Seek and find
A list of Black-owned restaurants in Amsterdam. It's actually strange that when you search for them, you can't really find them. As a mixed couple who travels the world for food, it's practically a given that we visit a wide variety of restaurants and Asian restaurants. Sometimes because we're craving a specific dish, sometimes because we're looking for that one ingredient. I briefly hesitated about whether I should even make a list like this. I always share my personal favorites on Your Little Black Book, but I can't be 100% comprehensive. And with a list of Black-owned restaurants in Amsterdam, you want to be as comprehensive as possible so as not to leave anyone out. If you know of a great restaurant that isn't on this list yet, please let us know via the Tip the Editors button!
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Diversity: from fusion to authentic food
This wonderful BOB list is far from complete. I had to think about how to format it without offending followers and readers. For example, I've never received so many responses after creating a highly requested list as the shortlist (which isn't so short) with Surinamese restaurants in AmsterdamBesides the fact that it wasn't complete (which is almost impossible with so much on offer in the city), I also received comments suggesting it must have been made by a white person because some of the items in it weren't authentic. That hurts. Because is a Surinamese-inspired hotspot with fusion food less worthy than a takeout shop selling authentic roti? I think it's precisely that diversity that allows you to show a wide audience that there's more to the world than just a platter of oysters and a glass of white wine (no matter how delicious) that we've written about here often enough.
For all the lists that add color to Your Little Black Book, I ask followers for input so I can also research and feature those gems in neighborhoods I don't visit weekly. That's how the idea for this list of black-owned restaurants in Amsterdam came about a few weeks ago. Or the designated driver list for Amsterdam's hospitality businesses, whatever you want to call it. With the help of many acquaintances and hospitality industry friends, you can read the tips here. Each one features businesses where one of the owners has roots in places like Suriname, the Caribbean, or Africa. Use it to your advantage, because if you're going out to eat this weekend, choose a place you might not know yet to support your fellow Amsterdammers!
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𝟭𝟲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 🌮
Are you going classic with carne asada & salsa verde, or do you prefer something a little different, like birria for dipping or tempura mushroom with salsa negra!?
In this guide, you'll find my favorite taco hotspots in Amsterdam, including a must-try tip for every spot 🍴
📍 @masmais.taqueria (West)
🌮 Favorite: tuna tostada & sea bass ceviche
Perfect if you love Mexican food with a focus on seafood, great cocktails, and a laid-back cantina vibe. It feels like being in Mexico for a moment, right in Amsterdam West.
📍 @tacos.lasinaloense (Ten Katemarkt & Albert Cuypmarkt)
🌮 Favorite: create your own taco & go all in on salsa
Street-style tacos the way they're meant to be: handmade tortillas, slow-cooked steaks, and choosing your own spice level.
📍 @madre.amsterdam (Jordaan)
🌮 Favorite: birria quesatacos & tempura mushroom tacos
A plant-based Mexican restaurant that proves just how flavorful vegetarian food can be. Comfort food with a twist, and perfect for sharing.
📍 @bacalar.amsterdam (North)
🌮 Favorite: octopus taco
Still one of my favorites in Noord, with a great terrace too. Raw setting, huge on flavor. Weekend lunch here is my favorite! Definitely ask for the specials.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with the 16 best taco spots in Amsterdam.
Do you have a taco spot I really need to try?
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴, 𝟵 & 𝟭𝟬
This weekend is packed with markets, food events and lots of good excuses to spend the entire weekend out and about in Amsterdam.
From the free @oatly Matcha Strawberry Signature Drink and limited edition bag charm launch at @binibakery to Het Hapjesfestijn in Noord and the Creative Lab Summer Pop-Up at Klaproos & Café Soleil.
Plus, there are lots of fun Mother's Day ideas in this new guide, from brunches to the @ladress summer sale and 50% discount tickets for a concert at @concertgebouw.
Also very in the mood for the North Seafood BBQ at @nikotin.restobar
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, matcha, a long lunch or trying a new hotspot?
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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢
Straight from the airport to this little place to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉 <3
In Taipei, you go to a Soy Milk Shop for breakfast. Warm soy milk to eat in a bowl, and steam baskets with the tastiest dumplings and baozi. You can really wake me up for this kind of breakfast. These local breakfast spots come in all shapes and sizes, from Michelin-recommended spots to hole-in-the-wall stalls.
Most soy milk shops open early (and sometimes even 24 hours a day), and these are the dishes you want to try:
🥄 Warm soy milk
🥢 Soup dumplings (you can often choose between pork and veggies)
🥢 Pork baozi
🥢 Youtiao (油條 - a kind of fried donut stick)
🥢 Youtiao (油條) w/ pork floss & rice
🥢 Turnip cake
🥢 Chives pancake
🥢 Scallion pancake
TIP: Sharing is a good idea to taste as much as possible, because the portions are (often) large.
You'll want to remember these soy milk shops for your future trip to Taipei:
📍Fuhang Soy Milk
📍Soy Milk Shop
📍Yong He Soya Milk King (Da'an)
📍Sihai Soy Milk
I am currently touring Taiwan, and you can also find all the tips in my Stories Highlight.
Have you ever been to Taiwan? I'm curious if you thought it was *that* amazing!
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#taipeifood #taipeitravel #TaiwanWavesOfWonder #ExperienceTaiwan @taiwantoerisme #presstrip
{ In this Taiwan Travel Guide video, I share my favorite breakfast spots in Taipei for an authentic Taiwanese breakfast }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 + 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮 & 𝟯
HELLO first weekend of May!
From a brand-new rooftop beach in Oost to vintage treasure hunting at IJ-Hallen, Italian market mornings, new restaurants and lots of May holiday plans for families.
Also on my radar this weekend:
📍 East Beach
📍 Café Pigalle
📍 Sassy's
📍 HORTA
📍 Bar Copa
📍 Amour Amer
📍 Café Felix
📍 Chez Chloé
And yes, market season is fully back. Sunday Market, IJ-Hallen, NoordOogst and Zi Camì Market… where to start?
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 85 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend… markets, terraces, new hotspots or something fun with the kids?
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Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away.
During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies, where there is plenty to do.
• A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea.
· Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round.
· Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting.
Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold right now, but there is plenty to do.
• The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!).
Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure.
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{ In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }
HELLO WEEKEND!
A short note, but a very packed Amsterdam Weekend Guide online with 76 tips for Kingsday, Kingsnight, new restaurants, kidsproof May holiday activities and everything in between.
Comment WEEKEND and I'll send you the full guide in your DM.
Cheers from Spain, where I will celebrate with orange wine from Priorat ✌🏼🧡.
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The most important things to do are done by the community through this Nederland and in Amsterdam?
The May holidays have begun, and that means: quality time with the kids. From creative workshops and fun playgrounds to new museums, kid-friendly festivals, and adventures in nature.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲, you will find two comprehensive guides with more than 50 tips! Believe me, you won't be bored anymore ;-).
Take all tips via the line in my bio. Have fun!
I'm curious: what do you have planned for this holiday?
PS: We are doing a road trip from Barcelona to Valencia this year and you can travel along via stories.
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟴 & 𝟭𝟵
Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted. 🖤
Baby lambs, spring markets, new restaurant openings and more events not to miss, this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide is packed.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 81 tips straight to your DMs.
Have fun making plans!
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PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.
Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.
WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.
Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.
Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.
With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.
Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚
PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)
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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢
@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.
In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.
Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤
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{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟵, 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟭 & 𝟭𝟮
This is one of those weekends that's packed with cool events!
Catch the last cherry blossoms, hunt for vintage treasures or feast on oysters.
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What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆?
@eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember.
Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤
Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here!
📍 Eetcafé de Reiger
Jordaan, Amsterdam City Centre
Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam.
And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too!
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22 Tips for Black-Owned Restaurants in Amsterdam
Spang Makandra: Do you regularly get takeout? Although you can also eat in, according to one of my dear friends, this is the best place for Surinamese food in Amsterdam. One of the first warungs to open in Amsterdam, it has three locations: in East, New West, and South.
Multiple locations, Amsterdam – spangmakandra.nl
Seasalt & Chocolate: I really liked this tip that came in. First, eat at Mooshka and then go to Seasalt & Chocolate for dessert. Definitely worth remembering! I'll be back soon to try the carrot cake.
Sint Willibrordusstraat 58H, Amsterdam – seasaltandchocolate.nl
Mr. Blou I love You: This kiosk is located on the Elandsgracht canal and is a must-visit for anyone who loves falafel. A nice detail: the owner, Mr. Blou, previously worked at several Michelin-starred restaurants.
Elandsgracht 150, Amsterdam – Facebook
Bar Pamela: Bar Pamala is anything but boring. The interior is colorful, the cocktails and shots flow freely, they have surprising bites and snacks, and a lovely terrace.
Jacob van Lennepstraat 86H, Amsterdam – pamela.amsterdam
Locals Coffee: How could I have forgotten this one in the first draft of this BOB list? I'm a regular here myself and hadn't even thought of it. In case you haven't heard of Locals Coffee yet… it's one of the best coffee shops in De Pijp. It's truly meant for catching up with friends and having lunch, not a place to plop down with your laptop. Offline coffee lovers, it is. They also have a lovely terrace.
First Jacob van Campenstraat 27-H, Amsterdam – localscoffee.nl
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Ricardo's Eatery: A classic on Javastraat that many of you probably know. For takeaway, delivery, or to eat in. For all your sweet drink cravings you can't find everywhere and the most delicious nasi with chicken. While there are many other delicious options on the menu, like moksi alesi and roti, I rarely browse them because I already know what I want.
Javastraat 47, Amsterdam – eetricardos.nl
Canary Club & The FoodhallenIt's so impressive what the guys from these now-important Amsterdam establishments have accomplished. The Kanarieclub is an all-day hotspot where you can relax with your laptop in the morning and dine and win in the evening. And the Foodhallen, perfect for a bite to eat before a movie.
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam – kanarieclub.nl
Maze: This is the place to be in Amsterdam for cocktail, soul food, and poetry evenings. It guarantees a special night out in Oud Zuid, near Vondelpark. Enjoy African-Caribbean food, linger for a cocktail, and keep an eye out for special performances at their events.
Amstelveenseweg 53 Amsterdam – labyrinthamsterdam.nl
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Reggae Rita's: The go-to place for Jamaican food in Amsterdam West. If you're looking for something different than sandwiches and cheese for a business lunch, you've come to the right place. You can eat in or have Rita's food delivered to your door during a night in with Netflix. Whatever you're in the mood for!
Frederik Hendrikstraat 22, Amsterdam – reggaerita.com
Fresh Leaves: If you're in the mood for BBQ chicken, I've been told this is one of the places to go. They're in World of Food, definitely a food court worth exploring for its variety of delicious food from all over the world. Handy: they also deliver!
Develstein 100C, Amsterdam
Majesty Cake: They're works of art. Majesteit Taart's cakes. Almost too beautiful to eat, though I highly recommend you do. The cakes and pastries are just as delicious as they look, I can tell you from personal experience. We also offer custom cakes!
Javastraat 5, Amsterdam – majestycake.nl
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African Kitchen: I haven't been there myself yet, but I'm intrigued. African Kitchen in Southeast is the place to be for West African food, specifically Nigerian specialties.
Wisseloord 85, Amsterdam – Africankitchen.nl
Nono Cakes: Are you vegan or have a cow's milk allergy? Then you'll want to keep Nono Cakes in mind. This pastry shop in Southeast Amsterdam makes the most delicious vegan, and therefore cruelty-free, pastries, cakes, and tarts every day.
Veldhuizenstraat 5, Amsterdam – nonocakes.com
Yemaya: A vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Southeast with a beautiful story and a strong focus on the community. Healthy, delicious, and fresh daily. The menu is diverse, from pitas to soup and vegan burgers and pizza. I've been told the peanut soup is a must-try!
Reigersbos 3A, Amsterdam – yemaya.estate
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