Tujuh Maret in Grachtengordel-Zuid

Friendly service and delicious food! Loved the vegetarian options, portions are generous. Was able to get a table without a reservation. Bring cash if you can!

We visited Tujuh Maret while in Amsterdam and had a pleasant experience. The restaurant serves Indonesian food family-style, so you get to sample a variety of different dishes, which makes the meal fun to share. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout our visit. The food was good overall, and while it didn't completely wow me, it ended up being one of the better meals I had during my time in Amsterdam. If you're looking to try Indonesian cuisine or want something different from the typical local fare, it's definitely worth a visit. The atmosphere was comfortable, the service was solid, and I'd recommend giving it a try.

Terrific family run place for a fantastic rijstaffel.

Great service and food. We really enjoyed our introduction to Indonesian food!

I've been there several times. The food is incredibly delicious and the staff is very friendly and professional.

Fantastic Indonesian food with deep, comforting flavors and generous portions. Warm service and a cozy atmosphere make it a go‑to for a reliably great meal.

We made a reservation (I was expecting a lot after reading the reviews) and were warmly welcomed by the staffs, very pleasant and attentive. Food wise, we chose the rice table, and were served total 18 small plates, 6/ pax. I was expecting 18 different dishes to be honest, however there were a few repetitions. The dishes were not spicy at all and I had to ask for extra sambal to go with. Rice was good though. To be frank, imo it was slightly overrated and if you were not craving for Indonesian food, it could wait till you get back to homeland given the price iykyk 😉

It was fine, the food was very flavorful but the quality of meats was not appropriate for the high price tag. We got the 18 dish rice plate for 4 and it could have fed 8, waay too much food and so much wasted.

One of the saddest experiences in the hospitality industry in a long time: don't fall for the rijsttafels here, because as described below, the many small dishes consist partly of prawn crackers (as a dish), peanuts (as a dish), pickles (as a dish), and so on. For us, choosing a vegetarian option was possibly even dumber, because it was all completely tasteless. If they call something spicy here, it is so bland you could feed it to your child, and on top of that, the portions are tiny. Add to that the fact that if they realize you don't really like it, they want to get rid of you as quickly as possible and make as little contact as possible. We left feeling ripped off, and strictly speaking, that was indeed the case for nearly 36 euros per person for a meal that would have been cheaper and tastier at any takeaway.

Walked in without a reservation and owner made room for us before the people coming for reservation. We ordered and he had our food out to us very quickly. The food was amazing! We enjoyed this food more than any other in Amsterdam. Highly recommend

Very quiet place, perfect for trying the famous Rijztable, or table with rice and various Indonesian dishes: chicken, meat, fish, vegetarian... all delicious. First time trying Indonesian food and everything was delicious.

Nice place, great staff, hearty food. Go for it.

the kitchen is so dirty i saw a rat at the kitchen, and i got a hair from my food dont go the worst plac, after the food i feel like i got a food poisioning dont go, im warning you dont go. it was the dirties place i ever been!!!!!!

We had a great experience at Tujuh Maret and would recommend a visit here while in Amsterdam! The food was delicious and the staff made you feel at home.

We had the dish (minahasa) and loved it! There are 18 options to try from Indonesian cuisine and they are all delicious! Highly recommended!

Food was good. We ordered Rice table. The selection was good..But, the rice quantity was not enough for us. For some people, it may be enough though. Service was good. Very well decorated. But, it was congested and an adventure to get to bathroom. Water was pricey but I feel that appears to be normal in Amsterdam. Overall, I liked it and I would recommend you try it.

My husband and I wanted to eat here on Tuesday evening before attending a concert. Due to my pregnancy, I can only eat small portions, so we ordered a main course and a side dish. We were told that this was not possible—it had to be two main courses. So, unfortunately, we had to leave. A glass of tap water was also refused. Very unwelcoming.

We your restaurant! Thank you for having us. Terima kasih 🙏

A nice Indonesian restaurant with fairly reasonable pricing. The dishes were well-prepared and satisfying, though the flavours felt a bit milder than typical Indonesian cuisine — nothing particularly standout, but still enjoyable. We ordered the Ayam Roedjak, Ayam Rica, Nasi Rames, and Sate Udang Manado. Prices are slightly on the higher side compared to other Indonesian spots. Service was fast and top notch. Ambience is great as well.

If you love traditional Indonesian food, this is the place to dine. Nice atmosphere, food perfectly seasoned, friendly service.

We have been visiting Amsterdam for many years and have dined in nearly every Indonesian restaurant in the city. Once again, I think Tujah Maret has the best rice table in the city. Beautifully prepared, savory and really fresh vegetables- the baby green beans tonight were masterful. It is a tiny place so book early. The food is really fantastic and we keep coming back.

We ordered a large rijsttafel, delicious! Everything fresh and the service was super friendly!

There were two of us. We had made a reservation on a Saturday for the time slot from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (this was also mentioned in the confirmation email). However, after just an hour, we were told to leave "because it was getting busier, other reservations." We were snapped at somewhat in English because we pointed out their email regarding the time slot! The food was decent, microwave-heated food. A glass of wine cost almost €14, a plate of satay €10. 2 x standard menu, 1 x cola, 1 x wine, 1 x black coffee (instead of cappuccino because they ran out of milk...). We spent a total of €80. For just an hour, perhaps because we didn't want dessert and were therefore suddenly urgently asked to leave. Instead of being allowed to sit quietly until the agreed 6:30 PM. I have Indonesian roots myself, which made it an even more disappointing experience for me. Lain kali kita besuk MacDonald s 😉

Excellent quaint place, welcoming staff, fresh and varied dishes that awaken all the senses. Highly recommend

Had dinner yesterday. I wasn't welcomed. I ordered the Rijsttafel (rice table) with 18 dishes, but there weren't 18, which was a good thing. The atmosphere was very cold, and I didn't feel welcome. The waiter clearly wasn't interested. The food was completely bland and very plain. Definitely not recommended. It's also expensive, by the way.

Sort by lowest reviews first if you want to read honest reviews! Those low reviews all mention microwave-reheated, tasteless food, which I completely agree with. The man who served us was completely uninterested, which is also reflected in many reviews. The "tasting" of 18 dishes is incorrect. They charge a bowl of rice as a main course, just like prawn crackers and peanuts. Poor restaurant and quite high prices. Shame!

Very original cuisine. Warm welcome. Quiet restaurant. A good place to eat. No waiting. Pleasant service.

Very good food and nice staff, just a bit pricey — as everything in Amsterdam.

Absolutely phenomenal meal. Had Rijsttafel and the waitress explained the whole meal dish by dish. Incredibly friendly and happy to answer any questions. Would recommend this place to anyone.

The food did not look appealing (like someone already chewed it before me) and did not taste like anything. The service is ok.

The food was delicious and the service was super friendly! They serve Tibetan and Indonesian food. We had a delicious Tibetan vegetable platter. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!

I ordered the chef's special of 18 appetizers. There were two of us. The price on the menu was around €40, so considering the prices of other dishes, it seemed reasonable. The price on the menu was for one person, which was indicated by the abbreviation "pp." Per person. In my opinion, this is a very clever way to trick the customer.

Lovely little place, and the food was amazing We shared a 'rice table' or Rijsttafel between 9 of us and we struggled to finish (but did because it was that good). The spicy aubergine was a highlight. I would advise booking if you're a big group as it is a small venue.

The food was amazing. Great atmosphere.

A very bad experience at this restaurant where the owner forced us to order one main course instead of several appetizers. He pushes you to spend more and doesn't care about customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the restaurant is extremely noisy – it's very difficult to hear each other or have a conversation. In short, don't waste your time there.

We had reserved a table for four. We arrived to find a waiter who didn't speak, signaling us to be there quickly. We sat down. There was an insane amount of noise next to a table full of people. We couldn't hear ourselves speak. Just noise and no background music, nothing. We wanted to leave, but we had a reservation, so we stayed. We took the menu and discovered an expensive, very expensive, menu. A tasting menu was offered. It stated that to take advantage of this, you had to order at least two dishes for two people. We thought, okay. We asked for our order. It was difficult to get the waiter to come, but finally, someone appeared. We ordered both of these tasting menus, since there was a minimum of two people required, and two other people at the table, who weren't as hungry, ordered just rice and two appetizers. The waiter rudely told us no, that everyone had to order at least one dish. It was already noisy. The dishes we saw on the neighboring tables didn't look appetizing. We got up and left. The person couldn't care less; they didn't even look at us. Avoid this restaurant!!

Lovely little Indonesian restaurant. Bali see food with Dutch character. Modest , warm, friendly.

Super friendly staff, delicious food. Many gluten free options

Foodwise a highlight of our Amsterdam trip!

Authentic Indonesian restaurant. Very friendly service, tasty and plentiful food, but not particularly refined. The drinks menu is also very basic.

Food was delicious. We stopped in around 8pm without a reservation and were told if we came back in about 30 minutes, they would squeeze us in. Very glad they did because the Indonesian sharing menu for two was fantastic and a great way to try small amounts of lots of dishes. Portions were just the right size and the staff were lovely.

The rijsttafel was 👌 all very nice

We ordered the small rice table for 2 pax and opted for the medium/spicy versions. The dishes were generally tasty and the overall presentation was really appealing. We especially enjoyed being able to taste the wide variety of dishes which came in reasonable portions. Maybe it’s already calibrated for the western palette but we didn’t find the medium/spicy option to be spicy except perhaps for one of the dishes. For those who can take a little more spice, we highly suggest asking for the sambal belachan on the side. It’s not super spicy but very tasty and gives an extra kick to the food. Service overall was efficient and friendly.

We had the Minahasa rijsttafel. Food was alright, not spicy at all. No tap water provided despite asking. They charge €6.75 for a bottle of water which is not enough for the amount of salty food to go along.

The food was really great. And the service was outstanding. The waitress who served us was super friendly, funny and full of energy!

I went to have dinner here with my mother, as we wanted to try rijstaffel. The food was absolutely fantastic, with a lot of diversity even though we took the "smaller" menu (still 12 dishes!!!). The spice level was also very well adjusted. Overall excellent quality and price for value. The place itself is lovely with a very calm and cozy atmosphere, and the staff was absolutely delightful. They even called me back as I lost my ID there, and they kept it for me. I cannot recommend enough.

Small and cute place. This was honestly such a nice restaurant! We had the Nepali menu, the bigger one. It was a bit too much for two but omg, it was very tasty!

First time at an Indonesian restaurant. We were excited to eat here and ordered the 18 dish special to share between 2. Beware, it is a lot of food. The food was.. acceptable. I feel bad saying this, as there wasn't anything wrong with the food, but we were "whelmed". There were 5 or 6 standout dishes that were quite enjoyable, but the majority were just okay, with 1 or 2 not quite hitting the mark. I think a big problem was that out of 18 (really 14, since 2 are rice and 2 are topping/pickles to eat with the other dishes), 6 dishes were the same 2 meats, chicken and beef, but with a slightly different sauce: described as mild, medium, and hot. The meat ended up slightly dry and repetitive, with not enough variation in flavour and spice to justify 6 dishes. I also thought that the 3 spice levels were more: not spicy, mild, medium, which was disappointing. Anyway, service was great and the restaurant had a good vibe. I'd still say the experience was enjoyable, but since food quality comes first for me, I wouldn't personally recommend it to friends. But I rate for my experience, so 4 stars.

Cute little restaurant with a nice ambiance; it’s cozy and nicely decorated. Not too far from city center; within walking distance or an easy tram ride. The service was ok; kind of friendly but not too much. They assumed that we wanted our meal medium and mildly spicy and did not ask us.. It’s a little offensive honestly!! The food was ok, we had the rice table. Not cheap for what they serve honestly! The skewers were my favorites the rest was ok.. (Tamarind sauce?)… A nice authentic Indonesian restaurant overall.

Simply put - amazing... Excited to return.

This was my first time trying Indonesian food, and I really enjoyed it. There were two of us, and we ordered an assortment of several dishes, which I recommend as it allows you to discover a wonderful variety of flavors. We had a long wait, but the waitress had warned us, and it wasn't a problem at all. All the staff were friendly and went above and beyond, despite a large table of about thirty people right next to us.

Book in advance! We had the vegetarian Rijjstafel and they were able to accomodate and change one egg dish to a vegan dish. Food is amazing. We had veg spring rolls, tofu satay, fried tempeh with peanuts, mildly spicy tofu curry, long beans and potato + another tofu dish that was moderately spicy, and eggplant sambal and egg sambal that was quite spicy, 2 salads, roasted coconut flakes and rice flour or rice based keropok I think and 2 rice dishes. 34.50 Euro pp. Lychee drink was tasty. Service is fast and to the point. Pleasant staff. I don’t understand what the Dutch influence is maybe smaller portions? But this was authentic Indonesian food and probably one of the best I’ve had in a European country. Highly recommend.

Amazing food and great service! Restaurant was small and cozy and food was very unique and tasty. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic time the food was tremendous and the atmosphere was really nice as well. It’s a small restaurant. I marked the service three stars only because there’s only really one person servicing, but he did an outstanding job. Trust me. This is some of the best Indonesian food you can find in Amsterdam - bar none

A fairly small but nice restaurant. The selection of Indonesian delicacies was good and plentiful.

Booked a 7pm table for 4. Had the 18 dish tasting menu. Took a while to come out but we weren't in a hurry so no problem. Finished eating at 8.30pm and 1 of us asked for another glass of wine...was told "yes but you'll have to drink it quickly as there are people waiting outside for a table". Got the wine anyway, strangely they then offered the dessert menu, but no way we were taking anything more after that. For the bill waitress says "we prefer cash payments"...yep wouldn't we all... 😄 So we paid by card. Then when we left around 8.50 there were 2 empty tables so no justification for rushing us when spending over €200. Otherwise food was OK but it gets noisy and I found it difficult to hear my table talk as it's only a small place.

This restaurant was so rude. They let me stand there for 10 minutes and completely ignored me. After they finally came over, I asked if they have a table for 1. They clearly have a single table empty in the corner. They said no but in a rude way. I found out from the website that they only accept reservations for 2 people minimum. They could have told me that and did not have to be rude or lie.

Food and service were excellent. Although they don’t have a high chair for babies, they were super accommodating with the kids (3 1/2 and 14 months) bringing cucumbers for them before the meal and a pad and pen for them to draw. We tried the big rice table and our 3 year old loved everything there was in the non spicy part.

Delicious Indonesian food! Perfectly seasoned, not greasy, and the vegetables were wonderfully fresh. Highly recommended!

Lovely dinner! Good food, welcoming staff. Make sure to book a table.

Perhaps you can dismiss this 'review' as it is from a memory more than 25 years ago. But, it's a beautiful memory... a very beautiful memory. My wife and I had been married in the Netherlands hours before we dined at Tujuh Maret and so this was our first dinner as husband and wife. I've had many Indonesian dinners since and I can say there's a reason we're seeing Tujuh Maret celebrating its 30th anniversary. Can't wait to return.

We reserved a table for three persons for Saturday nine pm. When we got there, two of the three weren't all that hungry so they ordered only soup and the third a main dish. Immediately the waiter started being aggressive: we were occupying a table for four people and they expected us to order three main dishes. Mind you that the restaurant closes (according to information on Google) at 10 pm. He then said, "ok, let me see what I can do". We waited for about half an hour to get our food. By then, the restaurant was half empty. Other personnel were rather unwelcoming also. Incredible how you can be in the hospitality business and be so rude to customers.

The experience itself is interesting - you get many small-ish dishes to try, so if you’re unsure of what to have, you can try a bit of everything. 12 dishes + rice between the two of us was enough, though I’d say €34 pp is quite pricy for the amount. Importantly, the flavours are bland and very mild. We went for the medium spicy version (which is the spiciest they offer) and it didn’t have even a hint of heat in majority of dishes. Out of 12 dishes, we found only two had some flavour, the rest were lacklustre. It was still an interesting type of concept and the restaurant seems to be popular as it was quite busy. But I wouldn’t want to eat at this same place again and search for something more authentic.

Although the rice table with 18 different kinds of Indonesian food was chunky and tasty, counting the grinded nuts—a seasoning for the other dishes—as a dish borders bad math. In my book, sprinkles on ice cream does not as a dish on its own. Same goes for the steamed rise, complementary in every other main course. A recounting for the menu or reassessment of servings is called for. Service is friendly and swift. Please take note that service charge is not included in the in-menu price nor the final bill.

Very friendly and warm welcome! We discovered Indonesian cuisine... Everything was well cooked and more or less spicy... very generous, it was great!!

Great place with great service and amazing authentic food. The dessert is the best!!!

Super good food! Felt like I was eating homemade food that was personally prepared for me. A bit cramped restaurant but otherwise super cozy interior and good music!

Most amazing experience!!! The owners were so kind and the food is delicious❤️❤️

Really amazing food. Unique experience. It’s kinda expensive but totally worth it for what you’re getting in quantity and quality. Can totally recommend :)

Family owned restaurant with delicious and flavorful food. We ordered the tasting menu which included 12 different dishes. Would go again.

Llegamos al restaurante y pedimos una jarra de agua ya que no queríamos beber alcohol y no creemos que el agua embotellada sea respetuosa con el medio ambiente. Acabábamos de pedir su 18 plato Rijsttafel para 2 y pedimos la jarra de agua del grifo cuando nos dijeron abruptamente que no proporcionaría esto e insistimos en que tendríamos que tener agua embotellada. Nos sorprendió escuchar esto ya que nunca antes nos habían negado una jarra de agua del grifo. Tomamos la decisión allí y luego multar en otro lugar y cancelamos nuestro pedido. Una verdadera lástima, ya que realmente estábamos buscando tener el plato 18 Rijsttafel.

Three of us (one kid and two adults) shared the 18 dish rice table, and it was more than enough. We liked 16 as a consensus (of the two we didn't like, one had too much fish sauce and another we didn't like the texture of the beef). Everything else was great, flavorful and well seasoned. It's pretty packed in there, so expect to be sitting close to other tables, and it's kind of loud. Make a reservation if you want to eat here, as we saw at least three couples/groups turned away who didn't.

Small restaurant just outside the centre of Amsterdam, nothing flash to look at. Food was lovely and the staff very kind.

For sure, it is a narrow space, so you do not have a lot of room on your table. However, the table is for food, not for your phones, and food we got!! It was a lot. Everything was very tasty, but some of the meats were a bit too dry. On the other hand, we have had great interaction with the serving team, who were friendly, quick and knowledgable. What I most enjoyed is that it felt intimate, even though we were with 7 people. And while it was busy, I experienced a calm service and true hospitality.

Where fun and people with allergies come to die. Try again Tujuh Maret. I have traveled the far beaches of Bali and distant mountains of Java and felt at home. You too can feel home in Tujuh Maret if your ideal abode involves workers with the attitude of an adolescent who skipped lunch and forgot to take their Prozac. I wish this on my worst geopolitical enemies, DJT, Putin, and Bolsonaro among them.

Great service and the food was so good!! Definitely recommend.

Had eaten here at Tujuh Maret many years ago and enjoyed it so came back on latest trip to Amsterdam. Make sure you book, they were turning people away when we were there. Had the Rijstaffel, 18 dishes with a variety of tastes and heat which were all lovely. Staff explained what everything was and the order to eat it in. Only downside was that the warmers didn’t work so later dishes were cold by the time we got to them. Decent selection of drinks although wine not on the drinks menu but they have it if you ask!

Great food and great service ☺️

We only found this restaurant on the last evening of our trip and were very grateful to have managed to get a table. Apparently, we were very lucky, as otherwise you have to book well in advance. The food was delicious and lovingly prepared, the service was super fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was small but nice. Thanks again for letting us in at short notice; we'll be happy to come back.

I celebrated my birthday here with 10 people. The service was great and the food was incredible. The rice table was a fun and tasty experience with a large group!

Great rijsttafel. The staff is friendly and it's a warm atmosphere. My favorite Indonesian experience in Amsterdam.

We ordered the 18-dish sampler platter and it was INCREDIBLE! Very delicious and unique. It was a little too much food for two people but we were able to take leftovers home.

Looked nice and smelt delicious, lots of people having a great time but we were not allowed to order a selection of starters rather than mains. We were not that hungry and wanted some chicken satay, spring rolls and rice; not allowed. Team perfectly nice about it; we left and went somewhere else. Worth knowing.

Great indonesian 🇮🇩 food. Excellent service. Pleasant atmosphere.

Fantastic dinner at one of the oldest and most legendary Indonesian spots in Amsterdam. Feel so lucky they let in our party of 10 and took great care of us. Will absolutely be back.

Ontzettend lekker én veel gegeten. Wij namen de rijsttafel voor 2 personen En als enorme grote eters konden wij zeggen... Dit was veel! En lekker! Miste alleen iets van vis. Personeel super aardig Alleen vond ik de inrichting een beetje ouderwets en ongezellig.. Maar het eten maakte heel veel goed.

Rather disappointed with the rice table menu. We came in group of five with reservation. Table was put together haphazardly when we turned up (very narrow sitting). Next we enquired on the menu, our first visit, if we can order ala carte dishes with rice to share. Replied negatively, dishes were meant for individuals. We ordered 4 sets of 18 dishes rice table. The servcings were in measly portions. We saw other patrons in twos served in similar sized crockeries for 12 dishes. Dish sizes were very small for rice table, so It’s a very bad experience, very low value meal sizes , I cant recommend this. I felt we were served portion equivalent to those for two pax, because the restaurent didn’t upsize the dishes for 4 pax accordingly. Staff should either explain or serve at least two sets of that with suitable table arrangements, or explain that it is meant for two persons or three maximum.

This was a delicious and authentic Indonesian dining experience! Make sure you make a reservation, we saw many groups get turned away without a reservation. Order the Rijsttafel, traditional rice table which consists of a variety of different dishes arranged from not spicy to progressively more spicy

Very tasty and a lot to eat. We took the rice table for 2 people And as huge eaters we could say... This was a lot! And delicious! Only missing something of fish. Staff super nice I just found the decor a bit old-fashioned and uncomfortable. But the food made up for a lot.

This cozy restaurant was the perfect place to cap off our trip to Amsterdam. We shared the 18 dish rice table and it was one of the most memorable dining experiences of my life. Our server, I think one of the owners of the restaurant, was very helpful and cognizant that one of us was vegetarian. Cannot recommend highly enough!

We can only half agree with the praise from several sources. We imagined more in terms of taste. The individual dishes on the rice table were very well balanced in terms of spiciness, but the aroma was not that exciting and, above all, they were almost cold. Too bad.

Chicken tasted like it’s been boiled prior then just mixed with the chillies. Overall not flavourful enough for my asian tongue but understandably they have to acclimatise to the locals. Ambiance is fabulous.

LOVE this place. Small local place that has a delicious vegetarian rijstaffel! The food and the staff are WONDERFUL.

Very tasty food. We took the rice table. €38.50 pp which we thought was quite expensive. Especially because we had to pay extra for a portion of rice and prawn crackers. Desserts were also quite expensive. €10 for two scoops of ice cream with chocolate sauce. Service was very friendly. Quite a small restaurant, you sit close to each other.

Awful attitude of waiter staff and forced to order main dishes regardless of order other courses and various appetites. We came with a party of 6 and had a prior reservation, so they were going to get plenty of business anyways. From the moment we walked in we were rushed and then waiter seemed completely indifferent and inconsiderate to guests. Pushed to order the most expensive item on the menu and a completely inpersonable service. I never write bad reviews but this one *truly* deserved it

Had dinner here last night. Small-scale restaurant, nice and friendly service. Food was fine, tastes delicious. (Daging Smoor)

A super popular place. Make sure you booked in advance. We had the rijstafel. Some dishes are pretty good, some I feel is just average. We also had bottle of wine plus dessert so per person bill was thus higher. If you only only the nasi campur then it’s not too expensive.

Great food, quick service! Highly recommend :)

Fort déçu par ce resto avec de bons avis sur Google. Les viandes étaient assez sèches, les légumes sans intérêt, le service pas très sympa. Les riz étaient par contre très bons, mais ça ne peut pas rattraper un rijstafel à 18 plats. Le proposition végétarienne dans les plats était également très peu engageante . Dommage

Teníamos el Ajam Roedjak y el Ajam Opor que era 23. 50 euros cada uno. También tuvimos dos entrantes: Pangsit y Loempia. El sabor de los platos principales era "nada que escribir en casa". Al ser un restaurante indonesio, no entendían realmente la cultura del este asiático cuando pides agua caliente, pero te traen té en su lugar y te cobran 3 euros por el "té" que no se pidió. No recomendaría este lugar ya que no sabía como auténtico indonesio. No volveré para probar comida "meh" y la cuenta es bastante cara - "una vez mordido, dos veces más tímido".