Cafe Kadijk

Small, casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating in a great location, serving Indonesian inspired dinner fare. Meal quantity was filling, and quality was very good, too. Friendly and clean.

Probably my favorite spot in Amsterdam, very charming and great food every time we’ve been there. The staff are kind (including the cat). No reservations are accepted when I was there which I think is goed.

Too expensive for what you get. I eat indonesian food in other places for less and to be honest better and more orginal indonesian food. The food was okay, but it gave me a bit of a fusion feeling between western and Indonesian. I'd rather go to an original Indonesian restaurant.

Very delicious food! The restaurant is quite cosy.

Very good and tasty Indonesian food in a pretty environment!

A perfectly located Indonesian restaurant, busy, and you cannot reserve a table. The food is fine, although there are certainly better Indonesian places in town. The staff is friendly, but sloppy. We (and other people) were passed when tables were freed up, although we were promised to go first. Also they forgot the starters we ordered and directly served the main dishes. In exchange we did get a free round of drinks though.

Well priced and very authentic, tasty and spicy Indonesian food. Atmosphere very laid back and easy. We went with three people: reservation wasn’t possible and there was a short wait. We were seated promptly but also chaotic. It seemed to me the waitresses were a bit messy and not very clear. But as soon as we got our food everything was forgotten. Big portions of tasty home cooked Indonesian food. Quite spicy but we loved it. Can recommend. Pricing also good. 2022 EDIT: We came back for food, but this time it wasn’t anything like it should be. The food was bland, tasteless and really not fresh. Considering how this food used to be, this is a big shame. I’d love to see them go back to the old quality. I would recommend it now

I’m Indonesian who live in USA, came here for vacation. Every country I go I make sure I eat Indonesian food. This one is ok. Service is little slow. Quantity is good. It’s little pricy for just mediocre indonesian food. I kinda enjoy it tho for afternoon dinner and drink. Ask to sit outside if the weather is nice.

What a nice surprise! A small, unassuming place with delicious Indonesian food at a reasonable price. The sampler plate seemed like too much food when it arrived, but I ended up eating every bit. Sort of a budget rijsttafel. A bit away from the center, so it seems like a nice mix of tourists and locals.

In A Nutshell: -Cafe Kadijk is a lovely Indonesian restaurant. -If you need a break from Dutch food or just love tasty Asian cuisine, then book a table here. -It's a small building w/ two levels (the upper level has limited seating), plus there's some tables outside. -There is also bar seating, which can get crowded. -I tried out their Indonesian Plate, which consists of Rendang Padang, Smoor Daging, Ayam Bumbu Bali, Gado Gado, Rice, Prawn Crackers & Atjar. Overall, it's a star studded plate full of immense flavor, I highly recommend trying it if you are stuck on what to order.

Slow service. Food is not authentic. More bland and it's not as tasty as the one I ate in London. It's very expensive for the an just ok food. Won't come back.

Small little restaurant with excellent Indonesian fare! We had the Indonesian meat sampler plate and some Belgian beers. The Indonesian meat preparation was soaked in flavor and the marination made these so delicious! They also have a cat who like most other cats in the world ignores you :)

This is a smaller place, very cozy. The food absolutely blew us away, it was so delicious. The satay was incredible and the sides equally good.

Tasty and affordable!! Found there to be lots of expensive Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam and we were looking for a more budget friendly alternative. SO glad to have found this place! We ordered the Indonesian plate and satay ayam, and both were delicious and reasonably priced. If I lived here I would make this my go to dinner place. The shop is small and space is a bit tight but very cozy!

Enjoyed the laid back vibes and home-cooked taste of the Indonesian food. I got the Indonesian Platter (?) -- cant exactly recall the name and a bottle of a local trippel beer. The rice platter came with three kinds of meat: some soy braised pork, a coconut milk chicken dish, and beef rendang along with some rice, green beans and cucumber and onion pickle. The platter was topped with a rice cracker. Everything tasted home-made and was tasty. Food was fairly priced for near central Amsterdam and the server tending bar (I'm guessing the owner?) asked if everything was alright, which was nice for European service! PS...Also liked Kendrick and Khruangbin on the music playlist!

After a long bike ride around Amsterdam, we decided to stop here on our way back from our apartment. And it was a good choice that we did. Another simple review...we received great service right away when arriving. We received two menus. One in American and one in Dutch. Our servers were extremely helpful with the menu, personable, and professional . Our drinks came out rather fast. We ordered cocktails and the presentation was nice, but the taste was even better. Our food didn't take too long to come out and didn't take too fast either. Now, for our food, yes, presentation was beautiful! And the food was absolutely delicious and came out rather hot. The mix of the flavors was crazy good. SO much different flavors that went together perfectly. The ambiance is nice. We sat outside, so not really sure about inside. But, we enjoyed the fresh air and watching the bikers yell at each other when they cut each other off. Lol. Smh. As far as pricing. Not expensive at all. And you get plenty food! We split our meals, but if you are one that judges your meals by quantity, you won't be disappointed here. Next time I am in Amsterdam, I will definitely be back here

Best chicken satay ever! Incredible flavor with lots of peanut sauce topped with crispy onions. Fanstastic!

Lovely Indonesian cafe close to the nemo science center. They have outdoor seating that is great when the weather is nice. Highly recommend the egg aunt bea starter, tasty egg and shrimp in a coconut curtesy sauce. The mini rice table plates are a definite popular item as you get a taste of everything. I made my own dinner with the egg appetizer and the the lamb satay which was the perfect amount of food for me.

Enjoyed eating here. The Indonesian plates were great, as were the meatballs. Nice relaxed pace. Glad we tried it.

This is an excellent spot for traditional Indonesian cuisine. We sat outside on a beautiful day and enjoyed seeing people riding their bikes by and walking the dogs. Not only is it in a great location but the food is excellent. The rice plate was exceptional, and everything was delicious. The dishes tasted authentic and correctly spiced. I will definitely return.

Came here off a recommendation of a local and it didn't disappoint! Very casual and cute little cafe. It didn't hurt that it was pretty close to our hotel. The food was VERY good. I will say the menu is fairly small. We both had satay - I had chicken and my dining partner had lamb. Both were good though the lamb was a bit spicier. I thought the food was delicious especially the peanut sauce and dinner came with a shrimp chip (that's what we call them in Hawaii. Might be different in AMS). Plus the wine was only 4 euro per glass. How can you go wrong? :)

Talk about keeping secrets from the tourists... If you like Indonesian food, this place is IT! My sweetheart found Café Kadijk in the Lonely Planet Guide, and we decided to have a go at it - especially since we're both turned off by the typical tourist places, whether for food, lodging or whatever. We much prefer to go to the local favorites. I tried Yelping them, but... I don't speak Dutch! Bummer. Hopefully by the next time I get out here, I'll do better in that regard. But for those of you that are in a similar situation, know that they do have some "English" menus, and most of the wait staff are also conversant and very willing to help. Café Kadijk has a decent selection of beers. I had a La Chouffe, and later a Palm. While both were good, they are not the focus of this review... the FOOD is! I had the saté ajam (a kabob of chicken with a peanut sauce - both spicy and sweet) - and it rocked! It came with gato-gato (al dente Indonesian vegetables with crunchy noodles), shrimp cracker and rice. I won't say it set my world on fire, but it was one of my top two meals in Amsterdam! My sweetheart had the Indisch Bordje (mini-rijsttafel) which featured three different selections (out of perhaps eight or nine items to choose from), along with gato-gato and rice. She chose two different styles of beef and another of spicy chicken. As always we shared our food, and I really, really enjoyed it all. This restaurant is on the commuter path on the way to the exurbs, and so it is frequented mainly by the locals. As such, we enjoyed sharing a table and spirited conversation with same, well into the evening. (...and since it didn't get dark until almost 11 pm, evening really snuck up on us!) If there was any down side to this place, it was the seating - which is almost exclusively outdoors, so if the weather doesn't cooperate, well... you get the idea. Also, the cigarette smoke is ubiquitous. Not a fault of this place, mind you, it's just a fact of life on this side of the pond. Bottom line: Café Kadijk is high on our "must do" places next time we come to Amsterdam!

I found this place when I was walking home from the zoo and was overcome by the delicious smells wafting from their kitchen. Even though it was Friday evening, me and my children were able to get a seat at a bench outside and were served quickly. I had the beef stew, which was spicy and delicious. It tasted just like shrimp Penang that I've had in thai restaurants. My husband had the chicken satay, which I did not care for. I am used to a sweeter version of peanut sauce and this peanut sauce was a little bit bitter. Maybe that is what the authentic version tastes like? I don't know. My 4-year old really liked the homemade shrimp crackers, a.k.a. kroepoek. They were a little bit bigger than average, and also not as fluffy and crispy, but this might also be because I'm guessing they were homemade. We sat outside and watched the nearby bridges go up and down, so that was neat. The only downside was it was rather windy so our food cooled down quickly. Also the portions are kind of small for dishes that are around €18 each, so if I had to change anything, I would say give us more food! More! More!

I feel like such a party pooper with all the positive reviews this restaurant has gotten. But for me the food was just mediocre: meatballs and beef/chicken/lamb dishes on the dry side, the sauces not particularly tasty. The service was fine and friendly, the beer was cold, prices were fair. Yet I left wishing we'd eaten elsewhere. My husband got the mackerel, which he was happy with, so his experience was better than mine.

Best Indonesian restaurant of four places we hit in Amsterdam. High quality ingredients, authentic taste, nice plating. Great patio area for drinks and dinner. Recommend the indisch bordje, krupuk, and chicken satay!

We got the Indonesian plate and the chicken satay and both were super tasty and so much food! The satay was so flavorful and my favorite of the two plates. Highly recommend this place if you come to Amsterdam!

If you can make it, you should try this place. It was my first Indonesian experience. I loved everything we tried. My friend has the vegetarian platter and thought it was to do for. I had the same plate with meat. I'm contemplating whether or not the staff would think I'm bonkers if I ate there twice in less than 4 days.

A cozy cafe serving meals inspired by the food of Indonesia. They also offer a selection of beer from the nearby IJ Brewery. Cafe Kadijk is perfect place to eat after spending the afternoon at the National Maritime Museum.

Really good away from tourists Good beer Relax... too relax atmosphere We will come back next time in Amsterdam

We originally ate here three years ago and couldn't wait to go back on this visit. We were not disappointed. It was as good as we remembered. My husband had the chicken satay and I had the tofu satay, both were accompanied by a side of vegetables and rice. We went early as the inside is small and it was too cold to sit outside. Still one of my favorite places when we are in Amsterdam.

This place is AMAZING. So good. Found it on Yelp after going to the microbe museum because it was nearby, and it was a great choice. No wait -- we got right in with 7 people. There's limited seating; some outdoor tables and 3-4 tables inside, and it was pretty full but not so full that we couldn't be seated. The waitress was super nice and answered all our annoying questions. This is also the first place in Amsterdam where they gave us tap water and didn't charge us for bottled water which is big! Also, the food was so, so, so good. I got the satay tofu and tempeh, which had some vegetables and rice with it and peanut sauce that was perfect. If you're looking for Indonesian food in Amsterdam or in the area I highly recommend this place!! It was the perfect dinner choice.

Amazing. Busy day touring Amsterdam and wanted a place near our B&B. Found Cafe Kadijk and walked over. Service was top notch and really friendly. The food was amazing and flavors fantastic. Really would recommend the Indonesian Plate as you get a great sample.

Great Indonesian in AMS. Casual neighborhood spot/ friendly staff and solid food. Short menu with specials rounding things out,

Delicious. In search of Indonesian dinner and got this recommendation from a local. Delicious. Among the four of us, we had lamb and chicken satay as well as the meat mini rice table. Great atmosphere. Small. Patio seating. Relaxing vibe.

FANTASTIC food and service. Girlfriend and I came here because I read a reddit recommendation, and boy did it pay off. We got the chicken and lamb satay and it was bomb!!! We devoured them in no time. Definitely recommend for Indonesian food.

I'm under the impression that the Dutch have a limited native cuisine so many of Amsterdam's restaurants are ethnic including the number of Indonesian restaurants given the centuries old relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia. Thus, we selected Café Kadijk. This casual, well-worn and small restaurant well north east of the craziness of the Red Light District does not take reservations. We arrived as the place was filling to capacity with locals at 1700 hours. We thoroughly enjoyed the draft Dutch beers, the satays, and Indonesian variety plates in a lively environment of happy customers and staff.

I don't know, maybe they were having a bad or stressful day. Or maybe it was just us, maybe they did not like the look of us. We did not get greeted (which is fine) and when I said "hello" the waiter did not respond or even look at us. One of the waitresses did look at us and we asked if we could order for take out. I think she was very annoyed that we dared ask as she answered "No, Takeouts. Not today" in such a tone that put me off for the rest of the evening. Today is our first day in Amsterdam and I was hoping for more friendly people but this experience has my guard up‍‍‍

Small, but beautifully cozy space - makes for an amazing atmosphere. The Indonesian plate was fantastic. Drinks are reasonably priced.

Cafe Kadijk features in every trip to Amsterdam for me. They serve an Indonesian menu and great for snacks and full meals. My favourite is the Gado-Gado. You must now leave without trying a slice of spekkoek for dessert. If you are going for dinner, beware, they get very busy, and there is reason for it.

On sunday afternoon we wanted to have some good asian food, so found this restaurant in the internet and decided to try out some indonesian food. It is a small venue, typical dutch one with the hight ceiling, but very cozy, sitting upstairs with a good view to the bar. They also have a pub garden, but it was a little bit to cold this day to be seated outside. At the beginning I was a little bit confused, because there didn't work any indonesian looking guy, but the food was really good. I liked the peanut sauce very much. There also arrived a lot of people to take there food out, so this restaurant seems to be very popular.

Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. My girlfriend and I talk about this meal constantly and how badly we want to go back some day. Too bad we live in kentucky.

Decided to try some non-local (Dutch) but historically localised food so went to Cafe Kadijk in the hope that it had good food and was not too touristy (a bit of a selfish request as we are tourists anyway). We scored very high on the good food and good service but the non touristy thing is a bit of a loss - and we suspect that is the case for anywhere that, deservedly, scores as well as this place does on Yelp. Nice ambiance - albeit quite a small place - cosy and welcoming from the second we stepped thru the door. The service throughout was very prompt and attentive without being smothering so a nice balance. The food is truly authentic Indonesian staples. Spicy, flavorful and nicely presented. Just remember those chillis are REAL and not some fake based on chopped up bell peppers. We started by sharing the Tofu and Tempeh skewers ... PLENTY for two as an appetiser. Very tasty, great sauce and nice tender, moist Tempeh. Great job. Then the Beef Rendang and the Indonesian Mackerel. Both very tasty and generous portions when you take into account the sides and rice. Ohh and a nice selection of beers so most people inclined to drink beer will find something to suit. A grump free experience so a well deserved 5 stars! We'd definitely revisit when back in Amsterdam.

They have really nice Indonesian food for a really good prize! The terrace is great, especially in summer. This place never disappoints :)

Perhaps my dish was catering to simple taste but I found this place average after quite a few positive reviews. Unfortunately I found it bland and unremarkable. However, the atmosphere was quite cozy and my friends enjoyed their dishes so perhaps mine was an unlucky dish! I would be willing to try it again

Good food, nice atmosphere. The meat was a bit overdone for my taste, but the spices and sauces were great.