What are the best shrimp dishes in Amsterdam?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in Amsterdam is at Sampurna. We compared 13 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in Amsterdam?

Shrimp dish prices in Amsterdam range from €3.50 to €67.00 across 13 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in Amsterdam

13 restaurants compared

Price range: €3.50 – €67.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 13 restaurants:

Shrimp Sambal at Sampurna, €24.00 (Centrum)
Shrimp Belado at Restaurant Blauw, €26.00 (Oud-Zuid)
Nasi Goreng at Bojo, €13.00 (Centrum)
Dim Sum Selection at Nooch, €9.00 (Grachtengordel-West)
Sumatran Style Spicy Prawns at Blue Pepper, €28.00 (Oud-West)

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

All 13 Shrimp Dishes

Shrimp Sambal

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

€24.00

Plump shrimp in a fresh chili paste with tomato, garlic, and bird's eye chili.

Tip: If you genuinely enjoy heat, don't hold back on this — ask the server for sambal on the side and add more to taste.

Shrimp Belado

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€26.00

Plump shrimp in a bright, spicy chili paste with tomato and shallot.

Tip: Tell staff your spice tolerance — they can dial the heat up or down without losing the dish's character.

Nasi Goreng

Bojo

Centrum·$

€13.00

Fried rice with egg, chicken, shrimp, and aromatics.

Tip: Nasi goreng is quick to prepare — good for post-theater meals when you want to eat and leave in 30 minutes.

Dim Sum Selection

Nooch

Grachtengordel-West·$$

€9.00

Assorted steamed and pan-fried dumplings with dipping sauces.

Tip: Order dim sum to share across the table — one order feeds 2-3 people as a starter.

Sumatran Style Spicy Prawns

Blue Pepper

Oud-West·$$$

€28.00

Grilled prawns coated in a fiery blend of bird's eye chili, garlic, and Sumatran spices.

Tip: If you're sharing the rijsttafel, this course typically appears third — you're already warmed up to spice by then, so the heat lands better.

Shrimp and Scallop Dumplings

Sea Palace

Centrum·$$

€4.00

Plump shrimp and scallop in delicate steamed wrapper.

Tip: These sell out quickly during dim sum service. Flag down the cart as soon as you see them.

#795% recommend

Rijsttafel Sultan

Blue Pepper

Oud-West·$$$

€67.00

Four-course tasting of rijsttafel with beef rendang, spiced prawns, gado-gado, and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: Book at least a week ahead in summer — tables fill up quickly but midweek dinners are more relaxed than weekends.

#892% recommend

Rijsttafel Meat and Fish

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

€45.00

17-dish rice table with beef rendang, spiced shrimp, satay skewers, and seasonal vegetable preparations.

Tip: Order the rijsttafel for two — it serves exactly that. Service staff keep track of allergies and make substitutions without hesitation, confirming multiple times that modifications are safe.

#989% recommend

Dutch Shrimp with Spring Vegetables

d'Vijff Vlieghen

Centrum·$$$

€28.00

Local shrimp with butter lettuce, chives, and garlic butter sauce.

Tip: This is the most recommended dish across reviews—order it if you like seafood. The sauce is what makes it.

#1088% recommend

Dim Sum Selection

Sea Palace

Centrum·$$

€3.50

Selection of steamed and fried dumplings including pork, shrimp, and vegetable varieties.

Tip: Dim sum is served until 4 PM with carts rolling through the dining room. Arrive before 2 PM to get the full selection — popular items sell out by 3 PM.

#1188% recommend

Rijsttafel

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

€34.50

Rice table with beef rendang, shrimp sambal, gado-gado, satay, and sambals from across the archipelago.

Tip: Reserve ahead for dinner, especially Friday-Saturday — it's popular and tables are close together, so noise can build.

#1288% recommend

Nasi Goreng

Toko Joyce

Centrum·$

€9.50

Fried rice with egg, chicken or shrimp, and aromatics.

Tip: Order nasi goreng with chicken for a solid, filling meal — for €9.50, this is one of Amsterdam's best lunch deals.

#1387% recommend

Rijsttafel Mama Makan

Mama Makan Indonesian Kitchen

Plantage·$$$

€39.00

Signature rice table with beef rendang, shrimp in coconut sauce, gado-gado, satay, and regional specialties.

Tip: Book ahead, especially for dinner — the hotel restaurant draws tourists and hotel guests, so tables fill up.