Reviewers consistently cite pho as the reason they return to Nooch. The broth is clear and deeply flavored from long simmering, the noodles are tender, and the beef is sliced thin so it cooks gently in the hot liquid. It arrives with a side plate of fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil) and chilies for customization.
Tips from diners
Pho is the lunchtime standard — arrive before 12:30 PM to avoid the queue.
Add fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime to your pho — it's not optional. The dish is designed for customization.
Hand-rolled sushi with fresh fish, rice, and nori.
Tips from diners
Sushi rolls are excellent for takeaway or quick dining — they're portioned for hand-eating and arrive ready.
Nooch's dim sum is simplified compared to Cantonese carts — they offer a focused selection of pork and shrimp dumplings, available as steamed or pan-fried. Reviewers note the quality is solid and the speed is impressive (arrives in 5-10 minutes).
Tips from diners
Order dim sum to share across the table — one order feeds 2-3 people as a starter.
Flat rice noodles with stir-fried vegetables, peanuts, and tamarind.
Tips from diners
Nooch has tonnes of vegan and vegetarian options. The Pad Thai is a standout.
Nooch's ramen is hearty and warming, built on a creamy tonkotsu (pork bone) broth that cooks for hours. The noodles are wavy and absorbent, soaking up broth flavor. Toppings include tender chashu pork, a silky soft-boiled egg (ajitsuke tamago), and fresh scallion. It's the rich counterpart to the delicate pho.
Tips from diners
Ramen is filling and warming — perfect for dinner. You can slurp loudly without judgment (it's respectful in Japanese culture).
Nooch delicately fuses modern Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, and Thai cuisines in a casual, cozy setting on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam's Grachtengordel-West. The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients and quick service, with soups (ramen and pho) being the draw for many regulars. Reviewers praise the warm, efficient staff and the value proposition — quality Asian fusion at affordable prices.
The restaurant is lively and packed during dinner (7-9 PM). Go early (5 PM) or late (after 9 PM) for a quieter experience.
Nooch is closed Monday — plan accordingly. Lunch is only Friday-Sunday. For dinner, arrive by 9 PM to order (kitchen closes one hour after stated close time).
Reservations are accepted but not required. During lunch and weekend dinner, expect a wait if you arrive between noon-1 PM or 7-8 PM.
A full meal with soup, sides, and drinks runs €20-25 per person. Great value for quality Asian food. Budget modestly and order generously.
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