dim sum Amsterdam restaurants

Anne

 

19 February 2025
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12 Dim Sum in Amsterdam to try soon

Where can you find the best dim sum in Amsterdam? Ever since I first visited Hong Kong, you can literally wake me up for it! Dim sum has become incredibly popular in Amsterdam too. There's nothing more satisfying than a table laden with steamed and fried snacks. Made with vegetables, meat, fish, or rice, and served in charming bamboo baskets. So delicious! Did you know that dim sum is considered breakfast in China? I love having it for lunch. Curious where I go? These are the best dim sum restaurants in Amsterdam!

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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 alike, 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 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. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { 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 }
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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. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

12 of the tastiest dim sum restaurants in Amsterdam

Oriental CityOriental City in Amsterdam's city center is perhaps the most popular dim sum spot among locals. To be fair, the interior isn't exactly hip. But the dim sum is delicious! And they have an extensive menu, which means plenty of choice!
Old Side Voorburgwal 177, Amsterdam – oriental-city.com 

Best dim sum Amsterdam Orientall City

© Oriental City, Amsterdam

Sea Palace: Here, you'll truly feel like you're in an Asian atmosphere. Sea Palace is a classic Chinese restaurant where the interior looks just like China itself! It's within walking distance of Central Station (convenient!) and floats on the water. The menu is incredibly extensive, and the Dim Sum is delicious... so worth a visit!
Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam – seapalace.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam sea palace

© Sea Palace, Amsterdam

Full Moon Garden: This is without a doubt one of the best new dim sum restaurants in Amsterdam. It's also a bit of a hidden gem, as you'll find this dim sum spot above the McDonald's on Leidsestraat. Besides dim sum, they also serve delicious other Chinese dishes. If you've never been, GO! You won't regret it.
Leidsestraat 95, Amsterdam – fullmoongarden.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam Full moon garden

© Full Moon Garden, Amsterdam

Kampai: You'll want to try Kampai's homemade dim sum! Enjoy one of their cocktails with your meal. They're not only beautiful to look at, but also delicious!
Geldersekade 19, Amsterdam – kampai-amsterdam.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam Kampai

© Kampai, Amsterdam

The Japanese: This hotspot also offers extensive dim sum. Not just for dinner, but also delicious for lunch! In summer, enjoy a meal on the sunny terrace, and in winter, tuck into the cozy restaurant.
Bilderdijkstraat 203, Albert Cuypstraat 228 & Pampuslaan 505, Amsterdam – dejapanner.com

Best dim sum Amsterdam the Japanese

© The Japanese, Amsterdam

Chin Chin Club: This hotspot on Rozengracht has it all. Not only can you dance the night away, but you're also in the right place for the tastiest dim sum.
Rozengracht 133, Amsterdam – chinchinclub.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam Chinchin

© Chin Chin Club, Amsterdam

One Dim Sum: On Overtoom in Amsterdam West, there's a restaurant that's all about dim sum. From steamed to fried dim sum, and they also have delicious steamed buns!
Overtoom 109, Amsterdam – onedimsum.nl

 

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Dim Sum Thing: You can't get enough of dim sum at the Foodhallen either. There's a stall with the most delicious Asian dishes. We tried them, of course, and you can read what we thought in the comments. this video see back.
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam – dimsumthing.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam Dim sum thing

© Dim Sum Thing, Amsterdam

HappyHappyJoyJoy: Happyhappyjoyjoy offers the most delicious Asian dishes on the menu. Like, of course, the dim sum! Steamed and fried. Highly recommended: the Ngap Kauw! With Peking duck, shrimp, and bamboo shoots. But not only is the food delicious here, but the restaurant also has a great atmosphere. It's recognizable by its striking red interior and red umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. Perfect for a dim sum night out with friends (or your lover, of course)! They now have locations in West, De Pijp, Zuidas, and the city center.
Multiple locations in Amsterdam – happyhappyjoyjoy.asia

Best dim sum Amsterdam Happyhappyjoyjoy

© HappyHappyJoyJoy, Amsterdam

Cha House: Cha House is a Japanese-Chinese eatery in Amsterdam East. Just reading the menu makes us happy: dumplings, meat and veggie gyozas, and steamed pastries or sushi with crispy shrimp or yellowfin tuna. YUM!
Linnaeusstraat 18, Amsterdam – misterchen.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam Mister Chen

© Mister Chen, Amsterdam

Hi Tin: In our own Chinatown 020 (near Amsterdam's Red Light District), Hoi Tin has been around for years. The restaurant has a typical Cantonese style that makes you feel like you're in Southeast China. Can't find it? It's right next to the He Hua Temple. You'll probably know that too. And then: enjoy the dim sum! I dare you to try the dim sum with hot stuffed peppers :-)
Zeedijk 122, Amsterdam – hoitin.nl

Best dim sum Amsterdam Hoi Tin

© Hoi Tin, Amsterdam

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