Rumah Makan Melati — Restaurant in Amersfoort

I was on vacation to Netherlands and was looking to explore different cuisines. I am an Indian, I didn't want to try Indian food but something new which will satisfy my tastebuds. I came across this amazing restaurant in Amersfoort Central. I normally don't give reviews but considering my overwhelming experience, I am here writing a detailed review. 1.Ambience: Such a cozy yet joyful vibe with subtle and elegant decor gives you an amazing feeling of dinning out with friends and family. 2.Hospitality: The Owners are so hospitable and cheerful that I would visit the restaurant next time only to see their smiling faces and witness the service they provide to each customer full of love and warmth. 3.Food: This was my first time trying out Indonesian food. I was bit skeptical initially considering my Indian taste buds but to my surprise the flavors were so delicious and had such Indian flavors with a pinch of sweetness. So highly recommend to Indians as well as non-Indians too. 4.Washroom: My special mention of this category which I would have normally never commented on but considering the small details addressed by owner like keeping high end perfumes with extreme hygiene hence deserves an overall good rating. So, to summarize a must visit restaurant for food, ambience, hygiene and hospitality by special attention given by owners to...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 I had such a wonderful dining experience at Rumah Makan Melati! As someone who grew up with Indonesian food, I was genuinely impressed by how authentic and flavorful every dish was.

The rendang was perfectly tender, with rich spices that instantly reminded me of home. The sate ayam came with a creamy, fragrant peanut sauce, and the gado-gado was fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. Even the sambal had that perfect balance—spicy enough to excite, but not overpowering.

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with subtle Indonesian touches in the decor. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to share recommendations or explain dishes to those new to Indonesian cuisine.

If you’re in the Netherlands and craving a true taste of Indonesia, Rumah Makan Melati is an absolute must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back to explore more...

Was told that set menus weren’t available for a single person, and we were suggested to order two of a different menu with significantly fewer dishes. It might be the standard in restaurants like this, but it was a bit disappointing nonetheless. Later we noticed that a different table ordered two separate set menus of a different kind, which we were just told was not possible. It seemed as if the real issue was that they wanted more money, so in that sense they’ve won.

Furthermore, the tempeh goreng was dry and tasteless and we felt that overall every dish was too sweet. I also noticed sayur lodeh came without the petai mentioned on the menu, and was replaced with buncis.

I asked for a glass of water, they gave me a bottle instead which cost a staggering €2,50 for a 200ml bottle.

The waiters were both friendly. Many gluten free and vegetarian...