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Sponsored by: Ashoka - Amsterdam Centrum

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Food, Service and Ambiance
1. Food, Service and Ambiance
"quick and fantastic, as well as a lovely atmosphere - absolutely "
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2. Shared Dining
2. Shared Dining
"We had lunch Sunday Afternoon among our business partners."
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3. Service with smile!
3. Service with smile!
"nice atmosphere and super friendly and service minded staff"
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About
Fine Dining with a Refined Concept Serving the finest Indian and Nepalese cuisines since 2013, Ashoka is ranked as the best Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Amsterdam. Refined service paired with caring, gracious hospitality, and soulful Indian and Nepalese cuisines at a fair price in a cozy and beautiful restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam is beyond one's expectation but it's the reality at Ashoka. Enjoy and experience the amazing flavors of India and Nepal in our one-of-a-kind restaurant built in the monument warehouse located in the historical heart of the city, Ashoka is just a stone's throw away from Amsterdam Central Station. Famous Dam Square and Amsterdam’s leading department store
PRICE RANGE
$21 - $41
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Indian, Healthy, Nepali
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts American Express, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Very nice restaurant and the food was delicious, we had chicken momos, lamb curry which was delicious and bhindis, the only one thing was that one of the staff called Hadi was a bit rude and was a bit inattentive.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 30, 2022 via mobile

Best indian restaurant I’ve ever been to!!! We are from the US and nothing beats the ambiance and the taste/quality of the food. The manager was so nice to accomdate us for a last minute booking and we couldnt have been more appreciative! Presentation, location,...customer service were all a 5-star rating.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Karma, Owner at Ashoka - Amsterdam Centrum, responded to this reviewResponded October 1, 2022

Dear Tanya, First of all thank you very much for visiting Ashoka and sharing such a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to know that you enjoyed dining at Ashoka. It was our pleasure to be at your service and hope to see you soon...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing Food. 2nd time here and the food was excellent. So we had momos and naans with chicken curry. All were excellent.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Absolutely amazing food and service, the cocktails, the naan, the sauces, everything was sooo flavourful, and the staff is just incredibly professional and kind, the interior design is all good vibes, 100% recommend the place <3 :)

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The best Asian restaurant in Amsterdam by far. Brilliant atmosphere. Super setting. Amazing food. The best service. Great value for money.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Delicious food, good quantity and great hosting. Perfect for a lovely dinner in a wonderful environment

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The stuff is very friendly and professional. The food is delicious and there are a lot of varieties and the place is cozy.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

such a lovely evening dining with ashoka, found as a last minute change of cuisine for dinner and was not disappointed! managed to get a booking, just 10minutes after we had decided we wanted something different. the vibe, food, staff and entire experience was so...lovely, can’t wait to return!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We are Nepali Americans and love Nepali food. We were on vacation and after eating out for a few days, we were craving some Nepali food. So, we went there for dinner. Atmosphere and decor is nice . But we regret our decision. Staffs aren’t...friendly and we didn’t feel welcome. Initially not realizing that we do speak Nepali, one staff spoke to another staff in Nepali about us and asked why she didn’t place us outside and brought us inside. I was immediately put off by their unprofessionalism. I would have walked out had my kids not been so hungry. Food was average. Nothing special. We had to ask multiple staffs before they finally brought us water. Some seemed confused not knowing what they were doing. Also I didn’t appreciate their demeanor. There was no 1 assigned staff for our table and each time different staffs came to take order or with food. No smile, no greetings, no welcoming gestures. I am not sure if they were like that with us because they knew we were Nepali too and not white customers like the rest and can treat us with substandard customer care. Or May be their customer service is just as sloppy for everyone. Either way, it is very unfortunate. Apart from pathetic customer service, food was extremely over priced. 1 dal tadka was almost 20 euros. And yet at the time of check out they had an audacity to ask for tips! A complete rip off! We travel a lot and always look for Nepali restaurants. We strongly feel like we would rather eat at a Nepali restaurant and promote business of our fellow nepalis. But after having such a poor experience in this restaurant, I will think twice in future before doing that. Please, take our business somewhere else and find a better place to spend our hard earned money where you are treated with respect and dignity.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Thaneshwar Kandel, Owner at Ashoka - Amsterdam Centrum, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Vijay Kumar jee, Your review has drawn our attention about your recent visit to Ashoka. First of all please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to you and your family. For your kind information I would like to inform you the following....More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

This restaurant owned by Nepalese owner but serving delicious Indian and Nepalese cuisines. This is must try for all and is always very busy restaurant. All items/dishes are very good. Their Thalis are also good and has large portion sufficient for one person. This is...my Go to Restaurant to have Veg. Indian cuisines.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed August 15, 2023

Very good food, perfect service. Nice interior design. Note: Spicy 3/5 is quite spicy ;-) Very practical as close to puböic transport

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 9, 2023 via mobile

Superb in every detail.. Food exceptional and lovely staff who made us feel instantly welcome. Book in advance and enjoy the best!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 29, 2023 via mobile

This restaurant is such a hidden gem!! We were staying across the road from it and noticed a lot of locals going there so we thought we would try it and it did not disappoint! It was definitely one of the nicest indian meals I...have ever had, also a lovely atmosphere as it is not rammed with tourists. It was a little expensive but you do definitely pay for the quality. Im definitely hoping to return at some point!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed July 28, 2023 via mobile

The food is very good but the nain course portion size is like half portion Cant be shared among two people Booking is mandatory otherwise its difficult to find tableMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Thaneshwar Kandel, Owner at Ashoka - Amsterdam Centrum, responded to this reviewResponded July 29, 2023

Dear vicky2969, First of all thank you very much for visiting Ashoka and sharing your honest expereince with us. Ashoka is a fine dining restaurant with a refined concept. For the best experience at Ashoka, we recommend all our guests to go for a 3-course...More

Reviewed July 21, 2023 via mobile

Food was amazing. Perfect blend of spices. Service was superb! Everyone was so friendly! Owner came out to talk to the patrons. We had the Chilli paneer, momo, dhaal and tandoori chicken. Best food ever!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Thaneshwar Kandel, Owner at Ashoka - Amsterdam Centrum, responded to this reviewResponded July 26, 2023

Dear Jolene P, First of all thank you very much for visiting Ashoka and sharing such a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to know that we met your expectations. It was our pleasure to be at your service this time and we look forward...More

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Sorry, but I have no idea. We just walked from our hotel and i really don’t know what hotels are near the restaurant. You hold google map it to see your options.
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Dear Mr. Sandeep C, It's recommended to make a reservation when you are visiting us especially from 7pm to 10pm.
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Restaurant staff were very helpful. I am gluten free and they made sure that the chef was aware of this to prepare the food. I would have known if this was not the case. Food was delicious.
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Ashoka - Amsterdam Centrum is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4