Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Western
Caribbean
Fusion

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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596 Reviews

First Review by ChakaKamaNath

Fer

Points +600

Vegan
02 Mar 2014

Vegan close the Dam

This is a small restauurant, friendly with few tables. Vegan ambient. Good food and price.

Pros: In the center of the city, Price, Food

IsabellaFredberg

Points +31

Vegan
09 May 2024

Not open within opening hours

Tired and hungry but not open within opening hours. No note or anything to inform customers it was closed or would open later. NOT professional!

embii

Points +42

Vegan
04 May 2024

Mr jackfruit

So delicious I cannot wait to go back

Pros: Food absolutely amazing , Coconut!

Cons: Menu cards old and dirty

JanWebb

Points +356

Vegan
04 May 2024

Food with soul!!

We ate here 7 years ago for the first time. Visiting from Scotland.
We are so happy to see Terrazen still open and thriving post-pandemic, on our second visit to Amsterdam.
The food was as flavoursome and hearty as I remember.
Home cooked, healthy Jamaican-Asian fusion.
So good!!

Pros: The cool vibe, Friendly service, Healthy and soulful food

siljesaether04

Points +344

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

Some of the best I had while in Amsterdam

Ordered the roti wrap. It was some of the best food I had while in Amsterdam

rothefrog

Points +13

Vegetarian
17 Apr 2024

Healthy and Fresh

My first stop in Amsterdam didn’t disappoint. Food is affordable, fresh, and delicious. What else could you want? I got the BLT and it was really tasty (€12). Can’t wait to come back to try something else

Kiaram98

Points +20

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Love the vibe!

The vibe is super cozy and cultural! I love the idea of the place the staff was super friendly we came with 2 toddlers and 1 baby I wouldn’t say it’s very kid friendly because of the tables being high and they don’t have high chairs. The food taste pretty good but the portions don’t match the pricing I paid €18 for the Jamaican plate and I was still hungry and my husband got the fried rice he wasn’t full at all.

Pros: The vibe , The staff , The location

Cons: Too expensive for portions , Not kid friendly because of the high tables

willemijnv

Points +691

Vegetarian
01 Apr 2024

So good!

Loved it here! Had the roti wrap and the plantain fries, both were great. The people were really kind and the tea was great too!

Pros: So many great options, Lovely tea

AyakaPaul

Points +590

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Cool and yummy!

Had the roti wrap and the tea they served was dynamite! Would recommend stopping if in the area :)

Pros: Yummy, Teamazing

StéphanieNantes

Points +140

Vegan
17 Mar 2024

Spicy Jamaican vibe

Very original concept, mix of Jamaican and Japanese cuisine, very crispy and saucy. I loved it!

vegrims

Points +130

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Best vegan spot in Amsterdam, as far as I know

All the dishes we had were amazing.

One downside was that the portions were a bit small. Also, the description of the dishes on the menu is very vague (it just lists the main ingredients).

Pros: Great food, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Small portions, Lacking descriptions of dishes on menu

jo3rn

Points +1452

Vegan
28 Feb 2024

Stop by for a reggae lunch

The store shines with its authentic, unobtrusive style. The walls are hand-painted and the kitchen is within sight. The seating is "diner" style, i.e. higher tables with bar stools.

The food is varied and makes a healthy impression.

Pros: Friendly staff

BenMazaya

Points +206

Vegan
26 Feb 2024

Must visit in Amsterdam

The Udon noodles were amazing!!

VanniPaul

Points +389

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Amazing vegan okonomiyaki

Chill place with tasty Asian veg food. Loved their okonomiyaki.

Plume5085

Points +764

Vegetarian
18 Dec 2023

Tasty

It was tasty but seems very health oriented. Mix of Japanese and Jamaican dishes with mock meats and teas. Good for a quick lunch but I don't recommend for a "nice" dinner out.

MaevaF

Points +18

Vegan
18 Dec 2023

Tasty vegan plate et tempeh burger!

Nice staff et great food !
Arrived at 9Pm for a late dinner, everyone was kind with us.
Thé tempeh was really good, I recommand it !

Pros: Tasty tempeh

jalapenohands

Points +368

Vegan
03 Dec 2023

Don’t bother

I ordered the Crispy (it wasn’t) Roti Wrap and Spring Rolls on recommendation from the server. The food was an unfocused mishmash of uncomplimentary flavours and soggy textures. Far from restaurant-quality.

This was a disappointment because it was my last dinner of my trip to Europe and I was starving when I got there. A sad end to a trip full of unforgettable meals.

EvertKuiken

Points +193

Vegan
24 Nov 2023

Leuke, kleine zaak met verrassend en lekker eten

Klein zaakje in een steegje met een gemoedelijke uitstraling, zachte reggae, aardige bediening, verwacht geen nette aangeklede zaak. Eerder een krakers achtig zaakje met wiebelige hoge stoelen, zelf gemaakte muurschilderingen, simpele hoge tafels. Maar wat een keuze en, wat wij aten: ramen en vegan plate, wat een heerlijke smaken! Duidelijk alles zelf gemaakt. Kortom: ongecompliceerd lekker eten in het centrum van Amsterdam. Niet goedkoop, wel goed!

Pros: Veel keuze uit hele verschillende gerechten, Prima en gevarieerde smaak, Relaxte zaak en bezoekers

Cons: Niet heel goedkoop, Klein: 7 tafels, 26 stoelen

eloisenicolev

Points +58

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

Fabulous vegan options!

Really nice vibe and excellent food! We got the Jamaican curry, cashew and coconut milkshakes and a side of roti - the main was plenty of food on its own and very delicious!

LuluGrim

Points +150

Vegan
20 Nov 2023

Unique Menu

We just happened to be walking passed, and stopped inside on a whim. So glad we did! We shared the vegan plate and the crunchy dragon roll, and everything was delicious. I think the Caribbean / Japanese concept pairs well together.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-20

Pros: Unique menu, Relaxed atmosphere, Delicious food

elputocardi

Points +5167

Vegan
03 Nov 2023

Tasty vegan love it

Super combo dishes. Amazing ta at e, big portions
Edited 2023: still as good as last visit. Fav in Amsterdam!

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-25

Pros: Many different couisines types, Tasty!, Big portions

Cons: Little bit pricey, Closes early(as many amsterdam places)

charandjosh

Points +1293

Vegan
01 Nov 2023

Wholesome tasty food

Nice laid-back vibes inside. We had to wait ten minutes for a table but it was worth it. Great flavours and very filling.

Evington

Points +2565

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Authentic and worth a visit.


The place has a bohemian, or some might say, dingy, atmosphere. Bright, haphazard decor. Service was fast. It’s one of the few vegan only places in the very core of the city. Seemed to be popular with locals.

Good menu with a range of dishes. Reasonably priced.

I had the Jamaican plate which was very very good. Great flavours - not just a ‘generic’ curry flavour.

SoCalCal

Points +1391

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Thought this would be a fusion of Japanese/Jamaican food

When I first found this restaurant on Happy Cow, I thought there would be dishes mashed up between Japanese and Jamaican. I didn't see much of that on the menu. It appeared to be Japanese dishes and Jamaican dishes. Regardless, we were not disappointed with the food at all. We were so happy to see the different variety and types of vegan food available and we gladly tried the Vegan plate and the Jamaican plate. We also started with coconut milk shakes and the Crispy Jackfruit, which we had never had before.

The Crispy Jackfruit wasn't super crispy, more like a light tempura batter, but it was still quite tasty and if I see it again, I will definitely try it again. The Vegan and Jamaican plates were good, but we were surprised the curry on the Jamaican plate wasn't a lot spicier. I guess the local clientele can't tolerate spicy food? Again, we were not disappointed by the food. Everything was very tasty and we know it was freshly prepared because one of the owners arrived shortly after we did with a basketful of produce from the market!

Staff was friendly and the restaurant got crowded so I guess they're doing something right! We found the prices to be a little high, but we don't know what the market is like since we were visitors. We might go back after we've tried more vegan restaurants.

Pros: Fresh food, Friendly staff

Cons: Can be pricey, Not as fusion as we had believed

biggayhev

Points +44

Vegan
23 Sep 2023

Must visit

This is easily one of the best places to eat vegan in Amsterdam. I always try to make a visit every time I'm in the area. The atmosphere is cosy and friendly and the food is delicious and filling!

PlantbasedQueen🩷

Points +406

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Nice selection of food

Really nice menu. Gluten free options

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-04

Pros: Flavorsome , Good price, Good location

SpeedyBlackforest

Points +1453

Vegan
01 Sep 2023

Favourite flavour

Enjoyed every bite of this special food. Was a highlight of our while vacation✌🏽😁

Pros: Large selection, Special gorgeous flavour

Cons: Hard to get fed up




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