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The Dutch may not always be the first people that come to mind when you think of foodie destinations… but here are some of the things we genuinely loved eating while in Amsterdam 🇳🇱

🍛 The best meal we had in Amsterdam was actually made by our South African friends in their home 😂 our friend is also head chef at Seafood Bar Amsterdam and made us an unreal prawns and roast chicken as well. Honestly nothing beats a home cooked meal after a day of walking around a city so this was very welcomed 😍

We heard we had to try bitterballen..which is traditionally a Dutch meat snack made with beef, we don’t eat beef but found a vegan option. Amsterdam is really very vegan friendly with loads of options everywhere.

We also tried Indonesian food which Amsterdam is genuinely famous for because of the Netherlands’ colonial history with Indonesia. If you visit definitely try rijsttafel which is basically a huge spread of lots of Indonesian dishes to share.

Also all the cheese .. So good. The cheesy loaded fries with Dutch mayo also deserved their own moment because their mayo is richer and creamier than regular mayo and I suddenly understood why people queue for chips there 😂 also chips are my comfort food so 🤤

The croissants and pastel de natas were pretty elite. Apparently Portuguese bakeries in Amsterdam have massively grown in recent years which explains why pastel de natas are literally everywhere.

Ray was OBSESSED with poffertjes which are these tiny fluffy Dutch pancakes usually served with butter and icing sugar. Very cute and she loaded her plate. When on holiday ay..

Then…stroopwafels. You need to have them fresh & warm from the market. Completely different experience to the packaged ones. We tried caramel & Nutella.. so good.
And lastly… we came across so many good Italian spots too. Between the pasta, pastries and fries..Amsterdam had us carb loading the entire trip 😍

Safe to say Amsterdam surprised me food wise.

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Amsterdam is definitely one of the quirkiest cities I have visited in Europe!

here’s our 4 day itinerary if you’re planning a trip

So firstly.. we stayed in De Pijp which was honestly a great location..central enough for sightseeing but with amazing cafés, food spots and a more local Amsterdam feel.

day 1 —
we landed and just walked the streets… the jordaan neighbourhood especially ..canals, narrow streets, independent shops and the most beautiful buildings. we grabbed lunch at a local spot and just soaked it all in. in the evening we explored the red light district(without this kids) which is actually worth seeing just for the sheer spectacle of it…
day 2 —
we started the morning at the rijksmuseum and genuinely could have spent more time there it’s home to rembrandt’s night watch and some of the most beautiful dutch golden age art you’ll ever see. tickets are €22.50 for adults and free for under 18s 🙌🏽 better to book in advance , you need a timed entry slot and weekend slots fill up fast. after the museum we strolled down the prinsengracht.. one of the prettiest canal streets in the city and did a bit of shopping. in the evening we headed to Almere for dinner at a friend’s home but if you’re looking for restaurant options, the city centre has no shortage..

other museums worth knowing about in amsterdam:
van gogh museum — book in advance, sells out fast
anne frank house — book months in advance, this one is serious
nemo science museum — incredible for kids, 5 floors of hands-on everything
stedelijk museum — modern and contemporary art

day 3 -
thursday morning we did a canal cruise with and honestly it is the best way to see the city. you see the architecture, the bridges, the houseboats… all from the water.. and they share really interesting facts. prices start from €18.10 per person and it’s about an hour..

book in advance especially in summer. after lunch nearby we headed to the barbie dream experience .. the girls were completely obsessed and honestly so was I 😂 full vlog coming on this one. in the evening we met some friends and tried indonesian food which amsterdam is genuinely famous for. the dutch colonised indonesia for 350 years and the food stayed.. rijsttafel (a spread of 15–20 indonesian dishes) is the one to try. full food vlog coming soon
day 4 — we were meant to leave but eurostar had other plans 😅
we walked, we shopped, we soaked up the last of it… and ended up staying an extra night (story for another vlog 😂).

if you have a full friday, cycling the city is honestly one of the best ways to experience amsterdam ..rental bikes are available everywhere from around €10–15 a day. there are dedicated bike lanes everywhere and it’s how locals actually move around the city.

More in the next vlog 🫶🏽✨