12 X favourite Chinese restaurants for take-away and delivery in Amsterdam >> (2024)

Immerse yourself in China with the tips from this list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam. Especially for those who (like me) sometimes just need a break from all the French-oriented fine dining restaurants. Spice it up! And join in with the suggestions from this list for delicious Sichuan dishes, Peking duck, or a table full of dim sum. As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing better than good and authentic Chinese food. A great advantage: dining here is often much more affordable. Read on for the 12 X the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam that you’ll want to try. Also, good to know: many of them offer delivery services.

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Full Moon Garden

Dim sum is an important part of Cantonese cuisine. These are small portions of fresh ingredients, either fried or steamed in special baskets. At Full Moon Garden, you can choose from over 80 different varieties.
Leidsestraat 95, Amsterdam – fullmoongarden.nl

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Nam Kee

At Nam Kee, the most delicious authentic Cantonese recipes have been prepared since 1981. Nam Kee compiled its most beloved dishes into a cookbook for home cooking: ‘De Oesters en andere Nam Kee.’ But, of course, you can also simply order and enjoy their tasty dishes..
Zeedijk 111, Amsterdam – namkee.nl

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Dragon’s city

The Wong family combines the best of authentic Chinese cuisine with the Dutch style of Chinese cooking. They often add an extra twist inspired by other Eastern cuisines. As a result, the Chinese cuisine at this restaurant tastes unlike anywhere else.
Damstraat 18, Amsterdam – restaurantdragoncity.nl

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Oriental City

Cantonese cuisine also takes the spotlight here. The chef’s specialities include roasted suckling pig in traditional sauce and steamed oysters with black bean and soy sauce. I’ve been coming here for dim sum for as long as I can remember, so this tip cannot be missing from the list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177, Amsterdam – oriental-city.com

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Mister Chen X Cha House

The menu is a fusion of Hong Kong’s ‘yam cha’ restaurants and Tokyo’s ‘Izakayas.’ In other words: all the goodies from Hong Kong to Tokyo. The dishes have a slightly more Western twist, with ingredients like wagyu in the gyoza. So delicious! They also offer home delivery.
Linnaeusstraat 18, Amsterdam – misterchen.nl

Fulu Mandarijn

Small Sichuan dishes for sharing, made with fresh local ingredients and flavoured with the very best imported Sichuan spices. Also fun: cocktails made with local spirits and Asian elements. Head up the stairs and let the table fill up with dishes. We often start with dim sum and then order Peking duck and a Sichuan dish with crispy chicken bites.
Rokin 26, Amsterdam – fulumandarijn.com

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Lucky House

Completely inspired by the fast, fresh, and healthy street food of Southeast Asia. In the wok choice menu, you choose your own ingredients, which are then quickly stir-fried at high heat to retain as many vitamins, colours, and flavours as possible. This is one of the places in Amsterdam where you can eat soup dumplings… and that’s precisely why we keep coming back here, making this tip an essential part of the list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam.
Willemsstraat 22, Amsterdam – lucky-house.nl

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Sea Palace

The largest floating restaurant in Europe offers a wide representation of everything that China has to offer gastronomically. With classics such as Peking duck, dishes from Sichuan, an extensive selection of dim sum, and Cantonese favourites.
Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam – seapalace.nl

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Fresh noodles by Han & Streetfood by Han

Han makes the tastiest, high-quality noodles. Umami by Han is an original Chinese restaurant on a culinary level with modern fusion dishes at an attractive price. There is now a special delivery website for takeaways and home deliveries. With a mention in the Michelin guide, this tip cannot be missed from the list of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam.
Overtoom 31HS, Amsterdam – umami-restaurant.com

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Wangs Flavour

In Amsterdam West, this is the Chinese restaurant you want to know. Enjoy a great meal with everyone at a large round table filled with dishes that you can rotate. So much fun and delicious! For a real treat at home with your partner, order a combination menu with three different dishes of your choice and a large bowl of white rice. But of course, you can also order the steamed, fried snacks, and all other dishes separately.
Tweede Nassaustraat 9, Amsterdam – wangsflavour.nl

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China supreme

From hand-pulled noodles to the classic wonton soup, they have it all. Have you ever tried a jian bing? It’s a Chinese savoury crêpe from Beijing filled with, for example, Peking duck… YUM!
Buitenveldertselaan 114, Amsterdam – Instagram Pagina

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Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
Fabrique des Lumières
NXT Museum
STRAAT street art museum
MOCO Museum for street and modern art
Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
Pancake Cruise
Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local


FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
Private Canal Boat Tour
Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
Youseum
The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-!
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
Visit Artis Royal Zoo
Go an a bike tour with the kids
NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
Paddle board tour on the canals
Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour

| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>

Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.

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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.

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FAQs

What is the most popular Chinese takeaway in the US? ›

What Is the Most Popular Chinese Food in America?
  • General Tso's Chicken. A sweet, slightly spicy, deep-fried chicken dish that is commonly served in North American Chinese restaurants. ...
  • Egg Rolls. ...
  • Kung Pao Chicken. ...
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What's nice to get from Chinese takeaway? ›

Stir-fried Noodles or Chow Mein

Noodles, such as Chow Mein, are another all-time favourite Chinese food among British people. Aside from the fact that it's very simple to make, the textures and flavours from the noodles, bean sprouts and nuts are extremely satisfying.

What are 8 Chinese foods? ›

These eight culinary cuisines are Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan and Zhejiang.
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  • Jiangsu (Su) ...
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  • Zhejiang (Zhe)

What is the most popular day to order Chinese food? ›

Each year, millions of Americans gather at Chinese restaurants on Christmas day. In fact, Christmas and Christmas Eve are the busiest day of the year for most American Chinese restaurants.

What is the most popular Chinese takeaway sauce? ›

Soy sauce probably the most widely known of all Chinese sauces. Made from fermented soybeans, it has a rich, salty flavor, a dark brown color, and a liquid consistency. It is ubiquitous in Chinese cooking, and is used in soups in stir fry dishes.

Why is Chinese takeout so popular? ›

Chinese food has captivated the taste buds of people worldwide for centuries. Its unique flavors, diverse dishes, and rich cultural heritage have contributed to its widespread popularity.

What is the best Chinese takeaway order? ›

Top 10 Most Popular Chinese Dishes in the UK
  • Chow Mein. Chow Mein is a popular Chinese takeaway and restaurant dish that consists of stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and meat. ...
  • Sweet and Sour Pork. ...
  • King Prawns in Black Bean Sauce. ...
  • Crispy Duck Pancakes. ...
  • Chinese Kung Pao Chicken. ...
  • Beef and Broccoli. ...
  • Hot and Sour Soup. ...
  • Peking Duck.
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Which is healthier, Chinese or Japanese? ›

Generally, Japanese foods are considered healthier and more nutritious than Chinese meals. The reason lies in the use of fats, carbs, and proteins. Japanese cuisine uses a lot of proteins, and the primary source is seafood. Usually, the Japanese serve raw seafood.

What do the Chinese eat for breakfast? ›

Starch-based dishes are the most popular type, such as noodles, congee, dumplings, plain or stuffed buns and bing/饼 (oven or pan-baked flatbread), etc. Deep-fried items are popular with Chinese doughnut stick being the most typical example. Eggs are cooked and seasoned in many different ways.

What is the most popular style of Chinese food? ›

Guangdong Cuisine (better known as Cantonese)

Perhaps the most familiar type of Chinese cuisine internationally due to many waves of Chinese emigration, Cantonese food hails from the southern Guangdong province – easily enjoyed in cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

What is the most popular fast food in China? ›

Market share of leading fast food brand restaurants in China 2016-2022. In 2022, KFC continued to be the leading restaurant brand in the limited-service restaurant market in China, with approximately 5.5 percent of the market share. McDonald's and Dicos were another two major market players that year.

What is the most well known Chinese cooking method? ›

Stir-Fry. Perhaps the most common method of Chinese cooking is stir-frying. A quick and simple method, all you have to do is chuck the ingredients in a wok and cook on high heat for a short period of time.

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