My wife and I have been fortunate enough to travel and experience many parts of the world and try many different restaurants. So when I say this was one of our top two restaurant meals ever - which it was - I don’t say that...lightly. We had the Rijsttafel experience last night at Blue Pepper and it was nothing short of amazing. First, the vibe was super-chill, which is so nice after being in a busy city all day. The amberjack tartar was perfectly spiced, the seafood stew was silky and lemony in the best possible way. To this moment, I can’t get over the watermelon course. I’m not kidding. If you had told me it was a tuna steak, I would have believed you. The goose, the quinoa, the shrimp, the water buffalo, the dessert…I could go on and on. My compliments and thanks to the chef and owner who was 100% hands-on the entire experience. It’s a dinner we will never forget.More

I had a great experience at the Blue Pepper a few years ago and decided to return. Sadly, this restaurant is a shadow of its former self. I guess there has been a change of owner? First impressions were already ominous. The waiter who greeted...me was wearing a smart shirt paired with a Nike tracksuit bottom. Not that I particularly care (I'm here for the food), but come on. You are giving off the vibe "My boss told me to dress smart but I can't be bothered to put in any effort". The food itself I would describe as an equally half-hearted attempt at gourmet Indonesian cuisine. Pretentious presentation aside, it was perfectly edible but conventional and rather bland. Some of it seemed microwaved. Nothing you couldn't find for half the price at any low end Indonesian restaurant. The kids' meal was a joke. I was promised chicken sate with fried rice. Instead I got served the same boiled rice that comes with all the main courses, a huge dollop of fries with ketchup and mayonnaise, and one single tiny chicken skewer. Zero vegetables. They charged 20 Euros for this meal. Even 10 Euros would have been a rip off. I would have given 3 stars for the food and service, but will subtract one star because they are shamelessly charging gourmet prices for sub-gourmet food.More

Great place for authentic Indonesian cuisine. Great vegan options. Highly recommended! If you want authentic Indonesian food in Amsterdam this place is a must try. It's the perfect location also for a date. The place also looks beautiful and has a warm atmosphere.

Overall, food was decent and edible. Stopped here because it was close to my hotel and I didn't want to walk too far. Customer Service was great, and love that they followed COVID protocols. The fresh fish and seafood soup, with lemongrass and tangy citrus...was hot and flavorful. I enjoyed this dish. The spicy, classic slow-cooked Indonesian beef stew didn't wow me, and the rice side dish was overcooked and mushy. Prices were a bit steep too.More

My second visit to this restaurant, two years after the first time. Very tasty food, original menu, nice atmosphere, professional service with a smile, great advice on the choice of dishes. I recommend the place to anyone going to Amsterdam. The place is easy to...find near Leidesplein.More

I love Blue Pepper's refined cuisine. I really enjoy Indonesian food in general, and I love Blue Pepper especially. Lots of Rijs Tafel restaurants emphasize quantity and number of dishes instead of quality. Here is where Blue Pepper excels. The food is served in five...or six different courses instead of all at once and I appreciate that. The quantities are ample and the quality of the food is exceptional.More

An overwhelming feast of fish, seafood, meat, game, not to mention a wide array of vegetables and tongue-tickling sorbets. Most noteworthy were prawns and goose, washed down with a tart but delicious German Riesling. One of our best dinners in a long time!