Wau Malaysian Restaurant — Restaurant in Amsterdam

If you ask any Malaysian what the country’s national dish is, they’ll likely say Nasi Lemak. In Malaysia, it’s the Swiss Army knife of meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner – all in one. It can be the humble version wrapped in banana leaf for pocket change, or the “premium” plate with fried chicken or slow-cooked beef rendang. It’s a deceptively simple dish with endless pairing possibilities.

WAU’s take came with “curry” chicken – so-called because, sadly, it didn’t taste remotely like curry. The anchovies (ikan bilis), as many Malaysian reviewers have lamented, were hard and stubbornly chewy – a clear sign they skipped the soaking and cleaning step and went straight from packet to wok. The coconut rice, while not as fragrant as the real deal back home, was the lone saving grace.

The Teh Tarik Ice? Another letdown. Authentic Teh Tarik – literally “pulled tea” in Malay – is poured back and forth between jugs from a height to create a rich, creamy foam. WAU’s version was neither foamy nor full-bodied; instead, it was thin, watery, and utterly lacking the nostalgic punch Malaysians crave.

To be fair, I didn’t try their other dishes, so my opinion is strictly based on what I had. That said, when the national dish and the national drink both miss the mark, it’s hard to recommend – especially at this price point – to anyone with a discerning...

Horrible experience. We went there for dinner and we were not attended to for at least 15 minutes. When we were attended to finally, the owner was damn rude. He didnt look friendly or happy to see his customers. He was more annoyed that out of 3 of us, only 2 of us ordered food. When we asked for an extra empty plate as we wanted to share, he said he is going to impose a surcharge for an empty plate as they have to wash the plate afterwards. So ridiculous and never have we heard such nonsense. Furthermore, as we were sitting there, some groups of people came to the shop and we were shocked as we saw him chasing them away by telling them that they must make reservations in advanced . We were shocked because there were only us in the shop and no one else. We were so put off by this attitude, we decided to leave the place immediately. It was so horrible. Please we urge everyone to never to enter this shop unless you really want to be treated so badly. There is a much better place for malaysian food which is called Nyonya Malaysia down the road. Nyonya Malaysia had friendly staff serving us, with excellent service and great food and most of all nothing exorbitant nor ridiculous. In fact, even the people chased out by Malaysian Restaurant were dining there with us! We exchanged notes on our bad experience at...

I had the pleasure of visiting Wau (Kite) Malaysia Restaurant during my trip to Amsterdam, and it was a unique experience. The exterior looks like any other store, but the inside is quite impressive with its castle-like ambiance. The exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings are very striking. I didn't get the chance to ask whether the walls were original structures or designed to look that way, but either way, it added to the charm.

The atmosphere inside is cool and smooth, and I chose a table near the window to enjoy my food while watching the bustling crowds outside. The service was quick and efficient. I ordered Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Satay, and Teh Tarik. It was satisfying to enjoy Malaysian food in Amsterdam, even if it wasn't fully authentic. I understand that they need to cater to local customers, and that's perfectly fine.

For those who comment on the lack of authenticity, it's important to remember that achieving complete authenticity is challenging outside of the country of origin. Authenticity isn't just about the food; it's also about the atmosphere and context. If you want the full authentic experience, you have to be in Malaysia.

There are a lot of choices on the menu, the prices are reasonable, and the service is good. I highly recommend Wau Malaysia Restaurant to anyone...