Indrapura — Restaurant in Amsterdam

We had an unpleasant experience at this restaurant that we thought needs to be shared with others in order to avoid the situation. In our last day in Amsterdam, four of us did want to try out some Indonesian food for dinner after we had late lunch following our delayed museum visit. We chose Indrapura for having a light dinner. We were seated by ‘Mike’ the Maitre d, who told us that we were lucky to get a table (although 1/3rd of restaurant tables were open). We ordered 2 wines and two waters. When the waitress came for taking food orders, we told her that we had a late lunch, and want to order appetizers only. She told us that she had to check with her manager. ‘Mike’ came and told us that theirs was a ‘professional’ restaurant, and that we had to order at least one entree for all or at least 2 appetizers per person for us to stay. We decided not to order 8 appetizers and agreed to leave without making a scene. ‘Mike’ then promptly gave a bill for wine. When we told him that we hardly had time to have any wine, he told us that his was a ‘professional’ restaurant, and that he could not put the wine back in the bottle. We paid the bill, gulped the wine down, and left. We agree that the private establishments have a right to set their own rules – however unreasonable they may be. However, these need to be clearly communicated, either on menu or otherwise, to avoid these unpleasant situations. So, just be aware of Indrapura’s policy. As far as ‘Mike’ the manager is concerned, it won’t hurt the owner to send him to a charm school to round off his rude, crude,...

What an awful disappointment. We so wanted to experience some traditional Idonesian food and chose this restaurant based on location and reviews. We hadn't booked but they said we could have a table for an hour. So we thought service would be quick. It wasn't. We couldn't relax, as we constantly checked our watches. As experienced elsewhere in Amsterdam, they weren't really set up for children, so we ordered the larger rice table for 2 and an extra starter for us all to share. Thought we'd order more when we worked out what the kids liked. Waiter came back and said we hadn't ordered enough, said they did have things for kids, having originally said they didn't. Offered us some fried chicken, juat one portion. Thought that would be OK. Food arrived and was lukewarm to cold. But we were hungry and tired by then, almost an hour after we'd arrived, so we tucked in. When the bill came, they'd charged €23.50 for the unwanted, mediocre, mostly uneaten chicken! When we queried it, he said it was a full portion for all the kids. We said, we thought you'd offered us a kids' portion, expecting €12-14. We'd have happily paid if it had been delicious and kids had eaten it. They still charged us full price. Lady by the door, when she went to say goodbye to us and asked how it was, did at least have the decency to say sorry when I expressed our disappointment. I would avoid unless you want cold food and...

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I Had a Wonderful Experience at the Restaurant I Visited Yesterday

Last night, I had the chance to visit a restaurant I had been wanting to try for a while, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the warm welcome and friendly staff made me feel that it was going to be a great evening.

The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant. The decor struck a perfect balance between modern and cozy. With dim lighting, comfortable seating, and soft background music, I felt completely at ease.

Now, let’s talk about the food… The menu offered a wide variety of options to suit all tastes. The dishes I ordered were not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. My main course, [name of the dish], was perfectly cooked, and the freshness of the ingredients was noticeable in every bite. The dessert, [name of the dessert], turned out to be one of the highlights of the evening.

The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff were attentive without being intrusive. Our orders arrived on time and exactly as requested, and every need of ours was quickly taken care of.

In short, my time at this restaurant was a real treat, both for my taste buds and my soul. It’s rare to find such high-quality service and flavor in one place. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. I highly recommend it to anyone in search of a great...