. On top of this, the restaurant has changed its pricing strategy. It used to offer a good dining experience at the right value, but now the prices are approaching Omakase-level fine dining while the service quality has dropped and the overall atmosphere feels run-down. For a restaurant I once considered my family’s go-to, this experience was disheartening. I truly hope management takes these issues seriously and works to restore both the service quality and the value that once made this place special.
Lemi Leba . 2025-09-04
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The most authentic Japanese food outside of Japan! Staff are very friendly, food is dangerously good!
Lyndzie Nguyen . 2025-08-28
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The food is super delicious; we ordered several small dishes to try everything. The portions aren't very large, but the quality is really great. The prices are a bit on the higher end. All in all, though, I recommend it ☺️👍
Oli Sbach . 2025-08-18
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Great meal. Nice and easy to order using the QR code. Food has great flavour and good quality. Nice drinks selection.
Maz J . 2025-08-17
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Excellent Udon, very flavorful, classic spices and a unique broth. Ramen broth was very rich and tasty, ramen noodles had the perfect texture, al-dante. Highly recommended.
Oren Zuckerman . 2025-08-12
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Delicious food. You simply choose which skewers you want and the accompanying dishes. You can set your own price. However, it is pricey, and a full meal will cost you quite a bit. Your clothes smell of smoke from all the grilling (which you have to accept). Service is hard to come by - you have to ask for everything, and ordering through the app isn't always easy. You only get a small portion of everything once they've prepared it. However, the food is worth 4-5 stars.
Sylvester Jansen . 2025-08-05
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Always great to find authentic Japanese cuisine in other places.
gtb5 . 2025-07-28
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We had a delicious meal with a group of four (we booked in advance). We ordered a variety of skewers, and they were all delicious and well-seasoned. My favorite was the Buta Bara and Buta Miso (pork belly skewer). We ordered those again later. The chicken skin was also very tasty. Initially, the food arrived quite quickly, but as it got busier, it took a while for new orders (mainly skewers) to arrive. So keep that in mind. They also forgot one order at the end, but after a while, we let them know and they got it almost immediately. A nice place with a beautiful open kitchen. If you like Japanese food and meat, this is highly recommended.
Q . 2025-07-27
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The food was amazing! First time eating there and i really enjoyed it. We had a table outside to enjoy the nice weather and the service was great. Definitely recommend eating here if you visit Amsterdam!
Emma VM . 2025-07-09
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Very good food and nice people!
Dennise Curti . 2025-07-08
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This restaurant is unfortunately overrated. I didn't have a good experience here and it was not worth the money. I went there with 2 people on a Saturday evening. We sat down near the entrance and we started to smell something unpleasant (not sure where it came from, but it smelled like the sewer), so I asked a waitress if we could move to another table. She said they were fully booked and changing the table was not possible and she didn't investigate further where the smell was coming from. We decided to stay anyway as we were quite hungry. Food also took a very long time to arrive (starters and main course). One of us had to wait 15 min longer than the others before she got her main course. The food tasted quite average for the price. Once we finished our food and asked for the bill. The waitress came with the bill and immediately with the pin device. I had to ask her to leave us a min to look at the bill when we found that the price of our drink was filled in wrongly (higher than written in the menu). The other waitress fixed the bill and we paid and right after we paid, the waitress asked us to leave because some people were waiting for our table (is this normal in the Netherlands?). In summary, I would not recommend this place as you can find this food quality with a much better price and service and better atmosphere than this place.
Haru McAvoy . 2025-07-08
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The food is pretty good but after coming here for two years I have to say that the service is awful - it really feels like they go out of their way to make you feel unwelcome in bringing them your business. They should not have staff working the floor who clearly hate serving people.

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Nice atmosphere, good food, affordable by Amsterdam standards, and Niels loves to talk with great passion about the many varieties of sake!

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One of the worst restaurant experiences we have had in years. The few pieces of sushi and sashimi we received over an hour and a half were tasty, but unfortunately, it took an incredibly long time for anything to arrive at the table at all. To our surprise, we were only asked if we wanted to order anything else two minutes before the kitchen closed, by which time about half of our first order had not yet been brought and had apparently been forgotten. The wait staff also did not come by in between to ask if we wanted anything to drink. We ended up going home hungry and had to prepare pizzas there. Very unfortunate, because the quality of the food we *did* receive was good. But due to the extremely slow and poor service, this was a very disappointing experience for us.

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All you can eat. Good lunch choice in Amsterdam, with delicious food and a wonderful vibe.

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We had a wonderful meal yesterday at Hosowaka in Amsterdam. The ingredients were super fresh. The chateaubriand from America, the lobster from Canada, the scallops from Japan, and the large prawns from Nigeria were delicious. We were very happy with the chef, who gave us information about every dish. He is skilled but also funny. We felt very welcome. Thank you, Team Hosowaka, for the great service! We will definitely be back.