Warung Spang Makandra

Great atmosphere and vibes. Staff are friendly and accommodating. We had the chicken satay and Spang Makandra special. Both dishes were really good. Peanuts were not as finely chopped but the texture was actually okay. The ginger and passionfruit juices were delicious. Servings were decent. All in all, great value for money. Lots of tables to accommodate groups of all sizes. We came during lunch without a reservation and did not have to wait long to be seated. We would happily eat here again and recommend this to others.

I had dinner reservations at Warung Spang Makandra in a Friday night for 7:30 PM and the restaurant was incredibly busy and crowded. After we checked in, I think we wait about 10 minutes before being seated. Bakabana (fried plantain) - I loved plantains and peanuts so a fried plantain with a savory peanut sauce was right up my alley and it was delicious. The plantain was crispy on the outside but soft in the inside. One thing to note is that one order is an entire plantain so just something to keep in mind. Teloah (fried cassava with salt cod) - this was also delicious. It's like a French fry but different. We got it with the salt cod but I ended up dipping it in the peanut sauce from the fried plantain Spang Makandra Special (fried rice - noodles, chicken filet, chickens satay, long beans, egg, potato sambal and perkedel (fried potato)) - a really good entree for someone who wants to try a little bit of everything. The chicken satay was great Mixed Meat (chicken & lamb) Roti - this entree was huge and full of meat. You can pick which cuts of meat you want (ex. chicken filet vs chicken on the bone). Lots of different things to try with the curry and roti. Very delicious and filling A really fun and new experience with Suriname food. Definitely recommend trying if you haven't had this cuisine before.

Spang Makandra is an absolute treasure in the heart of Amsterdam! I had never even heard of Surinamese cuisine before – but it turned out to be an absolute dream. The food was simply outstanding – full of flavor, fresh, and unlike anything I’ve ever tasted before (see my photos). Every bite felt like a new culinary discovery, and the quality and price are truly excellent. What makes this place even more special is its story and atmosphere. Since 1978, Spang Makandra has been bringing people together through the rich and diverse Surinamese cuisine, blending flavors from Indigenous, Creole, Indian, Javanese, Chinese, and European traditions. You can really feel that sense of connection and hospitality the moment you sit down. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming – their energy adds so much to the experience (just look at their smiles in my pictures). Eating here felt like being part of something bigger: not just a meal, but a celebration of cultures coming together. Honestly, I wish we had a restaurant like this back in Austria – it would instantly be one of my favorites. If you’re in Amsterdam, don’t miss this place. Highly recommended!

as an Asian with no spice tolerance(Southeast Asian too). this was kinda trippy. look I understand the need to cater tastes to the current population, and I also understand that Surinamese food is not Indonesian food, though they have some similarities BUT THIS?? was not satay 😭 this was like 3 nuggets on a stick im sorry. the sauce was good though. I also got a bara with rendang, which is kinda like a fried roti. the rendang tasted authentic though, which was a nice surprise. never paying $10 for a 3 satay sticks (it’s like 90 cents a stick back home) again though. AND they also charge for water 😭 staff were pretty friendly though!

First time trying out Surinamese cuisine and it was simply excellent. We were craving Asian food during our long trip in Europe, and this place totally satisfied us. The flavours of each dish were unique and delicious, service was extremely friendly. We loved the platter which contains small portions of their signature items. Hot soup was a nice complement. The restaurant was bustling busy on a weekday evening. Although the wait wasn’t too long, I would make a booking in advance if visiting again in future.

A nice and popular Suriname restaurant in the middle of Amsterdam. It serves various authentic foods and beverages which reminds me of my home country-Indonesia. The satay was tender with nice sweet peanut sauce. The food portion were really big, that I think we can share for 2-3 people. The price is very reasonable.

What's your favorite...❓ No matter how you finish this question, I'll have a hard time answering it. 🤔 Unless you're asking about a ⚽ soccer club, I don't think best or worst are realistic concepts. There's another exception (besides soccer): restaurants. I have a favorite restaurant in the world 🌍, and it's in Amsterdam 🇳🇱. I love it so much that for my b'day in 2020, my mom gave me a 🎟️ voucher for a meal there and my wife a voucher for ✈️ plane tickets to get there. 😍 Unfortunately, as you know because of the year I mentioned, that could not happen. 😭 And I never went back there until this year. At last! 🤩 It has changed a lot since my last visit, maybe 15 years ago. It's bigger now. It's fancier also. It was already a favorite of Ajax players' but it used to be more simple. Now it looks more like a 🍸 cocktail bar. But.. the menu hasn't changed. Or at least, what I used to love is still there. Spang Makandra is a restaurant specialised in 🇸🇷 Surinam cuisine. And I'm not a specialist in Surinam cuisine, as you can imagine. But that's not an issue because they offer a special combo of what's best in that cuisine. Well, I almost hope it's the best cause it's so good! 😅 OK, there's something missing in that plate: the plantain 🍌. But don't worry, I fixed that. That plantain is so, so amazing. 😋 The staff was as nice as usual and the price... Well, the first time I went there, I paid €10 for a full gargantuan meal (no wine, no dessert). This time I paid almost twice that price. But it was still worth it, and it's still affordable given nowadays standards. 👍 If I visited Spang Makandra for the first time today, would I think it's my favorite restaurant? If I'm honest, maybe not. But that's not the case: I've known this place for years, I always loved it and it remains, as of today, my favorite venue in the world. 👏 And I objectively believe it's a top-notch restaurant and a place you MUST visit when you're in Amsterdam. . . . Quality & taste: 10/10 Quantities: 10/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Originality: 10/10 Ratio price / quality: 10/10 Service: 8/10 How I felt afterwards: 10/10

This is one of those niche places where they know exactly what they are doing- great flavours, lovely service and a very warm and welcoming ambience. Good portions too- so make sure you go there hungry!