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Gebaseerd op 438 reviews gevonden in 1 websites

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Nº 934 op 4683 op Amsterdam

Nº 5 van 44 Surinaams restaurant op Amsterdam

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Friendly and good service, delicious, tasty, colorful food.

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manuela tome . 2025-08-11

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We had a wonderful meal at Papa Aswa. Upon arrival, we received a bowl of freshly baked, warm chips. The flavors were surprisingly delicious and delicious. The taste buds were truly challenged. Not your typical Surinamese fare, but a whole new level. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the portions were excellent, and not to mention, the service was fantastic. I highly recommend Papa Aswa for a meal. Until next time!

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Dick Gerressen . 2025-08-10

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Papa Aswa had been on my culinary list for a while. Strangely enough, it was always fully booked, which is a great sign in itself. We finally managed to make a reservation for six people. What a beautiful green ambiance, excellent and surprising food, beautifully styled, and cozy tropical music. The welcome was warm, the service incredibly enthusiastic, and what a story behind this concept—super unique. After the main course, the chef and sous-chef took the time to greet all the guests and explain their inspiration and their original idea to fully express the diversity of Surinamese cuisine. As far as we're concerned, this was a great success! We were all very enthusiastic and have found our new hidden gem!

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Sandra Deira . 2025-08-09

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Surinamese cuisine isn't my favorite, but Papa Aswa's food offers a unique twist while still retaining the original flavors. I could eat here every week. The service is also excellent, the concept is well explained, and the staff is friendly!

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Sara . 2025-08-09

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The best Surinamese food in town. Super friendly staff.

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Davin Mahespalsingh . 2025-08-08

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Quite an experience! A quality restaurant in a friendly atmosphere. A little corner of Suriname in Amsterdam. The service is attentive, the presentation of the dishes is original, and the food is delicious.

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Dimitri M . 2025-08-07

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Great restaurant, great service, and delicious food. The shared dining concept is a great idea; you can share tasty bites and then move on to the main course. If it's your birthday, they even sing for you. It's a fantastic place. 10/10

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Osasu Enabulele . 2025-08-07

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I arrived as a walk-in and was seated upstairs. Unfortunately, it soon became apparent that there was little to no service upstairs, something I hadn't been told beforehand. Throughout my visit, I had to call down several times just to speak to anyone. For a restaurant with such high prices, I found this completely unacceptable. When I pointed out that the service was lacking, I was told "there's no service upstairs." If I had been told this beforehand, I wouldn't have been seated at all. With these prices, you should expect normal service; it's not a fast-food restaurant. To make matters worse, the bill listed a tea for €7.50, while the menu listed it at €4.20. When I asked about it, I was told it was a "special" tea. However, the choice wasn't presented as such, and the menu didn't mention it either. When I finally went to pay (after our table had been completely cleared), no one came upstairs again. I had to call down again myself, and instead of sending a staff member, they shouted back from downstairs: "If you could come down, that would be great." Following such a bad experience with the remark "from now on, you have to make a reservation" felt downright rude. All in all: poor service, poor communication, and absolutely no experience commensurate with the price point. Not recommended.

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M Powel . 2025-08-06

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The mutton was too tough. The fried rice was too dry and lacking in flavor. The food was beautifully presented, but the taste was disappointing. The heri heri was also unusual. It tasted good, but fried. I expected more. The atmosphere was pleasant, though. The staff was also friendly.

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Firoza Dahlberg . 2025-08-03

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At the end of 2024, we visited Papa Aswa again. We had a very disappointing experience with the hostess. We had made a reservation, but due to unforeseen circumstances, part of our group arrived late. While waiting for them, we debated whether to order already or wait a bit longer. We explained our dilemma to the hostess and asked if we could extend our meal. Her response, however, was extremely irritated and unfriendly; she curtly stated that this was absolutely impossible. I asked if we could perhaps be moved to a higher table. This was again rejected. The hostess stated that this was absolutely impossible. Again, in a very unfriendly tone, which we found downright rude. When I cautiously inquired what would happen if we hadn't finished eating by closing time, she curtly replied, "We'll make sure you're done." This comment made us feel rushed for the rest of our visit. Although we managed to finish within the reserved time, the hostess's tone and attitude clearly affected the atmosphere at our table. When paying, we wanted to share our disappointment with another colleague. Unfortunately, they ignored our request. Although the other staff were very friendly, the hostess set the tone, and this is a reason for us not to return to Papa Aswa. Before posting this review, I attempted to contact the restaurant, but I haven't received a response. This suggests they don't value customer service. I will therefore not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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- - . 2025-08-03

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What a fantastic restaurant! It's very cozy and warm, the food was delicious, and the staff was also friendly. We will definitely be back.

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Nicole F . 2025-07-31

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We had a delicious meal. The service was friendly too. We shared the appetizers, and they were plenty. We also had noodles, cassava fries, and dessert. A bit pricey, though.

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Gabrielle .. . 2025-07-30

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Surinamese Cuisine – Stylish, Warm, and Delicious Tucked away slightly off the beaten path, this stylish and chic Surinamese restaurant is a true find. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. Everything was explained to us right at the beginning, and our drink preferences were taken with care. The starters arrived promptly and looked absolutely heavenly — beautifully presented and bursting with color and aroma. Honestly, we all agreed: the starters outshone the main courses. Next time, we’ll likely just order a full spread of appetizers — they were that good! The drinks were uniformly delicious and well-crafted, adding an extra touch of joy to the evening. Every detail, from the plating to the interior design, felt thoughtfully curated. A special shoutout goes to the warm and attentive service — always present, helpful, and genuinely kind. It truly elevated the entire experience and made us feel incredibly welcome and relaxed. This place is a real treat, and we’ll definitely be back!

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DIFL DIFL . 2025-07-29

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I celebrated my birthday at Papa Aswa. I felt incredibly special thanks to how pampered I was by the service and customer service. The food was beautifully presented. The edible glitter created a dazzling display on my plate. Each dish has its own unique flavor and is absolutely delicious. The icing on the cake was the chefs singing for me. Absolutely fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks to the Papa Aswa team!

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C Overman . 2025-07-28

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I ate at Papa Aswa yesterday and what a wonderful experience! The food was not only incredibly delicious but also presented with such care and flair. My compliments on how Surinamese food is presented here in such a representative and contemporary way. You taste the tradition, but with a fresh, modern twist. Absolutely recommended – I'll definitely be back!

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Vally-G Neomagicpro . 2025-07-28

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Highly recommended! But it's changed a bit compared to the previous location. The atmosphere at the previous location was a bit warmer. The telo fries used to be handmade, thicker, and tastier. Now they're thinner, don't look handmade anymore, and the flavor isn't as good as it used to be. Well, that's compared to the past. Maybe I should let go of the past; everything changes ;). If you come here for the first time, you'll have a wonderful experience with friendly staff and good food. The presentation of the food remains a highlight! The pom is new and delicious. The baka banana on a stick is still delicious, and the ginger beer is authentic. In short, highly recommended!

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Denise Dee . 2025-07-28

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Food and service was really good, price wise a little out of balance.

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Dusco Last . 2025-07-26

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The food was 10 out of 10. Very tasty and exceeded our expectations. It's a beautiful restaurant, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended!

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Ninotchka Telegraaf . 2025-07-26

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We had a wonderful meal at Papa Aswa with a group of women. What a lovely atmosphere and a beautiful family story that you can really feel. We had a wonderful evening and the food was truly delicious.

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Danique Hogguer . 2025-07-25

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Papa Aswa is a beautiful and atmospheric restaurant where you can enjoy a taste of Surinamese cuisine. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. A bit pricey, but the pleasant atmosphere and well-maintained ambiance make it worth a try.

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Xander . 2025-07-22

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Delicious Surinamese food like I've never had before, either in Suriname or the Netherlands. Beautifully presented dishes. Great service. Lovely, warm atmosphere. I felt right at home in Suriname again.

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Anne-Marie Huurdeman . 2025-07-21

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A gem! Warm welcome, very friendly staff taking the time to explain the menu to tourists like us! Tropical atmosphere, the setting is really nice, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. But above all, the food is excellent (especially the trio of fish to share with homemade fries)!!! As well as the cocktails! Not to be missed, but on weekends, remember to book. Classic prices for Amsterdam restaurants.

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Sandrine Michaut . 2025-07-21

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Great, authentic Surinamese food with a twist, and very involved chefs! Being Surinamese myself, the restaurant really reminded me of home :D

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Abigail De Rijp . 2025-07-20

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I often pass by and it's always busy. I made a reservation and ate there yesterday. It was delicious, and the atmosphere is great, with attention to detail. Excellent.

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Sjouke Vrijburg . 2025-07-14

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I was there with my grandmother, and the owner came over to thank us and have a chat. It was a truly warm feeling.

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Mandy . 2025-07-13

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We had a wonderful meal at Papa Aswa! The food was fresh, flavorful, and plentiful. What made it extra special was the service – we were helped wonderfully by Jill. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. Highly recommended, and we'd love to come back!

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Fam Daniels . 2025-07-13

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Amazing restaurant, great vibe, fantastic company culture where service is just a automatic result of having such a great harmonized culture. And the food… next level! The type of food that makes you silent for a while, and you’re nodding your head with acknowledgment that this is what you needed all along.

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Anthony Syams . 2025-07-10

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Very friendly staff; delicious food; very positively surprised.

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Menno van Aalst . 2025-07-07

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Pleasant, atmospheric, cozy tropical Surinamese Rest. Very friendly service, artistic Surinamese dishes, for me a number 9. Hence my very high tip €55. Thanks and until next time. Brasa 🇸🇷 (Sat.5/7 20:45)ok

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Kenneth Wielzen . 2025-07-06

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Still nice, friendly and professional staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

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Maira Hoepel . 2025-07-06

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The staff is very friendly. Unfortunately, the drink service is extremely slow. We had our appetizer before our glass of wine arrived. Afterward, we ordered a whole bottle. It was only by sheer luck that it arrived just before the main course. The food is very good and tasted excellent.

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Heidi Seeholzer . 2025-07-06

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AMAZING FOOD!! You pay for the amazing warm service, the quality of the food, the different flavours. They even dance and sing for/with you on your birthday. Pfoe! Keep up the good work!

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Sherefa Yorks . 2025-07-05

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Had a wonderful meal at Papa Aswa yesterday. The food was truly fantastic – fresh, carefully prepared and beautifully presented. Every dish was a tasty surprise! What made it extra special was the friendly and hospitable service. The staff radiated enjoyment in their work and made us feel welcome right away. Also nice: the chefs even came by the table to ask how it tasted – a personal touch that you don’t see everywhere. The surroundings and atmosphere were just as pleasant: warm, cozy and tastefully decorated. You can tell from everything that they work here with attention and passion. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a culinary experience in a nice setting!

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Margo Cairo . 2025-07-04

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Finally a culinary Surinamese restaurant. Beautiful interior, the food looks great and delicious drinks. Unfortunately there is no Rotie as a main course on the menu.

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Arnold van West . 2025-07-04

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Finally a nicely decorated restaurant, where the Surinamese dishes are beautifully presented. Something that Amsterdam really needs! We had taken various small snacks and the fish for 2 people. The creative small snacks were more surprising than the fish. Next time we will only go for the small snacks. Every single one delicious. We will definitely come back

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A de Nijs . 2025-07-03

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Eat less. The other things are positive.

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Muriel Marengo . 2025-06-30

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2nd time I went to eat at Papa Aswa and a little disappointing. service was a bit less, small mistakes were made. it seemed like they couldn't handle large groups. When I was there with my wife last time, service was better. some dishes had no taste. I will definitely come back, because the FISH is delicious.

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Perry Milop . 2025-06-29

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Delicious Highly recommended if you want to discover Surinamese in a modern guise

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perkas soerdien . 2025-06-28

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Delicious, Best Surinamese restaurant in the Netherlands. Just celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary and we are really super surprised by the delicious food, hospitality and the attention for our special day. Thanks for everything, we will be back soon!

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azarja regts . 2025-06-28

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Everything was more than great!

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Janella Manguana Maigerere . 2025-06-28

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It was my first time and everything was fantastic. The atmosphere, the food, the service. Vegan was also taken into account, I will definitely go there again.

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Alkaline Wealth Group . 2025-06-27

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Amazing traditional Surinam food with an culinary twist. We loved the food! Definitely coming back more often. Thanks for the great service and time.

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Lynette van Keken . 2025-06-27

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Nice and modern decoration. We loved it.

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XI . 2025-06-26

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Finally a real Surinamese restaurant!

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J.J. Beijer . 2025-06-25

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At the last minute I was able to reserve a spot. It is apparently always full there. The food is good and tasty, but the small bites (as a starter) get too much honor and fame. They are on the expensive side in terms of price and in my opinion they should take a good and critical look at the recipe. Main course is fine and sufficiently fresh and tasty. Food is good and tasty but the price is a bit too high. Presumably the rent is very high in that place.

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Drossard Dijk . 2025-06-23

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Delicious food - the Surinamese flavors were well conveyed

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Michael Mensink . 2025-06-19

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Great service and delicious food! Definitely recommended

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Geniva Dongor . 2025-06-16

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It was great! The delicious food, the people, the ambiance, the atmosphere, the love that goes into it; everything is correct! Incredibly recommended! 💫

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M. Butter . 2025-06-15

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It was great to bring my guests to explore thé great Surinam good and admosfeer. Thank you Papa Ashwa for this great experience.

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Yolanda Nunes . 2025-06-10

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We went with five people and we all give five stars. Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere. Definitely recommended and we will definitely go back again.

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Rebecca Schoop . 2025-06-10

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When you've been hearing for years that you really have to go to Papa Aswa, you decide to take the plunge. And yes, it was worth the trip from Noordwijk. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxed, the entire restaurant enjoys it when a birthday person is put in the spotlight and the food... Where do I start? With every dish I hoped it wouldn't work out. The food at Papa Aswa is so incredibly delicious! What did I like best? Simply everything I ate yesterday 😀 I can speak highly of the service, they were sweet, calm guys. Papa Aswa, see you soon!

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Mariska Kewaldar . 2025-06-10

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic experience at Papa Aswa! From the moment we entered, we were warmly welcomed by incredibly friendly staff. The service was truly top-notch; everything was served with attention and a smile. You can tell that hospitality is truly at the heart of the concept here. The food was fresh, tasty and truly delicious. Well-known Surinamese dishes were presented here in a way that I have never tasted before; innovative, yet authentic. Definitely recommended for those who love surprising combinations! Reservations are definitely recommended, because you don't want to miss this gem. Parking was also ideally arranged in the covered garage nearby, which is a real plus in Amsterdam. And a special thanks to owner Tiffany, thanks to her personal attention and warmth, this was an evening to remember. In short: we will definitely be back!

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Shiwa Dhaniramsingh . 2025-06-09

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I celebrated my birthday at Papa Aswa and everything was perfect. The service, the food and the atmosphere. The cocktails are so good! At dessert they even came to sing and dance with the team 😍 I can recommend everyone to eat at Papa Aswa.

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Anischa Dinmohamed . 2025-06-08

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Had such a nice evening, a menu that really shows new sides of the Surinamese kitchen and especially super sweet and attentive people. Thank you very much!

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Rutger van Ree . 2025-06-07

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We had several bites to enjoy the different tastes of familiar Surinamese dishes. I loved the way they were served in a unique style. It was a deliscious feast of tastes

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Ingrid Duin . 2025-06-07

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Very cozy and snug, excellent food TOP!!!!! 1lfeedback layuot of the tables maybe one table less for the service much more pleasant work 😊 And what a great service do you have explanation about the origin of Papa Aswa👌🏾 We have already given a shout out to friends and family for you. Keep up the good work🙌🏾

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Miriam Braam . 2025-06-06

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My wife and I, both born and raised Surinamese, have been waiting for years for a restaurant that reflects the true Surinamese cuisine and Papa Aswa is literally the perfect example of that! We are so happy with both the restaurant and the staff! I have not eaten Surinamese food for years because of MSG that is added everywhere, it is deadly for your health. At Papa Aswa I can eat consciously and healthily and the real Surinamese ambiance is an asset.

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Alx Lamur . 2025-06-05

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The food tasted good, too bad the portions were so small. Nice names thought of for the different dishes and drinks. Plates were nicely decorated. We found it all a bit on the pricey side. Tried different drinks and we found them okay. The staff was friendly. There was extra attention for the birthday boy.

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DJ P . 2025-06-03

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Delicious food, friendly staff and a special story about the name of the restaurant. Really recommended if you want to eat authentic Surinamese in a hip jacket

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Iris ten Wolde . 2025-06-02

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Cosy warm tropical atmosphere, friendly and helpful personel. Food traditionele with a surprising twist.

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delano degeo . 2025-06-01

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I have visited Papa Aswa several times now, each time in a different composition. Every time a party. And if you have a dietary requirement, let me know. They will listen to you with all patience to find a suitable solution. Great kitchen, sweet staff, beautiful surroundings. Spoil yourself.

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Glenn Helberg . 2025-05-30

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It's great to see how a modern new building can be decorated so atmospherically. Super cozy. In addition, the atmosphere is also good because of the guests and especially the staff. Very friendly and cheerful everyone. You feel like you're on vacation. The food is fantastic. All the bites we had were beautiful and especially very tasty. Each time a different, delicious taste. We will definitely come back here!

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Bert van Kessel . 2025-05-25

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Great food beautifully decorated super service and top atmosphere! Very surprising will definitely come back

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Gerard Brouwer . 2025-05-25

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After having a fantastic meal here in Zuidoost, I was happy to hear that they are back. We had to wait 2 years for it... But it was so worth it! It doesn't happen often that a restaurant that I am looking forward to so much, really lives up to its name. We opted for the chef's menu, so we were surprised. The bites started off strong, with the best tacos, delicious heri heri buns, the juiciest sausage and a beautiful roti roll. Wow, what a start. Then the main courses: chicken, beef in jowo sauce, and the fissa, the party of fish with butterfish, scampi and something else that I have forgotten the name of. As side dishes we had the nasi and rice with cod, and their fantastic heri hero fries and cassava fries with mayonnaise with madame Jeannette - how I have missed them the past few years! One was even tastier than the other, we were also almost dancing with happiness at the table thanks to the nice music. Really sublime! Then we got an assortment of desserts to finish and that made the evening complete! The cocktails were also all delicious, their papa aswa beer was very much appreciated and the ginger beer was said to be the tastiest ginger beer that this person had ever drunk. Really such a big recommendation and I hope they will stay for a veeeeeeery long time!

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Marjon Melissen . 2025-05-25

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Finally, we had dinner at Papa Aswa. Their ginger beer is truly divine! We started with some appetizers. It was all well presented and very tasty. We also ordered a bami, but unfortunately this was forgotten. Not that it mattered, because I was quite full. With 3 cocktails, 3 ginger beer and a tonic it was still € 229.00. I thought this was on the expensive side, because we actually had appetizers. Despite the price, it was a true experience and very friendly staff.

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Cookies and Dough Emporium . 2025-05-24

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Delicious food. I thought everything was great! Priscilla is a star. All the staff were very nice.

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Britney Samuels . 2025-05-23

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The location is perfect. Celebrated my birthday here. Hadn't mentioned this in advance but still got a surprise with music and a present. Soon also an outside terrace.

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Simeon Fare . 2025-05-23

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Delicious share dining snacks and fantastic mixed drinks! Good atmosphere and happy people! Surinamese food at its best! Very accessible for everyone

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Dennis Held . 2025-05-18

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Pompom was on the economical side in relation to price Dawat is just a syrup, no coconut flakes The bbq chicken was not special but ordinary, at least not worth €25 Atmosphere in restaurant was nice but the chairs are disappointing Paying €15 in advance when making a reservation is not done

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Waldo Ramzan . 2025-05-17

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My daughter celebrated her birthday today at papaaswa, everything was great! She enjoyed it, really recommended and we will come back soon.

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Xiomara Bendanon . 2025-05-16

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10 out of 10! Food delicious and good portions. Interior super nice. Staff super friendly! It was my mother's birthday and they spoiled her with singing, music and lights. Very satisfied and I will definitely come back.

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Meia Arlaud . 2025-05-15

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What an incredibly beautiful restaurant, service is very nice and warm. Chefs come by to have a chat, if you have something to celebrate, it is really celebrated. Music and lyrics everywhere, you really feel like you are in Su. We will come back soon. We have not tasted everything by far. Maybe a 'top' for your dessert menu a mini tasting of 3 small cakes/ice cream cone?

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Laxmie Prahladsingh . 2025-05-15

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Finally! A trendy, beautifully designed Surinamese restaurant where you can proudly bring friends, family, or colleagues. Every dish is plated with care and the service is outstanding. A fresh, modern take on the Surinamese cuisine - absolutely worth a visit! I will be back!

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Britt J . 2025-05-09

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A beautiful menu with authentic dishes in a new guise. Luxurious interior with cultural embrace. Top location on the water and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. The restaurant consists of 2 floors and there is even a photo corner at the entrance. Great team and Papa Aswa who briefly leaves the kitchen to welcome us as guests. I am proud and would like to come here again. Good luck further.

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Astrid . 2025-05-08

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I am very pleasantly surprised by the addition of this restaurant! Beautiful decoration and very good service. The lady who helped us clearly explained the concept and its origins. The dishes are authentic but with a modern twist. There was nothing that wasn't tasty. Especially surprised by the bakabana, buns, and the fish. We will definitely come back here more often!

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Marisa . 2025-05-05

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Nice tent, varied music in the background. Service is fine. However, the food was variable. Starters and desserts were tasty, but the main course (chicken and nasi) was a disappointment, too sweet/bland in taste and the chicken was not fully cooked on the inside.

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Ray 1670 . 2025-05-04

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Great atmosphere, service was top notch, the food was delicious and having a chat with the Chef gives you a nice feeling. All in all we had a fantastic evening. Super👌🏾

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Katleen Fraenk . 2025-05-01

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Dinner was literally and figuratively a culinary party! Every dish was a work of art, extremely tasty and freshly prepared. What taste sensations! Definitely worth repeating. Nice that the chefs/owners took the time for a personal chat. The decorative fireworks in combination with the appropriate music and the (tasteful) attention of the staff made the celebration of our wedding day unforgettable. A really nice surprise! Thank you Papa Aswa! ❤️

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Maureen . 2025-04-29

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Finally a beautiful Surinamese restaurant in Amsterdam where you want to dine for hours! Beautifully decorated, delicious food & a nice atmosphere where you immediately feel at home, thanks to the tastiest sauce from mom Shirley and heri heri fries from dad Jim ❤️

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Nadia Smidt van Gelder . 2025-04-24

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Papa Aswa is The best Surinamese restaurant with delicious Food I have ever eaten. You must give them a try people. Really great service from an excellent staff and a beautiful atmosphere 👌 Big up for Papa Aswa👏🏻👍🏼I Will be back soon.

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Carry Tan A Kiam . 2025-04-21

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Good service and friendly people

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Shanique Marcet . 2025-04-20

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Really enjoyable Place and people are really welcoming

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Alessandro Biolé . 2025-04-19

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Ate here last Sunday and had a very nice experience. A summary: ✅ Warm welcome: Our coat was accepted at the door – very polite and attentive. ✅ Welcoming guidance to the table with an enthusiastic waitress who had a sense of humor and could provide good advice. ✅ Drinks: Cocktails are on the pricey side, but there are also delicious homemade non-alcoholic alternatives. We took two: one with coconut and one with ginger – both on the sweet side, but tasty. ✅ Nice start: There were chips on the table upon arrival - nice to have something to nibble on right away. ✅ Menu was already ready - no waiting time, which is nice. ✅ Dishes: Chicken taco: absolute favorite - perfect balance and that sweet and sour red onion finishes it off. Roti: tasty, but in my opinion it could have been a little more traditional (slightly less fried). Fried banana: tasty, but not very special. Pom in a crispy jacket: good taste. Later ordered eggplant with beef: surprisingly sweet combination, but certainly successful. ✅ Everything arrived at the table warm and with a smile, and at a pleasant pace. ✅ Atmosphere: the restaurant was pleasantly full, with nice music in the background and cheerful, attentive service (which is really unique in Amsterdam!). ✅ Space: sufficient distance between tables, which made the experience extra pleasant. 💶 Price: dishes are on the pricey side, but the portions (especially main courses) are generous and well filled. In short: highly recommended! We felt welcome, well looked after and had a delicious meal. I would love to come back again.

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Robin Stolk . 2025-04-16

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After a super warm welcome and a very good explanation about the origins of the restaurant, we had a delicious meal. Also nice when we wanted to order something that might not be to our taste, that we were told honestly. Had a really great evening.

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irene busker . 2025-04-15

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Great addition to the Amsterdam dining scene. Wonderful dishes, beautifully presented with knowlegeable service. Only complaint: coffee is lukewarm and not hot as it should be. Fix thiscand its douze pointscall around.

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Jim Gordon . 2025-04-14

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We visited this restaurant as a group of 4 adults and 2 kids. From the beginning, we clearly told the staff that we wanted to order food for the kids first, and placed orders for buns and some sides. However, while three of our own dishes arrived relatively quickly (buns), the kids were left waiting for almost an hour, despite us asking multiple times. Each time, we were told the food was “coming,” but it took another 10–15 minutes after each check-in. The explanation we were given was even more frustrating: they said the items we ordered for the kids were sides, and they usually serve buns and tacos first, followed by mains with sides. So apparently, the kids had to wait an hour because they were following a sequence, one that makes no sense when customers explicitly request something else. And they explained this without the slightest sense of embarrassment. Even our sides arrived after an hour, before the mains. Then, once we had finished the sides, the mains were served, totally disconnected timing. On top of this, the food itself was extremely greasy, and the meat didn’t smell good, which made it hard to eat. None of us could finish our main dishes. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, both the service and the food. I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place.

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Gökçe Sürmen . 2025-04-14

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Today we had dinner with 6 people (nl/sur), fantastic service, very atmospheric and delicious Surinamese fine dining. small portions, but that means you can taste more. Really atmospheric, nice people, and delicious food. The cocktails are also recommended. Chefs even came to ask how the experience was, very thoughtful. Quite pricey, but definitely worth the money. Tables are a bit cramped, but cozy. Definitely come back again. (reserve in time)

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Menno Alkemade . 2025-04-12

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Nice restaurant, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Tasty dishes but quite pricey. They are more like tapas, cocktails are very expensive and the dessert is very small for the price (€11.50 small piece of cheesecake). All in all, I paid €100 for a few small dishes, 2 desserts, a bottle of water and two lemonades. Not convenient with public transport. Nice to have been there once, but next time I will choose something different when I am in Amsterdam.

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Wendy van Zummeren . 2025-04-12

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Ate at Papa Aswa last week. Unfortunately, the welcome was not particularly warm, which was probably due to the fact that one extra person had come. I tried to change the reservation via the app, but that didn't work. Little understanding was shown for the fact that I had also contacted someone by telephone in the afternoon to change the reservation, but could not reach anyone. Fortunately, an extra folding chair was eventually added. The food at Papa Aswa was, as always, beautifully prepared and tasty. Compliments to the chefs!

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saffira kerster . 2025-04-07

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Delicious food, immediately upon entering you are greeted by a warm welcome, nice ambiance and attractive atmosphere. Service super friendly, attentive and competent; and delicious food. A beautiful, modern twist and contemporary embrace of Surinamese cuisine, but above all an excellent (and tasty) ode to the diversity of the South American country & culture. We will definitely come back more often!

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Daniël Beltman . 2025-04-07

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What I like is that they don't offer the standard meals. Their telo is of a high level. I'm already looking forward to the next visit.

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Parvesh Poeran . 2025-04-06

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A beautiful location in Amsterdam East. The atmosphere is good. We had a sweet waitress who very patiently explained the menu. The food was delicious again. We will definitely come back.

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Jennifer de Graven . 2025-04-06

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To be honest, I expected more but the prawns were very tasty 8+. The fish platter also had the prawns on it. Visplatter: The butterfish in sweet soy sauce less so. My girlfriend thought the bangbang fish wasn't too bad. All in all I will definitely go back for the gambas.

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Y. B. . 2025-04-05

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The restaurant looks very nice and the service is very friendly, but I was very disappointed with the food. The chicken (main course) was difficult to eat. The coating of thick BB sauce made the meat difficult to distinguish from the bone and difficult to remove. There was also a bone splinter in the chicken meat twice. The taste was sweet and not very subtle. I thought the casava fries had little taste. The pom (starter) was tasty.

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Clemens Kemme . 2025-04-04

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Delicious food and very good service. Beautiful restaurant, very atmospheric!

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Anne-Fay Kops . 2025-04-03

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Delicious food!!! Super nice people and super nice atmosphere inside

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Kayla . 2025-03-30

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We were with a group of 5. It was a warm welcome, you experience and taste Suriname both in culinary terms and in atmosphere. As a Surinamese you are a little more critical of the flavors of another Surinamese. But everything was very tasty. With a group of 5 you can also share many individual things with each other. That is where share dining really comes into its own. Nice dishes on the menu that also take you back in time. Fried rice with kipper, fried rice with cod, fisi, cassava fries, crispy chicken, skapu, and more. The desserts were also very tasty, we had the bojo which is warmed up and served with a scoop of ice cream and the fiado. The presentation is very nice and if you can't finish it you can just take it home. The cocktails were very originally thought up, you also found Suriname there. Products such as borgoe, orchade, markoeschello. The service very attentive and the round of the chefs at the tables is very much appreciated. We enjoyed it.

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Deepak Arjun Sharma . 2025-03-29

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Fantastic food in a good atmosphere with friendly staff. My mother turned 91 and the bigi pokoe was used for her.

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Paul Baarn . 2025-03-29

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We were four people and we all had different dishes. Literally everything was delicious. Really recommended!

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lorline1 . 2025-03-24

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We enjoyed it! 1 tip, perhaps some warming containers because the noodles and long beans get cold quickly. Highly recommended starter: roti chicken and main chicken in BBQ. Delicious!

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Sharon Schoorstra . 2025-03-24

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