HINATA AMSTERDAM in Jordaan

So good! If you come to Amsterdam you have to try this restaurant.

1st things 1st, the food tasted nice. BUT Issue (s) couldn't be ignored: 1- The lady taking the orders felt like she was about to throw a punch at any second and she felt extremely aggressive which did not feel welcoming 2- She offered new customers some extra choices and options which wasn't mentioned to us at all, and it gave some racist vibes if I have to be honest 3- The cutlery was dirty and had dried unknown things on it which ended up with me using disposable chopsticks to eat rice 4- One of the dishes had hair in which kinda ruined the entire mood Hygiene is highly questionable in that restaurant that's for sure and what makes things even more intense is the behavior of that lady who takes orders with her aggressive behavior that intimidates u to even ask for any help on the issues. Will I ever go there again? Most likely not, good food is nice but good Hygiene is a must with every food experience + good service and attitude. Pity experience after all but an experience after all.

Great restaurant. I was a bit hesitant at first because you can't make reservations in advance. Luckily, we arrived on time and there was no line. It can get busy and you might have to wait for a table. We had octopus balls with Japanese curry, and my wife had extra fried pork belly with rice and spinach. It was excellent. We had eaten these dishes before in Japan on vacation but hadn't yet found a restaurant where we could eat them again without having to go to Japan. It was a 9/10, if I may say so myself. It was the same as in Japan. I will definitely come back. The price, at 15 euros for a meal plus 3 euros extra for a bowl of rice, is also not expensive.

Amazing Ramen and the best service!!

Amazing food balance between sweet, sour, and spicy. Catherina was such a kind and amazing person—there are few like her left in the world

One of the best Asian spots in the area, their specialty is in ramens but they have other great alternatives also, I usually get spicy miso ramen but this time I got the Chicken Katsu Curry which was also great.

They have really good vegan ramen in Amsterdam!

Lovely place right next to our place and the Japanese food is really authentic and super tasty👍

Family dinner. Cozy restaurant, maybe more of a bistro with high tables and stools. The guys who work there are very kind and fast in service. We had the White ramen of the day, very good and delicate, in Katsu curry equally good and spicy, a Kara shoyu that perhaps could have had a little more flavor. The AgeGyozaVeg really very good, the normal KaraAge. Honest prices, I recommend if you are in the area and love ramen 👍

Service was not good. We finally had to flag down a server after almost 20’min to take our order. Food was pretty good , you all will like it. But it’s a noisy place on a Saturday night and you will wait for a table.

Great ramen, reasonably priced too.

I came twice during my 4-day trip in Amsterdam. The food was amazing, especially for vegetarian choices (⸝⸝⸝ᵒ̴̶̷ᴗᵒ̴̶̷ꕤ) I tried the Miso ramen and veg katsu curry rice !! Don’t forget to order the vegan Takoyaki , you will love it.

Bad service and regular ramen. I was back in town really looking forward to have my favourite ramen of the city. To my surprise it was tasteless… The waitress was very rude and not nice. Super bad experience…

Small ramen restaurant in the Jordaan, a little bit of a wait on busy days if you haven't booked, but there's a waitlist system that makes it quite convenient. It has a bit of a canteen feel, with shared high tables where you eat, and it's a bit noisy, but it creates a rather nice atmosphere. We tried the miso ramen, which was quite good but quite heavy. The karaage chicken on the side is good but not necessary, given the consistency of the ramen itself. Very friendly service.

Absolutely loved the ambiance, the food and the service!!

I have yet to visit Japan, but Hinata serves what I consider the finest ramen I’ve encountered anywhere — from Europe to Asia and across the United States. Their service is warm, steady, and reassuringly consistent. You know a Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam is worth your time when native Japanese diners themselves return time and again. The only drawback is their policy of not accepting reservations, which makes it a less practical choice for a casual visit or a spontaneous evening out. Still, their ramen broths are a class apart, rich, layered, and especially soothing on a cold winter day. Hinata remains one of the few places I recommend without hesitation.

The karaage is out of this world. Exactly like I had in Japan

I recently went to a restaurant, Hinata Amsterdam, an authentic vegan ramen restaurant. It was on the recommendation of a colleague. She's not my favorite colleague, but she was so excited that I went there with my friend. When we got there we had to wait a long time at the door before anyone came to us. We were then unceremoniously placed in a corner, where the real waiting only began. We had to ask for a menu, and were given an English menu. I looked to see if there was a QR code taped to the table; maybe we could order that way. When service finally arrived (she didn't speak Dutch) we ordered a Hinata White with Spinach and Corn. They didn't have it. Then Pork Ginger. They didn't have either. Then Karamiso Ramen. They did, but no Pork Chasu. All in all, quite a puzzle to place an order. But what I noticed upon entering started to become more and more noticeable: the smell of Wet Dog. I don't want to present myself as a die-hard vegan, so maybe Vegan Ramen is supposed to smell like that, but for me that's a real turn-off. They already show their attitude on their website: "Walk-ins only. We do not take any reservations." "If you are addicted to the kick of MSG Ramen, we may not be the right place." This is also reflected in their sparse table setting: only chopsticks. No forks, no knives. Nothing. Also no mayo or sambal. And the look in their eyes says: don't you dare ask for a spoon. Or a napkin. After more than 20(!) minutes (how complicated is it to spoon already warm broth into a bowl), without bread or anything else (prawn crackers?) the order was placed on the table, as if it were Jesus Christ himself. But that sky again, and now up close. I really did my best and looked back through the menu to see what we were actually eating. It was difficult to trace. Semi-floating spongy beige things. Bat embryos? They do that in those parts. I hope it was tofu. Normally I never hope something is tofu. In the end, we left most of it alone, under the guise of 'large portions'. And I also rounded up the bill, so that we were back on the street 100 euros lighter. The worst came later in the evening. But I'll spare you my sanitary worries.

Delicious Ramen highly recommend the daily special always great!

Very delicious meal. Would recommend to anyone for the flavours.

Busy ramen place with great specials and vibes.

Delicious. Everything I ate made me more hungry

I ate here with my family and loved everything about it. The service is fantastic, the lady is very friendly and patiently answers questions. The food is absolutely delicious; I loved the ramen and the yuzu drink I ordered. The music they play to ambiance the place is the icing on the cake. I love it. I'll be back.

Food was of high quality in relation to the price. Preparation was quick. If you order a vegetarian ramen dish be prepared for a nearly inordinate amount of spinach. With regard to the service, it may have been an exception but my party was not impressed with the service. I waited for 20 min, which is what the staff told me I could expect to wait for. I did not get an update after 25+ minutes, until I went in and asked. After waiting for 50 minutes, they called the name and invited us in. They did not thank us for waiting or smile at us. Probably the least you could do. I expected better service from a restaurant where the food is really good and the queues are very long. Atmosphere is great, densely packed.

Very disappointed. We had the karamiso miso ramen but it didnt have any flavour.

I discover Hinata very recently even though i had it on my list for long time! I could never explain how much i loved this place!! The ambiance, the food, the staff! It was really amazing! Looking forward to be back! They do not take reservations, but the service is so fast that even on a very busy Saturday i waited around 20 mins only. Unfortunately i did not do any pictures, but i will be back 🙂

the pork and the tofu wasnt tasty at all idk i was dissapointed

Ramen is usually good, but not exceptional. My favorite is the chicken katsu. It's really good and much better than other Japanese restaurants that I tried. The staff is super friendly as well. It's usually my go-to place for a quick mid day meal in a chill setting.

The service is excellent, I was very well attended. The appetizers are delicious, especially the karaage. The miso ramen lacked miso flavor, but everything else was great. There is also a wide variety of oriental drinks and beverages. I went on a Monday night, so it wasn’t crowded. I recommend it, but not if you're a miso enthusiast.

I was excited to try Hinata, and the ramen certainly didn't disappoint. I had two vegan starters, which were really nice, too. The service wasn't great, but one of the staff was doing her best to make amends. Perhaps it was also a language barrier - fair enough, I can accept that. I'd definitely give it another try on my next visit. Two things to mention: it's a tight squeeze, and you can't book ahead.

Because of the good reviews, my friend and I went to the restaurant. We love Japanese food and had high expectations. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. The takoyaki were like frozen and then warmed up. Tasteless and the sauce was almost completely missing. The karaage only tasted like frying fat. The Kara Miso Ramen was ok, but tasted very bland. I didn't like the veggie miso ramen at all. The soup didn't taste like miso. The portion sizes were also very small. We liked the service and the ambience, but overall we were disappointed and dissatisfied with the food :(

Very cute place! I loved the interior and the vibe. When the restaurant is full, it does get quite loud. The food was ok. For a starter, I had the vegan takoyaki. The balls themselves were quite mild in flavour, especially together with the mayo. The teriyaki sauce added some much needed tanginess, but not quite enough to make the dish very balanced in flavour. I had the vegan karamiso ramen. Good portion. I loved having fresh spinach with it. Unfortunately, the noodles were overcooked, the miso was clumpy and not well mixed into the broth, and it was not salty enough. The tofu that came with it was nicely crisped up, but also quite flavourless. All in all, the food was ok, but nothing special unfortunately. The service was great though!

Very good food and good service!

Takoyakis are really like in Japan The vegetarian ramen also very good with fresh ingredients

Very welcoming ladies on service, friendly and nice. Tried the chicken tonkatsu curry and the vegetarian spicy ramen with miso; both dishes were kind of average, the ramen wasn’t really spicy and the broth didn’t have a lot of flavor to it, the chicken was rich in fat (not my favorite) and I probably would have replaced the salad with more rice. Overall a nice experience but not the best ramen spot in my opinion.

It’s definitely worth it! Unbelievable tasty ramen and Asahi on draught was a good surprise!)

Great food, but pls pls fix the noise issue. It’s so easy to spray the ceiling and reduce the noise inside, you should invest in that. Second, switching on the heating should be a basic thing, so guests are not sitting in jackets inside..

Wonderful spot. Everything about it just works ❤️❤️. Always love coming here and the team are a joy. Thanks guys!

My ramen was delicious, the vegetarian one taken by my partner was less refined. Nice environment, friendly staff.

This Japanese ramen restaurant is about a 15-minute walk from the central station. Although it's not very close, it's definitely worth the visit. If you're looking for delicious ramen in Amsterdam, I highly recommend coming here. The hot soup and noodles will warm you up.

Nice Japanese atmosphere, few tofu in the ramen

This restaurant is the best Japanese food I have ever tried

Nice restaurant. I particularly liked the industry style. Ramen was good but nothing special. Service was top. The spiciness is very much adapted to the European palate, but that's what it says on the menu. Would eat here again.

I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but the service at Ramen Shop Hinata was so unacceptable that I felt compelled to share my experience. We arrived and were told the restaurant was full but that we could wait 10 minutes for a table to free up. We patiently waited outside, and after just 5 minutes, a table became available. However, instead of seating us, the staff gave the table to another couple who arrived after us. To make matters worse, the staff member then came outside and asked if we’d like to share the table with them. This blatant disregard for the waitlist we had signed and the lack of proper organization was incredibly frustrating. I generally avoid writing reviews like this, but their poor management and unprofessional behavior left us no choice. We will never return to this restaurant, as it’s clear the staff does not know how to manage their customers fairly.

I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but the service at Ramen Shop Hinata was so unacceptable that I felt compelled to share my experience. We arrived and were told the restaurant was full but that we could wait 10 minutes for a table to free up. We patiently waited outside, and after just 5 minutes, a table became available. However, instead of seating us, the staff gave the table to another couple who arrived after us. To make matters worse, the staff member then came outside and asked if we’d like to share the table with them. This blatant disregard for the waitlist we had signed and the lack of proper organization was incredibly frustrating. I generally avoid writing reviews like this, but their poor management and unprofessional behavior left us no choice. We will never return to this restaurant, as it’s clear the staff does not know how to manage their customers fairly. This review was written by my friend and me who were treated unfairly and unjust.

Beautiful shop, you can find anything and everything... I also wanted to eat ramen but.... super long line... another time!

Very overpriced. Toppings: 2 tiny pieces of tofu and some spinach and 1pc baby corn. Had to pay €1,50 to add an egg. Making it €20 for a very underwhelming bowl of ramen..

As a regular customer of Hinata, I would like to comment my last dinner few days ago, Wednesday 11. I was very much left of the service , a bottle of water 7 euro, a glass of an organic red wine in the glass of water , I was surprised. Also a few comments about the two girls working this evening that were really unfriendly especially one of them with a gray sweatshirt , she came to the table without even looking you in the face and give you a smile or ask you how was the dish , in short it changed my evening not positively give a little more respect to those who spend money in your place.

Ramen and service is good, but regarding drinks, I have never been served a cup of tea with five tea leaves for 4.5 euros 😭😂

Magnificent and delicious, excellent meat, fresh vegetables and excellent broth ❤️ try the hot umeshi 😉

For the second time I come and the ramen was very bland. I asked which ramen has a really good chicken flavor with a strong broth flavor. This one was also disappointing. I'm not coming anymore.

Stumbled across this place when it was super cold in Amsterdam and wanted a nice noodle broth to warm me up. This is such a lovely little place with some beautiful authentic food, I loved the gyozas and the miso ramen! This is a great little spot if you’re vegan, could not recommend enough:)

The restaurant is quite small and when we went, it was very crowded (Saturday night to be fair). The food was delicious though, worth the wait for the table (they don’t take reservations)! We had the chicken gyozas - tasty and crunchy, the fried chicken - melted in our mouths, and the miso classic ramen - simply delicious! So, despite being a bit tight and loud, the food made it worth all.

Great place! Not a huge menu, but great selection and options for vegetarians too. Cocktails were a bit weak, but the food made up for it.

Tasty ramen but not the cheapest and lacking some depth to the broth but still hit the spot. Chicken karaage was very good too.

Good ramen, served quickly and very pleasant staff. It's not necessarily something you absolutely have to do, but you won't be disappointed with your visit.

One of the worst ramen I ever had in-fact I didn’t even have it , couldn’t eat it because the broth is not broth it’s a paste, no flavor , save your money find better ramen place..

Vegan ramen was pretty poor, dressings and veggies are very basic, with raw spinach and very few things. I took 2 euro of extra tofu to receive in total with the non extra 4 pieces of tofu, I find it pretty little, considering there were already basically as veggie only spinach. broth was not bad, I took the miso ramen, but then again, miso is just good by itself. sake not so good as well. so in total not so bad but I def wont be back in this place. Ramen choice in amsterdam is much and this def doesnt go close to one of the best.

Disappointed by the shoyu broth, the warm sake and the food quantity. Many ramen places in Amsterdam have much more to offer.

The ramen was really tasty, very good tasty broth. Also nice staff and nice atmosphere

Vegetarians beware. Miso ramen is basically a thick sauce with noodles on top, manager was rude when we said this isn’t ramen, shoyu isn’t good either , for the price go to better place.

Not worth a visit. Donburi was extremely disappointing, just rice and oily tofu on top for 17€. Shrimp starter was a joke as well. Only the curry was ok. I don’t recommend this place, not authentic and too expensive for what it is. We needed to wait for an hour to be seated.

Delicious !!! Highly recommended !!! Always my pleasure !!! It's worth trying!!!

Went to the place, no seating. The staff asked to write our name down and come back after 15 min, so we did. After we came back, the seat was given away because apparently they call out your name, if you're not there, they will give away the seat. The vegetarian ramen was not tasty at all. I did like the katsu curry. The matcha tiramisu was nice.

One of the best ramens! The spicy Vegetarian Miso is a must!

The best! Without a doubt the best ramen in Amsterdam. Special location, excellent food and beers. Super top staff. We returned 3 more times in one week. A guarantee

Amazing chicken, and great service !

Great ramen. I recommend the day special white ramen with yuzu. the fried chicken is a tasty appetiser

We have been here before and it remains one of the better ramen places. Everything in terms of food here is delicious and well prepared. The cocktails are delicious (especially the tokyo mule!). Service is very friendly

Warm and inviting spot, the miso ramen is excellent! And we had the black sesame mochi ice cream for dessert which was so delicious 🖤

Perfect for a hungover late lunch.

Very delicious ramen, excellent service and good prices

We had the veggie gyoza and some chicken spicy ramen. The food was OK, but I wouldn't queue to eat there - soup was a bit bland and lacked the depth of flavour.

Probably one of the best ramen places I’ve been

Ramen was ok, the char siu was very dry, broth was not flavorful. They don’t have air con indoor so very hot during the afternoon. In general not worth the price.

Ramen was super, prices are equal to the quality at mininum.

Just not authentic of flavoursome, don’t bother going, much better ramen else where

Many people have tried authentic Japanese ramen. Unfortunately this isn't even close. For some reason Amsterdam struggles to find good decent genuine ramen. This might scratch an itch but you'll find yourself left disappointed.

I was very satisfied with my visit to a ramen restaurant in the Netherlands. The food was excellent – ​​rich, tasty and prepared with great attention to detail. I was particularly impressed by the variety of dishes, which all had a wonderful creaminess thanks to the use of ramen, without being too heavy. The service was also very good. The staff was friendly, attentive and always ready to accommodate special requests. It was served professionally and with a smile which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The ambience of the restaurant was also very good. The furnishings were stylish, comfortable and invited you to linger. There was a relaxed atmosphere that was perfect for enjoying the delicious food. Overall, I can only recommend the ramen restaurant. Anyone looking for high-quality cuisine in a pleasant environment will not be disappointed here.

Good ramen, good fried chicken. While the staff in the bar seems very busy. When I order the juice, I got a cloudy glass without any ice. And I saw her directly cut the lemon without washing hands after writing something. Not clean.

The ramens are delicious as well as the takoyakis and onigiris that we had!

Very good experience with a very good choice of food and drinks. I wasn't to similar restaurants before, but this was still a very good choice.

Ramen was ok, not worth the price. Also the „toast“ was a…. I don’t even known what to say… you really charge money for these 4 little pieces of „toast“ ??? The outside seating is okay, better than the most restaurants at least. Wouldn’t not visit again

I went there for a quick lunch with my husband and my son today. We asked if we could put two table (small table of 70cm x70cm) so we can sit together and the waitress told us no we have to sit in one table with three of us. There was nobody in the restaurant except one table. What happened to the hospitality? We walked out. And I saw the ramen somebody was eating at an outside table and it looked horrible. I know ramens coming from Japan. The ramen I saw has nothing to do with a real ramen. So actually it was good that we walked out because of a rude waitress. Instead we found a very nice cafe nearby where people were kind and food was great.

Although probably most people here would go for the ramen they also have some really interesting lesser known Japanese dishes. I would definitely recommend the chicken katsu curry rice for that matter. Read somewhere that it was actually the British that brought their own Indian adaptation of this dish to Japan. Very tasty and full of history.

Excellent Ramen as we are being attracted to the restaurant by the SMELL when passed by after eating the Applepie at Winkel 43.

Awesome food. Ramen were incredible!

It's decent. The broth was not flavourful enough. It definitely feels more fusion than authentic Japanese ramen. Glad I tried but wouldn't return.

Thanks guys. It was very good !!

Super cosy, great ambiance, delicious foods with reasonable prices and extremely friendly crew...congrats !

The ramen was just ok, but the staff was kind here

Fantastic Ramen, one of the best I’ve ever had. The broth was flavourful without being too salty, the meat was beyond tender and the egg was perfectly cooked.

Just fantastic. Takoyaki, chicken gyoza and ramen are absolutely outstanding. 5 stars indeed

The place is ok, it’s not must-visit. Ramen is good, but not extraordinary. There are some interesting menu options, such as rice dishes, curries and snacks. So if you don’t like ramen you can still find many things to choose from. Alcohol free beverages are overpriced, but I can recommend their home made lemonade.

The best katsu curry I have ever tasted so far! I would definitely come back to discover the other specialties on the menu, each of which looked better than the last! Especially the spicy ramen which seemed perfect! And importantly, half of their menu is completely vegan and the staff are adorable!

### Review of Inigiri Takeout I recently ordered takeout from Inigiri, where you must order a minimum of two items. I opted for the tuna and mayo as well as the pork chashu. Each item is made to order, ensuring incredible freshness. The flavors were amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. This is a must-try for anyone looking for fresh and delicious takeout options.

We started with veg gyoza as the chicken wasn't available, and it was great. The waitress suggested the fried chicken, which was also very tasty. The white ramen was very good with a soft egg and buttery pork slices. The spicy ramen was good, but i would get more spice next time. For dessert, we had the mochi and matcha tiramisù. I liked the mochi but wouldn't recommend the tiramisù as it was lacking enough cream and liquid to fully saturate the cookie. Our coctail was a tokyo mule, a very good ginger drink even as a non drinker normally. Overall, 4/5

Small cute place with amazing Ramen. Highly recommend!

Unfortunately, the ramen does not resemble authentic, Japanese ramen. Having eaten ramen countless times both in- and outside of Japan, this was the most disappointing broth so far. Our polite request to cancel the bill for the ramen was refused, while we refrained from eating after tasting it. The waitress was kind, but could only deduct a drink (3,50) from the final charge. We do not recommend the place if you are seeking for a proper bowl of ramen - you will get more satisfaction from eating instant noodles at home. FYI we tried the classic Shoyu and classic Miso ramen. The karaage was fine

Nice experience, delicious food and professional service, I will return.