Gifu Ramen Bar — Restaurant in Amsterdam

This is the fanciest ramen place in amsterdam with a menu and price to match. 2 appetizers, 2nramen and a bottle of water was 100€ for 2. It could be cheaper if we didn’t choose the hamachi 20€ or the wagyu ramen at 38€. But the tonkotsu at 23€ was a bit higher than usual even in amsterdam.

The atmosphere and decor was very comfortable with a nice high end vibe.The staff was superb. So friendly and knowledgeable. They really made you feel at ease and relaxed.

As this was our first time we chose a bit of everything. Have to say their cocktails looks superb.

Appetizers we got hamachi and chicken wings. Hamachi was nothing special, certainly not 20€ worthy. The chicken wings lollipop was really tasty and probably my favorite dish I had to my surprise.

The tonkotsu was good, But it missed the wow factor. The toppings was standard and strangely enough we couldn’t order extras to make your ramen your own preference. The broth was excellent though. The mixing of chicken and pork broth makes it creamy without being overly heavy and overpowering.

The must try was the wagyu a5 ramen. No idea what to expect. The presentation is awesome. The bowl was covered with a seemingly extremely rare piece of wagyu. I was instructed to cook the beef in the broth till its required doneness. Just like raw beef in pho. At 38€ the price is quite reasonable for such a big piece of wagyu. It should be around 50/80 grams of wagyu what you get I think. I wonder is it really japanese wagyu or not. Forgot to ask.

The clean and clear chicken broth was interesting fit with the fatty beef. It never let the beef and its fattiness overpower the broth.

But I dunno, I was still a bit disappointed. A beef based broth would have been better. Brings out the beefiness. Never tried any thing like this, closest is pho ,sukiyaki orl shabu shabu. What I definitely didn’t like was the chosen noodles. This type of noodles misses the silky smoothness that would have been a better complement to the wagyu. Please be warned even though the beef was not a5 level of fattiness, my wife got overwhelmed by its richness and fattiness to the point of nausea.

So there are alotmof pluses to this place, but I think just ordering a ramen bowl without appetizers is maybe not enough for most people and in the end 100€ ramen meal for 2 is...

I can hear for the 2nd time, it’s just as phenomenal the second time around – maybe even more so! After my first mind-blowing experience, I simply had to return within a week. That Tonkotsu Ramen had me in a delicious chokehold, and I needed to dive deeper into their menu.

This time, I started with some appetizers, and they did not disappoint. The tofu was perfectly prepared, with a delicate texture and flavorful sauce that set the stage beautifully. And those chicken wings? Crispy, juicy, and packed with savory goodness – an absolute must-try! But let’s talk about the main event this time around, I ventured into new ramen territory and ordered the Wagyu Ramen. And holy ramen gods, it was an absolute bomb! The broth was incredibly rich, infused with the decadent flavors of wagyu, and the meat itself was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The price is on a high side but it’s Japanese wagyu! Their cock/mocktails are also sooo delicious! Seriously, every spoonful was pure bliss. It’s a true testament to the quality and authenticity Gifu Ramen Bar consistently delivers.

The lightning-fast service is a godsend in Amsterdam, and while the portions might be a tad smaller and the prices a bit higher, the quality you get for that extra euro is absolutely worth it. This isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience. And it is the most authentic Japanese ramen taste in entire Amsterdam. I am Asian so trust me on that and I tried sooo many ramen places around Amsterdam in the past 3 years.

If you haven’t been to Gifu Ramen Bar yet, what are you waiting for? And if you have, trust me, a second (or third, or fourth!) visit is definitely in order, especially to try that Wagyu Ramen. Have you discovered your favorite...

Checked out Gifu, a sleek new ramen spot with aesthetic and a chill ambiance. Visually, it’s a win. Experience-wise? A bit of a mixed bag.

We started with the hamachi sashimi, which was fresh and clean—probably the best bite of the night. The teba kara, though, was disappointing. It was so tiny it looked like the chicken hadn’t been fed for a year. Not worth it for the price and taste, nothing out of the ordinary.

What really threw us off was the timing. We were still working on our starters when the main dishes showed up. We looked at the waiter like, uhh… okay?—definitely felt rushed and broke the flow of the meal.

The wagyu ramen itself was good. The broth had depth but wasn’t too heavy, which I appreciated. The wagyu was tender, but overall the dish didn’t quite justify the premium price tag.

Drinks were also a mixed experience. The matchatini was perfection—smooth, well-balanced, and still talking about it. The pear sake cocktail, on the other hand, tasted like a Festini pear popsicle with a splash of sake. Not terrible just not exciting—and it wasn’t served chilled enough.

Gifu has style and potential, but it’s a bit overpriced for what you get. Worth a visit if you’re curious, but temper your expectations mayb it will...