Tempo Doeloe

"Visitors to Amsterdam must try Indonesian cuisine ... Genteel, intimate Tempo Doeloe is a classic of the genre."

"For decades, this has been a safe and elegant—albeit somewhat cramped—place to indulge in that spicy smorgasbord of the gods, the Indonesian rice table." Full review

"For authentic Indonesian cuisine (the name means "The Old Days" in Javanese) from Java, Sumatra, and Bali, this place has it." Full review

"This landmark Indonesian restaurant has managed to maintain their standards over the years as newcomers try to surpass it in the rice and rendang stakes. Don’t skip the desserts."

"Consistently ranked among Amsterdam's finest Indonesian restaurants, Tempo Doeloe's setting and service are elegant without being overdone." Full review

"Try the grilled skewers of goat with hot soy or maybe the steamed mackerel in a hot chili pepper sauce---you win a kewpie doll if you don't break a sweat." Full review

"Regular diners at Tempo Doeloe or 'Times Gone By' find it difficult to hide their enthusiasm when they visit this restaurant." Full review

"This cosy and rather classy Indonesian restaurant (heck, it even has white linen) is widely thought of as one of the city's best and spiciest purveyors of rice table, and not without good reason." Full review