Keuken Van Elsje

Wait was totally worth it. The place is quite small so there might be a waiting list, but the food was amazing. We ordered the beef stew, fettuccine truffle, aligot truffle, and bitterballen. Almost everything was really good. The only downside was the beef stew came a bit cold, but it did not ruin the experience. The aligot was especially excellent. We will definitely come back to try other menus. The atmosphere is very homey and comfortable. It really feels like home and the food also tastes like home. Perfect place if you want a fantastic calm dinner. I do wish they had more staff. The waitress looked like she was running around handling so many things at once. Hopefully they can hire more help because the service effort is clearly there. Parking can be a bit difficult since it is inside a housing area.

Carrying a very homey Batavian-nostalgic vibe, this place seems like a heritage at this time. With classic Dutch foods familiar to the Indo tongue. With that said, seating is very limited. I count only up to 8 tables available, with some only able to seat max 2-3 people. Some spots are reserved for photos only so it reduces the space even more. No reservations allowed, just first come first serve. Parking is also very limited, only 2-3 spots in front. The rest park along the road with help from the local parking guide. Food is pretty good, I really liked the Klassieke Stamppot. The rest were pretty average for me although I know it is true to the tradition's taste. Some menus weren't available like Galantin and the Beef tongue stew, which makes you wonder if coming too early is also wrong. The service is quite good although the servers are easily overwhelmed due to all the commotion as orders are pumped out in a relatively slow pace, the cost of freshly made home foods. I would still definitely recommend the Stamppots and Hutspots to anyone coming, I also heard the Kroket is a bestseller as well. Oh and I had Marmer cake for two with free hot tea, the Marmer cake was very warm and tasty!

I came with my husband and sister for lunch. We ordered some of their signature dishes, including beef stew, Oma's steak, aligot, risoles, coffee, and chocolate drinks. Overall, the food was good, especially the bread, aligot, and risoles. For us, the beef stew and Oma's steak were just fine, the meat tender. The service was good, the waiter's explanations were also good and clear. The place is also nice, with a Christmas theme, and the ambiance is really nice.

𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐛𝐧𝐲𝐤 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐤,𝐬𝐩𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢 𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭, 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐣𝐞, 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐤 𝐎𝐦𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐣𝐞, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐭, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐤 𝐣𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐲,𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐮, 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐠𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐤 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡

The food are seasoned and presented well but the beef stew is not as evenly tender as I hoped for since they said its cooked for hours. Still it is a nice place to to sit, eat, and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere.

We were in hurry so couldn't sit and dine properly, but next time when we are back we definitely will. Dutch inspired homemade cooking but to execution, mixed with some Indonesian flavour. Warm and homey atmosphere, tucked away from busy Braga Street. Highly recommended. Service and SOP all executed very well.

The food was great. Service is good. Limited space. Less than ten tables. It an old Batavian house which converted as resto. A lot of spot for photo.

Thank you for the truly memorable experience at Keuken Van Elsje. The meal was absolutely delightful—each dish a testament to thoughtful preparation and culinary finesse. We were especially impressed by your attentive team, who not only provided warm and impeccable service but also offered excellent recommendations that elevated our dining experience. We ordered the Bruine Bonensoep (Brown Bean Soup with smoked beef), Elsje Rissole, beef stew plate and they were very delicious! The ambience of the restaurant was charming and cosy—it genuinely felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. Kevin’s hospitality and the stories you shared about the history of the restaurant added such a special touch to our visit. We’re so grateful for the care and warmth that went into every detail. It was a pleasure dining with you, and we look forward to returning again soon.