Vatten Ramen Zeedijk in Burgwallen-Oude Zijde

Very nice atmosphere and amazing real Japanese food!! Always coming back for the best ramen.

This was really really good! Highly recommended!

The restaurant is atmospherically decorated and located in a nice spot in Amsterdam. If the Zeedijk is (too) busy due to tourists and the weekend, Vatten Ramen is the right place to enjoy a good meal and find some peace and quiet. The karaage was very tender on the inside with just the right crispness. Both ramen bowls we ordered were very rich in flavor and well-filled. We had the Vatten Ramen and the Otsuka Tantan Men. Highly recommended. Friendly and sweet service. We will definitely be back many times!

Very rhich flavour. Very nice view 👌

Small, cozy restaurant. The food is great, but you absolutely must reserve in advance. Unfortunately, you can't guarantee a window seat.

Vatten Ramen is my favorite spot in Amsterdam to go for very delicious and well made ramen. Because I had a special day I choose to start with some Wagyu Gyoza and the new Spicy Hikkokyoman, which is tofu with a spicy sauce. The gyoza is as amazing as always. Ofcourse the wagyu hits different. The tofu really was a surprise, the tofu was one whole block instead of already cut pieces. It made the experience different. The spicy sauce hit also different, it was not the level of spicyness, but the level of taste. Next course was the normal Vatten Ramen, the signature dish. I added shiitake, seasoned bamboo, fried onions and spinach for extra vegetables. In combination with a Asahi Dry beer I loved it. Because of the seating you can get in touch with other customers and I had again a lovely time.

We enjoyed the ramen, the very friendly staff, and we had dinner in the basement near the French doors overlooking the canal.

I found out about it on Instagram, very friendly service, great decor, fantastic food. Highly recommended! ☺️

Brought here by a friend to admire the canal view, we were won over. The view is superb. As for the food, there's a wide variety of choices and flavors available for both appetizers and main courses. The portions are perhaps a little small, though; you might feel a bit hungry for the price. Be aware that there aren't many window seats, so arrive early.

We discovered this ramen place completely by chance while wandering around Amsterdam, and it's become one of our favorites. 🍜✨ With its window overlooking the canal, minimalist yet intimate atmosphere, and spotlessly clean environment, it's a very pleasant place. The food is absolutely 10/10! I tried the chicken ramen, and my boyfriend tried the mushroom ramen; we both loved it. The crispy chicken was especially one of the best I've ever had. 🍗 The kimchi was also truly amazing! The staff were very polite and attentive. Moreover, the prices are quite reasonable and budget-friendly for Amsterdam. If you're looking for a place that's both delicious, has a beautiful view, and is friendly, I definitely recommend visiting. 💛

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Yatten Ramen! From the moment you walk in, you'll notice how impeccably clean the restaurant is and the genuinely lovely staff who make you feel right at home. The service was incredibly fast, which was a pleasant surprise. The real star of the show is the food-easily a 5-star meal. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented (the tofu and tofu inari were amazing!), and priced very reasonably for the high quality you receive. To top it all off, the location is stunning. Sitting right by the window offers a gorgeous, relaxing view right over the canal, making the meal even more special. Even the customer base was nice, giving the whole place a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend this spot to anyone!

What a lovely and delicious place! Fully recomend ❤️

Excellent ramen. Charming place with tables overlooking the canal. Vegan options available.

Unreal ramen !🍜 Highly recommend!

A had one of the best Ramen ever ! The ambiance was really nice with the canal view. Great service too !!! 👌👌

We learned about this restaurant through the YouTuber "Bernd Zehner". We all enjoyed the food very much. Beautiful view.

Food was really good, staff was really friendly.

We love the ramen here. Came twice and tried two types and both were scrumptious. The edamame with Scechuan pepper was also delicious. Lovely atmosphere, an under rated restaurant with high quality broth for the ramen. Will definitely come back again when back in Amsterdam.

Real Japanese ramen taste in Amsterdam!

Everything was perfect (the spot on the canal, the generously topped ramen, and the excellent service). A great ramen that's worth the trip!

I enjoyed the Ramen l! It was so creamy and smooth! The beautiful lady in the counter was so nice, beautiful and kind. Love her from Philippines 🇵🇭.

The taste is mediocre. The meats listed as wagyu on the menu smell bad and are just regular beef. The presentation is nice and elegant, but the taste is not satisfying.

A very nice Japanese spot, calm. The dishes are delicious and prepared with care. The portion are sufficient. Definitely recommend trying.

Food was fantastic, service was lovely, view was unreal ⭐️

Authentic food and window seat at the canal

was my absolutely fav spot for a long time, then the menu changed and now is not as good as it used to be. the vegan options don't contain protein anymore and the spicy edamame was not spicy anymore the staff is still as lovely as usual

Great service and friendly staff

One of the tastiest ramens I have ever eaten. Very well seasoned.

Try the ramen and you'll be transported straight to Japan. After a day of mishaps and ending up spending the night in Amsterdam, I recommend it without hesitation.

Do recommend if you want really good ramen with a beautiful view on the canals!!

Great noodles Nice service Good location Order ramen/noodles + side order chicken

Can't fault it... Really good food, great little spot... Get a table by the window

Incredibly delicious. Super cozy and vibey bar. Friendly staff. Definitely a gem and must visit in Amsterdam.

Decent ramen, but not worth the price. I had both Tantanmen Ramen and Vatten Ramen and both lack something in the flavor of the broth and the protein feels more like a chore than a main star. the noodles were pretty generic and not very memorable. Overall a 3/5 for the food. I am however leaving a one star review because of the forced tipping in the payment system as I don't like this tipping culture and this is not something I can accept in the Netherlands.

Good food, quick service and amazing prices

A favourite in Amsterdam! The waiters are always fantastic, and the ramen is always delicious.

EXCELLENT! High-quality and delicious cuisine. Beautifully presented, friendly staff, and prices that reflect the quality. Note that the setting is magnificent, overlooking the canals. I highly recommend it.

Good ramen place in a good location. Service is good but since the place is small I recommend making a reservation!

This is one of the best ramens I’ve tried in Amsterdam so far. The Special Vatten with the rich foamy broth was phenomenal.

While writing I’m slowly entering into a food coma. This was the best foamy ramen i’ve had, service was pleasant, fast and music is chill!

I will never trust reviews anymore. it feels like an instant noodle. however, setvice and atmosphere is great.

Just the best Ramen and the spicy edamame was delicious and very different from your standard spice. Service was friendly and fast. Window seats over looking the canals are a great spot to watch the world go by.

If you love Ramen and a japanese styled restaurant. You simply NEED to eat at this place. The food is delicious and very fresh. The service is very friendly and open for a friendly chat. We had a beautiful place with view to the canals and seeing ships passing by was a joy. If I'd been a resident in Amsterdam this would be my favourite go-to place for Ramen!

(Very small but) very nice ramen restaurant. Enough choice on the menu and draft rice beer. Extra: toilets with full options including heated seats. Tables are small, there is also a room downstairs if the street level is full

Great service and great Ramen! Amazing view over the water a must try!

Still good, just not what it was. I’ve been coming to Vatten Ramen regularly for the past 3 years and it’s always been one of my top recommendations in Amsterdam, great food, lovely setting, friendly staff. My most recent visit was unfortunately a noticeable step down. The food is still good, but clearly not what it was, quality has dipped and portions are smaller, while prices have gone up considerably. Amsterdam’s ramen scene is competitive, and Vatten used to stand out. These changes feel like the wrong trade-off: less for more. It’s now a solid but average option rather than the standout it once was. Still worth a visit if you’re nearby, but no longer the easy recommendation it used to be.

Excellent Ramen and delicious gyoza! I tried the vegan options. Highly recommend!

Great place where the ramen is delicious! The place is very cozy, with a beautiful view of a canal! And I recommend the cocktails, which are very good!

Really excellent ramen and very friendly staff! I came in just before the kitchen closed for the night and asked to have whatever they recommend to get my order in on time. Honestly I had no idea what I ordered! The tantanmen ramen that came was excellent and I couldn't have chosen better myself. Spiced pork and beef mince topped tender chicken fillets in a flavourful and slightly spicy broth. The noodles themselves were chewy and had a delightful and satisfying bite. The rooibos iced tea was a perfect complement, brightening the meal. Staff handled this all with excellent charm and made me feel right at home. Highly recommended!

This is such a good spot to enjoy the sun, ramen and the view!

The taste is a boring, chilli is 2€ extra!

It was a pleasure to dine at this lovely restaurant, located right infront of the canals. The food and service were both fantastic, our waitress Francisca was the absolute best! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes ramen or Japanese style food. Definitely reccomend making a reservation if you want to sit by the window for a gorgeous view of the canal!! :)

Authentic Gyoza, delish Ramen. Spicy is not spicy but very much recommended. Matcha Panna cotta was nice as well. I recommend the Kogane Umeshu Sake for dessert. Crew was very welcoming and dogs ate allowed. Thanks a lot

Been here a few times now, and the chicken karaage is insane. The ramen can be excellent, but the broth quality is not consistent. Some days it’s great, some days it’s just not there. “The vase-shaped bowls” they use completely ruin the ramen experience. They are uncomfortable to eat from, food gets stuck, and it somehow feels like you get less ramen for the same price. The traditional bowls were much better. What makes it worse is the portion of meat. Serving two paper-thin slices of chicken in a huge bowl just makes no sense. The amount of meat they use is honestly a joke. For the price, the balance between broth, noodles, and toppings should be much better. Another issue is the inconsistency in service. Some waiters are genuinely nice, but others can make customers feel unwelcome for simple requests like asking for another table, especially when you made a reservation. For a place charging a bit above average prices, that part is disappointing. The food is good enough that people will keep coming, but that should not be an excuse for inconsistent, unpleasant hospitality. Really hope they improve the consistency, bring back proper bowls, fix the meat situation, and keep the overall experience at the same level as the food.

The most delicious ramen I've ever eaten, the most delicious food, a pleasant place to sit, the most beautiful and atmospheric view, although a little small and if there are a lot of people, it's worth coming here, it has everything you expect from such a place, 10/10, I recommend it to everyone

Incredible food, and the ambiance is very cosy. I loved it !

Delicious!!! We tried the chicken ramen. Was very tasty and even the texture of the soup was soft! Nice view of the canal!

Amazing ramen and great service!!

A very good experience. After a long day exploring the city or doing other activities, what could be more comforting than a good bowl of ramen soup? We thoroughly enjoyed it. And we even went back a second time during our stay.

It was very good, we really enjoyed it, great ramen. The service was rather unfriendly; the table was being cleaned almost as soon as we got up, and as is often the case, my husband, who is in a wheelchair, had to adapt to the layout of the room and wherever the waitress decided to place the wheelchair. A complete inability to accommodate a disability. ...a shame

One of my new favorite restaurants!! The food is so delicious and their cocktails are too. The atmosphere is really chill (at least downstairs) and we loved the big window by the water. 10/10 experience!! (Also a lot of vegan options available)

Really good ramen! Nice place and nice atention😉

Excellent ramen in a charming place overlooking a canal. Reservations recommended. The takoyaki are delicious; I recommend them!

Not bad, but nothing extraordinary! Very expensive for what it is (broth and noodles). On the other hand, they ripped us off with the payment; the receipt for our €40 meal was for €45, but we were charged on our credit card. As a matter of principle, we had to go back to get a refund. Check your receipts before you leave!

We got lucky with a prime seat with a view and seated immediately, but recommend a reservation if you can plan ahead. We both got the Vatten Ramen and I got the Szechuan chili oil to add. Both were phenomenal and I would probably try the spicy ramen next time. Was a perfect meal for a chilly spring day in Amsterdam. Ginger kombucha was a great touch. Friendly and helpful staff!

Amazing food. Place is really cozy and cool.

Fantastic Asian food, very nice service, great experience, definitely recommend

Upsides: lovely views of the canal out the back, and good food. Nothing outrageously amazing but I enjoyed it very much. I had the Tantanmen Ramen. Super-tasty broth. Maybe not quite enough non-noodle ingredients but you know, that's life. Also had some octopus balls that were basically fishy bitterballen and pretty good. My friend who I went with, however, was less impressed. He was the one who recommended it and as a fellow tour guide had been recommending it to tourists for years. He said he hadn't been there for about a year and in that time it's gone downhill. He said he felt ashamed for recommending it now. He said a year ago it was filled with Japanese customers and now it's all tourists and it's just not as good as it used to be. So maybe take that into consideration too. Still, I liked it, except... Downside: the super-cramped environment can be extremely annoying, especially if you're stuck next to two vacuous screeching American 20-something data analysts with no concept of personal space and nary a thought for anyone but their own obnoxious selves. I would definitely avoid busy times.

Great staff. Intimate setting. Not loud. And the FOOD! Amazing.

Nice toilet, just like in Japan. Ramen and cocktail were good. The restaurant has two floors.

Better make reservation in advance because it’s so good the queue is long

The ramen is very good and tasty moreover they offer gluten free options

This place is absolutely amazing. 100% recommended, a must-try, I'd say. Tam Tam ramen, tofu, and gyoza are mandatory.

very tasty food on a reasonable price

The only place on the street that offered vegan dishes (vegans in Amsterdam use it for vegetarians). Miso ramen was slightly spicy, completely bearable, and really good. Mushroom ramen was out of this world, as were the veggie ravioli, super crunchy and tasty, served with their own sauce. Waitress with a colorful shirt and white-spotted makeup, super kind🫶🏻🫶🏻 €60 for two ramen noodles, a portion of ravioli, and a large bottle of water, an absolutely average price for the quality/quantity and location.

If you’re date wants to try japanese food, this is a great place to start. We had the chicken teriyaki don and the special vatten ramen. 100% recommend and will come back! Just make sure you book in advance the table by the window for a special view of the canal.

The service was friendly, the food average, but Marco's was unfortunately not recommended. I sent it back once, and when it came back, half of it was inedible. I told the server, but unfortunately, they didn't do anything about it.

After waiting 45 minutes, a table became available, and the waitress told us it would be ready in two minutes. Suddenly, they told us it was reserved and that we wouldn't be able to have dinner there that night. We offered to split up and take two tables for two, since there were four of us. They told us that wasn't possible either… we still didn't understand why, and they ended up kicking us out of the restaurant.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place for groups. After waiting for over 40 minutes and being assured that our table was ready, they finally told us they couldn't seat us, not even offering alternatives like splitting us between two tables. The service was unprofessional and inhospitable.

We arrived and asked for a table for four; they told us 20 minutes and we waited almost an hour. When it was finally our turn, they told us the table was reserved and didn't seat us, not even splitting us into two groups. Very poor organization and even worse customer service.

Stunning Ramen. Beautiful starters. Definitely order the warm Sake! You will need to book a reservation.

To me the nicest thing about this is place is the view to the canal. That’s it. The staff/service was unfortunately bad, I never got my drink even after asking twice for it. And they do need to smile! 😁 The food was ok. A bit expensive for what you get but it looks like they try different things and that I think it’s good.

Best vegan ramen I had in my life

The best ramen I have ever eaten.

A very cozy and atmospheric café. A special mention to the very friendly owner — the service is excellent. The ramen is delicious. A big plus is the stunning canal view, making it a very pleasant place to relax. Highly recommend this spot, especially for tourists who want to experience the true atmosphere of Amsterdam.

Excellent confort ramen !! Very much recommended 😍😍

Was good ramen, service was decent. Nice view on the canal to watch tourists doing tourist things.

Very nice place and friendly, kind stuff. Good food

Love this place, very good ramen and amazing view on the canal

Without a doubt, the best I've ever had; the gyozas are amazing. And it has lovely views of the canal thanks to its two large windows.

One of the best Raman noodles and miso soup. They have couple of tables with a canal view as well.

I loved the ramen thanks to you all!!! I've never had such a good one in my life!!!! Thank you!!!!! 🥰😊 P.S.: The Spanish service was unbeatable, aupa!

best ramen in town, lovely staff and delicious ramen, try the spicy one!

Very cool and good Ramen good everything fantastic place

Cozy and cool spot to sit with friends. The food was very tasty, but unfortunately they messed up with my ramen 3 times hehe but i still have good impression. Staff was very hospitable

If you are seated downstairs you will get such a beautiful view of the canal. The food was exceptional. The service was good. The only thing that was lacking was its drink menu but I respect the fact that they only selected Japanese alcohol. If you want ramen this is a great place to go. I’d make a reservation though on weekend nights.

Delicious ramen and the broth was also very good! :) Reservations recommended.

Really lovely ramen restaurant. Great and friendly service and the atmosphere was amazing. The broth of the ramen was rich and flavourful. First time having chicken char siu which is slightly dry. Noodles were in nice texture. Love their kimchi and edamame as well.

Great place, very nice service and delicious food, I recommend it 😀

Above-average prices for ramen in Amsterdam, (with the exception of one person) disinterested staff who repeatedly forget things, and charging an extra €1.50 for chili oil? We won't be back.