The duck skin is the showpiece here — it crisps until it shatters under the tooth, while the meat stays rosy and tender. The orange glaze provides acid and sweetness, balanced by earthy lentils seasoned with ginger and coriander. It's modern French technique applied to a Chinese-inspired preparation.
Tips from diners
This is the finest duck in Amsterdam right now. Order it if you only order one main course.
Ask for the duck medium-rare when you order — the skin should crackle but the meat should be rosy. Don't let them cook it well-done.
The tasting menu is the recommended way to experience Café Wu — it changes regularly based on what chef Timo de Beurs is exploring in Chinese-French fusion. Reviewers praise the balanced composition of dishes and the progression from light to rich.
Tips from diners
The 5-course tasting menu at €65 is the best introduction to Café Wu's philosophy. À la carte dishes are available, but the menu progression is intentional.
Chef's seasonal dessert, changes with availability.
Tips from diners
Desserts are included in the tasting menu. À la carte, they're €8-10 and designed as palate cleansers rather than heavy finales.
This vegetarian dish showcases technique — the aubergine is silky and tender, layered with a creamy smoked white bean purée that's both rich and delicate. The dish bridges Chinese steaming method with French sauce-making.
Tips from diners
This is the standout vegetarian dish — it's not a side, it's a complete course. Chef Timo de Beurs treats vegetables with the same care as protein.
The wonton wrapper is made in-house, tender and thin. The filling is a mix of chicken and pork with subtle ginger and garlic, poached gently in aromatic broth. Reviewers highlight the balance between richness of the filling and lightness of the broth.
Tips from diners
Start with wontonsoep — it's the dish that best represents Café Wu's philosophy of French precision applied to Chinese technique.
Café Wu launched in 2024 as chef Timo de Beurs' (known for his pâté en croûte) exploration of Chinese cuisine blended with French technique and European ingredients. The restaurant occupies a intimate space on Dapperstraat that doubles as a listening bar featuring vinyl records in the evenings. The wine program is carefully curated by Chi Ling Wu, focusing on organic and natural wines from France, Germany, and Italy.
Chi Ling Wu has assembled a wine list focused on small producers from France, Germany, and Italy — mostly organic, mostly natural. Wines start at €35 and go up from there. Ask for pairing recommendations with the tasting menu.
Café Wu is closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations open 4-6 weeks in advance and fill quickly — book immediately when your date opens.
The restaurant becomes a listening bar on Friday and Saturday nights after 10 PM, with vinyl records playing. Stick around after dinner for wine and music.
A 5-course tasting menu is €65. With wine pairings (€40-50), expect €105-115 per person. À la carte dishes run €12-24 per course.
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