A very tasty Surinamese takeout restaurant. We came all the way from Soest because of a nice video on Instagram by ChefvandeLeq.
Note!
They no longer have a restaurant, only takeout! The restaurant burned down.
It's definitely delicious Surinamese food, and definitely worth it. Everything is homemade and very fresh.
But I had an even better Surinamese meal at restaurant New Draver.
I got this tip from a customer who was ordering at the same time as me.
The homemade sambal is fantastic, and so is the food!
I'll definitely go back and order when I'm in the area.
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A beautiful old building overlooking the old harbor of Rokin. Excellent service, intimate atmosphere, good food, and a lovely hostess. It was also wonderful that our dietary restrictions were so well taken into account. I'll definitely go again.
We came for a birthday party, having made a reservation. We arrived and the reservation wasn't there; they said they tried to contact us to cancel because there was a game on. But you didn't know there was a game when you made the reservation, I wonder?
So, in the end, we waited until 9:00, after the game, to be seated, but the service wasn't terrible; more than that, unfortunately, I can only give one star, otherwise I'd give it 0. The waiters were nonexistent; when the cakes were delivered (we had brought three), I had to get up three times to remind them to bring them. By the time they brought the cakes, there weren't even plates, cutlery, a knife to cut them, nothing. We had to ask them for the knife. Excuse me, but what kind of job do you normally do? I'm truly shocked by the whole situation.
You ruined a birthday party.
Absolute banger!!!
Best authentic, original Moroccan Mint Tea in Amsterdam. Beef Tagine was full of flavour and the beef was so tender.
Tagine Kefta was sensational as well.
Their Mesamn with Honey and cheese? No words could describe it.. Will be back soon no doubt
What a mess, it smelled like a sewer.
The main course arrived before the appetizer. An average Jamaican would have been shocked.
The owner was shamelessly napping at a nearby table.
Chicken with too much airflow and a goat stew that tasted like nothing.
It was like a Gordon Ramsey show.
I should have thrown my plate across the counter.
The staff made the best of it.
You won't see me there, no, never again.
We had a memorable evening at Vuurtoreneiland, with many elements done very well, but a few important missteps around dietary accommodation and service accuracy that impacted the overall experience.
The positives first: the setting is truly unique and atmospheric, the ambiance is warm and intimate, the wine selection was thoughtful and very well paired, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout the evening. We also liked most of our dishes which were nicely combined. The execution of them was also quite eye-pleasing.
However, there were several moments where our clearly communicated ânon-cheese eaterâ preference was not properly followed through. On the boat to the restaurant, three slices of cheese were served, despite the person at the door having acknowledged that our table included one non-cheese eater. Later, at the restaurant, the deer course was accidentally skipped and replaced by the cheese course. Only after we mentioned this was the deer course then served.
The cheese course itself was the biggest disappointment. While the cheese eaters received a full cheese course, the non-cheese eater was given a single caramelized slice of carrot. This felt more like an omission than a true alternative. A cheese course is about richness, variety, and indulgence, and the replacement did not feel equivalent in thought, substance, or experience â especially at this level of dining.
Finally, we noticed an extra beer on our bill at the end that we had not ordered. This was resolved, but it added to the feeling that some details were missed during the evening.
Overall, Vuurtoreneiland offers a beautiful setting, strong wines, and a lovely atmosphere, but greater attention to dietary alternatives and service accuracy would significantly improve the experience and help all guests feel equally considered.
Teppanyaki Hosokawa in the heart of Amsterdam.
Delicious food, prepared by a very friendly chef, and the service is superb.
Extensive wine and drinks menu.
Perhaps a bit more variety and more refined dessert flavors đ
And not to forget, very clean restrooms/lavatory.
Parking is available, about a five-minute walk away.