Ramen enthusiasts in Amsterdam South can’t contain their excitement, as Taka Ramen Gelderlandplein has recently opened its doors. And that’s reason enough for a visit.
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Taka Ramen Gelderlandplein is the new hotspot of Buitenveldert
Right next to the Gelderlandplein shopping centre, Taka Ramen & Street Food opened just a few weeks ago – a brand-new ramen hotspot in Amsterdam South. Owner Taka is a true connoisseur and brought his love for ramen from Japan. When he came to the Netherlands in 2008, he sorely missed the high-quality ramen from his homeland. He couldn’t find truly good ramen anywhere, he believed, so within a year, he moved back to Tokyo. Reunited with his favourite meal, he worked in various restaurants to perfect his ramen skills. Three years later, he returned to our capital with a critical mission: to introduce traditional Japanese ramen to Amsterdam. He worked for several years as a renowned chef at Dun Yong Kitchen, an excellent place on a side street of Geldersekade, and now he has his own establishment.
Menu Taka Ramen Gelderlandplein
Let it be clear: even if you don’t live near Taka Ramen Gelderlandplein, it’s worth the bike ride or metro trip. Taka may be the best ramen chef in our country, and the establishments where he works in the kitchen always have a queue.
Don’t be confused by the name of this restaurant, though, because Taka makes more than just ramen. The menu also features Japanese and Asian dishes, such as gyoza, karaage, kimchi, takoyaki, yakisoba, and edamame. Among the regular guests – whom Taka has already built up in no time – the tori gyoza is a favourite, as is the classic miso ramen. While ramen is often made with pork or chicken broth, Taka offers plenty of choices for vegetarians: veggie ramen is made with vegetarian miso broth. Complete your evening (or lunch) with mochi for dessert, and you’ll briefly feel like you’re in Japan.
© Taka Ramen Gelderlandplein, @takaramennl
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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