Amsterdam Curated: City and Food

We discovered China Sichuan restaurant while browsing through Time Out's 2024 Amsterdam Restaurant List . To be honest, the list had its share of hits and misses, but this place stood out as the sole Chinese restaurant listed, catching my attention. Although I've known about this restaurant for a couple of years, I had previously dismissed it as just another mundane chain establishment. We found out that the restaurant had several branches, with three located around Chinatown and one at Sexyland in Noord. Uncertain of which location to choose, we opted for the original one.  Upon examining the menu, we noticed that their prices were significantly higher compared to other Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam, with most main dishes priced at over 20 Euros. Despite the steep prices, the restaurant seemed to be quite popular, so we decided to make a reservation. Their menu resembled a book, featuring options in both English and Chinese, accompanied by pictures for every single dish, wh...

Amsterdam may not be renowned for its Asian noodle offerings. While you can find a few Ramen and Pad Thai places, words like Pho, Udon, Soba, Naengmyeon, Mian, and Mee are not commonly heard in this city. However, I recently stumbled upon a fantastic hand-pulled Lanzhou Beef Noodle spot right here in Amsterdam, defying expectations. Having lived in Asia, Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup has always held a special place in my heart among Asian noodle dishes. I adore Bak Chor Mee, Soto Ayam, Bun Bo Hue, Pyongyang Naengmyeon, and Tonkotsu ramen, but there's something about the spicy and savory broth of Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup paired with its satisfyingly chewy noodles. At this establishment, you can indulge in six different noodle thickness options, along with knife-shaved noodles. While Lanzhou offers eight varieties, the thinnest options have been excluded here. Accompanying your noodles, you can choose from side dishes like wood ear mushrooms, potatoes, and cucumbers. ...