The broodje pom is a cult favorite in Amsterdam—shredded chicken combined with pomtajer (a local name for taro root), fried until crispy and bound together with spice and citrus. It arrives still warm in a soft white roll. The texture contrast of the crispy root and tender chicken, plus the bright acidity, makes this memorably complex for a sandwich.
Tips from diners
This is the most famous sandwich in Amsterdam. Order it immediately upon arrival—they sell out on busy days.
Ask for extra hot sauce if you want more heat. The standard version is warming but not overwhelming.
Salted cod that's been rehydrated, shredded, and fried into golden fritters with a shattered crust and tender, flaky center. It's a classic Surinamese snack that's both savory and slightly briny.
Tips from diners
Order bakkeljauw as a side to balance the richness of a sandwich. The salt and brine cut through the heaviness.
Tender, shredded chicken coated in dark, sweet ketjap sauce (a staple of Javanese cooking made from fermented soybeans and spices). The sweetness is balanced by underlying umami and a subtle spice. This is comfort food in sandwich form.
Tips from diners
If pom is sold out, ketjap is the next-best option. Less famous but equally satisfying.
A hybrid sandwich combining spiced curry chicken with moksi meti—the Surinamese dish of fried rice with pork and sausage. The two components create layers of flavor: the curry from the chicken and the savory depth of the meat-rice mixture.
Tips from diners
This is a filling sandwich—pair with a drink, not another meal.
A more substantial meal version: soft roti paired with chicken curry and a side of rice. The roti is warm and supple, the curry fragrant and well-spiced, making this a complete, sit-down meal alternative to the sandwiches.
Tips from diners
Roti meals are better eaten immediately. Pack them in a sturdy container if you're traveling more than 10 minutes.
De Tokoman is a Surinamese takeaway with multiple locations across Amsterdam, most known for the broodje pom—a spicy, citrusy sandwich of chicken mixed with pomtajer (a starchy root vegetable) that has developed a devoted following. Cash only, minimal seating, built for speed.
Cash only. No credit cards. Bring coins for quick transactions.
This is primarily a takeaway spot. There are 2-3 stools inside, but most people take their food to go. Waterlooplein is close to the Rembrandt House museum.
Peak hours are 12:00-13:30. If you want fast service, go before 11:45 or after 14:00.
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