Trust me, you don’t need to go to Alkmaar or Gouda to have fresh cheese. Be sure to have cash as they do not accept credit cards! Kaaslandįor cheese lovers. Surinamese food can be spicy, so specify if you want any extra hot sauce. There are a number of small tables inside, however on a nice day, I’d recommend getting your food to go to enjoy on a bench along the canals or at your hotel. If you’re hungrier, they also have entrees that can be purchased for take-out that will give you a taste of several dishes that you can choose from. (You can get this with a banana or peppers/sour sauce if you enjoy spicy). I recommend also trying bara, a fried Surinamese bread/donut. Simz has a fantastic lunch special where you can get a delicious vegetarian-friendly tempeh sandwich for around three euros. READ MORE 24 hours in Paris: A local's guide to off the beaten path Paris Although Suriname is located in South America, the mix of cultures has resulted in unique flavors that combine Indonesian, Indian, and African inspired flavors. Many tourists don’t realize that there are many people of Surinamese descent living in the Netherlands due to the Netherland’s role in colonizing Suriname. This charming little cafe serves Surinamese food. ![]() I recently visited Simz Exotic Foods in the Jordaan. Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards, only Dutch debit cards. Pittig is the word for spicy and don’t ask for it if you don’t mean it! Open for dinner. You can pick what you want from a selection of vegetables and meats although I’ll admit to being obsessed with the tempeh (tofu). Pieter (above) and his wife proudly serve up some of the most affordable and delicious Indonesian in Amsterdam. You might have walked past this small hole-in-the-wall eatery on Prinsengracht without a thought, but I promise it’s the real deal. Indonesian is something you must try while in Amsterdam. Prinsengracht is the most well-known canal, however there are smaller canals perfect for sitting by with cheap food in Amsterdam! Eethuis Pondok Indah de JordaanĪfter wandering around the lovely canals or waiting in line for hours at the Anne Frank House, be sure to consider eating a tasty meal in the Jordaan. Note: for more vegan and vegetarian specific tips, you can head over to my post just about vegan food in Amsterdam here. You can have it raw, pickled, or even whole with onion on a sandwich (or without), but you’ll find it’s ridiculous inexpensive and pretty tasty. If you’re walking around day-time, you might see a stand that sells haring (herring in Dutch). What could be more Dutch? Even for those who hate fish, pickled herring is surprisingly sweet and non-offensive. ( Credit cards are not accepted.) Haring / Herring Stands For those with a sweet tooth, their stroopwafels are about two euros and addictive. ![]() I’m in love with the Maza dips, which are vegetarian and 3 euros for two meals worth of dip. ![]() This ubiquitous Dutch supermarket has delicious salads for as little as 4 euros as well as fresh bread (get it in the morning like the Dutch!) for any budget picnic. If you are looking for more in-depth travel advice about Belgium and the Netherlands, I created a guidebook on behalf of Moon Travel about Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges.
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