Warna Baru - Indonesian Kitchen & Bar in Helmersbuurt

Great service, cozy atmosphere and flavors authentic to Indonesian cuisine.

Sadly I didn't take any photos but we had the most incredible meal here. Really affordable meals and great service. Best dish we had was the Gado Gado. It's vegetarian but don't be put off if you're a meat eater.

not an old-fashioned Indonesian restaurant, but a fresh place with delicious dishes that you can share. the Riesling wine per bottle is of exceptional price/quality (32 euros, tip!)

Delicious food and service was fantastic too

Don’t know what happened with the original rating. Intended all 5s. We enjoyed our dinner there.

I also found the nasi kuning (yellow rice) as I know it from my grandmother, mother and aunts to be too dry here. This rice is, when I taste it like this, only cooked, not then steamed, which is normal, a bit tasteless, normally I taste/smell the oandan leaf/lemon leaf and santen. I thought the homemade satay sauce used too much bay leaf and that made the taste a bit overwhelming. The sayur lodeh was tasty I didn't think the ikan (fish mackerel) sauce (bumbu) was fresh but warmed up. A few critical points from a foodie Satay (chicken) was also tasty, service was great! Cozy restaurant, always a pleasant street!

The portions are a bit small. 6e for a small (1 person max) portion of Nasi kuning is overpriced in my opinion. The food however is absolutely delicious. Been there before and will go back.

Delicious food, how wonderfully they season the food here! Last time I liked it even better, the vegetarian rendang was completely stewed, and this time that was less the case - some pieces of jackfruit had not yet absorbed the rendang flavor. Still 5 stars, because still the tastiest Indonesian restaurant I know in Amsterdam. Nice service, always open for a chat, makes it very relaxed.

We ordered Tempe Mendoan, Nasi Kuning, Iga Bakar and Sayur Lodeh. Tempe and Iga were okay, but the Nasi Kuning and Sayur Lodeh definitely need a lot of improvement. The rice was dry, not fragrant, tasteless and it’s not even warm when it was served. Nasi Kuning is supposed to be savory and fragrant so it’s definitely a miss there. Sayur Lodeh was a bit questionable, as it tastes more like a watery “gulai”. So to summarize the food, I’d say it’s more like “Indonesian-inspired” type of taste, not the authentic one. One thing I like about this place was the service, they were impeccable.

The food is very good and the service is excellent but we found it very expensive (80 euros for two people).

Great place with lovely food and very attentive staff! We had a great time and will definitely return and recommend it to others.

Small restaurant with a great atmosphere and inexperienced but friendly service. The flavors were all right, but the rendang was incredibly tough, and the crusted fish had probably already been fried earlier that day and therefore hidden under a thick layer of (delicious) bumboe. But it cannot be cut through with a knife and is actually not acceptable.

We had high expectations, given the high reviews. However, they were not 100% fulfilled... that's why I wanted to leave this review, so I could improve. To start with, the jackfruit rendang was spectacular!! Highly recommended!! That's why I was even more surprised that the rest was mediocre. The perkedel jagung were fried for far too long, they were not enjoyable. When we had 2 of the 4 sent back, the new portion was also served too crispy. We left them (unfortunately). I know the nasi kuning from Indonesia, wonderfully fragrant, fresh and well seasoned. However, this version was too dry for my taste. The bami goreng was also dry and almost tasteless. Gado-gado was okay, but nothing special. The service, on the other hand, was very friendly, otherwise 👍 Now just some points of attention for the dishes🙂

Very delicious food, and our waiter Simon was amazing, highly recommend :)

Definitely try the Nasi Kuning & duck! Spekkoek = mega smooth and the sambals so fresh. Lovely service 🤍

My general experience of Indonesian food here has been tepid, particularly because of the lack of made-to-order options(a lot of the stuff we ordered were being scooped out and reheated). Considering that, I’d say this is the best Indo restaurant we’ve been to in Amsterdam. Service is speedy. During my few times here I’ve tried the iga bakar, ayam/bebek cabe ijo and tempe mendoan. The fried dishes were fine, though not very crispy. Sambal ijo had the sting removed, presumably to cater for local tastes. For the asking price I think a little more rice than what’s given would be welcome. Or maybe give me nasi bakar ;) Iga was flavorful, though a bit on the sweeter side(which is typical of this dish). The highlight for me though is the sambal setan. Just like they make it in Indonesia, the heat sends beads of sweat up the scalp, down to my forehead, and keeps the belly warm for a short while after. Just gotta remember to put it out with some dairy to have an uneventful morning after. The interior deco is nice and cozy. There’s outdoor seating, and I would say why would you, but there’s actually people dining outside at night in mid November. Highly recommended.

Recommended to me, fantastic meal

Tastes almost the same as in Indonesia itself. Friendly and helpful staff. Relaxing atmosphere. We are lucky to be able to park in front of the door. Recommended.

Everything was excellent. From the food to the service!

A lot of money, very little food!!!

Everything was wonderful. Just like my mums kitchen.

Very good meal for 6 people for a fair price. The dishes really have an authentic Indian taste ♡. A number of dishes were sold out. But they were allowed to choose a drink on their account for the inconvenience.

Amazing Indo restaurant in Amsterdam 🇮🇩

⭐ 1/5 We were really looking forward to trying Indonesian food in Amsterdam, but unfortunately, this was the worst experience we've had. The **chicken** was incredibly dry and tasted like it wasn’t freshly made at all. It lacked flavor and moisture, making it hard to eat. The **rice** was also disappointing—**hard and reheated**, not fresh at all. The **service** was just okay, nothing impressive, and didn’t make up for the poor food quality. Overall, this meal was a big letdown, especially considering how excited we were to try it. Would not recommend if you're looking for authentic or fresh Indonesian food in Amsterdam.

Unfortunately the worst meal I had in Amsterdam by far, beef rendang and chicken were completely dry and food came out luke-warm. Not sure why this place seems to have such good reviews :/ Ambience and service were fine but couldn’t make up for the food

Simply great! I really wanted to eat Indonesian food in Amsterdam and my first option was fully booked. I ended up here by chance - the food was fantastic, the service was incredibly accommodating and the place was small but stylish. Price performance is also very good. Also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. I'd love to come back next time I'm in Amsterdam.

I am quite happy with my experience dining at Warna Baru🌟. The food is tasty (actually tastes like Indonesian food!); we tried the Pepes Jamur, Sate Mix, and Daging Rendang (w/ white rice and lontong) - and satisfied. The portion is good and the presentation is lovely. I could see myself going back here and look forward to it! P.S. I am an Indonesian who is born and has lived for decades in Indonesia before moving here. I am quite picky (and judgemental) about the Indonesian restaurants here in the Netherlands. So... hope this supports more the weight of my review and recommendation for Warna Baru. 😉

EDIT: I got a pretty bad upset stomach / minor food poisoning from this place. Dined in and ordered the mie goreng & sate ayam. Food was absolutely delicious. However the service wasn’t so great, when I walked in, one of the servers (tall guy with Afro) was pretty poor in communicating with me and seated me, but didn’t give me a menu. He then proceeded to seat 2 other people(who were obviously his friends) after me and gave them menus and took their orders immediately. I got completely ignored until another server (Asian guy with glasses) finally gave me a menu and took my order. Looks like this restaurant could have better service, please train your servers to communicate and wait tables better. 🤙

Very nice service, who provides good and honest tips. Gado gado and spring rolls were delicious, we will definitely come back to taste the rendang and satay!

Food was everything delicious 😋 And the service incredibly friendly 😊

I can totally recommend this place. The taste of the food was amazing. I had satay ayam, jackfruit rendang and nasi kuning and it was delicious. Service could be more on point but was good overall. Portions are rather small, like tapas. Great to share.

Beef rendang was top notch. Nasi goreng is not what I have eaten before. Usually a fried rice with meats, vegs & egg on top. What I got was a simple fried rice. Not sure order was taken wrong. Chicken satay was OK. I have had better. Service is top notch. Server/Bartender boy from Bay area, San Francisco, CA was friendly, attentive & efficient. Other server was very good too. I am a former multi restaurant owner from New York city. I am a google food writer with 30 million views and traveled to 40 countries. I write the truth. Nothing less or nothing more.

Food was nice and service great but portions were kinda small, specially for an Indonesian restaurant

Unfortunately the beef and the chicken were very dry. The portions are very small, you’ll need to order 2 main dishes and additionally rice and appetizers per person, if you want to get full. The service was overwhelming and superficial, it didn’t feel really genuine. The atmosphere and the place was quite cozy and had nice design.

4 of us went to eat in this restaurant where we were welcomed without reservation. And what can we say about the quality of what we found there. The mie goreng were exceptional and the meat or vegetarian dishes were just as good. In addition to that, the service was perfect provided by dynamic and very pleasant servers. We had a great time and I highly recommend it.

The best food in Amsterdam. A pleasure! Cooked and prepared with love. The scent alone is so wonderful. Very delicious. The play of spices and herbs, a dream. So well coordinated. An explosion of taste buds. Great service and very friendly, courteous staff. A delight for the palate. Beautiful end to an unforgettable day. Thanks. P.s. Everything available in gluten-free. 🥰😋😋😋

Gorgeous tasty food, wonderful quick service. What more to want?

Excellent food, it was really tasty and we appreciate how the restaurant took care of the nut allergy of one of us and cooked everything seperately. Service - in terms of getting the drinks ordered - could have been better.

Lovely food, reasonable prices, great cocktails and awesome service!

Absolutely loved everything we ordered and service was one of the best I’ve had in Amsterdam for sure. Hope they will get a raise

This restaurant has created such a welcoming atmosphere in which one can enjoy delicious Indonesian food. The staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations on which dishes to order. The dishes are generally meant to be shared so you’ll want to order a few. The food was so flavorful!

Un très bel endroit, la déco tropicale est très agréable et la cuisine vraiment délicieuse. De bons conseils du serveur sur la quantité de plats à partager en fonction du nombre. Un délicieux voyage des sens !

Excellent food and service, lively atmosphere❤️

Legit terrible experience. Food bad and came out cold. Took 1 hr + for our order. Service was awful.

Recommend: Gado Gado. The other dishes were ok. Atmosphere is nice but I would expect more comfortable outdoor chairs for this price level.

We thoroughly enjoyed every single one of our dishes! Thank you for the awesome service.

Our best culinary experience in Amsterdam so far. Great service and outstanding food. We would definitely come back.

Heerlijk gegeten bij Warna Baru met vrienden! Wat een leuk, sfeervol en gezellig restaurant en fijne bediening.....en vooral lekker makan! Voor ons sprong de igar bakar, pepes jamur, bebek goreng en de daging rendang er bovenuit en ook de nasi putih was zeer smakelijk! Op naar Warna Baru, aanrader, ayo, makan! Patrick

First time w Indonesian food. We r hooked and will be eating more!!

Good food! But, you have to love it, the seats are very small.

Best food and service. Charming small restaurant for a delicious meal. Our group of four shared about 8 dishes and they were all spectacular! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.

Been here 3 times now and it never disappoints. The staff is also very sweet! Highly recommend if you are looking for a nice shared dining place that is budget friendly❤️

Really nice Indonesian place. Great food, very friendly staff and not too expensive!

Nice staff very accommodating to our needs. Enjoyed sharing conversation with Simon.

Food was not good. Service was well intentioned but very confused.

Preciosa comida servida como platos pequeños para que pueda compartir entre la mesa. Fresco y sabroso, el satay era particularmente bueno. El personal era amable y servicial a pesar de ser una noche muy ocupada

Lively food served as sharing plates, allowing you to taste a few different things - the satay was particularly lovely! Staff were super friendly and helpful on what was a very busy night.

The food is delicious, and the staff are welcoming and friendly.

Really nice good and great service.

Delicious food and really attentive service.

Warna Baru delivers an authentic taste of Indonesia with its flavorful dishes and warm ambiance. From aromatic Beef Rendang to crispy Perkedel Jagung, each bite is a culinary delight. Super friendly service and a cozy atmosphere make it a must-visit spot for Indonesian cuisine enthusiasts or Indonesian people who miss their home food :)

Delicious Indonesian dishes. Good value.

A bit loud when the restaurant is full, but tasty dishes and good quality ingredients are used. More of an Indonesian tapas place for date nights

Ordered the classic sateh ayam, lontong rice & corn biscuits and all amazing! Well done, as foodie with Indonesian roots we have a high standard and this is easily meet. Guy at the desk is excellent (Kingsday specific)

Great food and very pleasant staff. We were with a large group and they were very accommodating.

Fantastic dining experience, the food was delicious and the service was exceptional, thanks to our waiter Jesse. Highly recommend!

The food was really great — quite impressed! The seating is limited so I imagine it’s not the kind of place you can randomly walk in to. Restaurant could comfortably sit 6 adults with no issues! A cute little gem I will definitely be frequenting!

The food was very good, the service was great and the atmosphere was nice. It was our first time eating Indonesian and we all loved it.

Incredible experience - food was some of the best in Amsterdam, ribs were fall off the bone with great sauce, jackfruit rendang was top notch and spring rolls were tasty and crispy. If in the mood for some great food, this is the place

I’m not always a fan of Indonesian food let’s say. And this place doesn’t give you the authentic feeling. It’s a share diner concept so each dish has less than normal portion, so you get to taste more. I went there in winter it’s not warm enough inside so the food gets cold quite fast. Overall the food taste okay, but for the iconic Indonesian dishes it’s just average.

As an Indonesian I’m very happy to discover this restaurant - the dishes do taste close to home! My favorite would be nasi kuning, mix satay, and obv rendang. I’m also happy that they sell pisang goreng and Indo snacks e.g. bakwan jagung. Can’t wait to come here again!

Really enjoyed the food. Great price quality and decent wines. Enjoyed the sateh mix, spicy drumsticks and nasi kuning (yellow rice).

Even though we had a longer wait the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, we got our drinks free and had some of the most delicious food I’ve had in a long time. It was all of our first times having Indonesian food and we were all in love. We got 5 plates including rice for 4 people and it filled us up. Great price too, amazing experience!

Very nice atmosphere and nice staff but the portions could be a little larger

Great menu and service. The food was outstanding and delicious.

Door de voornamelijk zeer goede beoordelingen op deze site togen we op een zaterdagavond naar dit restaurant. We bestelden een portie Pangsit Goreng Ayam, hier was niets op aan te merken, de pangsit was krokant en smakelijk maar de hoeveelheid chilisaus is veel te weinig voor twee personen. Vervolgens bestelden we een mix van saté, twee stokjes met kip en twee met lamsvlees. Op ieder stokje kipsaté zaten welgeteld twee minuscule stukjes uitgedroogde kip. Op de stokjes lamssaté telden we drie eveneens kleine stukjes lamsvlees. Het lamsvlees was verre van mals, eerder uitgedroogd en taai. Jammer want de satésaus was wel smakelijk, maar ook hier weer een minuscule hoeveelheid. Vervolgens bestelden we nog een Daging Rendang en een portie nasi. De Daging Rendang en de nasi waren goed van smaak. Natuurlijk hadden we nog lang niet voldoende gegeten, maar we besloten toch om de rekening te vragen omdat de hoeveelheid van de porties (met name die van de saté) in relatie met de prijs niet in verhouding stonden. Tel daar ook nog eens de prijs van twee glazen witte wijn (8 euro per glas) en de rekening kan dan behoorlijk oplopen.

Went for two without reservation. It took a moment to get seated but the food was worth the wait. There were beautiful decorations on the walls. It was a little difficult to hear eachother over the ambient noise, but it was a great experience overall. The waiters were very friendly despite the busy evening.

The service was friendly and fast but not forceful and gave us time to look at the entire menu and make a choice at our own pace. Our favorites were the spare ribs (tender, tasty and fell off the bone) and the duck (also tender, delicious crunchy skin and a great sambal on the side), if they write spicy on the menu you can trust that it is. We were a little too enthusiastic and shared 7 dishes with 2 people and were given the leftovers with some extra white rice from the house so that we can continue to enjoy them tomorrow.

Delicious food, highly recommended!

We just had a very lovely dinner hat Warna Baru. The service is very attentive and the food provided a new flavor experience. For Amsterdam the prices are also very reasonable!

All entrees we ordered, including the dessert were delicious! Menu is in English so it’s for nice tourists like us ;)

Excellent! My new favorite restaurant. Great food and service. Love the cocktails

Nice atmosphere and staff but the food was very average at best. A shame because we were super excited to visit.

I ate here for the first time last week on my birthday and it was delicious! Authentic flavors, good service, good portions. Recommended!

Good food and very quick to serve it. We went two days in a row although it didn't remind me of the taste of Indonesian food in Indonesia.

We came for dinner at 8:30 pm. There were 2 other tables and our food still took 1 hour to arrive. The main dishes are SO small, you finish them in 2 bites but they cosy €18-20 each. They also forgot part of my order. So small expensive portions, ok flavors, slow service. Never coming back

Had a very mediocre dinner. The chicken and noodles were served cold, and the noodles were also a weak snack, it looked like a plate of spaghetti. The tempeh was also very bland in taste. We expected a better experience based on the reviews.

An absolutely delightful restaurant. Perfect in every way. The person serving was so pleasant too. The best Indonesian food I've ever eaten. If you've never eaten Indonesian food, start here!

We just had dinner at Warna Baru. Food and service were excellent. Uber delicious. Extra kudos to the entire team who were extremely warm and accommodating. We will be back.

I was really looking forward that Resa is the chef but a bit disappointed with the taste and how it served. The taste is ok but I was expecting more. The food came not warm, even the white rice was so cold and hard. What a pity.

Mooie aanwinst. Zo vaak tref je niet een goed Indonesisch restaurant. Probeer de ribbetjes! Eten kwam wel wat lauw op tafel, dat moet beter de volgende keer.

Best in class hospitality! Jesse and the Warna Baru's team delighted us with some authentic Indonesian homey food. Definitely recommend!!

Warna Baru is great place for good food the atmosphere is trendy and casual. The food is good, tasty small plates to share with your friends. Good experience

we had a lovely evening at this place ! Very delicious food and super nice waiters in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere - I definitely recommend going there!!

This was our first experience of Indonesian food and we really enjoyed it. The 'tapas style' approach meant we got to try many things and we always like that. Staff were friendly and helpful, although a little slow to clear our plates and get our bill at the end of the meal. That was a minor thing though, and we'd definitely come here again.

Great restaurant, which boasts excellent service and great Indonesian food. I would recommend sharing many main courses. Very accommodating to allergies.

The food and the service was perfecto!

Un gran descobriment! Ens ha agradat molt! Plats bonissims i servei molt atent. Recomano el “daging redang” (estofat de vedella amb coco picant) i el “ayam madu” (pollastre cruixent amb mel). El “pisang goreng” (banana fregida) també està molt bo.

Food was great. More than enough for our group. Good wine list with natural wines. Service very friendly. We were a group of 10, had a bit of trouble getting our reservation, but all was fine in the end.

It was fun! Simple to make reservation Employees were friendly and happy to answer questions about the food Most of all: food was delicious! Decor and vibe were stylish and modern and not intimidating Only downside: forewarned if you're starving and need to eat quick. They served all the food almost simultaneously and it took a little while. It was worth the wait, but I was so hungry. If I hadn't been starving, would've been totally fine.