We at Yourlbb love the Asian kitchen. Delicious dishes to share, and especially the Dim Sum is always ordered. Those small steamed or fried bites served in a bamboo basket. We love them! Filled with everything you could wish for, from meat to fish and various veggie options. Want to know where to eat the best dim sum in the Netherlands? Read on, because we’ve compiled a list of the best Dim Sum restaurants across the Netherlands for you.
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Tai Soen
You can taste the true Cantonese cuisine at Tai Soen, where they have been serving Dim Sum dishes since 1974. For an evening of traditional Cantonese dining, Tai Soen is the perfect spot.
Godebaldkwartier 275, Utrecht – taisoen.nl
Kwong Chow
The specialties of this restaurant include the delicious dim sum dishes on the menu. You’ll need to order by intuition, as there are no pictures on the menu.
Steenstraat 83d, Arnhem – kwongchowarnhem.nl
Tai Wu
One of the best-known Chinese restaurants in Rotterdam is Tai Wu. Drop by for the delicious Dim Sum dishes on the menu. Also, the pancakes with Peking duck are well-known at the restaurant and definitely worth trying!
Mauritsweg 24-26, Rotterdam – tai-wu.nl
Kee Lun Palace
At this Chinese restaurant in The Hague, you can enjoy authentic Chinese dishes. Sit at a revolving table to easily share all the dishes, plus it’s a lot of fun.
Wagenstraat 95, Den Haag – Kee-lun-palace-den-haag.nl
Oriental City
In the heart of Amsterdam, you’ll find this dim sum hotspot. It’s also a popular spot among locals to score the best dim sum. The interior might be a bit older, but you certainly won’t taste that in the delicious dishes.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179, Amsterdam- oriental-city.com
Hoi Tin
An authentic Hong Kong bakery in Amsterdam’s Chinatown. Here, you can not only enjoy dim sum but also get Hong Kong-style pastries and other Chinese dishes.
Zeedijk 122-124，Amsterdam – restauranthoitin.com
Oriental City, Amsterdam
MORE PLACES WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEST DIM SUM in the netherlands
Sea Palace
Within walking distance of Central Station, you’ll find this floating Chinese restaurant. With a large menu, you have plenty of choices for a delicious Dim Sum evening.
Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam – seapalace.nl
Asian Glories
Awarded a Bib Gourmand, this restaurant certainly deserves a spot on our list. At Asian Glories, you can enjoy fresh handmade Dim Sum. Can’t decide between the dishes? The chef also offers a dim sum menu.
Leeuwenstraat 15, Rotterdam – Asianglories.nl
Full Moon City
From steamed to fried dumplings, pancakes, and buns. With 80 different Dim Sum dishes, it’s hard to choose from all the delicious options on the menu.
Achter Raamstraat 75, Den Haag – fullmooncity.nl
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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
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
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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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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