{"id":23101,"date":"2026-02-01T06:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T05:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/?p=23101"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:17:46","slug":"best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Asian Restaurants in Amsterdam (2026): Chinatown &amp; Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>De <strong>best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam<\/strong> start in one place \u2014 the <strong>Zeedijk<\/strong>, the heart of the city\u2019s Chinatown and the oldest in mainland Europe \u2014 but they no longer end there. The scene now stretches far beyond Chinatown: Sichuan hotpot and hand-pulled noodles, Indonesian rijsttafel, Jordaan ramen bars, De Pijp pho and Michelin-starred Japanese. I live and eat around the Red Light District, so this guide starts with the Zeedijk spots I keep going back to, then widens out to the best of each cuisine across the city, with prices, what to order and which places are worth booking.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhoudsopgave<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle tabel met inhoud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Schakelen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Asian_restaurants_in_Amsterdam_at_a_glance\" >Best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Amsterdams_Chinatown_the_best_Asian_food_on_the_Zeedijk\" >Amsterdam\u2019s Chinatown: the best Asian food on the Zeedijk<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#A-Fusion_%E2%80%94_pan-Asian_fusion_Michelin_Bib_Gourmand\" >A-Fusion \u2014 pan-Asian fusion (Michelin Bib Gourmand)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Nam_Kee_New_King_%E2%80%94_classic_Cantonese\" >Nam Kee &amp; New King \u2014 classic Cantonese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Hoi_Tin_%E2%80%94_dim_sum\" >Hoi Tin \u2014 dim sum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Hot_Hot_Hotpot_%E2%80%94_Sichuan_hotpot\" >Hot &amp; Hot Hotpot \u2014 Sichuan hotpot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Wau_%E2%80%94_Malaysian_Singaporean_halal\" >Wau \u2014 Malaysian &amp; Singaporean (halal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Vatten_Ramen_%E2%80%94_Japanese_ramen\" >Vatten Ramen \u2014 Japanese ramen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Little_Saigon_Bird_%E2%80%94_Vietnamese_and_Thai\" >Little Saigon &amp; Bird \u2014 Vietnamese and Thai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Asian_restaurants_in_Amsterdam_beyond_Chinatown\" >Best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam beyond Chinatown<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Chinese_FuLu_Mandarijn_Sea_Palace\" >Best Chinese: FuLu Mandarijn &amp; Sea Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Indonesian_the_rijsttafel_classics\" >Best Indonesian: the rijsttafel classics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Japanese_sushi_kaiseki_ramen\" >Best Japanese: sushi, kaiseki &amp; ramen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Korean_Vietnamese\" >Best Korean &amp; Vietnamese<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Michelin-recognised_Asian_restaurants_in_Amsterdam\" >Michelin-recognised Asian restaurants in Amsterdam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Best_Asian_food_in_Amsterdam_for%E2%80%A6\" >Best Asian food in Amsterdam for\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#How_we_chose_these_restaurants\" >How we chose these restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Veelgestelde vragen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Laatst bijgewerkt: oktober 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amsterdam-Chinatown-Zeedijk.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam Chinatown on the Zeedijk\" width=\"1000\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amsterdam-Chinatown-Zeedijk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amsterdam-Chinatown-Zeedijk-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amsterdam-Chinatown-Zeedijk-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amsterdam-Chinatown-Zeedijk-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Amsterdam-Chinatown-Zeedijk-600x436.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Asian_restaurants_in_Amsterdam_at_a_glance\"><\/span>Best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Short on time? Here are our 17 picks across every major Asian cuisine \u2014 sortable in your head by area, price and what each place is known for. The nine Chinatown spots sit within a five-minute walk of each other on the Zeedijk.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"asia-table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><colgroup><col class=\"c1\"><col class=\"c2\"><col class=\"c3\"><col class=\"c4\"><col><\/colgroup><thead><tr><th>Restaurant<\/th><th>Cuisine<\/th><th>Gebied<\/th><th>Prijs<\/th><th>Bekend om<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A-Fusion<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Pan-Asian fusion<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Michelin Bib Gourmand; sushi, oysters, tasting menu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nam Kee<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Cantonese Chinese<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Chinatown icon since 1981; oysters in black-bean sauce<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New King<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Cantonese Chinese<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Reliable, affordable; Peking duck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hoi Tin<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Chinese \/ dim sum<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Dim sum and roast meats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hot &amp; Hot Hotpot<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Sichuan hotpot<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">DIY spicy hotpot; build your own bowl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wau<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Malaysian &amp; Singaporean<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Certified halal; nasi goreng, laksa, satay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vatten Ramen<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Japanese ramen<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Canal-view ramen; strong vegan\/gluten-free options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Little Saigon<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Vietnamese<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Banh mi, pho and spring rolls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bird<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Thai<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Zeedijk (Chinatown)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Long-running authentic Thai; curries and tom yum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FuLu Mandarijn<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Sichuan \/ Cantonese<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Rokin (Centre)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Michelin Bib Gourmand (2026); Sichuan + dim sum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea Palace<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Cantonese Chinese<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Oosterdokskade (Centre)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Amsterdam\u2019s floating Chinese restaurant; dim sum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tempo Doeloe<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Indonesian rijsttafel<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Utrechtsestraat (Canal belt)<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Classic rice table; book ahead<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blauw<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Indonesian rijsttafel<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Oud-West \/ Zuid<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Modern rijsttafel with a strong wine list<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yamazato<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Japanese kaiseki &amp; sushi<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Hotel Okura, Zuid<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Michelin-starred; refined kaiseki and sushi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fou Fow Ramen<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Japanese ramen<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Jordaan<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">One of the city\u2019s original ramen bars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The BAB<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Korean<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">Three locations<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Accessible Korean; bibimbap, fried chicken<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pho 91<\/td><td data-label=\"Cuisine\">Vietnamese<\/td><td data-label=\"Area\">De Pijp<\/td><td data-label=\"Price\">\u20ac<\/td><td data-label=\"Known for\">Fresh, affordable beef pho by the Albert Cuyp<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Our pick of the best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam, 2026. Price: \u20ac = budget (under ~\u20ac15pp), \u20ac\u20ac = mid (\u20ac15\u201335), \u20ac\u20ac\u20ac = higher (\u20ac35\u201360), \u20ac\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac = splurge. Prices are indicative \u2014 always check the latest menu.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amsterdams_Chinatown_the_best_Asian_food_on_the_Zeedijk\"><\/span>Amsterdam\u2019s Chinatown: the best Asian food on the Zeedijk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>De <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/amsterdam-red-light-district-map\/\">Zeedijk<\/a> \u2014 the name means \u201csea dike\u201d \u2014 curves through the old sailors\u2019 quarter on the edge of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/red-light-district-facts\/\">De Wallen<\/a>. Chinese sailors and traders began settling here in the 1910s and 1920s, and the street grew into Amsterdam\u2019s Chinatown: a dense cluster of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Japanese kitchens, Asian supermarkets like Toko Dun Yong, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/history-of-amsterdam\/chinese-he-hua-temple\/\">He Hua Buddhist temple<\/a>, the largest traditional-style Buddhist temple in Europe. It is the single best square kilometre of Asian eating in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chinese-temple-amserdam.jpg\" alt=\"He Hua Buddhist temple on the Zeedijk in Amsterdam Chinatown\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A-Fusion_%E2%80%94_pan-Asian_fusion_Michelin_Bib_Gourmand\"><\/span>A-Fusion \u2014 pan-Asian fusion (Michelin Bib Gourmand)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Fusion-Restaurant-Amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant A-Fusion on the Zeedijk, Amsterdam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Fusion-Restaurant-Amsterdam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Fusion-Restaurant-Amsterdam-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Fusion-Restaurant-Amsterdam-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Fusion-Restaurant-Amsterdam-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/A-Fusion-Restaurant-Amsterdam-600x464.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n<p>At the Centraal end of the Zeedijk, A-Fusion is the one Chinatown restaurant with a <strong>Michelin Bib Gourmand<\/strong> (Michelin\u2019s mark for great food at a fair price). The kitchen roams across Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean \u2014 sushi, steamed oysters, dim sum and a well-priced tasting menu \u2014 in a smart, slightly luxurious room. It works equally for a date, a group or a business dinner; mains run roughly \u20ac12\u2013\u20ac22.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote><em>\u201cSushi was more than amazing. One of the best in Amsterdam.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Stefan, 5\/5 (Google)<\/blockquote>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restaurant-a-fusion-amsterdam-zeedijk-dessert-chocolate-cigar.jpeg\" alt=\"Chocolate dessert shaped as a cigar at Restaurant A-Fusion, Amsterdam Zeedijk\" width=\"1000\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restaurant-a-fusion-amsterdam-zeedijk-dessert-chocolate-cigar.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restaurant-a-fusion-amsterdam-zeedijk-dessert-chocolate-cigar-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restaurant-a-fusion-amsterdam-zeedijk-dessert-chocolate-cigar-768x571.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/restaurant-a-fusion-amsterdam-zeedijk-dessert-chocolate-cigar-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><em>Our own photo of A-Fusion\u2019s chocolate \u201ccigar\u201d dessert, taken on a recent visit.<\/em>\n\n<p class=\"asia-note\"><strong>Ratings:<\/strong> Google 4.4 (470+ reviews) \u00b7 Tripadvisor 4.0 (340+). <strong>Good for:<\/strong> a special meal in Chinatown.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nam_Kee_New_King_%E2%80%94_classic_Cantonese\"><\/span>Nam Kee &amp; New King \u2014 classic Cantonese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Two Chinatown institutions almost next door to each other. <strong>Nam Kee<\/strong> (Zeedijk 111\u2013113) has been serving Cantonese food since 1981 and is famous citywide for its <em>oysters in black-bean sauce<\/em>; it is cheap, busy and no-frills. <strong>New King<\/strong> (Zeedijk 115\u2013117) is the dependable neighbour, good for Peking duck, roast meats and big sharing plates without spending much.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoi_Tin_%E2%80%94_dim_sum\"><\/span>Hoi Tin \u2014 dim sum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>For a proper dim sum lunch on the Zeedijk, Hoi Tin does the full trolley of dumplings, buns and roast meats. It is a reliable, family-friendly pick when you want to point and share rather than order mains.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hot_Hot_Hotpot_%E2%80%94_Sichuan_hotpot\"><\/span>Hot &amp; Hot Hotpot \u2014 Sichuan hotpot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>HOT&amp;HOT (Zeedijk 57) is a build-your-own Chinese hotpot: choose a broth (the spicy Sichuan one is the point), then cook your own meats, seafood, vegetables and noodles at the table and mix your own dipping sauce. Great fun for a group and genuinely interactive. Google 4.4.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wau_%E2%80%94_Malaysian_Singaporean_halal\"><\/span>Wau \u2014 Malaysian &amp; Singaporean (halal)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Something different from the Chinese\u2013Thai\u2013Japanese norm: Wau (Zeedijk 35) cooks <strong>Malaysian and Singaporean<\/strong> food and is <strong>certified halal<\/strong>. Expect nasi goreng, laksa, satay and rendang, friendly service and attention to allergies. Facebook 4.6, Google 4.3.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vatten_Ramen_%E2%80%94_Japanese_ramen\"><\/span>Vatten Ramen \u2014 Japanese ramen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>A relaxed ramen bar at the quiet end of the Zeedijk (number 18) with a few coveted canal-view window seats. The chicken ramen and homemade gyoza are the order, and there are genuinely good <strong>vegan and gluten-free<\/strong> bowls \u2014 not an afterthought. Google 4.5 (860+ reviews).<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Little_Saigon_Bird_%E2%80%94_Vietnamese_and_Thai\"><\/span>Little Saigon &amp; Bird \u2014 Vietnamese and Thai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Thai-Restaurant-Bird-Amsterdam-Zeedijk.jpg\" alt=\"Bird Thai restaurant on the Zeedijk, Amsterdam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Thai-Restaurant-Bird-Amsterdam-Zeedijk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Thai-Restaurant-Bird-Amsterdam-Zeedijk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Thai-Restaurant-Bird-Amsterdam-Zeedijk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Thai-Restaurant-Bird-Amsterdam-Zeedijk-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Thai-Restaurant-Bird-Amsterdam-Zeedijk-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n<p><strong>Little Saigon<\/strong> (Zeedijk 88\u201390) is the Chinatown stop for a quick, cheap Vietnamese fix \u2014 banh mi, pho and fresh spring rolls. <strong>Bird<\/strong> (Zeedijk 72\u201374) is the long-running Thai favourite, founded in 1998, with authentic curries and tom yum; it gets busy, so go early or expect a short wait. Want Thai specifically? See our full guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/thai-restaurant-amsterdam\/\">best Thai restaurants in Amsterdam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Asian_restaurants_in_Amsterdam_beyond_Chinatown\"><\/span>Best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam beyond Chinatown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Chinese_FuLu_Mandarijn_Sea_Palace\"><\/span>Best Chinese: FuLu Mandarijn &amp; Sea Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>FuLu Mandarijn<\/strong> on the Rokin earned a <strong>Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026<\/strong> for its Sichuan cooking, with Cantonese dishes and dim sum alongside \u2014 the most decorated Chinese kitchen in the centre. <strong>Sea Palace<\/strong> is Amsterdam\u2019s <em>floating<\/em> Chinese restaurant, a three-storey pagoda on the water at the Oosterdokskade near Centraal; go for the dim sum and the only-in-Amsterdam setting.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Indonesian_the_rijsttafel_classics\"><\/span>Best Indonesian: the rijsttafel classics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Indonesian food is Amsterdam\u2019s signature Asian meal, thanks to long Dutch\u2013Indonesian history, and the way to eat it is a <strong>rijsttafel<\/strong> (\u201crice table\u201d): a spread of many small dishes \u2014 satay, beef rendang, vegetables and sambals \u2014 around a bowl of rice. <strong>Tempo Doeloe<\/strong> (Utrechtsestraat) is the most-praised classic, <strong>Blauw<\/strong> is the modern option with a serious wine list, and <strong>Sama Sebo<\/strong> near the Rijksmuseum has been doing it since 1969. All three reward booking ahead.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Japanese_sushi_kaiseki_ramen\"><\/span>Best Japanese: sushi, kaiseki &amp; ramen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>For a blow-out, <strong>Yamazato<\/strong> at Hotel Okura is Amsterdam\u2019s <strong>Michelin-starred<\/strong> Japanese restaurant, serving refined kaiseki and sushi. For ramen, <strong>Fou Fow Ramen<\/strong> in the Jordaan is one of the city\u2019s original bars (and Vatten on the Zeedijk holds its own). For everyday sushi, A-Fusion in Chinatown is the central, affordable choice.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Korean_Vietnamese\"><\/span>Best Korean &amp; Vietnamese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Korean is booming: <strong>The BAB<\/strong> (three locations) is the accessible all-rounder for bibimbap and Korean fried chicken, with dedicated Korean BBQ spots such as Seoul Sista around the centre. For Vietnamese beyond Chinatown, <strong>Pho 91<\/strong> by the Albert Cuyp market in De Pijp does fresh, affordable beef pho that locals queue for.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michelin-recognised_Asian_restaurants_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Michelin-recognised Asian restaurants in Amsterdam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Amsterdam\u2019s Asian scene is well represented in the <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.michelin.com\/en\/nl\/restaurants\/asian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MICHELIN Guide Netherlands<\/a>. Worth knowing when you want a guaranteed level of quality:<\/p>\n\n<ul><li><strong>Yamazato<\/strong> (Hotel Okura, Zuid) \u2014 <strong>one Michelin star<\/strong> for traditional Japanese kaiseki.<\/li><li><strong>A-Fusion<\/strong> (Zeedijk, Chinatown) \u2014 <strong>Bib Gourmand<\/strong>, pan-Asian.<\/li><li><strong>FuLu Mandarijn<\/strong> (Rokin) \u2014 <strong>Bib Gourmand<\/strong> (new for 2026), Sichuan.<\/li><li><strong>Utage Sake Bar<\/strong> (Zuid) \u2014 <strong>Bib Gourmand<\/strong> (new for 2026), izakaya.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"asia-note\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> the Okura\u2019s teppanyaki restaurant Sazanka was once Europe\u2019s only Michelin-starred teppanyaki, but it is no longer on Michelin\u2019s starred list \u2014 so don\u2019t go expecting a current star there.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Asian_food_in_Amsterdam_for%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Best Asian food in Amsterdam for\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cheap eats:<\/strong> Nam Kee, New King, Pho 91, Little Saigon.<\/li><li><strong>A special occasion:<\/strong> Yamazato (Michelin star) or A-Fusion (Bib Gourmand).<\/li><li><strong>Groups &amp; sharing:<\/strong> Hot &amp; Hot hotpot, a rijsttafel at Tempo Doeloe or Blauw.<\/li><li><strong>Vegan \/ vegetarian:<\/strong> Vatten Ramen, plus most Indonesian and Thai menus.<\/li><li><strong>Halal:<\/strong> Wau (certified).<\/li><li><strong>A one-off experience:<\/strong> Sea Palace, the floating Chinese restaurant.<\/li><li><strong>Dim sum:<\/strong> Hoi Tin or Sea Palace.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_we_chose_these_restaurants\"><\/span>How we chose these restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>This is a locals\u2019 shortlist, not an algorithm. We eat on and around the Zeedijk regularly and have visited the Chinatown picks ourselves (the A-Fusion photo above is our own). Beyond the centre, we cross-checked our choices against the <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.michelin.com\/en\/nl\/restaurants\/asian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MICHELIN Guide<\/a>, the city\u2019s own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/see-and-do\/restaurant-and-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iamsterdam<\/a> recommendations and thousands of recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews, and we only list places confirmed open in 2026. Prices and opening hours change \u2014 always check the restaurant\u2019s own channels before you go.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Veelgestelde vragen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-01\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Amsterdam have a Chinatown?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Amsterdam\u2019s Chinatown centres on the Zeedijk and the adjoining Nieuwmarkt square, a few minutes\u2019 walk from Centraal Station and on the edge of the Red Light District. It is one of the oldest Chinatowns in mainland Europe, with Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Japanese restaurants, Asian supermarkets and the He Hua Buddhist temple.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-02\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best Asian restaurant in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For all-round quality the Michelin Bib Gourmand A-Fusion on the Zeedijk is our top pick, blending Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean dishes. If you want the best in a specific cuisine, see the picks above \u2014 Yamazato for high-end Japanese, FuLu Mandarijn for Sichuan, Tempo Doeloe for Indonesian rijsttafel and The BAB for Korean.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-03\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best Chinese restaurant in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">On the Zeedijk, Nam Kee (famous for its oysters in black-bean sauce) and New King are long-standing Cantonese favourites. For Sichuan, the Michelin Bib Gourmand FuLu Mandarijn on the Rokin is excellent, and Sea Palace is the city\u2019s landmark floating Chinese restaurant near Centraal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-04\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a rijsttafel?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A rijsttafel (\u201crice table\u201d) is a Dutch-Indonesian feast of many small dishes \u2014 satay, rendang, vegetables, sambals and more \u2014 served around a bowl of rice. It is Amsterdam\u2019s signature Asian meal, a legacy of Dutch\u2013Indonesian history. Tempo Doeloe, Blauw and Sama Sebo are the classics; book ahead.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-05\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best Indonesian restaurant in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tempo Doeloe on the Utrechtsestraat is the most consistently praised classic rijsttafel. Blauw is the polished, modern option with a strong wine list, and Sama Sebo (near the Rijksmuseum, open since 1969) is the historic choice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-06\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best ramen in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Vatten Ramen on the Zeedijk is our pick in Chinatown, with canal-view seats and good vegan and gluten-free bowls. Outside the centre, Fou Fow Ramen in the Jordaan is one of Amsterdam\u2019s original ramen bars.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-07\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I get the best sushi in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For a special occasion, the Michelin-starred Yamazato at Hotel Okura serves refined Japanese kaiseki and sushi. A-Fusion on the Zeedijk is a more affordable, central spot that regulars rate highly for sushi.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-08\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there good Korean food in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The BAB (three locations) is an accessible all-rounder for bibimbap and Korean fried chicken, and there are dedicated Korean BBQ spots around the centre such as Seoul Sista. Korean is one of Amsterdam\u2019s fastest-growing cuisines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-09\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the floating Chinese restaurant in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">That is Sea Palace, a three-storey pagoda-style restaurant floating on the water at the Oosterdokskade, a short walk from Centraal Station. It is a Cantonese restaurant best known for dim sum and its landmark setting.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-10\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Asian food in Amsterdam expensive?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It ranges widely. You can eat very well for under \u20ac15 at Chinatown spots like Nam Kee, New King or Pho 91, pay \u20ac15\u201335 per person at mid-range places such as A-Fusion, Wau or Vatten Ramen, and spend considerably more at a rijsttafel or a Michelin-level Japanese restaurant.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-11\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do you need to book a table at Asian restaurants in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For casual Chinatown spots you can usually walk in, though popular places like Bird get busy in the evening. For a rijsttafel (Tempo Doeloe, Blauw) or anything Michelin-level (Yamazato), reserve ahead, especially at weekends.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-asian-12\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I find vegan or vegetarian Asian food in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Vatten Ramen offers good vegan and gluten-free ramen, most Chinatown and Indonesian kitchens have strong vegetable and tofu dishes, and Thai and Vietnamese menus are easy to adapt. Ask for dishes without fish sauce or shrimp paste if you are strictly vegetarian.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"rld-author-box\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;margin-top:28px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;background:#fafafa\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Amsterdam-Red-Light-District-Tour-Guide-Martijn.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam local Martijn\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"rld-author-text\" style=\"flex-grow:1\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.1em;font-weight:600\">Over de auteur \u2014 Martijn<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.55em\">Martijn writes practical, locally-rooted guides to Amsterdam, with a focus on the Red Light District, the Zeedijk and the city centre. He eats his way around Chinatown often and keeps these lists current when places open, close or change.<\/p><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.9em;color:#555\"><strong>Laatst bijgewerkt:<\/strong> oktober 2026. <strong>Gevestigd in:<\/strong> Amsterdam, Nederland<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>BEKIJK OOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/thai-restaurant-amsterdam\/\">Top 15 Thai Restaurants in Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/red-light-district-facts\/\">Amsterdamse Red Light District: een complete bezoekersgids<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/15x-must-see-in-amsterdam-red-light-district\/\">15 must-see plekken in het Red Light District van Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam start in one place \u2014 the Zeedijk, the heart of the city\u2019s Chinatown and the oldest in mainland Europe \u2014 but they no longer end there. The scene now stretches far beyond Chinatown: Sichuan hotpot and hand-pulled noodles, Indonesian rijsttafel, Jordaan ramen bars, De Pijp pho and Michelin-starred Japanese. 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It is one of the oldest Chinatowns in mainland Europe, with Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Japanese restaurants, Asian supermarkets and the He Hua Buddhist temple.","inLanguage":"nl-NL"},"inLanguage":"nl-NL"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#faq-asian-02","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#faq-asian-02","name":"What is the best Asian restaurant in Amsterdam?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"For all-round quality the Michelin Bib Gourmand A-Fusion on the Zeedijk is our top pick, blending Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean dishes. 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For Sichuan, the Michelin Bib Gourmand FuLu Mandarijn on the Rokin is excellent, and Sea Palace is the city\u2019s landmark floating Chinese restaurant near Centraal.","inLanguage":"nl-NL"},"inLanguage":"nl-NL"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#faq-asian-04","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/news\/best-asian-restaurants-in-amsterdam\/#faq-asian-04","name":"What is a rijsttafel?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A rijsttafel (\u201crice table\u201d) is a Dutch-Indonesian feast of many small dishes \u2014 satay, rendang, vegetables, sambals and more \u2014 served around a bowl of rice. It is Amsterdam\u2019s signature Asian meal, a legacy of Dutch\u2013Indonesian history. 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