cornerstore

Restaurant · Buiksloterham ·

cornerstore

Restaurant · Buiksloterham ·

East Asian & European flavors, vinyl music, natural wines, dancing

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Papaverweg 11, 1032 KD Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

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The Perfect One-day Itinerary in Amsterdam

"Visiting the Corner Store in north Amsterdam felt lively and casual with minimalist decor, bumping vinyl tracks, and vibrant bites; the pan-Asian-inspired menu pairs well with a hefty selection of natural wines, and it's great to share plates like tempura kale, lotus root pickles, and cauliflower with black garlic—or opt for the chef's tasting menu that takes you through eight courses." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

https://www.travelandleisure.com/amsterdam-netherlands-perfect-day-well-spent-7484971

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The 38 Essential Amsterdam Restaurants

"Music plays a major role at Cornerstore, a collab between a handful of vets from popular spots like Café Binnenvisser and De Klaproos. At the minimalist space in Amsterdam Noord (north Amsterdam), a cabinet behind the bar is full of vinyl, which lends superb music to meals of natural wines and pan Asian-inspired dishes bursting with fresh, fermented, umami-packed flavors. Vegetables are the lead singers in most items, while fish and meat form a background chorus. Order small plates to share, or enjoy the attractively priced 10-course chef’s menu. Don’t forget to put on your dancing shoes; midway through supper the music turns up, before the tables are cleared away altogether for guests to dance toward evening’s end." - Monique van Loon

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"“Recently opened its doors, with a super nice concept, great food, and superb selection of wines. The interior is well done with light art by Nikki Hock. They don’t do reservations. My advice: come early.” (Hock also created the light installation for Wandler’s presentation, “Without Light There is No Color.”)"

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Corner Store

Canberk E.

Google

Loved the ambiance and the atmosphere, service is a little slow but the staff is very friendly and kind. The food can be a little unique and personal. I loved most of the courses but some of my friends weren’t big fans. The dessert course however was a massive hit.

R B

Google

We went for the 7 course menu with the meat and fish. Every dish was a delight and carefully prepared. The main dishes were delicious. The natural wine collection also didn’t disappoint, although could have a few more options.

Karina J.

Google

Another great evening at Cornerstore! The creativity of the dishes- and drinks- doesn't stop amazing me after by now multiple visits... and the vibe is great. Lovely and knowledgeable staff. I can highly recommend Cornerstore!

Alejandro A.

Google

The food is amazing and the natural wine selections are great too, the ambience and music makes it a good choice for a lovely evening.

Rachel S.

Google

Stopped in here on a recommendation for dinner one night. Was able to reserve a table on the way. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and tasty dishes. We really enjoyed the vinyl being played from their custom sound system. Still talk about this place over a year later - If you are in Amsterdam you must go here!

Florencia E.

Google

The flavors are well achieved but the experience is not very satisfying at all. It's OK but on the spicy side, and the family style concept is not that generous. The quantities are a bit confusing, some dishes are 1 for each while some are not and the portions are not very big so it's hard to share. For example we got 2 duck legs for 3 people but 7 pieces of eggplant and 2 rice?😅 I think it's a better experience as a couple than as a friend group. The wine list is very interesting and the servers are very nice.

Dragana K.

Google

I don't get this place. I've been here two times and every time I didn't feel Welcomed (neither did my friends). They seemingly have a philosophy but it doesn't actually involves you as a guest. I don't remember when is the last time I heard so many no's from a restaurant. Can the food be a bit slower? No, the kitchen has schedule. Can we get some snacks or extra dessert with coffee? No, this is all we have. If we really don't like the wine, can we exchange it? No, that's not possible. Can we pay at the table? No, you have to come to the cash register. Did they forget this is a service industry? I appreciate having a concept but you have to bring your guests along. Soms of the staff (wine person) is enthusiastic about what they do but overall, I have no desire to visit them a third time. A guest should feel Welcomed when they visit your restaurant and not feel like they are accommodating the rules of the pretentious management. This btw has nothing to do with the food, which was good, although they didn't skip to mention they are accommodating our veggie option (although it was available upon booking) as well as repeatedly serving our dishes as a double portion plus 1 (we were with 3 people), although we didn't necessarily wanted to share it that way. I left feeling like I left my money to a place that couldn't care less about my experience and that is not what a restaurant should be.

Sahil S.

Google

We always walked past this little gem and saw the nice lighting and sometimes a dj playing music, and then finally we had the time to try it out. It’s just been a few weeks since we were there and I’ve already made another reservation again. cornerstore is just amazing. The food, the vibe, the service. All of it was seriously top notch. The food is creative and unbelievably flavorful. We had some of the best oysters ever here, better than at some michelin star restaurants. Their take on ceviche was mindblowing. The fried cauliflower is pickled first and you could taste it, so good. All in all, amazing and super comforting flavors. I’ve never had creative dining experiences that made me feel so cozy and comfortable. And tbh, cs is basically fine-dining without the price tag. Its not cheap but you get an insane value for your money. I mean 50€ for 5 courses is just really fair for Amsterdam. thats what makes cs great. It’s unpretentious, and it’s super good. I wish I had tried it a little sooner. Try it out. I will go again for sure.