This former church, now an Arabic-kitsch café, is one of the glories of Albert Cuypmarkt. Sticking to the winning formula set by its Rotterdam mothership, its menu lingers in...

Bojo is a fine Indo-eaterie, and one of the few places that stays open into the small hours. The price is right and the portions are large enough to glue your insides together...

This new designer burger specialist can compete with the Getto. Fancy a beef, lamb, tuna or falafel burger? With toppings like wild mushrooms, wasabi, grilled peppers or...

One could survive for weeks eating nothing but takeaways from Riaz and the fabulous De Peperwortel ('Pepper Root'). After all, indulging in a wide range of dishes that embraces...

The venerable 'Flying Saucer' serves up a splendid array of dishes, buffet style, for meat-avoiders with meaty appetites. If it's booked up, the nearby De Bolhoed...

Get a taste of Andalusia with the fine tapas at Duende. Place your order at the bar and prepare to share your table with an amorous couple or a flamenco dancer who might offer...

Each day brings a different fish, meat and vegetarian dish to the menu of this cheap and tasty international kitchen. Star spotters take note: whichever act is booked to play...

Japan Inn offers quality and quantity. The fresh sushi and sashimi are served from the open kitchen and are hits with students (who dig the quantity) and Japanese tourists (who...

Head up the Amstel river to this aluminum prefab shed near the main city jail and the Hells Angels clubhouse. Simple dishes such as pumpkin soup and baked Dorade fillet combine...

This former soup kitchen has been renovated and re-invented but retains a menu of authentic Dutch standards and, in a homage to its roots, the promise to continue serving a set...

A splendid Mexican cantina with an anarchic bent, Los Pilones is run by two young and friendly Mexican brothers; one of them does the cooking, so expect authentic grub rather...

Cheap and terrific food has earned this Chinese joint a devoted following: the oysters in black bean sauce have achieved classic status. If it's busy, try massive sister...

This is the place for consumers of couscous. The surroundings are simple and there's no alcohol.

Amsterdam's finest Surinamese restaurant is where Ruud Gullit scores his rotis when he's in town.