Amsterdam Eats

When you think of the Netherlands and Amsterdam, there isn't really a certain type of food that sticks out as a cultural delicacy. So when we were headed to town for 4 days we were slightly nervous about what our meals would look like. When we landed in Amsterdam and were at the airport we ate lunch at Starbucks because we were so worried we wouldn't see normal food again. I think we were a little carbed-out after Italy. Needless to say, we were pleasantly surprised and even loved it.

Again, I can't stress enough how much Patrick made this trip what it was. He knew every little place to eat, snack and get a good cup of coffee all over town. If we had been traveling without any guides in Amsterdam I think we would have a very different outlook on the food.

Here is a rundown of all of the deliciousness we indulged in while enjoying Amsterdam:

Strange on-the-go staple in Amsterdam. Kind of like a fried sausage

The boys trying FEBO

On our first day in town, Patrick took us to a 'lunch room' restaurant that we fell in love with. After 4 days of nothing but pasta and pizza, we were so excited to have grilled chicken and hard boiled egg sandwiches. Weird, I know, but in Malta we lived off of chicken. So we had to get back to our roots. I think we ate at this restaurant maybe 3 times in 4 days. We were out of control. But it was clean and delish!

Patrick's Apple Pie

This is actually a chicken sandwich!

Another version of a chicken sandwich

Croque Monsieur- amazing!

On our first night in Amsterdam, Denny came into town and we went to a Thai restaurant. It was incredible and I had maybe the best Pad Thai ever from this place. We even saw a Netherlands Soap Opera star there while we were dining. I was pretty excited about that sighting!

Amazing Pad Thai

More food

Someones beef dinner

So much food!

On our second day, Patrick took us to each lunch at a tiny little place that served homemade Suriname food. When he asked us if we liked Suriname food we had no idea so we said we would try it. At one point I seriously thought we were going to have to leave once we walked in. I was very nervous Ben & I weren't going to find anything to eat....but of course we stayed and were blown away by this amazing cuisine. Patrick has been visiting this family run place for years and they knew him by name and were incredibly helpful and kind. We didn't know what we were in for, but I am really glad we tried it.

A chicken dish with pancakes to dip

Chicken Skewers on Brown Rice

Plantains with satay sauce....to die for.

A picture with the pancakes

Even Ben liked the food!

Of course Dan loved it.

Patrick also talked Dan into trying some Netherland sausage type thing while we were wandering around town. Not sure what it was or what it tasted like, but by the look of this photo the boys were happy.

Dan & Patrick

On our last night in town, Denny came back to hang out and we all had dinner at a Japanese type place where you order a bunch of small dishes and they are little portions and come out in waves. It was very very good and we tried some crazy items. Not too many pictures from this night, but the food was great!

Ben & Denny eating it up.

The boys at the hotel bar on our last night

So all in all Amsterdam was a huge success. We had a great time, ate amazing food, hung out with great friends and loved our trip. If you ever have the chance to go visit, do it. The city is much more than legalized marijuana and the Red Light District....I promise. You won't be disappointed.