Yuan's Hot Pot Amsterdam Gelderlandplein 袁记串串香Gelderlandplein店 — Restaurant in Amsterdam

I'm usually highly skeptical with such high rates restaurants. But after checking out the ratings for the other locations, we gave it a try. What can I say? Completely justified! It was our first time trying hot pot and the very kind waitress explained everything nicely and patiently to us (I forgot to ask the name, dark haired girl with glasses and freckles - thank you again!).

Note to people who are not good with spices: the less spicy base is still pretty spicy for an untrained palate 😅 the mushroom base is not spicy at all but still delicious. The "numbing" beef was my favorite, but there was nothing that I didn't like (although I didn't dare to try the more exotic options).

Note that there are also many interesting vegetarian and vegan options. Try the...

was completely blown away by the fantastic dining experience! The broth flavors were rich and aromatic—especially the spicy Sichuan soup base , which had the perfect kick. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, from the tender sliced meats to the vegetables and dumplings.

The service was outstanding too. The staff were attentive, friendly, and even helped us customize our dipping sauces. The restaurant’s atmosphere was lively and cozy, making it a great place for group gatherings.

Don’t miss their twins pepper beef or spicy beef tongue—it’s a must-try! I’ll definitely be back soon. Highly recommend to anyone craving...

Terrible experience. The waiter brought my beer to another table, watched them drink it, and then had the nerve to make me pay for it — saying it was “already in the order.” Excuse me??

When I asked for tap water, he straight-up said: “Tap water is finish.” …It’s Amsterdam. The country runs on tap water. What does that even mean?

The attitude throughout was awful — dismissive, passive-aggressive, and somehow annoyed at us for being there. No smile, no care, no basic service. Just vibes of “why are you even here?”

DON’T COME. Plenty of good ramen in this city — this is not...