Food and drink
Rijsttafel, pancakes, fries with mayo and cheap drinks.
Best French fries in Amsterdam
The French fries or chips are probably the most famous single food items in Amsterdam, and they are likely the easiest to find as well.
Places to eat in Amsterdam
Most every first-time visitor to Amsterdam is really psyched to be heading here, but with the possible exception of the French fries thing, very few people know what or where they’ll be eating.
What to eat in Amsterdam
Those who are Amsterdam-bound for the first time often wonder what types of food the city is known for and what they should try that isn’t common elsewhere.
Pancakes - Dutch local cuisine?
I’m not sure how this happened, but one of the few menu items on offer in Amsterdam that is considered “local” is the pancakes.
FEBO - late-night dining at its...latest
Dutch cuisine is not a big draw for visitors to Amsterdam. In fact, it’s hard to even sort out what Dutch cuisine actually is, even for the locals.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises - a great first impression
As corny as they may sound, I’ve come to the realization while visiting over 100 cities that taking a simple bus tour upon arrival for the first time is the best way to get oriented in a hurry.
French Fries Drowning in Mayo - It's True
You probably remember the conversation in Pulp Fiction about the French fries in Amsterdam, where they discuss that the most common condiment served with them is mayonnaise.
Rijsttafel (aka rice table) - Amsterdam’s only must-try dish
I’m going to be honest here. Amsterdam is not a great culinary destination. It’s not Paris or Rome, and even London has a better collection of great restaurants these days.