Dutch
cuisine may not be one of the most famous in the world, but if you are a
foodie, you can not visit Amsterdam and not taste the country's most famous
dishes. Believe me, in the end of the day you will be very pleasantly
surprised!
Say Cheese...
You may
have heard nothing about Dutch food so far, but there is no way you have not
tried a Dutch cheese. Gouda, Edam and Leyden are among the most famous Dutch
cheeses, so if you find yourself in Amsterdam, you definitely have to try them.
There are many shops selling hundreds types of these delicious cheeses in
flavors you cannot even imagine and you can try a bit of everything before you
end up buying your own favorite.
My own
favorite: I visited many shops of this kind in the 3 days I spent in Amsterdam
and concluded that my own favorites are the Henri Willig shops, which you will
find everywhere in the city! I loved their Gouda with herbs and garlic, the
truffle-flavored Gouda and the smoked cheese!
French fries
Is there
someone who doesn't like French fries? Well, at this moment, I'm not talking
about simple french fries like those you probably have in mind, since eating french fries in
Amsterdam is a unique tasting experience! There are many places in the
city selling fries in paper cones, accompanied with various sauces. The most
traditional way to eat your fries in Amsterdam is with a mixture of mayonnaise,
peanut sauce and onions, named "patatje oorlog".
My own
favorite: Wherever I ate french fries in the Netherlands I loved them! However there
is a small place, in Voetboogstraat, near Spui Square, called Vlaams FriteshuisVleminckx, where I found the best fries in Amsterdam!
Herring
Dutch
people love seafood and especially herring. They eat herring in various
versions, the most popular of which is raw, accompanied by onion and pickled
cucumber, or in sandwich (broodje haring). Although I am not a big fan of
herring, I tried it (only one bite), but to be honest I did not understand
what's so special about it.. Maybe I have to try it again between May and July
since it said that those specific months herring is sweeter.
My own favorite:
I was almost certain, before I even tried it that raw herring would not be
something I would be eager to eat again. I'm sure though that there are a lot
of you who will love it, so if you want to taste the best herring in Amsterdam
according to the locals and tripadvisor, you have to try the stall named FrensHaringhandel across Bloemenmarkt.
Stroopwafel
Although
neighboring Belgium is worldwide famous for its waffles, if you find yourself
in Amsterdam, you have to try the Dutch version, which is also delicious!
Stroopwafel is a waffle with intense aromas of butter and cinnamon consisting
of two thin sheets of dough with caramel-like syrup in the middle.
My own
favorite: Stroopwafels can be found everywhere in the Netherlands, but I ate
the best ones at the Original Stroopwafels in Albert Cuyp Markt.
Croquettes from Vending Machines
One of the
most delicious things you can try in Amsterdam is croquettes. These little
crispy, fried snacks, stuffed with beef, chicken, bacon or potato are among the
favorite delicacies of the locals and from the very first bite you will
understand why!
My own
favorite: You can find croquettes everywhere in the city, but FEBO is my own
favorite when it comes to a snack.
Pancakes & Poffertjes
Have you
ever heard of Dutch pancakes? I hadn't until I visited Amsterdam and now I just
love them! They are much bigger and thinner than American pancakes and they
reminds more of crepes.
Another
very popular sweet snack, looking like tiny American pancakes, are poffertjes.
These small fluffy snacks are usually served with powdered sugar and a piece of
butter on the top and you will find them in many stalls around Amsterdam.
My own
favorite: When it comes to pancakes, my own favorite place is PancakesAmsterdam. Here you can find both traditional Dutch pancakes and the classic
American ones, all come with amazing toppings!
Cookies in Van
Stapele Koekmakerij
Cookies are
definitely not a traditional Dutch product; on the contrary you can find them
in any part of the world. There is a tiny shop near Amsterdam's Spui Square
though, which is called Van Stapele Koekmakerij where you will find only
cookies and more specifically only one type of cookies. I think that these cookies
are so tasty and unique that they will be soon as famous as poffertjes, so do
not leave Amsterdam without trying them!
Many thanks to I Amsterdam and Amsterdam Tourism for helping me explore Amsterdam. As always, all opinions are my own.
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