The Old Soul in Museumkwartier

Got the 4 course surprise and everything was delicious! Tempeh scewers were amazing, Hair Hair was solid, beans and rice, and the coconut pudding were also awesome. I think it's hard to go wrong!

Vegan restaurant not far from the museums. Very special and delicious food. We waited a relatively long time for the food, although to their credit they told us it would take time (when we were already in the restaurant). Pleasant service and good atmosphere

I have tried twice to reserve and it has been cancelled both times, first they were understaffed which I can understand as a restaurant worker myself. But tonight it was because their kitchen closes at 9:30 apparently, which is when I had reserved for. Why allow for reservations? I booked over a week ago as well, it is unfortunate to have it cancelled only 3h before the time of the booking.

The food was amazing and staff was super attentive. This place is a gem.

They provide one of the best price quality deal in the whole of Amsterdam. The food is delicious and the cassava fries are our absolute favorite! The food has the real Surinamese flavor, and they are always friendly and happy to accommodate your special requests.

Highly recommended! A cozy little restaurant with very good Surinamese cuisine. Suitable for everyone, including non-vegans. The desserts were also delicious. And affordable too. Feeling homesick for (a holiday in) Su? Order a djogo...

The ‘new’ menu (November 2025) is a culinary masterpiece in which traditional/authentic recipes from Surinamese cuisine have made way for that familiar Surinamese character, but with an excellent twist! Jerk!! Highly recommended.

Very long wait times for food and only available with a reservation. Only suitable for longer stays such as dates.

Delicious cassava sweet potato and tomato sauce dish called Hari Hari. Owner was soo sweet and took time to talk with everyone. Biiiiig win for the veggies who wanna try Surinamese :)

I can recommend this restaurant for its exotic dishes and drinks. I booked a dinner for two through Too Good To Go and it was delicious (rice dish with mushrooms and grilled vegetables), simple and friendly cuisine. I would probably return if I come back to Amsterdam! The staff and atmosphere were simple and friendly.

Be aware! You won't be able to stop eating all the amazing and unique foods, which are all plant-based and a lot of them are also gluten free as well. A flavor explosion!! With one of the best deserts I've had

Vegan Surinamese! Highly recommended!

it’s a beautiful little place to eat in, the food is delicious and clearly made with love. a great choice for any plant-based diets.

It was good, original, well cooked, but in my opinion a little expensive for what it is.

We had an absolutely delicious meal. We tried pretty much everything on the menu. Highly recommended!

The food and service was really good! Not vegan myself but I didn’t feel like I missing out on anything since everything was uncious and well seasoned. Our waitress was more than attentive and gave great recommendations for two notices to this cuisine. My personal favourite was the long beans and the almond beverage (never had anything quite like it). That’s not the say other dishes like the skewers, steak and roti weren’t great. Even the house ginger beer was worth singing praises. Shame it was quiet for a Saturday night since this place is definitely underrated and deserves more praise!

Super chill vibes and food. Highly recommend unique flavors.

Great little restaurant We really enjoyed our meal.

Really good food ♥️ The Tempe is supreme 💎

I had two black hairs in my food (I'm blonde), and the reaction was very nonchalant, almost as if they didn't believe me. I put the hairs on a napkin as proof. It was a shame, because the food was delicious.

We had a truly delicious meal at The Old Soul! We had the freshly baked pom croquettes, cassava, batjaw, seitan, and moksi alesi. The food is also beautifully presented. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommended! We will definitely be back.

The food was absolutely delicious! We would definitely recommend this vegan restaurant. The service also was very good. The perfect place for lunch and/or dinner.

The food is extraordinary. We ordered four dishes and ne thing was better and more flavourful than the other. I’d recommend to have some pickles on the side for more balance. The service was kind and we felt welcomed and had a great time!

Amazing food, what a nice find, will visit again

The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! It was busy on Valentine’s Day and the staff worked really hard and seemed a bit stressed, but I want to give them all the love for serving us so well as we enjoyed it soooo much. Very special to eat plant based Surinamese food.

First time trying surinamese food and it was amazing. The vegetables tasted so fresh and crunchy, we had the oyster mushrooms bakjaw which had so much umami, spicy long beans and okra and tofu. My partner and I were in heaven each bite. The moksi alesi was delicious too, so much flavour. My partner is gluten free and it was easy to have everything on the menu labelled GF. The only issue was that the soup of the day is labelled as GF but when we checked it actually wasn't. It was lucky we checked otherwise my partner would be very ill! We were able to quickly change the dish.

Dear lady, delicious food, even if you are not vegan, highly recommended 🫶🏻❤️

Offers a wide selection of interesting and delicious dishes. The owner and staff are super friendly, too. Highly recommended!

Amazing lunch served with a great smile! We shared different dishes that were unique in texture and flavours! I am non vegan and this was my highlight of my Amsterdam food experience

Incredible vegan food in Amsterdam. The roti and tempeh sandwich were outstanding from everything else we tried. 😍

Everything was delicious, amazing. I was very skeptical. Highly recommended.

Welcoming staff, calm atmosphere and great food! I tried the seitan jerk: so full of flavor it will have you smiling the whole time. Highly recommended

I so wanted to enjoy eating at the Old Soul. Unfortunately all the food we ordered was tasteless and lacked depth. Was expensive for what it was too. Cant fault the staff though, who were very attentive and nice. (Though so nice I didn’t want to say I disliked the food!) Hopefully we just choose badly from the menu.

The food was good, not overly large portions, but the idea is to combine different dishes. Lots of flavor. The service was friendly and helpful.

When we went there seemed to be exactly two people working: a lady in the kitchen and a younger lady doing the tables. It was very busy and they were doing their best, but because of this it all felt a bit chaotic. The server was very sweet and apologetic though and she did well considering so she was on her own and it was so busy, so I give it 5 stars anyway. But something to bear in mind. For the food - I went with a vegan friend who was unfamiliar with Surinamese food and she enjoyed it. The dishes didn't precisely line up with what I expected from the names/descriptions, but that aside, the food was good and had a wholesome vibe. We came for dinner. The lunch menu looked good.

We loved The Old Soul. Have not eaten Surinamese before - tried the €35 pp tasting menu and a Surinamese beer. Absolutely delicious, especially the tempeh, rice and pickles.

Stopped here for lunch to try some Surinamese food for the first time. I was craving some vegetarian food and this hit the spot. The roti roll was perfectly spiced and the soup was very filling.

I should have come here sooner! Delicious food, friendly and fast service, reasonable prices, and a cozy setting.

The food was delicious and we wish we had a bigger appetite for more, or a longer trip to eat more.

It was an absolute delight, thank you!!

It was very cold inside. When I asked if they had a blanket or if they could do something about it, the answer was no. And it was crowded with no space between the small tables. The food was okish but due to the cold and cramped conditions it was disappointing.

I had high expectations! But unfortunately: tables were a maximum of 5cm apart, so we practically all sat at one table, very cozy...but of course not the intention. A private conversation with your partner is out of the question. If you had to go to the bathroom, the neighbors had to move their table too (and then just hope you didn't sweep something off someone's table). The absolute low point was that the heating wasn't working and it was icy cold outside. We were eating with our coats on... 😑. There was one electric heater, and it was blazing at maximum, to no avail. At least mention this beforehand (upon arrival) and try to ease the pain a bit (hot chocolate, a blanket... think of something fun or playful). The service is very friendly; that's not the problem. The food was decent, but charging €16 for a small plate of stacked carrots and fruit with a "rich" tomato sauce...without any garnishes seemed a bit crazy to me. All in all, a disappointing experience, the seating wasn't comfortable. Not a relaxing experience. Brrr. I get the feeling this place is a bit overhyped. I do appreciate that there are still people who want to put vegan on the menu, though. Because places with (good) vegan food are pretty hard to find. And Surinamese Vegan is absolutely brilliant! Now all we need is a good execution!

The food tasted good and was healthy. But it was overpriced for what it was, and although the staff were nice, they were a bit on the slow side. Might drop by again for lunch takeaway as that seems a bit better priced, but would not return for dinner.

First time eating surinamese food and it was amazing ! Super lovely owner too, this restaurant is a gem and also completely plant based 😍

The Old Soul has some incredible vegan food. I had the Pom & Patty and the mango passion fruit cheesecake. Both were delicious!

The environment is very cozy and the food is absolutely delicious. I recommend it so much! The service was also very kind and helpful. I never had Surinamese vegan food before, so it was an amazing experience.

I never really write reviews, but I just had to post one this time. I ate here yesterday, and it was absolutely fantastic. It's a super cozy and inviting place with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. But the food is the highlight, folks. Every dish tastes lovingly prepared and lives up to the restaurant's name. It's food with soul. Don't expect a standard meal or culinary extravagance; the menu here is all about happiness, family, friendship, and a sense of home. I'll definitely be back.

Charming but tasteless, unfortunately. Well-intentioned, but unfortunately: the dishes had neither crunch nor flavor. The dumplings were soft balls of dough, both main courses simply a few vegetables. Very little seasoning, little flavor. Nothing special and not worth repeating.

One of my favourite restaurants in Amsterdam. I love their vegan take on Surinamese kitchen. Highly recommend!

We celebrated our mother's 50th birthday here, and it was a wonderful experience! 🎉 The atmosphere was warm and cozy, the food delicious and surprising. It was the first time we'd eaten Surinamese vegan, and it was a truly new experience. Everything was carefully prepared and incredibly tasty. Definitely recommended for celebrating something special or just enjoying a delicious meal!

Great place!! Delicious food, unique recipes, and a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Mateeeee. This place is the best. Top vegan food in Amsterdam in my opinion but who am I but a nobody. Unfortunately I did not get the chefs name but she was a lovely lady and honestly I felt like had my mom’s food. Stay blessed, stay busy.

This was some of the best food we had during our whole stay in Amsterdam! The Old Soul was recommended to us by a local since we were staying in de pijp and are both vegetarian. This place really feels like you have been invited into someone's kitchen and their mum is cooking for you (in the BEST way!). I couldn't believe that the food was completely vegan, it was so full of flavour and really comforting. The (presumably) owner and chef is lovely and clearly puts a lot of love into her dishes <3

The best Surinamese restaurant in Amsterdam! Definitely for vegans. But definitely also for non-vegetarians. We pick up something here at least once a week to take home. Or eating in is also fine.

I ordered Her Heri. The oysters are too salty in my opinion. Half a spoonful of yam, and the bottom was already visible upon opening the container. The restaurant didn't look hygienic; perhaps a snapshot.

Great, simple dishes and relaxed and friendly vibe. Soto was too salty though. But would really recommend the roti roll. Great deserts!

Oh, The Old Soul, a treasure, it's true, Vegan delights, a dream come anew! In Amsterdam's heart, where flavors ignite, Surinamese magic, shining so bright. No meat in sight, but fear not, dear friend, For taste and tradition, they beautifully blend. A culinary journey, a soulful embrace, With spices and herbs, in a vibrant, green space. My tummy it sang, my spirit took flight, As plant-based wonders filled me with light. So if you seek goodness, a delicious, green art, Head to The Old Soul, it will capture your heart!

Wow. Phenomenal food. You can definitely feel the soul in every bite.

Unfortunately, a disappointing experience at this vegan restaurant. Mediocre service. The nice young man did his best but made a significant mistake by forgetting that my wife has an allergy. It happens, you know. With the exception of the soup, the food was cold/lukewarm, or at least not warm enough. The main course also lacked flavor. The atmosphere was drowned out by a loud gentleman who was having a long business conversation with the owner. The noise level was intrusive and, in my opinion, inappropriate for the other guests. So, the food was not good, with mediocre service and a bad atmosphere. Not recommended.

For vegetarians, it can be difficult to find a tasty, vegetarian Surinamese meal when eating out. I'd often walked past this place and am so glad I finally dined there after years. On a Friday evening, two of us were able to be seated in the cozy restaurant without a reservation. We started with a saoto (sauce) and a satay. Both dishes were delicious. The satay came with a generous portion of peanut sauce, and the saoto with two types of sambal (spice) that complemented the dish beautifully. The roti roll was well-filled and very nicely seasoned. The sopropo (sour lentil) was very interesting. We ordered too much and took the leftovers home, where we were able to eat everything the next day. The staff was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend it.

I ate here tonight, and what a disappointment. The waitress was friendly, but unfortunately, she wasn't very knowledgeable. The sparkling water was gone, and the Pinot Grigio was undrinkable. The dumplings were bone dry and looked like bagels. I pointed this out immediately and didn't eat them. There was never a response. Except for non-verbally; when I later went to the restroom and walked past the open kitchen, I was expertly ignored. The okra main course was fine, but far too much of the same. Hard wooden chairs.

Super cute place, great food, cosy vibes. A bit expensive, but good overall 🫶🏼

A woman-owned and minority-owned eatery serving fully vegan Surinamese food. I got the vegan pork chop pita sandwich made using chestnut mushrooms, batjaw pita sandwich made using jackfruit, and tempeh sate with peanut sauce. Everything was ridiculously delicious and this was honestly one of the best meals I had in the Netherlands! They have daily dinner sets too, although unfortunately I didn’t get to try those. Located near De Pijp Station.

Fantastic Don't hesitate Eat here

Amazing food, and absolutely sensational owner! We were 5 people and celebrating an engagement, and she was so kind, recommended delicious starters (eg tempeh starter) and mains, and everything was so flavorsome and unique. Will definitely be coming back!!

Soulful food for a good price! Loved the mushroom (vegan pork chop) pita sandwich and the pomballen.

Great vegan food, very authentic, prepared with soul. If you're brazilian, you'll have a surprise here.

Delicious food as a non-vegan. Roti, tempeh sate and Jacky roti are all very tasty. You don't miss the meat for a moment, it's just exceptionally tasty food. The only disadvantage is that there are bottles of Chaudfontaine on the table instead of tap water. Then you pay for room temperature water of inferior quality and this tent should not need that. Then make the dishes a little more expensive and simply provide tap water.

I moved away from Amsterdam over a year ago and I still think about this restaurant... some of, if not the best vegan food I've ever had

Small choice, amazing dishes, creative, healthy and delicious drinks, great cook!! Wonderful experience and they care about foodwaste and try to minimize it

Very delicious food and fancy tea ( I've took white tea with orange flavour) . We pre-order the Tea-Time tower with various different very tasty snacks. Starting with a tasty rich soup the tower contained savoury and sweet surinami snacks with unconventional ingredients

Delicious food especially the roti is a must.

Super nice, inconspicuous restaurant with delicious dishes. Very authentic and nice service. If you are open to new things and are not afraid of unknown ingredients, you have come to the right place. :)

We ate a sauto here. We had to get used to the taste, everyone makes his or her sauto in their own way. This was surprisingly tasty and without chicken for once. The interior looks cozy with good tunes in the background.

Happiness in a plate !! Reallyyyy yummyyy food, obviously made with love. Discovered an Orgeade to die for. Absolutely lovely place and adorable service. Recommend 💯 !!

Excellent options, great atmosphere and super tasty Surinamese food. Loved being here, thank you for your hospitality ❤️

The food was absolutely perfect. The atmosphere and hostess provided a great restaurant experience despite some chaos caused by an employee who was not yet fully trained. The atmosphere between the guests was nice. We will definitely come back again! Thank you💚🌱

We chose this restaurant because it is vegan and we like Surinamese food :) The Tempe sate was amazing! The Pom was also great! Loved it! The Caribbean Flour dumplings were not so much to our liking, unfortunately. We also ordered Cassava chips, which was very tasty! The Saoto soup seemed to be missing the beans, and the rice was served unfortunately very delayed, so it was wasted. The service was, unfortunately, slow. Maybe it was a bad day. I would like to give it another chance to try more dishes as well.

This is a nice place - the food was good (the starter was a bit too strong) and the service was endearing (sometimes a bit clumsy, but nice). The newly new (very nice!) waiter had forgotten our drinks. Furthermore, it is cozy, the atmosphere is good and you can look into the kitchen. If you like Surinamese food, it is highly recommended!

super delicious food and warm welcoming atmosphere

Great food! Even as a non vegan I definitely didnt miss out on any well seasoned protein! And their cheesecake is out of this world good!!

Met mijn dochter gisteravond echt gesmuld, wat was het lekker én ook veel! Kregen leftovers mee naar juis. Hele lieve dame, gezellige sfeer, zalig eten!! Prima prijzen. Aanrader!

Cozy little restaurant with the friendliest service! The server was very helpful and smiley. In addition, the food was really delicious. Never had Surinamese food before, but this was highly recommended! 10/10

About prized versus a somewhat dingy atmosphere. Out to dinner with a friend on a Saturday evening. Warmly welcomed, nicely served by gentleman, who in the meantime also worked with the chef in the open kitchen (behind the bar). Explained well - and with a smile - how and what, good advice on what to order. He did have black cuticles, as if he had just overhauled his scooter. Friend missed “the meat”, but that is of course his fault, not this vegan restaurant. He thought the food was tasty, I gave it a 7.5 (I'm a flexitarian). Ambiance: small, uncomfortable chairs (we are 1.89 and 1.92). Correction stickers on the opening hours on the door and the menu. Clearly no attention has been paid to (and certainly not invested in) an inviting graphic design, a beautiful corporate identity. Cloth cover of menu: passes from hand to hand, food, greasyness, dingy, grimy. The menu may appear on the table a second time during dinner (and again in the hands of guests eating): not fresh. Other reviews also mention "the appearance of the menu" negatively, and several photos show how many grease stains there are on the fabric cover. All in all, the atmosphere does not match the price level (mid-2024) of the menus, because we found that spicy. Two starters (which we shared) and two main courses: it added up to a lot. We also found drinks (for example Corona beer) to be quite expensive. The prices would be more palatable if the overall presentation were a bit more professional and "fresher". I would come back for the food, but the somewhat schmutzy details here and there and the price level do not invite me to do so. Score, all in all: a fair 6.5. Three out of five stars. With a little more attention to the details mentioned, it would have been four stars. Who knows, for the future…?

Absolutely fantastic!!!! Just come. It's amazing. Can't wait to be a local here

+ Truly very tasty! Was skeptical at first as meat is often the center of Surinamese food. The food still had the authentic Surinamese taste! - A small tent (you sit quite close together), I would also recommend making a reservation. Recommended, would give it an 8!

Never had Surinamese food before coming in today. The soup and spicy cauliflower were amazing. The spicy sauce accompanying the soup was sweet and perfect for a cold day. Ruby was very polite and attentive. I would highly recommend

Best pom and roti of town! Highly recommended!!!

Surinamese in a way that I have never tasted before. Super tasty, surprising, and vegan too. Really exceptionally delicious food. Catering is also highly recommended.

Very nice place and super chill vibe. And the food is amazing❤️❤️❤️

Stopped here for lunch - absolutely amazing vegan roti roll, probably the best I've ever had anywhere!

I felt like I was eating at a home, away from home. The food tasted great and the service was excellent. Wholesome, conversation and vegan food. Only thing is that you certainly need to have extra money to dine here. I ordered Pom & Patty, peppermint tea, water and a piece of cake and spent around €40. I didn’t mind to exchange it because I had it at the time..i was staying in Amsterdam for a few days and I couldn’t go back there because it was unaffordable for me to return. While dining, If there was perhaps a side salad on the menu for €5, I would have added this to the meal. it would have been nice to have that option. The decor is so welcoming. Thank you for the experience and a tasty, warming meal.

Great food, I recommend the tjauw min and soato soup

Cool restaurant with amazing food, good portions and well priced. The food tasted really tasted like home! The waiters were nice and helpful when choosing between the different dishes. They switch dishes between the different days of the week. You get to experience the wise variety of different cultures live in the Surinamese culinary world.

The €24.50 vegetarian rice plate disappoints with its steep price and underwhelming portion size. While the vegetables are fresh and the rice well-cooked, the flavors lack creativity or depth. The presentation feels standard, offering little to justify the premium cost. Overall, it’s an unremarkable dish that doesn’t match its price tag.

My first introduction to Surinamese food and wow, what an incredible experience. This unassuming, casual and quaint spot serves some of the most delicious food one could ever want. And you’d be surprised to learn it’s all vegan! Absolute perfection, balancing health and deliciousness! Thank you!!

It was great, authentic, organic vegan Caribbean food! We started with the dumplings, which were amazing—they weren’t like the typical dumplings I was used to. Then we had the chickpea stew with potatoes, cabbage, and plantains, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. The restaurant had more of a dining vibe than a casual eating spot, which might explain the price. While the portions were relatively small for the price, it was still a lovely experience. Definitely planning to come back!

I live less than a kilometre away from here and I love it. The owner is amazing — Surinamese food with a vegan twist, their cassava soup is to die for.

Had a very nice evening here, we’ll come back ✨

What lovely people and what a nice restaurant ♥️. Enjoyed the service and the super tasty food! The tempeh satay was a big favorite! Recommended 😄🫶