Good news for all sweet tooths: Amsterdam has its own mochi donut cafe! At Café Nobuya Amsterdam, you can enjoy this delicious delicacy and juicy sandwiches that are just as good as those at the famous Chun. The only difference? At Chun, you stand in the (TikTok) queue for hours; at Nobuya, there is often room (for now).
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Café Nobuya is the hidden gem of Amsterdam
Honestly, we expect it won’t be long before Nobuya has the same kind of TikTok rows as Chun in the Nine Streets. Nobuya is not far away, in the Herenstraat in Amsterdam-Centrum. Nobuya, however, is a lot less noticeable because she is somewhat hidden behind a vast plant that adorns the facade of the business. So be sharp when looking for this spot.
Once you have found Nobuya, you enter an oasis of peace. The interior is clean, minimalist and cozy. The light wood matches the long space, which has a small corner at the rear that opens onto a mini garden, one of many in the city center of Amsterdam. The large table at the back of the business provides a homely setting.
© Café Nobuya, @cafe.nobuya
Menu Nobuya
Before you’ve been to Nobuya, you might be wondering: what is a mochi donut? And do I need this? The answer to the second question is short but sweet: yes. The answer to the first question is a little more complicated. A light texture characterizes a ‘normal’ donut and is sometimes even a bit soggy. On the other hand, a mochi donut is compact and firm, without being sticky – a turn-off for many with mochi, but that does not apply to these special donuts. While mochi has its origins in Japan – the snack was introduced hundreds of years ago as a chic delicacy that was made and eaten in the first days of the new year – mochi donuts originate from Hawaii >. In 1992, Charmaine Ocasek mixed the classic donut and mochi recipes into one, reportedly creating the new classic.
Not a fan of sweets? Then you have also come to the right place at Nobuya. Their menu has more goodies than just the famous mochi donuts. Their sandwiches are gaining popularity. They serve their tastiest specimens with oyster mushrooms, egg kimchi, or Japanese beef. As far as we are concerned, you can skip those long lines at other popular establishments and join Café Nobuya. You do that for a mochi donut, sandwich, bubble tea, or simple coffee – or just all of them, while you’re there.
© Café Nobuya, @cafe.nobuya
© Café Nobuya, @cafe.nobuya
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
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
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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