Immerse yourself in China with the tips from this list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam. Especially for those who (like me) sometimes just need a break from all the French-oriented fine dining restaurants. Spice it up! And join in with the suggestions from this list for delicious Sichuan dishes, Peking duck, or a table full of dim sum. As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing better than good and authentic Chinese food. A great advantage: dining here is often much more affordable. Read on for the 12 X the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam that you’ll want to try. Also, good to know: many of them offer delivery services.
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Full Moon Garden
Dim sum is an important part of Cantonese cuisine. These are small portions of fresh ingredients, either fried or steamed in special baskets. At Full Moon Garden, you can choose from over 80 different varieties.
Leidsestraat 95, Amsterdam – fullmoongarden.nl
© Full Moon Garden
Nam Kee
At Nam Kee, the most delicious authentic Cantonese recipes have been prepared since 1981. Nam Kee compiled its most beloved dishes into a cookbook for home cooking: ‘De Oesters en andere Nam Kee.’ But, of course, you can also simply order and enjoy their tasty dishes..
Zeedijk 111, Amsterdam – namkee.nl
© Nam Kee
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Dragon’s city
The Wong family combines the best of authentic Chinese cuisine with the Dutch style of Chinese cooking. They often add an extra twist inspired by other Eastern cuisines. As a result, the Chinese cuisine at this restaurant tastes unlike anywhere else.
Damstraat 18, Amsterdam – restaurantdragoncity.nl
© Dragon’s City
Oriental City
Cantonese cuisine also takes the spotlight here. The chef’s specialities include roasted suckling pig in traditional sauce and steamed oysters with black bean and soy sauce. I’ve been coming here for dim sum for as long as I can remember, so this tip cannot be missing from the list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177, Amsterdam – oriental-city.com
© Oriental City
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Mister Chen X Cha House
The menu is a fusion of Hong Kong’s ‘yam cha’ restaurants and Tokyo’s ‘Izakayas.’ In other words: all the goodies from Hong Kong to Tokyo. The dishes have a slightly more Western twist, with ingredients like wagyu in the gyoza. So delicious! They also offer home delivery.
Linnaeusstraat 18, Amsterdam – misterchen.nl
Fulu Mandarijn
Small Sichuan dishes for sharing, made with fresh local ingredients and flavoured with the very best imported Sichuan spices. Also fun: cocktails made with local spirits and Asian elements. Head up the stairs and let the table fill up with dishes. We often start with dim sum and then order Peking duck and a Sichuan dish with crispy chicken bites.
Rokin 26, Amsterdam – fulumandarijn.com
© Fulu Mandarijn
Lucky House
Completely inspired by the fast, fresh, and healthy street food of Southeast Asia. In the wok choice menu, you choose your own ingredients, which are then quickly stir-fried at high heat to retain as many vitamins, colours, and flavours as possible. This is one of the places in Amsterdam where you can eat soup dumplings… and that’s precisely why we keep coming back here, making this tip an essential part of the list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam.
Willemsstraat 22, Amsterdam – lucky-house.nl
Lucky House © Yourlbb
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Sea Palace
The largest floating restaurant in Europe offers a wide representation of everything that China has to offer gastronomically. With classics such as Peking duck, dishes from Sichuan, an extensive selection of dim sum, and Cantonese favourites.
Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam – seapalace.nl
© Sea Palace
Fresh noodles by Han & Streetfood by Han
Han makes the tastiest, high-quality noodles. Umami by Han is an original Chinese restaurant on a culinary level with modern fusion dishes at an attractive price. There is now a special delivery website for takeaways and home deliveries. With a mention in the Michelin guide, this tip cannot be missed from the list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam.
Overtoom 31HS, Amsterdam – umami-restaurant.com
© Umami by han
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Wangs Flavour
In Amsterdam West, this is the Chinese restaurant you want to know. Enjoy a great meal with everyone at a large round table filled with dishes that you can rotate. So much fun and delicious! For a real treat at home with your partner, order a combination menu with three different dishes of your choice and a large bowl of white rice. But of course, you can also order the steamed, fried snacks, and all other dishes separately.
Tweede Nassaustraat 9, Amsterdam – wangsflavour.nl
© Wangs Flavours
China supreme
From hand-pulled noodles to the classic wonton soup, they have it all. Have you ever tried a jian bing? It’s a Chinese savoury crêpe from Beijing filled with, for example, Peking duck… YUM!
Buitenveldertselaan 114, Amsterdam – Instagram Pagina
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
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FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
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Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
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