What are the best peanut dishes in Amsterdam?

Based on diner recommendations, the best peanut dish in Amsterdam is at Bojo. We compared 17 restaurants serving peanut dishes.

How much do peanut dishes cost in Amsterdam?

Peanut dish prices in Amsterdam range from €5.50 to €16.00 across 17 restaurants.

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Best Peanut Dishes in Amsterdam

17 restaurants compared

Price range: €5.50 – €16.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Peanut Dishes in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:

Satay with Peanut Sauce at Bojo, €5.50 (Centrum)
Gado-Gado at Tempo Doeloe, €8.00 (Centrum)
Tempeh Satay at Satay Club, €6.50 (Centrum)
Gado-Gado with Fried Tempeh at Restaurant Blauw, €16.00 (Oud-Zuid)
Satay with Peanut Sauce at Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen, €14.00 (Plantage)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 17 Peanut Dishes

Satay with Peanut Sauce

Bojo

Centrum·$

€5.50

Grilled meat skewers with peanut sauce.

Tip: Order extra satay to share at the table — it's a good value and disappears fast.

Gado-Gado

Tempo Doeloe

Centrum·$$$

€8.00

Mixed vegetables with tofu, tempeh, and peanut sauce.

Tip: If vegetarian, mention it when reserving — the kitchen can do a vegetarian rijsttafel with adjusted courses.

Tempeh Satay

Satay Club

Centrum·$$

€6.50

Grilled tempeh skewers with sambal pedas, lontong, peanut sauce, and pickles.

Tip: The tempeh satay is well-prepared — marinated and grilled properly, not just thrown on the grill cold. It's a standout vegetarian option.

Gado-Gado with Fried Tempeh

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€16.00

Mixed vegetables with firm tofu, crispy fried tempeh, and smooth peanut sauce.

Tip: If you're vegan or vegetarian, call ahead — the kitchen can build a full rijsttafel around vegetable and plant-based proteins.

Satay with Peanut Sauce

Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen

Plantage·$$$

€14.00

Grilled meat skewers with thick, spiced peanut sauce.

Tip: Order extra satay to share — it disappears quickly and goes well with cocktails from the bar.

Satay with Peanut Sauce

Tempo Doeloe

Centrum·$$$

€12.50

Grilled meat skewers with thick, spiced peanut sauce.

Tip: Satay is usually served 8-10 courses in, when you've warmed up to spice. It's a high point — don't skip it even if you're getting full.

Satay with Peanut Sauce

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

€14.00

Grilled meat skewers with thick peanut sauce and sambal.

Tip: Order extra satay sticks to share — they disappear quickly when passed around the table.

Gado-Gado

Blue Pepper

Oud-West·$$$

€16.00

Blanched vegetables with firm tofu, fried tempeh, and peanut sauce.

Tip: Pairs perfectly with rendang — balance rich meat with fresh vegetables in the same meal.

Chicken Satay

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€14.00

Grilled chicken skewers with rich, spiced peanut sauce.

Tip: Order extras as a table shareable — satay goes fast when passed around.

#10

Gado-Gado

Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen

Plantage·$$$

€16.00

Mixed vegetables with tofu, tempeh, and house-made peanut sauce.

Tip: Can be ordered without egg — the restaurant has good vegetarian options throughout the menu, and staff are attentive to dietary swaps.

#11

Satay Chicken

Toko Joyce

Centrum·$

€5.50

Grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce.

Tip: Order multiple satay sticks to share at the table — it's cheap and goes fast. Most people order 2-3 per person.

#12

Gado-Gado

Sama Sebo

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€12.00

Mixed vegetables, tofu, tempeh, and peanut sauce with sambal.

Tip: If vegetarian, the kitchen can build a full vegetarian rijsttafel — call a day or two ahead so they can plan.

#13

Gado-Gado

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

€16.00

Blanched vegetables, firm tofu, crispy tempeh, and homemade sambal trassi peanut sauce.

Tip: Can be ordered without egg — plenty of vegetarian options here, and staff are attentive to substitutions.

#14

Chicken Satay

Sama Sebo

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€16.00

Grilled chicken skewers with rich, spiced peanut sauce.

Tip: If satay is your must-order, arrive knowing it's a set-price rijsttafel experience — you don't order individual dishes.

#1592% recommend

Lamb Satay

Satay Club

Centrum·$$

€8.50

Tender grilled lamb skewers with sambal pedas, lontong, peanut sauce, and accompaniments.

Tip: The lamb satay is the dish to order — juicier than chicken and worth the extra euro. Ask for it cooked medium if you like it slightly pink.

#1690% recommend

Chicken Satay

Satay Club

Centrum·$$

€7.50

Grilled chicken skewers with sambal pedas, lontong, peanut sauce, and pickles.

Tip: Standing room only with a few shared tables — it's a social eating experience. Share multiple skewers and compare.

#1785% recommend

Banana Peanut Chocolate Cake

Bakers & Roasters De Pijp

De Pijp·$$

€6.50

Moist cake combining banana, peanut, and dark chocolate, baked fresh in-house daily.

Tip: Get this at the start of your visit because the fresh ones go quickly — by late morning they're often replaced with afternoon batches.