Wau Malaysian Restaurant in Burgwallen-Oude Zijde

My bf and I never tried before Malaysian food and we really liked it a lot. There are so many dishes and all of it looked so tasty. We got the Curry Soup and the most famous dish and we really enjoyed it. Very tasty and a little spicy. The service was nice and they helped us a lot. For sure we will come back if we ever get the chance to be in Amsterdam.

The national meal of Malaysia, nasi, was nice and very good.

Delicious food. Never had Malaysian before, but super impressed. Good portion size. Friendly owner.

Good to satisfy a craving! I thought the char kway teow lacked a little salt, the Dahl with the roti could’ve been more of a richer curry, and the nasi goreng was simple but also lacked some flavor. The sambal, while authentic, just was a little too fishy for me. Good to stop by though! Owner was very nice.

Ordered the vegan rendang, coconut rice, and roti canai. Everything was delicious.

Good for good price. Action kitchen. Sevice is good and people are friendly.

So delicious! The best Malaysian food we’ve had outside of Australia

The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, very inviting and pleasant! ✨ The authentic Halal food was quite enjoyable, and the crackers were a nice touch. 🍽️ However, the service was a bit slow during my visit. Overall, a decent spot for a meal. 😊

Great experience, the service was very pleasant and fast and the meal was delicious.

Ordered Nasi Lemak for 24 euros: rice, 3 pieces of chicken fillet, some peanuts, half an egg, atjar, and sambal. And that was it. I had expected much more, but unfortunately, it wasn't to be. Walk right past this place!

Had a delicious meal, everything was top-notch

Lovely cosy spot. Wholesome tasty food with plenty of vegetarian options. Service was excellent and accommodating. Good value 29e 3 course menu. Plenty of drinks options. Toilets are down a very steep stairs.

Very welcoming restaurant. The staff is extremely kind and always smiling (a rare thing). The food is truly excellent! Unexpected! Average cost: €30 per person! Highly recommended.

I am in love with this place. We visited them twice in 4 days for dinner. The food is top notch and service with a smile. Worth visiting.

We ate Malay food for the first time. The food was perfect. We will come back again.

We had a lovely time here, I had the set menu from the specials board which was so good! Bank holiday weekend and we were very lucky to get a table!

We walked in without a reservation and were warmly welcomed. The owner and staff were very friendly and attentive. We didn’t have to wait long for our food. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and served in generous portions. We will definitely be coming back again.

Very nice hole in the wall restaurant with great service and excellent cuisine! Vegetarian/vegan options are available.

Delicious stuff! I had never had Malaysian food before and it was fantastic.

One of those restaurants where you could sit all day, talk, drink and eat, its soo cozy, the staff is friendly, humble and respectful. I can recommend the Malaysian Lemonade, the Samosas and the Kari Ayam Soup. The Skewers could use a bit more salt

Very lovely restaurant with great authentic Malaysian food. The food taste exactly like the one in my home country Malaysia. Perhaps even better.

In the Zeedijk/Chinatown District of Amsterdam, this is a cute little restaurant with a great menu. The Malaysian bread was amazing and was served really nice with the Rendang and Curry that we had. Very good and fast service and the food tasted amazing!! I will be back 😍

I’ve lived in Malaysia for 7 years, so I had high standards. Let me say they delivered! The staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. I loved the decorations. The quality of the food was excellent, and it was very well flavoured. It came quite fast as well, considering how much we ordered. The nasi lemak, especially the sambal brought me right back to KL. Same with the sate. They have a lot of delicious drinks to choose from as well. The portions were very good for the price as well. The only thing I was missing was music. I’m genuinely so impressed, and I’m very greatful that I found this restaurant. I’ll definitely be back with my friends to give them a taste of Malaysia!

I like the Nasi Lemak in this restaurant ✨ So delicious and the environment is perfect and cozy.

Not sure how this restaurant has as many stars as it does because the food was not worth it. The chicken curries comprise of grey thigh meat which tastes boiled and the beef curry was also boiled and mixed in sauce. Very poor quality food and pricey. Staff however were nice enough. I wouldn’t recommend.

We had a wonderful time here. We had been traveling around Europe for about a month when we finally got to enjoy tasty Malaysian food again. The server was helpful in setting up a small birthday celebration for my nephew. Thank you for making our visit memorable. Best wishes to the owner and the handsome server. LOL.

The soup was delicious, the rice was okay, the meat appetizers were average, the milk tea was delicious

Small but very welcoming restaurant. We ordered three dishes, and all three were excellent. They are spicy, though, as they warn on the menu. It's one of those places you go in with some doubts but leave very satisfied. I couldn't take any photos because my battery died. Completely unaccessible for people with reduced mobility.

Great place in the center of Amsterdam. We enjoyed a delicious lunch. Prices are reasonable.

Excellent service and delicious food. I highly recommend it.

Nice and cosy Malaysian restaurant. Great food, also Malaysian people eat here. Friendly service. Thank you!

Lovely restaurant, food was delicious, staff were very polite and friendly.

Nothing special here. The beef rendang is not authentic. It is tasty but it is simply not rendang. The food quality was better many (many) years ago. Nasi lemak is of average quality but the nasi is lemak, that is a plus. A toko around the area serves tastier and more authentic food. Thanks, nevertheless. And the first place ever i experienced a surcharge of ~5% on credit card usage!!!

We had a really nice lunch with typical Malaysian dishes. I recommend it.

Good restaurant with authentic Malay food.

Good food with enough portion to share 👌🏼

The best beef rendang I have ever eaten. They start with cava chips which are delicious as well, my husband has the nasi lemak wau which he devoured. Lovely personable service.

The best Malaysian restaurant ❤️ every year when i come to Amsterdam i must visit them and enjoy the authentic food experience

Their Nasi Lemak taste just as the one I tried in Kuala Lumpur. The rice seasoned very nice, maybe their used bunga telang also in it, the sambal is spicy as it should be with the hint on balacan. The peanut and achovies fried very crispry with boiled egg as well. Their cut cucumber adding the freshness and the cracker taste very nice. Try their friend chicken too, is an indulgence for your taste bud because its seasoned nicely and crispy. It also accompanied by tasty chilli sauce. We tried their nasi goreng too...as like the other menu it was made just as nice like the other. Our complement to the chef who made it. And their staff ia very friendly and informative.

We love Malaysian food and have lived in Malaysia so this review is authentic. I loved the place bery warm and cozy. Its easily reachable. We ordered Teh Tarik, Roti parantha, samosa and nasi lemak. The Teh Tarik is a bit different very rosey in flavour but i like the different taste. Funny thing is they serve Teh Tarik with Stroopwaffel. Samosas were okayish nothing too amazing. Roti Parantha was okayish as the daal has too much daal . Mostly I have seen boiled daal water but it was daal only. Maybe its a different variety but was good. Nasi lemak was nice the peanuts were different very similar to Malaysia ones. Overall the food is good and the vibe too.

Had a good lunch here at Wau Malaysian, the staffs were helpful and very kind! ⭐️

Authentic Malaysian food. I will recommend this if you like street food. Not you bougie restaurant.

I LOVED IT Super friendly staff!!

Staffs are diligent & good humored. Food was not as nice as I expected.

This place could easily rename themselves to Wow. I had nasi lemak, roti paratha and char kway teow. Everything was super tasty, the nasi lemak rich and with all the flavors without being too heavy, the roti paratha just the right combination of flaky and soft and crunchy. I will be back.

Lovely family run restaurant with delicious food!

Main courses were decent for people to experience Malaysian cuisine, sauce portion (e.g. sambal, peanut sauce, dhal curry) could have been bigger. The Teh Tarik was too diluted, barely any tea taste with mostly milk and rose flavouring. Desserts(not in picture) were way overcharged for the portion that was served. The dessert decorations were way more than the actual dessert for the Roti Kaya and Pisang Goreng. Overall a disappointing experience.

This is a really sweet little place and the food is pretty good! Malay classics are there, done simply and well. Service is best described as welcoming and kind. Good array of drinks. Great options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten avoiders.

The ambiance is simple, with a cozy Malaysian basement feel. The food is very authentic (the teh tarik and nasi lemak biasa taste like they do in KL) and reasonably priced, which is unfortunately rare in the otherwise (now sometimes overly) expensive Amsterdam. The service is very friendly and relaxed. Street cinema is included—you sit on a very busy alley, yet still quiet. The only thing I missed on the menu: curry puffs and kueh hijauh. Highly recommended!

First time in more than 20 yrs I’m disappointed with the taste of Wau’s food! Nasi goreng was way too oily, the fried kueh tiaw have more fish cakes than kuih tiaw and the teh Tarek was no way near teh Tarek taste …. Please make it better and taste Malaysian again! The interior deco could be improved to have more Malaysian look, even just by putting photographs of Malaysian iconic buildings or popular touristic landmarks or hanging some of Malaysian Batek fabrics! There’s just so many to choose from! Make it more Malaysian if you call it a Malaysian restaurant, pls

There are 2 Malaysian restaurants in Amsterdam — this is the better one. Confirmed authentic flavours by someone who lived in Malaysia. Chinese Malaysian boy helping with takeout orders was very sweet and diligent. Just wish all the dishes were available to order on Thuisbezorgd, or it was easier to order over the phone ;) Cozy looking atmosphere, will definitely be back to dine in.

We tried Nasi Lemak and Chicken Curry, both are so so.

Amazing Malay food, dishes are tasty and comforting flavors! Small set up but cosy. Really good prices. Can recommend the Nasi Lemak and the satay, take a mix, it wont disappoint!

If you ask any Malaysian what the country’s national dish is, they’ll likely say Nasi Lemak. In Malaysia, it’s the Swiss Army knife of meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner – all in one. It can be the humble version wrapped in banana leaf for pocket change, or the “premium” plate with fried chicken or slow-cooked beef rendang. It’s a deceptively simple dish with endless pairing possibilities. WAU’s take came with “curry” chicken – so-called because, sadly, it didn’t taste remotely like curry. The anchovies (ikan bilis), as many Malaysian reviewers have lamented, were hard and stubbornly chewy – a clear sign they skipped the soaking and cleaning step and went straight from packet to wok. The coconut rice, while not as fragrant as the real deal back home, was the lone saving grace. The Teh Tarik Ice? Another letdown. Authentic Teh Tarik – literally “pulled tea” in Malay – is poured back and forth between jugs from a height to create a rich, creamy foam. WAU’s version was neither foamy nor full-bodied; instead, it was thin, watery, and utterly lacking the nostalgic punch Malaysians crave. To be fair, I didn’t try their other dishes, so my opinion is strictly based on what I had. That said, when the national dish and the national drink both miss the mark, it’s hard to recommend – especially at this price point – to anyone with a discerning Malaysian palate.

Very good time and delicious meal

Decent portions and price. Excellent taste. Conversation provoking decor. Tasty coffee mints with bill. Service slow but friendly. Highly recommend!

I was truly impressed during my first visit and just had to come back. The food is incredibly delicious and authentically prepared. The staff is warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home. The prices are absolutely fair. Looking forward to next time! 🫶🏽🥰

A great find. Small restaurant in Chinatown. A wide selection of dishes, from mildly spicy to very hot. The servers are very friendly and speak English.

Tried the Nasi Lemak, tasted authentic but portion was quite small for the price/ ratio.

Super fresh food Great location

People were very friendly, the food had a lot of flavor, portions were appropriate. The atmosphere was with malaysian decoration. In All the dishes indicates how much spicy they are. I would go again

The food is absolutely delicious! While it doesn’t taste exactly like authentic Malaysian cuisine—understandably, given the different ingredients available here—the dishes are still bursting with flavour. The use of Dutch ingredients adds a unique and tasty twist that makes the experience thoroughly enjoyable.

Nasi lemak sambal was overly acidic, the coconut rice sadly didn't have much flavour nor did the side dishes. Roti paratha had a good texture but curry was a bit plain

Good food. I had the chicken and beef satay with the beef curry, which was tasty.

Lovely, friendly, welcoming and down to earth staff. They were very accomodating and I could not have asked for more. I ordered the nasi lemak with fried chicken and it was all so flavourful, hearty and the fried chicken was so crispy - what more can you ask for?! I would love to come back and I would also recommend this place to to others!

The beef rendang was very good. You should order it separately, rather than the corresponding three-course meal, because it's not quite identical, and the latter stays hot due to the hot stone slab, whereas the platter-served meal cools quickly.

Atmosphere was amazing, staff really friendly. Best authentic Malay food I've had, got the Beef Rendang it was so succulent. Definitely will come back when I visit Amsterdam again

Intrigued to try the milk tea and also grilled Satay. Liked the interior decors and the waitress was friendly to us. The veggie cracker was very nice so we enjoyed that very much. Not too sure what type of tea leafs used to make the milk tea(Teh Tarik) but definitely very different. The satay is lacking the essential spices although the meat was tender. Perhaps the food was tweaked to the local liking but it’s definitely very different from the authentic Malaysian taste.

Food didn’t taste authentic. It was a bit of a let down. Not the same taste we had in KL. Not sure if it’s the availability of the ingredients or the taste is tailored to the locals.

1st time came here with a group of friends. Ordered Nasi Lemak, Chicken Curry with plain rice and Omelette (not in menu). It is tasteless and no feel at all. The nasi lemak and sambal didn't taste like nasi lemak at all. The only consolation were the ground peanut, anchovies and cucumber which tasted fresh and crunchy. The chicken curry didn't taste any curry at all and very watery. It was chicken cooked with sprout, very rare combination. The best was only the Omelette. Generally, the foods not Malaysian's. However fried rice and curry laksa ordered by friend looked delicious (but didn't try it). But I guess all these have evolved to accommodate the local taste and preference so personal comments here may not be relevant. The services were good, thanks to young lady taking the order and serve. The place atmosphere and ambient were nice with Malaysia decorations and antique. Pricewise was reasonable reflected by the location, food type and tourist centre.

Good restaurant to experience Malaysian cuisine. Be aware about the price in the menu and what you are paying, I got an extra amount. Also the asked for a tip instead of waiting for it.

Following the overall positive recommendations, we decided to visit this restaurant. The service was not great at all, and the food was extremely below average. Overall disappointing 😞

About 30 euros each, fast service, excellent food cooked to order!

Friendly service and the food is tasty too. Suggest to make reservation for weekends or holidays. Can be very busy during dinner.

This places serves authentic Malay cuisine and their deep fired chicken wings were amazing. The wings were crispy and crunchy at the same time on the surface, while once you bite in the juicy of the meat leaks in between your teeth. The chicken wings meat was very tender and the flavors were marinated to the bone, that I didn’t even need extra dip sauce. The laksa noodle soup was ok, nothing special but it was good to have in Europe.

Excellent food and service, waiter also attentive to dietary requirements. Would recommend.

Great deco and amazing ambience with Malaysian elements plastered across the hall. The food is on the expensive side for its mediocre taste (from a Malaysian palette) and we had to pay extra (almost €6 from a total bill of around €90) just because we used a card instead of cash, which the manager couldn’t explain the charges.

Really tasty food! We had the chicken curry with rice and nasi lemak. Both were delicious and enjoyable!

The ambience was pleasant; however, I found the food and drinks underwhelming. The teh tarik was diluted, and I was unable to finish it. While the food was decent, it seemed more tailored to local preferences. Having grown up in Malaysia, I found it did not meet the standard I am accustomed to. From a critical perspective, the pricing is understandable given the city-center location. However, considering my experience with the food, I did not find it justified.

The ambience was good however the waiter ( Indian guy ) was not friendly at all . Don’t even greet or welcome the customer . Not Dutch standard at all! I’m from Malaysia and the food is okayish! Met the owner Chinese guy from SG.

🇲🇾 First time Malaysian food siuuuu!! Was very tasty. Cozy spot on the sea wall and you get good portions! You don't go out on an empty stomach 🤠 whoohoo

We didn’t have any special expectations, but the food was very tasty. We ordered without really understanding what we were ordering, but even the children ate everything. Be careful, there are a lot of savory (spicy) dishes

Excellent restaurant with a wide vegan offering! We tried three VG dishes, all delicious. The atmosphere is pleasant, the service is top notch, and as a bonus, they kindly kept my forgotten bag. Thanks again!

The staff need to learn Never to make a hungry person angry. We were looking for wau restaurant base on their review. We were turned away rudely. Malaysian hospitality really? It’s not about waiting, it’s how you answer no matter how good your food. Being polite is a good start.

Really sad to write this review. We came here last August and it was absolutely wonderful, we enjoyed our meal so much we made a special trip to Chinatown just to eat here again this weekend. We both ordered the same dishes we had last time (one vegan and one chicken) and this time they were both disgusting! The potatoes and mushrooms tasted like soil, it was really oily and very bland. The chicken dish was dry and not even heated properly. Absolutely nothing like the meal we had last year. When the waiter cleared our plates away, he could clearly see that barely anything had been eaten and didn't question it. I'm not sure what's changed here, but whatever it is, it's not good.

Got the beef rendang with rice and it was packed with flavour and beef was cooked to perfection, just like the one from back home.

The chicken rendang deserves to be Michelin rated 100% it is a luxurious meal! I spent 6 weeks in Amsterdam and this is by far my favorite restaurant and meal.

Good selection of Malaysian food (mostly Malay dishes). Nasi lemak was pretty satisfying - it came with very good sambal and aromatic rice but the curry chicken was a bit cold. Satays were just average and lacked enough marination. Peanut sauce also lacked the kick. Portions were small for the price. Service was fast and friendly.

Reasonable price. Don't compare meals in Malaysia..

Very tasty food and nice staff!

The food and drinks look nice. But to be honest, the food we had (kari ayam & nasi lemak) didn’t taste like Malaysian cuisine at all, as a Malaysian 🙂. The rice for the nasi lemak at least have a 'lemak' taste , with the richness of coconut milk and/or pandan. The chicken curry soup taste so different.

superbbb!!! Nice owner nice food everythings awesome..Very kindful owner and even provide us space for prayer..recommended restaurant to eat!

The ambience was nice. Service was good. Atmosphere was great. Hard to get a reservation. Coming to the food, I would have to differ with majority of the reviews I came across for this restaurant. It is not the best representation of Malay Cuisine in terms of Taste. Portion sizes were too small for the price. The side pickles need a lot of refinement. The dal which was served with the Paratha was a complete let down. They had a peanut sauce on one of the dishes that we ordered and that was the only thing we liked about that dish.

Very good Malaysian family restaurant, the dishes are authentic, the service is impeccable again

This restaurant is a must-visit when in Amsterdam! The interior is charming and authentic, perfectly reflecting the atmosphere of malaysia. The food and service are equally impressive. We opted for vegetarian dishes, which were not only delicious but also thoughtfully prepared. Highly recommended!

Unfriendly service i must say. This is my 1st and last.

I ordered the Nasi Lemak and it was delicious. The rice was fragrant, the chilli was good but not spicy enough for me. Overall worth it!

First - come here. Food is pretty legit. It scratches that itch of authentic food. Couple of comments though. Limao is damn nice. Order this. DO NOT order the teh tarik. It really cannot make it. Wrong type of tea, not gao enough, not sweet enough. Tastes kinda like milk tea instead… The beef rendang is nice enough, a bit heavy on the coconut milk and not enough spicy flavour but it still had a nice taste and it was pretty tender. It’s not the usual beef rendang you see around - kind of more like a curry. The nasi lemak was really nice. The rice was fragrant and it came with all the fixings. The only downside side about it was the sambal was a bit on the sweet side instead of having that spicy kick, but that’s probably to cater to local tastes. Would be nice to have the option for the real deal though. I saw another table that ordered a nasi goreng and that had peas in it (which was funny…), but I can’t speak to the taste. Overall, yummy food! Could use a little tweaks here and there to make it top tier.

Food was ok but the service was very bad.

The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and they have a good menu. However I personally find it to be expensive for the serving size. It is good as everything is halal. But quality and taste is just ok. Just a note that their dinner service starts from 5pm (I did not see a note anywhere that they are closed before 5pm). We arrived at 4pm and they asked as to come back.