"Krua Thai" Classic in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage

Bland Thai,30% up than most other places that is not justified. Forgettable

Thai restaurant located in the Waterlooplein area of ​​Amsterdam, very close to the National Opera and Ballet. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Thai dishes. I ordered Pad Thai Kai (chicken Pad Thai) and a small Kao Pad Gai for dinner. The Pad Thai was delicious and the portion was very generous (you can see it in the photos). The rice was good but lacked salt. The portion was also huge. I ordered the small one and had more than half left over. The staff was very attentive at all times. Despite not having a reservation, they found a space for me and served me fairly quickly. Without a doubt, a highly recommended Thai restaurant in Amsterdam.

great restaurant, food was excellent and service too!

Some of the best Thai food I have tasted.

Highly recommended. Super friendly staff and the food was delicious!! No complaints, just perfect!!!

Food was alright, but the service was pretty mediocre from the lady works there.

Update: I have tried some other Thai Restaurant with the soup Tom Kha Gai, I have to admit that this soup taste better sweet, therefore I score it now lower. It’s just my taste, for your reference. ——- Original post: We were recommended by a Thai friend as he said this is really authentic. After walking in, this is immediately a restaurant feeling, rather than steer food or fast food Asian restaurant. The employees are really kind and responsive, when I tried to order the dessert in the beginning he stopped me and asked me to wait until if I would be full after the starter and main course, really nice from him. We ordered 2 starters, Tom Kha Kai (Coconut Chicken Soup) and Prawn Sate. My focus is on Tom Kha Kai, I tried first time in Austria Innsbruck, and fell in love with it immediately, it was very coco taste and a bit sweet. However, this time, the taste is a bit different, here, you taste a more source side from lemon, but overall, it is also good as I have a wide spectrum for food. Besides, I only have 2 time experience and cannot judge. Main dish were: steamed fish with lemon, and fried beef with red pepper and garlic. Include an extra side dish of stir fried vegetables. Fish was sour sweet taste, and beef was really tender. I have only one recommendation is if the fish filet could be tighter, now for me is a bit too soft. But again, this is not a complain, it is great. We also ordered an extra side dish of fried mix vegetables, also very nice and fresh. For what we order, the amount of the food for 2 person would be appropriate, not too much and not too less. So if you are a big eater, probably you need more. But norms would be enough. Totally cost we paid 91.5 euros. I will come back definitely.

Boiled food with no flavor Disappointed

This restaurant was incredible! The food was absolutely delicious, and the waiter’s recommendations were spot on. Everything we tried was amazing. I’d definitely recommend this place!

i thought i ate Thai food before… WOW

Delicious food, service was amazing. If you're in Amsterdam you must try it if you like Thai food !

A lovely Thai restaurant with one of the best service teams we’ve experienced during our food exploration in Amsterdam. The chef-owner and his team brought us the famous Thai hospitality, something that truly outshines most restaurants in this city. After a disappointing first dinner elsewhere, we returned here for our second dinner, and it reminded me why Thai hospitality is so special. As a Thai food lover and a Malaysian restaurant owner myself, I can say with certainty: nothing compares. Chef Prasong (if I remember correctly) even walked us out personally after our meal - la small but meaningful gesture that reflects his passion as a true restaurateur. Service is all that makes customers returning which I will in my next travel back to Amsterdam.

Delicious food. The service really sets the mood. Highly recommended.

Very friendly service, excellent food and a small, cozy dining room.

Really enjoyed the date at this place. Easy to share meals. A lot of options.

Visited on a weekday night and it was pretty crowded. Food was great and the service from one of the Asian waitresses was good!

Delicious food with reputable Vietnamese service

An incredible discovery, a cozy little place and excellent hospitality even though we hadn't booked. The food was really good, with pleasant and unique flavors, but truly excellent, very traditional. It was a pleasant evening, and the outside area is also a lovely place for a stroll, making it ideal. I recommend it if you want to try something different.

Excellent service and food! It’s our second time here and this restaurant never fails to amaze me. The food is very delicious and the workers are friendly and patient. If you don’t know what to order they gladly give you recommendations! Thank you for your work and kindness.

I was for the first time there and it was fabulous! The food was delicious, the service very professionel and nice.

Super delicious, authentic food. For dessert, there's mango sticky rice with delicious mangoes. The service is very friendly and attentive.

The chef was very friendly and ensures that the patrons are enjoying their meals. The meal service was swift as we did it have to wait for a long time to get our food

Very avarage taste of the food only the starters are 5*- pitty the place has a such a good reputation

Had a lovely time at Krua Thai! We were a big group (8 people) and were given a nice table upstairs. Although it was slightly cramped, the atmosphere was cozy, so it didn't bother us. All the dishes we tried were flavourful and the portions were great! Including the appetizers and a rice dish, we ordered around 12 dishes and it was really filling. The service was welcoming and friendly as well. Finally, although the dishes might seem on the pricier side, it was value for money for a big group like ours. Would be happy to return!

Tucked away in a charming little building, Krua Thai is one of the best places in town to experience authentic Thai food. The moment you step inside, you’re welcomed with the kind of warm, friendly service that instantly reminds you of Thailand. If you’ve ever been, you’ll recognize it. One of the dishes you definitely should try is Meang Kham – A Thai Flavor Explosion in One Bite Meang Kham is a traditional Thai snack. Served on wild pepper leaves (cha phlu), each leaf becomes a natural wrapper for a vibrant mix of ingredients that hit every taste note—sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and bitter.

Good was very fresh and the service was really good. I would highly recommend it and will be going back!

FOOD POISONING!! FOOD POISONING!! I dined here last Saturday night with two friends and, on the waiter's recommendation, ordered their signature dish, the curry with king prawns. When it was served, I thought it smelled strange, but I'd never experienced that before, so I didn't send it back. However, I think if I could smell it at all in the curry, both the chef and the wait staff would have definitely been able to detect it. I was sick in bed for two days, constantly going to the toilet. Hopefully, I'll feel better today. It's REALLY awful that you serve spoiled food to your customers!!

Had a delicious meal in a very small restaurant. The staff were cheerful and very friendly!

We had dinner yesterday at Krua Thai and everything was really good! I really recommend the beef salad and deep fried chicken. Service really friendly and attentive.

Absolutely amazing Thai food and the best service we’ve ever had! Every staff member was incredibly kind and helpful. A special shoutout to Panni for going above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.

Brilliant food and very authentic! Once you are done with a meal here, you would be filled with happiness.

Very good thai food, waiter was very nice and friendly. We had a good time. Tables are a bit small if your order food to share. Portions are reasonable for the price you pay. Loved the papaya salad, however i did miss the dried shrimp (i can imagine it is hard to get in NL, but it does finish the dish).

A very nice little Thai restaurant, food is good quality..

They were incredibly accommodating, patient, and the food was amazing! I have a peanut allergy and my wife is celiac. This was the best Thai food I’ve ever had

Best Thai food in Amsterdam, and even greater service. Will absolutely go again. Fresh foods, great service!

The food was delicious and the portions were good. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We came on a hot day and they have airconditioning inside. I will come back!

Small cosy restaurant... Food was nice, large portion of Pad Thai.. Larb was also good - could have been a bit more spicy, but the flavours were good and light, well balanced Only let down was the rice, a little dry and lumpy, still ok, just not up to the level of everything else.. The plate warmers don't work 🤪.. hardly any difference it temp, hold my hand on it, only just above room temp, just an observation - I don't care about it. Friendly and attentive staff

Didn’t know what to do for dinner. With only 3 nights in Amsterdam. We are quite discerning about Thai back in Australia. We chose Krupa Thai based on the reviews and it didn’t disappoint. Great staff engagement, great food and a great little restaurant. Although we only shared an entree of Spring Rolls, which were really fresh, and then shared a green chicken curry- equally as great. By the way the orchid is real.

Great place for thai food. We had a mixed starters followed by pad thai and a curry. Everything was really good!

Such amazing food. The red curry was absolutely amazing and pad thai too! Mango sticky rice was delicious

Amazing service and the food was incredible! I would defined recommend trying the Massaman Kai!

Delicious food and very friendly people.

We loved everything we ordered! The chicken satay had such good flavor and was cooked perfectly. The Garlic Beef (#50) was my absolute favorite. I think I’d eat anything they put that sauce on. I’d eat the garnish if it was covered in that sauce. Our server was so good and very polite. We didn’t have to wait long at all for our food. I highly recommend this place.

I don’t usually write reviews, but after experiencing the Pad Thai and spring rolls here, I had to share. Simply put, this place blew me away. The Pad Thai was nothing short of perfection—beautifully balanced, rich yet light, with that perfect hint of sweetness and spice. The noodles were cooked just right, the protein was tender and flavorful, and the fresh lime and crushed peanuts on the side elevated the dish to another level. You can taste the care in every bite. As for the spring rolls—wow. Crispy on the outside, fresh and vibrant inside, with a dipping sauce that I honestly could drink straight (no shame!). They’re the kind of appetizer you order “just to start,” but then immediately regret not getting a second round of. And the staff? Incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They made the whole experience even better. You can tell they take pride not only in the food but in the way they treat their customers. It felt more like visiting friends than just going out to eat. If you’re looking for bold, authentic flavor, and service that leaves you smiling long after your meal—this is the spot. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be back!

Absolutely nothing to say: very generous and delicious dish, great welcome, reasonable price considering the quantity offered.

Top Thai cuisine, extremely tasty, very welcoming and friendly service and very nice general atmosphere! We really recommend👍

Must be a contender for the best Thai food in Europe! It's hands down the best I've ever had outside of Thailand. Trust me, try the pepper leaves! Never seen this dish elsewhere. WOW!

Fantastic! I introduced my partner to Thai cuisine, and he loved it. Fresh, home-cooked, open kitchen. A wonderful welcome!

Really worth booking! Such a friendly place with very authentic Thai food

Very friendly and attentive staff. Amazing soups.

Such a great restaurant. Amazing staff and wonderful food.

By far one of the most authentic Thai restaurants I have experienced in Europe! The food was delicious! And the staff is absolutely amazing, warm and friendly as you’d imagine. The recommendations were on point, they have a variety of vegetarian options as well to choose from. Service was quick. It gets busy, please make reservations.. Recommendations- Prawn in pepper and chilli oil, mushroom soup, green Thai curry with rice, pad Thai noodles and dessert wine to end it with. The chef was kind enough to send us some chilli oil along with the food.

Friendly and helpful service & recommendations, even an off menu item. Great find.

Rarely have you had such delicious Thai food in Amsterdam. I'll be back anyway!

This is a popular Thai restaurant near the National Opera. Although it is a two-story building, it is small and has a homely atmosphere. The service staff were full of hospitality and made me feel very welcome, and I was able to spend a warm time there. The food was very delicious and very reasonably priced for Amsterdam, where eating out is expensive.

Great thai cooking, large menu to select from, good service, central location. What more can I say - recommended, try it!

Absolutely awesome! One of the best Thai experiences I had. Food is perfectly prepared and presented by an attentive and friendly staff. Everything we had was very good! Highly recommend this place!

I love Thai cuisine, and I try Thai restaurants wherever I go. Krua Thai is an excellent one. The food is delicious. The staff is welcoming and speaks fluent Dutch and English, which is helpful for guests who need a bit of introduction to Thai dishes. The quality-to-price ratio is perfect. During my last stay in Amsterdam, I dined at Krua Thai twice, and I am sure I will return the next time I am in town.

Great service and recommendations on items to try! Everything we had was delicious.

Incredible and outstanding food! I recommend the #51!! The staff is very welcoming and friendly, and the chef helps creating such a fun and traditional dining experience - honestly best Thai I’ve ever had!

We had a deeply disappointing experience while dining on the first floor of this restaurant, all because of one middle-aged man in a white chef’s coat with glasses hanging from his chest. What was supposed to be a lovely dinner turned into an upsetting and uncomfortable evening because of his behavior. This man made it painfully obvious that he harbors racist attitudes. Throughout our meal, we watched him greet and warmly interact with every white customer—checking in with them, carefully explaining dishes, even feeding food to them at the table. In stark contrast, he completely ignored our table from start to finish. We had a reservation for three, and two of us arrived first and placed our order while our third friend was still on the way. Not only did he refuse to engage with us at all, but the only time he did approach was to suddenly confront us in a rude, accusatory tone, demanding: “Are you sure your friend is coming? Are you sure? This is a table for four—are you certain someone else is coming?” The most frustrating part? This man is Asian himself, running an Asian restaurant, yet openly and shamelessly discriminates against fellow Asians. It’s outrageous and infuriating. I strongly urge all Asians to steer clear of this place. It’s run by someone who has internalized racism to the point of actively disrespecting his own community. This was one of the most unpleasant dining experiences we’ve ever had. BTW, we ordered more food than anyone else we saw in the entire restaurant.🙃

Very good food..please make yourself a favor and try.

The food is soso, but what is worst is their service as always, I witnessed something extremely unprofessional today. The staff were aggressively questioning a guest at the next table, repeatedly asking why they were sitting there—even though it was clear the person had limited mobility. They showed zero empathy and were downright rude. They were also impatient and unfriendly toward us. I would definitely not recommend this place to any tourists!

I was very well received, even without a reservation they managed to get me a table for dinner. I ordered a Pad Thai which was delicious.

Wonderful food!! Everything! Everything we had was tasty! The waiters made a strong impression as well, giving you a feeling of eating at home (people here might not be used to the waiter asking you finish your plate 😂） But it gives me a “home” feeling. Love it!

Amazing Thai food! Loved every dish we tried. The beef salad was super tasty, and the fried chicken was crispy and flavorful. Tom Yum soup was decent, just not the best. Service was excellent—friendly and quick. Definitely recommend!

Beautiful spot in Amsterdam proposing a real good Thai cuisine .

Delicious Thai food, we were really surprised about this place. 5 stars. Will come back! Really nice staff as well.

Genuine Thai Food! Delicious! Family run with very personal service. Excellent- highly recommend!

The food was really great, the staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was clean, but a bit cramped, but that didn't bother us at all :)

Great food and the staff was very accommodating of us arriving later

Amazing, fresh, authentic Thai. Loved everything and especially their green curry chicken. Great service too! Would love to come back!

My partner and I visited Amsterdam 5 years ago and visited Krua Thai twice. Back then we both said it was the best Thai food we'd ever tasted. Fast forward 5 years and we came back to Amsterdam and were very happy this place was still there! Once again, the food was incredible. Can't recommend enough. Great service, great food. You will not be disappointed.

Extremely delicious!!! Amazing staff!!!

Extraordinary, delicious cuisine. I rarely get to eat well and this is one of my best meals. I highly recommend her without a doubt.

Came here on my last day in the Netherlands, they where really accommodating and made me feel very welcome, and surprisingly the had Leo! Something I seem very hard to find in the uk, khob khun krup, arroy mark krup 🙏

This was honestly the best Thai food I've ever had. The restaurant was packed but managed to find a table for us. Literally everything on the menu we ordered was delicious, so anything you order is likely going to be delicious. The owner came to check in on us and even showed us how he makes the little carrot butterflies. An artist!

What a great little restaurant! The food was fantastic, and so was the service. We were received and advised very warmly. Even though we were with a group, all our food was served quickly so that we could eat in peace and get to the ballet on time. I would love to come back here again!

Excellent Thai Food in Amsterdam. Fresh, delicious and flavors of thai chilli, lemon grass, coconut milk etc made for the best dinner. They assisted the spice levels up to cater to our tastebuds and also recommended the most unique and delectable palm leaf starter. All dishes were bursting with flavors and servers were very friendly. The place did feel a little cramped with everyone sitting close to each other but otherwise an overall great experience.

Very nice restaurant. Delicious food. Very friendly help and menu taken on the chef's recommendation. Pepper leaves starter was delicious.

Delicious food! Very friendly service. When we asked what was the best choice, we received very good advice and everything could be arranged! We will definitely come back!

Delicious. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Tried this Tom Ka Khai but the it was lack of flavor so I stopped taking photos of the rest of the plates. The chicken with cashew sautéed was also disappointed 🫣😭

Went for a team dinner and was amazing experience. Also met the owner who told us a bit about his travels and the restaurant.. the waiter was amazing, telling us about each food and also giving recommendations.. made ordering so so much easier especially as a big group. Also very accommodating to our dietary needs within the group, definitely recommend and would love to come back

Amazing food with really outstanding service. If you’re craving Pad Thai, this is your place!

Quiet , cosy place...food outstanding...Great staff and good value...Best meal we had all week

"I'd heard great things about this restaurant, and overall, it lived up to expectations. Most of the dishes were decent, with the mango sticky rice being a standout. The rice and other dishes were also good, but the pad thai was a bit disappointing."

Authentic Thai cuisine, generous amount of rice, good value in the middle of amsterdam.

Poor experience, we wanted to start with a tea first, and 7 different members of staff kept pushing us to order fast. Then even with the menu in hand there was a very rude staff member telling us to order or leave. The food was ok, but during dinner they kept interrupting to push for more drinks. I have no idea how this place got rated 4.7 out of 5...

A solid 4 stars. If you want an authentic Thai meal, here's your spot. Great service and friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and authentic of course, Thai food, better than most Thai restaurants in Amsterdam that cater to the Dutch palette rather than sticking to authentic Thai flavours. We ordered the Pad Thai chicken, tom yum soup with fish, beef, garlic and beans and Thai cream l green curry. The Pad Thai was a perfect balance of flavours with what tasted like tamarind and lime to pull the whole dish together. A generous serving with a nice almost silky noodle texture (not like the really dry noodles ones you can get at other places). Beef with garlic and beans and Thai mint really brought home the Thai flavours and the TenderNed of the beef was on point with a touch of spice that have just enough heat. The green chicken curry was delightful and had the small round green eggplants that bring a different texture to the curry. We also ordered the Tom Yum soup with fish which was nice but was upstaged by the other 3 dishes. What i adored was the heated stands that kept the food warm (especially bc it was minus 4 degrees outside). All in all - i highly recommend this place - 4 out of 5 stars and worth what your pay, i would definitely be coming back here.

Divine food!!! The yellow curry shrimp and the fish fillet were perfect! The service was amazing, the staff made the experience so memorable and pleasant for us, they found a way to accommodate us, given our different dietary preferences (some friends were vegan, some pescatarian) and showed so much care! The place can get a bit crowded and quite loud but it's still a spot where you can have such a nice time with your friends/loved ones.

Excellent, everything is taken care of. Real, homemade traditional cuisine, without concessions. You can trust them and you will be spoiled.

We've been going to this restaurant for years and we love it! Simply the best Thai in Amsterdam. Everything is very delicious. Outstanding service from a very friendly family.

What a great tent! The staff was clearly having fun too. We will 100% definitely come back.

Really fab restaurant. The food was excellent. The owner who is also the chef came out and gave us some recommendations and they were spot on.

Amazing Thai food cooked by an authentic Thai chef - a cut above the usual fare. The chef engaged with us delightfully, loves his national dishes, sources the freshest of Thai and local ingredients, so chose the dishes for us having consulted our preferences and palates' degree of spice tolerance. We will be back soon.

Delicious food! Friendly service!

We discovered this restaurant on TikTok and decided to give it a try. We called in advance and were able to secure a table on short notice. However, we were given the worst table in the restaurant, which wasn’t a big issue since it was a spontaneous visit. The service started off very friendly, though it was clear the staff was also focused on upselling. For starters, we ordered fried spring rolls and fish cakes. For the main courses, we tried Pad Thai and red curry with duck. To be honest, for a restaurant that seemed to be aiming for a more elevated dining experience, we had higher expectations. Unfortunately, the flavors of the dishes were quite weak and underwhelming. For anyone expecting something special, we’d recommend looking elsewhere. Ratings: • Location: 4/5 • Service: 4.5/5 • Food: 1.5/5 • Overall: 3/5

Lovely authentic Thai food, service was great and fast.

The food is absolutely delicious! It's by far the best Thai food I've ever had in Europe! I highly recommend it if you want to get a real taste of the Thai cuisine 🤍