"Surinamese cuisine reflects the history of the country. South American ingredients blend with culinary elements transported by African slaves and Indonesian, Indian, and Chinese laborers brought over by the Dutch colonizers. At De Hapjeshoek, you can get a little bit of everything: Indian-inflected lamb roti rolls, Indonesian sambal made with Caribbean peppers, and moksi meti: a Chinese Surinamese dish of meat, in this case roasted chicken, served with rice or noodles. Know before you go: The subterranean restaurant is located in the Waterlooplein metro station." - Katharine Khamhaengwong