One in a whole row of cheap Suri-Chin-Indo spots, Albine - where a Chinese influence predominates - gets top marks for its lightning service and solid vegetarian or meat meals...

A small, cosy eating house with several decades of experience. The food is reasonably priced and well done, with vegetarians generously catered for, but if you want it hot, you...

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...

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...

The views overlook Damstraat, the Royal Palace and the canals. And that's not even the best bit: they serve some of city's most authentic dim sum.

Thought to be haunted, this Jugendstil monument now hosts its upteenth eatery in the form of a Japanese café, complete with lovely terrace, teppanyaki pyrotechnics and sushi...

If you want class, head out here and surrender to the charming kimono-clad staff, the too-neat-to-eat presentation and the restful views over a fishpond.

An serves some of the city's best Japanese cuisine - sushi as well as starters and grilled dishes. Staff are friendly and the place is comfortable.