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Vegan food cafe near Dam square. Menu combines Caribbean and Japanese tastes and ingredients. Sample dishes like the house-made vegan burger, quinoa salad, fresh spring rolls, udon noodle, hijiki seaweed salad, and changing vegan cheesecakes and desserts. Beverages offered include fruit shakes, tea, and coffee. Hosts special events. Reported to close an hour earlier than stated times. Open Mon 13:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00, Wed 12:00-15:00, Wed-Sun 17:00-22:00, Thu 13:00-15:00, Fri 12:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-15:00. Closed Tue.
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19 hs Sint Jacobstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1012 NC
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Last update on 09 Sep 2024 by koortje
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Added by The Veggie Cook on 08 Nov 2011
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681 Reviews
First Review by ChakaKamaNath
ArtVB
Points +336
Best vegan food in Amsterdam - Edit
This family restaurant (Japanese wife and Caribbean husband + four children) is in an area full of tourist traps. Judged by its decor, repetitive reggae playlist and informality (a very courteous child took my order the first time) I was skeptical of this place the first time I tried it. I usually don't trust places where menus have pictures of the food they sell. But that particular night I was extremely hungry so I didn't mind the pictures and I decided to order a tofu dish.
Read moreI was so glad I gave this place a chance. The food was outstanding, and by far the best vegan food I had in Amsterdam. I had four meals in total (two dinners and two lunches) and all of them were superb.
The food options are an eclectic mix of Japanese, Asian and Caribbean dishes (inspired by the owners' respective origins) + fake meat options, perhaps to cater the tourists. I tried those recommended by the owner and all were delicious. I loved the curry, the lentil soup, the crispy tempeh sushi, the fermented soybean bowl, the gyoza with rice and the tofu dishes with vegetables and rice. The green smoothy, and the coconut and survival cakes for dessert were delicious as well. I usually dislike fake meats, but the bite I tried of the fake chicken was perhaps the best I've ever had.
The bottom line of this place is that the food is very simple, however, it is so perfectly cooked and fresh that it simply tastes amazing. Just a couple of warnings, you will likely wait a long time to be served, especially if it is packed (usually over the weekends), since each dish is prepared from scratch. Food will not be cheap in spite of the rustic silverware and decor of the place. However, when you try it you will appreciate its freshness and seasoning that you won't mind the prices.
As the owner told me, "Amsterdam is an experimental city", and I agree. I'm sure that you will enhance your experimental experience in this city with the superb food that is served here.
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dgproff
Points +792
Tasty lunch spot - Edit
Nice lunch spot. Good variety of food choices.
Read moreMy wife got the Japanese pancake, and I got the vegan platter. The platter was the better of the two, but they were both good.
My only complaint was that they forgot about out drinks, and they did not arrive until our food was almost completed.
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Alice_13
Points +370
Interesting food options - Edit
All vegan menu with interesting food options. The food was very good.
Read moreThe restaurant is small, so seating is limited. Since they have a semi-open kitchen, all of your clothes will smell of food afterwards 😅
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-24
Pros: Good food, Interesting choices, All vegan
Cons: Small restaurant
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lew_17
Points +13
Give this place a chance - Edit
Walked in and was sceptical, but actually had some of the tastiest whole food I’ve had in Amsterdam. Great lunch spot and I’m sure it’d be great for dinner too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-23
Pros: Whole foods
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JuliaSantos7
Points +1794
Vegan plates - Edit
There are a lot of nice options. I had the vegan plate and it was very tasty. Unfortunately the portion size was a bit small.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-15
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Vegirly
Points +361
Unique fusion of foods - Edit
Nice place with unique dishes. Japanese, Jamaican, wraps, wide range of options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-15
Pros: Variety, Unique options, Generous portions
Cons: Inconvenient working hours, A bit sticky inside
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BeckyLivingston
Points +274
Perfect 😍 - Edit
Really nice place with delicious food. Fully vegan. They don’t accept cards so bring cash.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-28
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JaredLin
Points +557
Top 3 Worldwide - Edit
Some of the best vegan food I’ve ever eaten out for ! Very refreshing and healthy (I got the ital vital plate) and the coconut milkshake was also amazing . Would highly recommend if you are looking for something a bit more healthy. Also very filling!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-21
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Kimberley-Rose
Points +32
Our First Visit - Edit
We saw a fun video interviewing the owners of TerraZen on YouTube and so decided to go for dinner, on our first night in Amsterdam.
Read moreThe decor is humble and a lil rough around the edges, but I usually appreciate this aesthetic as I feel these kinds of places tend to focus more on food than anything else.
Unfortunately it's not totally family friendly, as they didn't have high chairs for children, nor low down tables with enough space for a buggy, so we had to have our little one on our lap, which was a bit precarious as the seating is all high bar tables and stools.
We ordered gyoza, sweet potato fries, okinomiyaki, fried chicken with rice salad and chocolate cake to share.
The food was tasty but my husband wished the okinomiyaki to be thicker, as he left still hungry.
I really liked the fried chicken, although wished there was stronger seasoning coating it.
The chocolate cake was beautiful.
We want to visit again in summer and try out some of the other dishes.
Pros: Humble aesthetics, Chocolate Cake, Homemade Jamaican Ginger Beer
Cons: Seating - should be accessible to all
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MichaelRobinson
Points +3733
Legendary - Edit
I have great memories of the food I've ate here but it's been over ten years, so my memory has deceived me or my tastes have changed. I had the fried veg plate with rice, vegetables, battered chicken & tempeh. It was just good, not amazing, I wasn't feeling the love in the food but it could just be my expectation.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-07
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catandcupcake
Points +8325
Delicious but lacking - Edit
It was a large menu so it was tough to decide what to get, however most things are a combination of rice, salad, veggies and protein. Very smelly of cooking oil as soon as you go in, which stays on your hair and clothes. Very long wait time for food and several items not available. Power went off at one point, seemed pretty chaotic. The food we finally managed to get was nice though!
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elsvandeschoot
Points +59
Interesting: Japanese & Jamaican - Edit
All vegan, lots of options. More sitting space than expected from the photos. Healthy food. Friendly personnel. Art on the walls. Quiet tasty drinks as well. Maybe not the fastest kitchen, but great for relaxing and taking your time . Nearby Amsterdam Centraal. Toilet available.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere, Nearby centraal, Interesting menu options
Cons: Kitchen a little bit slow, Space for groups up to 12 but not much more
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VillaLaVida
Points +895
Super lekker! - Edit
Bijzondere sfeer, heerlijk eten!
Read moreJe moet geen haast hebben!
Pros: Erg lekker, Fijne sfeer
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alexander9702
Points +204
Great food - Edit
Great menu, curry was a bit milder than I expected but would definitely return
Read moreGuest
Omega-3
Points +1417
Good flavours and textures - Edit
Lots of options, tasty food. Loved the rice, milkshake, fries, Jamaican plate and the tonkatsu bowl. The okonomiyaki had a different structure than we are used to, but the flavour was good.
Read moreWe keep coming back for the food and the mango lassie.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-30
Cons: The ventilation in the kitchen (hair and clothes…)
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Bobarroso
Points +1579
So many options and amazing! - Edit
Delicious and amazing options.
Read moreTaste, price and service! Alll five stars
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alistar
Points +5398
Delicious drinks and food - Edit
I have searched for nearly 6 years for a vegan okonomiyaki and finally found one here. It was a joy and my French partner thanked me for the experience as it was his first ever okonomiyaki. The green smoothie was yummy as was the mango lassi which was heavenly. The fresh mint tea was so welcome to rehydrate. I could happily have tried everything on the menu here.
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Catarina.pt.ca
Points +907
So many options! - Edit
TerraZen has a pretty big menu, all vegan, and also pretty varied. I found it very hard to choose from, I think many of the dishes are similar, only the protein source varies, but I really really enjoyed what we both ordered.
Read moreThe portions are just perfect: not too much, not too little.
It has a very chill, lowkey atmosphere that I also really liked.
Overall would come here again to try more dishes😄
Pros: Long, varied menu, Lowkey atmosphere, Super tasty
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minnor
Points +42
So many options, good flavors - Edit
What to choose? Such a bountiful menu. I had the Jamaican plate, which I enjoyed, and my friend had the okonomiyaki. She loved hers too.
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TirzaRoza
Points +46
Hidden gem - Edit
Het eten is echt ongelofelijk goed en lekker. De sfeer is leuk maar de plek om te zitten niet zo comfortabel, niet echt om een avond met vrienden lang te tafelen, wel om echt HEEL erg lekker en authentiek te eten.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-12
Pros: De Roti wraps, Geweldig eten, Origineel
Cons: Locatie is best lastig te bereiken, Weinig plek binnen, Niet zo comfortabel zitten
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louyiihn
Points +56
excellent options but pricy - Edit
Very nice place to eat your fill, many different choices, everything vegan, from full plates, rolls, burgers, soup, drinks, deserts! Tried a tempeh plate, very nice and filling. Bit expensive but worth the visit. I recommend it.
Read morePros: Tasty, Deserts!
Cons: Bit pricey
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hellenbirdie
Points +35
Unreal Japanese/Caribbean fusion - Edit
This is my favourite place I've been in Amsterdam, maybe in the world! The food is so fresh and interesting, not a boring bean burger or falafel wrap in sight! I had the spicy red bowl, which was sticky vegan chicken with a crunchy salad and rice. The portion was pretty big for the cost, particularly for this place's central location where everything is expensive! The waiter was also lovely, really friendly and made me feel comfortable as a solo female traveller. 10/10 can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: Fresh and interesting food, Friendly service and atmosphere, Good value for central Amsterdam
Cons: No alcohol
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HannesLehmann
Points +89
Very good would come again - Edit
The food was very good and tasty. If you're in the city, you need to check this out
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Lee_A
Points +1262
09/08/20, 12/10/25 - Edit
My favourite place to eat on the planet. The Japanese-Caribbean fusion food is so fresh and interesting. Every time I come to Amsterdam I make sure I come here, sometimes twice in the same trip. This time I tried the okonomiyaki and it was fantastic!
Read moreUpdate 12/10/25: I've been coming here for 9 years now and it's always been fantastic. The food was still lovely today, but the service wasn't as "enthusiastic" as I've experienced previously. Not quite the same welcoming atmosphere, unfortunately. Still really good, but today would have been a 4 star score, rather than the usual unequivocal 5.
Updated from previous review on 2020-08-14
Pros: Interesting Japanese-Caribbean fusion, Fresh
Cons: I wish they brought the communal table back!😄
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NataliaJance
Points +412
Al menos relativamente saludable - Edit
Ofrecen comida vegana más o menos saludable y buena relación calidad precio. Me esperaba algo mejor por las estrellas que tiene, pedí el Vegan Plate y no estaba mal, pero a mí marido le gustó bastante el wrap. Nos hubiera gustado que las patatas fueran caseras. Las porciones son grandes y te quedas satisfecha, pero si hubiera otros veganos mejores en la zona, no repetiría.
Read morePros: Plato variado, Bastante saludable
Cons: El "pollo" frito, La decoración
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markusk
Points +29
Sehr enttäuschend - Edit
Leider waren wir sehr enttäuscht. Das Essen war leider nur gerade noch in Ordnung, ich hatte die Jamaican Plate meine Partnerin die Karage Bowl. Sehr fettig und mit wenig Geschmack. Die Angestellten (einer bediente uns, einer am Tresen) waren wenig enthusiastisch, eher demotiviert. Die Seife auf der Toilette war leer (wir waren direkt dort nachdem geöffnet wurde). Ambiente ungemütlich, nur hohe Stühle und anstrengende Musik. Die Speisekarten waren sehr zerfleddert und total schmutzig (viele Flecken und Essensreste). Dazu dann der Preis, der aus unserer Sicht auch für gutes veganes Essen eher im höheren Bereich ist, für das was uns angeboten wurde dann definitiv zu teuer. Mir ist jetzt übel.
Read moreLeider kann ich hier nicht nur 1 Stern geben, da Happycow einen Bonusstern für Voll-Vegane-Restaurants vergibt. Auch die können richtig schlecht sein!
Cons: Geschmack, Ambiente, Preis
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GiacomoBelloni
Points +138
good and affordable - Edit
Excellent dinner, well prepared. Plates full of various ingredients. Only flaw: plastic straws. I'll be back soon.
Read morePros: Full plates
Cons: Dismiss plastic straws
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