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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Added by The Veggie Cook on 08 Nov 2011
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674 Reviews
First Review by ChakaKamaNath
WisdomByMiriam
Points +100
Quaint and homey - Edit
Quaint, homey, and intimate restaurant. Limited menu yet diverse. Large portions, very tasty, friendly staff.
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stevena2908
Points +16
Cute little cafe with a very relaxed vibe :-) - Edit
Hi had the Jamaican plate. It was delicious!
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Ljleyes
Points +34
Excellent food! - Edit
We didn't know what to expect from the place before we went. Reviews appeared mixed... our experience was similar. The restaurant is very small, and the seats are in poor condition. The bathroom was a disaster, most likely because of the previous group of patrons, but still - it smelled horrible and was dirty. The decorative plants were dying or dead and the decor is more "middle school bedroom" than "eclectic vegan eatery."
Read moreMy omni in-laws struggled with ordering, and the young man taking our order got flustered when he brought the wrong dish to our table.
All of these negative things disappeared when the food arrived. Generous portions, reasonably priced and EXCELLENT FOOD!!! I got the burger with cheese and bacon. and the bacon was frighteningly good. My wife and mother in law got avocado salads, which were delicious. My father in law (finally) got his chicken dish (second time around - first order was burned beyond recognition) and he was blown away by the flavor and texture.
I recommend this restaurant with the caveat that you have to know it's a small place with limited seats, so-so decorations and food that is well-worth navigating the above challenges.
Pros: The food. , Did I mention the food?, Friendly patrons at a communal table
Cons: Cleanliness could use an upgrade, Decor could be improved, Clean the bathroom once an hour!
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veganwarrior666
Points +357
nice and humble place - Edit
japanese and jamaican fusion food. very friendly staff. fried chicken is delicious. affordable, €10-15 for a meal each.
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Affinity
Points +61
Bons plats - Edit
Pas très loin de la gare, on trouve le TerraZen en fin d'une ruelle. D'extérieur, ça semble ne pas payer de mine, mais un logo vegan attire de suite votre attention. On rentre, on hésite, est-on au bon endroit ? L'intérieur ne prête pas à la décoration habituelle d'un lieu où manger. Mais ce n'est qu'une idée. Une longue table invite les gens à manger ensemble, l'espace reste restreint quand même. Le gérant est cuisinier et fait tout de A à Z, en plus d'être cordial et plutôt discret. Les plats sont nombreux sur la carte, difficile de choisir. Néanmoins, nous ne serons pas deçus. Burgers panés, choux de bruxelles. Tout est frais, très bon, bien épicés et à un très bon prix. Le hic, nous avions lu sur la fiche qu'il disposait d'un bancontact, ce n'est pas le cas. Heureusement, on trouve des distributeurs un peu partout, et pas très loin :-) On recommande la place pour se remplir le ventre avant de partir se promener !
Read morePros: Bons plats, Serviabilité, Ambiance familiale
Cons: Pas de bancontact, Espace restreint
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lu_dm
Points +72
Super delicious but pricey - Edit
Food is really delicious, staff very friendly, great assortiment on the menu. The location is literally in Amsterdam city centre and the atmosphere is relaxed. I would definitely recommend this place. Only negative side, it is a bit pricey, but quality is top!
Read morePros: central location, tasty and varied menu
Cons: Pricey
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VeggieWizard
Points +42
A chill place to have good food! - Edit
I had the bacon sandwich and the apple pie, which were both really nice though a bit pricy. The atmosphere of the place was really nice, though I've understood that the quite loud reggae music divides opinions :D
Read morePros: veggie bacon sandwich was really good, nice atmosphere
Cons: a bit pricy, slow service, having a chalkboard menu they could wipe out the t
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Nesa
Points +56
every time delicious - Edit
I like it. It was my second time and the food is always tasty. The restaurant is a little bit messed up. But anyway the food is on top.
Read morePros: only vegan options!
Cons: messed up and a little dirty
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bfitz
Points +206
Oasis in the city - Edit
The food was delicious and felt authentic. The atmosphere was calming and peaceful. Too many great dishes to choose from. We had spring rolls, samosas, and the Jamaican Dinner.
Read morePros: All Vegan 🌱, Great atmosphere , Big portions
Cons: Expensive
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susanlh
Points +73
yummy - Edit
What a find in Amsterdam. It had a hippy feel, and we shared a table with other Americans, so it was fun - and the food was amazing.
Read morePros: Great food, Laid back, hippy atmosphere
Cons: service can be a little slow but it was fine, limited seating
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Vegandario
Points +2010
Delicious food - Edit
Food was great and they had many options! I loved the vegan sushi and the Jamaican plate. I also tried the chocolate cake (though they didn't have my first option which was cheese cake).
Read moreThat being said, it was a bit on the pricier side for the hippie-ish setting. Place looks a bit dirty and messy and run down. Location is in the center of Amsterdam which is great. Staff was very friendly.
Pros: Great VEGAN food, Many options, Center of Amsterdam
Cons: Pricey, Messy looking restaurant
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MonaV
Points +309
Food is OK - Edit
The people working there were nice, the food was OK (kind of chicken burger), but it was a little chaotic. You could tell they like reggae, but they also adopted the relaxed Jamaican attitude (isn't negative, but not everyone likes it). The place didn't look very clean and my clothes smelled when I left the place (not really an open kitchen, but bad ventilation I guess).
Read morePros: Nice staff, a lot options to choose from
Cons: Chaotic
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Vlad269
Points +364
Very Free-spirit-ish - Edit
We went here for a lunch and were a bit dissapointed. This place definately has a good vibe to it, BUT... Menu is written on a chalkboard (not very nicely) and lacks conception in my opinion. It was hard to actually pick something. We had stir-fried rice and some salad. Food was ok, but nothing special. I would expect lower prices for a place like this.
Read morePros: Laid-back atmosphere
Cons: Weird menu, Average food
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Ratnasingam
Points +483
best ever! - Edit
Just a short trip toAmsterdam, but if I was staying longer, this is one place I would keep going back for more!
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amiscu
Points +24
Amazing - Edit
This is some of the best food I've ever had. In four days in Amsterdam I were here four times. The staff is super nice.
Read morePros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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jessicajmac
Points +47
2 years later and I still miss the food! - Edit
I still remember this restaurant even though it’s been 2 years since my holiday to Amsterdam! Incredible food!
Read moreI had recently went vegan when I visited and I remember having a chicken and chips style meal. It was wonderful, the chips were some of the best I’ve ever had!
The staff were also super friendly!
I’m looking to come back next month, can’t wait!
Pros: great homemade food, many different things on the menu, cosy environment
Cons: not in the U.K.? 😭
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Ricci&Dez
Points +15
Better and better year after year! - Edit
We've tried TerraZen center last year and it was very good, fresh and tasty foods, and today we were so happy to eat here again! Nice place to relax and enjoy à very good all vegan menu!
Read moreOne of our favourite in Amsterdam!
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DanielleB
Points +50
Excellent - Edit
Be sure to check what time they open as I made the mistake at going at 12pm and they were closed. I didn’t give up and came back the next day and boy am I happy I did! The Crispy Roti Wrap is delicious and beautifully presented. The price is a wee bit expensive and that means something since I’m from New York which is expensive in itself.
Read moreDespite the price, I highly recommend you try this place !
Pros: Delicious Food
Cons: Expensive
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SamanthaParkin
Points +238
gorgeous lunch - Edit
Myself my husband and 2 friends came here for lunch and the food was delicious! Service was a bit odd as we all got our food at different times and they forgot my husbands coffee but the food is definitely worth it!
Read morePros: delicious food, quickly prepared
Cons: forgot coffee, lacking in service , it was a bit expensive
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Gourmetvegan
Points +29
Is this a Joke? - Edit
Me and my gf went to this Restaurant, that was the most popular and pretty decent (4 Star) according HappyCow.
Read moreAt first I had some basic expectations about described "Caribbean and Japanese tastes and ingredients" and ordered Vegan Plate and Jamaican Plate à 16 Euro (the priciest, best, and filling I thought) ... Buuut, to the actual points and no-gos,
1. No menus for a place for max. 20 People, you must read the menu on a desk in the far corner of the room, with no details - you have to ask about anything. So a decent menu with some details to each of the dishes would be great.
2. I asked waiter for a WiFi - he told me, that he will ask his chief.... He forgot. So to offer a free WiFi if you have one in form of info on the wall/tables would be great
3. We ordered 2 Plates for 16 Euro and thought it would be enough for a dinner....no. There was actually less than in a ready to lunch box from a typical grocery store. Literally it was a tiny bit of rice, I mean rice! You get more for less at Vapiano for sure.
4. I had "Jamaican" plate. It was - Rice, Broccoli, Zucchini, Red Cabbage and Soy Things. All tastes very nice. But I strongly suggest to look at Wikipedia Page for Caribbean/Jamaican dishes. Spoiler: there is no Broccoli, Zucchini, Red Cabbage etc.!!!!!! This is the same as if I ordered a bottle of Cola for 3 Euro and got a 10 Euro shot Birch-Limonade - really?
5. For that what you get the prices are enormous! Ok, if it was all organic.. But it was not or nowhere to find a sign, non of the drinks was organic.
So if you read through my not so good english so far, I come to a conclusion:
1 Star for the taste - It was very tasteful. and 1 Star is granted by HappyCow
Updated from previous review on 2018-02-25
Pros: Taste
Cons: Price, Jamaican food/ingridients? - not here, Small portions, maybe ok for kids
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Aplant
Points +424
nice vegan pure food - Edit
Food is mostly nice (depends who is making the food), the staff can be very rude and unprofessional, but one person is mostly very nice and he is also a very good cook. Quite bad hygiëne in the seated area, I don't know about the kitchen. The serve very nice tasting pure vegan food (no refined sugar, lots of healthy options). The food is quite expensive but isn't that surprising since they make everything themselves with bio and fresh ingredients. Very long waiting time, but it isn't that surprising since they serve pure, slow food, that they will make fresh after you ordered.
Read morePros: good tasting pure vegan food, in Amsterdam city centre, savory food and sweet food unrefined sugar
Cons: bad hygiene, unfriendly staff, expensive
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Rachaelm
Points +314
interesting vegan place! - Edit
This is quite a handy place for vegans travelling in amsterdam. It has a varied menu with enough to choose from. I ordered the veg spring rolls which came out different to what I expected, deep fried in breadcrumbs but still tasty. Then I had the chickn and chips, and I must say the chickn is the most realistic fake meat I've ever tasted! For dessert I had the warm Apple pie which was quite nice. The place does smell a bit of fried food, I could still smell it on me after I left, so if you're looking to treat yourself and you're not health conscious then this is a good place to eat.
Read morePros: lots of options
Cons: smells of fried food, not cheap.
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steveveg
Points +3067
Nice - Edit
We had a nice dinner here. Food was great. Setting was cozy and comfortable.
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Tarkington
Points +98
super friendly service and a filling vegan plate - Edit
The vegan plate is good and filling. Hit the spot after a long flight to Amsterdam. If you don’t want a big meal, don’t get the plate. It has vegan chicken if that’s your thing. The dumplings are super good too.
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SkittenSmuggler
Points +95
Absolutely amazing - Edit
The food was incredibly. So so good. I’ve never found such chicken like tasting vegan chicken and the fries were incredible. It has a range of different nationality food options on the menu and everything was delicious. The staff were lovely too.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Reasonable prices, Lovely decor/atmosphere
Cons: Food comes sporadically and at random, Very small restaurant size (tough for a big group), Long wait for food
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gingkofeesh
Points +18
Warm, friendly and welcoming with a side of delicious! - Edit
Had a lovely time at Terrazen this afternoon, they were very welcoming and didn't mind me being a corporate nutter and having to work a couple of hours at the table (with ample tea and coffee!). Lovely people and amazing food - had the extremely tasty vegan sushi. Liked the whole feel of the place too, very relaxed and calm. Hope to be back again one day!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Reasonable prices, Warm and friendly vibe
Cons: didn't bother me, but some people might want more
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SarahBlowers
Points +144
Confusing, Bizarre, but Amazing! - Edit
Have an open mind...
Read moreIf you’re wanting a highly organised, formal, efficient and professional environment for your meal, don’t come here.
If you’re open to a quirky, funny, friendly, tasty, bizarre, surreal experience, then definitely come here.
The owner/waiter/chef is lovely and provides a dining ‘experience’ as well as 100% vegan menu. Some items may be sold out, just choose something else. Your food may come out at different times, just share as it comes. You may not not cutlery with your meal, just go and get it yourself or use your fingers. Help yourself to drinks from the fridge, pay at the end. (cash only)
This restaurant is a confusing and bizarre experience, but i can’t recommend it enough. Amazing restaurant, food & chef.
Culinary experience we won’t soon forgot.
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