Coming to Amsterdam to try the rijsttafel, a traditional Indonesian rice table adapted into Dutch cuisine, this restaurant might not be the top recommendation. However, if you're seeking more affordable and quick bites of rijsttafel, then this place is a good option. Toko To Go is located in the Schipol Airport public area. It offers a fast-food style rijsttafel, which may not taste the same as those in fine dining restaurants but has a homier flavor with a variety of dishes. I particularly enjoyed the Daging Smoor (beef stew in sweet soy sauce) and Ayam Bali (Balinese-style spicy chicken). Although the spices in the meat were not as intense as in authentic Indonesian cuisine, they were still flavorful compared to many Dutch dishes. The vegetables were also tasty, offering a variety of flavors. However, I found the Nasi Goreng a bit bland. The price for one portion with 3-5 dishes ranges from €13-18, which is quite affordable considering the quality and taste, especially compared to most restaurants in Amsterdam. I was served by a friendly lady with short hair who wore glasses. She patiently answered all our questions about the food and handled the crowded queue of passengers in a friendly manner. My experience differed from some of the reviews on Google Maps, possibly the service hase been improved or I might be served by different staff. Despite being labeled "to go," you can still find seating at the restaurant, although it may be limited for...
Read moreAs a south east Asian, Malaysian specially, I think this place is underrated. I know all experience at a restaurant or taste of food is very subjective. Nevertheless I don't think the food standard and taste can varied this much. Maybe I am lucky to receive somewhat friendly service, but the food I must say for that price, it's very good. We found it by desperation in search for Asian food and hoping its Chinese (will even settled non authentic types lol) because we tried some really well reviewed Indonesian food in Amsterdam and it was a disappointment, not to mentioned, pricey!
But this place? It's very affordable and probably 1/3 of the price and I think it's more authentic than other "proper restaurant" and dont forget to grab some of those tasty sambal!
PS we are desperate but that doesn't mean our palette was dead lol hope you enjoy it as much as I did :) I tried white rice with rendang beef and bali chicken spicy and sayur lodeh and...
Read moreThe shop was quite busy with travellers so there was a bit of a queue. When it was my turn to be served, as I stood right in front of the till, the lady who served people in front of me saw me and ignored me. She then kind of make herself looking busy by doing other stuff. She didn't ask whether I am being served or say anything like sorry please bear with us etc.. - I realised later on, that this is the lady that was mentioned by reviews on here as being rude and I can see why customers were saying that. Thankfully, after a few minutes being ignored by her, the other lady wearing glasses who was very lovely and friendly and was at the other side of the shop came to the till, greet me nicely and served me. The food may not be the best, but it was good enough for people who'd like to try or craved for Indonesian food. The management needs to pay attention to a lot of feedback from customers, therefore, there is a lot room for...
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