World food in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a melting pot of different cultures. There are many specialised shops and market stalls in this city offering a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetables. The culinary influence of all these cultures is reflected in the wide variety of restaurants.
Addis Ababa
In 2005 Addis Ababa was chosen as the best Ethiopian restaurant in Amsterdam. Their food is served in a traditional pancake, called an 'enjera'. It is also customary to eat with your hands.
Overtoom 337 B/G
1054 JM Amsterdam
www.addisababa.nl (Dutch)
Arabic Lounge
This restaurant embraces all things Arabic, with its large cushions, footstools and Arabic music. You can enjoy culinary delights at the Arabic Lounge, such as mezze, tajines, couscous and lamb.
Spiegelgracht 27-1
1017 JP Amsterdam
www.arabiclounge.nl
Beddington's
The chef in this restaurant loves to experiment with ingredients. This means that traditional European influences are mixed with exotic ingredients.
Utrechtsedwarsstraat 141
1017 WE Amsterdam
www.beddington.nl
Kilimanjaro
If you are looking for something completely different, then Kilimanjaro is the place for you. The restaurant serves a wide variety of proper African food. Fancy a crocodile steak and a banana beer to wash it down with?
Rapenburgerplein 6
1011 VB Amsterdam
www.restaurantkilimanjaro.com
Klein Perzië
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options make up the menu of Klein Perzië (Little Persia). This restaurant is run by a Kurdish family and serves traditional meals.
De Clercqstraat 18
1052 ND Amsterdam
www.kleinperzie.nl (Dutch)
Los Pilones
You can enjoy tasty Mexican food at this colourful restaurant. The menu consists of dishes such as mole, quesadillas and tacos. Mexican beers, cocktails or a tequila complete a nice meal.
Kerkstraat 63
1017 GC Amsterdam
www.lospilones.com (Spanish)
Samba Kitchen
If you love meat, you'll love this restaurant. You can enjoy grilled meat in a Latin-American ambience. The meat is carved at your table. This way of serving food is called 'Rodizio'.
Ceintuurbaan 63
1072 EV Amsterdam
www.sambakitchen.nl (Dutch)
