Vishandel Centrum

Fish store · Gouden Reael ·

Vishandel Centrum

Fish store · Gouden Reael ·

Freshly fried kibbeling and haring, local favorite

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Haarlemmerdijk 4, 1013 JC Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

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"There's Something Fishy About This Fast Food Living so close to the North Sea, Dutchies love their fish. They eat it raw, baked, steamed, poached, grilled and fried. While often found on dinner menus, seafood is especially popular as a fast food snack, sold at fish shops throughout the city. At Vishandel Centrum on Haarlemmerdijk, near Central Station, €4 buys you a hefty portion of fried kibbeling or lekkerbek—hot, battered cod or whiting served with dipping sauces alongside. Bite-size chunks of slightly greasy kibbeling make a great portable meal slathered with garlic sauce or a mayonnaise-based remoulade similar to tartar sauce, easy to consume while strolling along Haarlemerdijk. Lekkerbek is more of a stand-up affair and you're likely to see upright Dutchies grabbing a hot bite if you arrive at meal time. In addition to hot snacks, Vishandel Centrum sells plaice, mackerel, herring, mussels, shrimp, squid and other fresh and prepared seafood to take home."

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Alexey S.

Google

Excellent place where a lot of locals go to. The staff is friendly and the variety is just huge! There are so many kinds of processed fish (salted, smoked etc), different fish-based spreads and so on. The highlight of this place for me is the kibbeling dish - small pieces of deep fried fish in batter, with a nice sauce. It’s similar to UK style “fish” part of fish and chips except that the fish bits are small and the sauce is good. The price is very reasonable and was around 10 euro for two descent size portions. The herring was also extremely good - very tender, melting in your mouth and no bones. This fish products shop is a must if you are a fish lover and worth visiting 100%

Sonam

Google

Fresh, super crispy, delicious kibbeling and fried mussels. Lightly spiced, crisp batter. Great haring. Friendly staff, shop full of locals. What’s not to like?

Ribeye

Google

Vishandel Centrum, located near the canal bridges in Amsterdam, is a popular spot for enjoying traditional Dutch seafood dishes. Famous for their excellent kibbeling served lightly battered, these fluffy fish bites spot a vibrant golden color. The shop also offers a variety of other seafood delicacies. The kibbeling's perfect crunch on the outside and soft, moist interior make it a standout dish. In addition to kibbeling, they serve a range of other specialties, including herring, smoked eel, and shrimp croquettes. Although I didn't try them, they looked fairly enticing. The shop's bustling atmosphere and quick service make it a good no-frills snack stop.

Simon P.

Google

One of the locals there said that this was the best choice for kibbeling, which is basically white fish (cod) deep fried in bite size pieces and served in a tray with tartar sauce. It was okay but as it was my first time eating this local cuisine I couldn’t say it’s the best.

Ky N.

Google

A friend recommended me to go and try the Kibelling. It was definitely worth a try. I was fortunate to get there at a good time. I was 3rd in line and waited around 5 minutes for my order. It was freshly cooked and was still hot when I took a bite into mine. Fresh tasting fish and not too much money for the amount you get. The line was 10 deep by the time I got out and being there for 5 minutes. So it’s definitely a tourist attraction.

Trevor P.

Google

Some of the best fried fish I’ve ever had. So light and meaty. Perfectly cooked. The sauce was on point as well.

Blake W.

Google

Fresh and delicious! Absolutely must try spot for fish. Try the Herring with pickles and onion and get the kibbeling too! A great snack with amazing flavors.

hf1187

Google

One of the best kibbeling places I've tried (and I'm fairly obsessed with them!). The batter is very light and so you can taste the meatiness of the fish easily. Would be great if they fried it fresh on the spot though.

Daira R.

Yelp

Great little fish shop. We stopped here on a food tour and got the salted herring and the kibbling. Both were delicious (exclaims my husband - I am allergic to shellfish so I couldn't try the food but I got to watch him thoroughly enjoy the food!). He said the herring melted in his mouth and the kibbling was flaky, crispy, divine. We would absolutely return here.

Christopher B.

Yelp

An outstanding fish vendor near where we stayed in Amsterdam. The kibbeling, haring, and broodje haring were all great and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended!

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The Best Restaurants in Amsterdam

Vishandel Centrum

Alexey S.

Google

Sonam

Google

Fresh, super crispy, delicious kibbeling and fried mussels. Lightly spiced, crisp batter. Great haring. Friendly staff, shop full of locals. What’s not to like?

Ribeye

Google

Simon P.

Google

Ky N.

Google

Trevor P.

Google

Some of the best fried fish I’ve ever had. So light and meaty. Perfectly cooked. The sauce was on point as well.

Blake W.

Google

Fresh and delicious! Absolutely must try spot for fish. Try the Herring with pickles and onion and get the kibbeling too! A great snack with amazing flavors.

hf1187

Google

Daira R.

Yelp

Christopher B.

Yelp

An outstanding fish vendor near where we stayed in Amsterdam. The kibbeling, haring, and broodje haring were all great and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended!

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