A sprawling platter of blanched vegetables—cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, green beans—all smothered in a rich, spiced peanut sauce. The vegetables maintain some texture, and the sauce coats generously. Reviewers specifically call out the authenticity of this version.
Tips from diners
This is the vegetarian answer to the meat-heavy menu. Ask for extra sauce and you'll have a complete, satisfying meal.
Thin egg noodles wok-tossed with tender meat, carrots, onions, and cabbage in a light, savory sauce. The noodles are cooked to just the right texture—not mushy, with a slight chew. For the price, the portion is enormous and easily feeds two.
Tips from diners
Order one tjauw minh per person max—portions are so large that two people can easily share one.
At €10, this is one of the cheapest filling meals in Amsterdam. The value is unbeatable.
Rice cooked in turmeric, coconut milk, and spices until it's fragrant and golden. It's usually served with a protein and vegetables on the side. The turmeric adds earthiness and warmth without overwhelming spice.
Tips from diners
If you want something lighter than tjauw minh or moksi, this is your best bet. Still filling, but less greasy.
Freshly cooked roti paired with lamb chunks in a fragrant, warming curry sauce. The lamb is fall-apart tender, and the sauce has depth from cumin, coriander, and other warming spices. The roti is soft enough to tear and use as a scoop.
Tips from diners
Ask for extra roti—one serving isn't quite enough for all the sauce. The kitchen will provide it for an extra €1.
The signature three-meat dish: fried rice studded with crispy roast pork, spiced sausage, and tender chicken. It arrives with chili oil and hot sauce on the side. The rice is wok-cooked with texture, and each protein contributes a distinct flavor. Portions are staggering.
Tips from diners
This plate is easily two meals. Take half home. The flavors actually improve the next day.
Albina is one of Amsterdam's oldest and most well-known Surinamese-Chinese restaurants, located on Albert Cuypstraat in De Pijp since the 1990s. The restaurant blends Indigenous, African, European, and Asian influences with a focus on affordability and generous portions. It's spacious and casual, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Albina is spacious and welcoming—no need to rush. Take your time ordering and eating. They do dine-in and takeaway equally well.
Albert Cuypmarkt runs right outside the door. Eat here, then shop for produce and flowers.
The portions are massive for one person. Order a half-portion if available, or ask to take half home.
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