Il Tartufo: A Hidden Gem Serving Authentic Italian in the Heart of Delft
Il Tartufo has been recommended by almost everyone I know who lives in the city that is celebrated for its iconic Dutch blue pottery, Delft. Located alongside a beautiful picturesque canal, this rustic Italian restaurant attracts many hungry customers on a daily basis. When we arrived at Il Tartufo, I
Authentic Indian Flavours at Anaya Foods
Untouched, traditional Indian food recipes can be difficult to find in the Netherlands. However, my culinary journey took a turn for the exquisite upon being introduced to Anaya Foods a few years ago. With the opening of their restaurant, now everyone can enjoy the true flavours of India. Anaya Foods
A Little Bit Of Puglia In The Hague
La Bruschetta specialises in Apulian cuisine, offering regional dishes such as orecchiette, puccia and pasticciotto leccese. I come back to this cosy little establishment on the Denneweg in The Hague time and time again because of their delicious authentic food. We’ve been so lucky with the beautiful weather in
Beating the Summer Heat with Babaque's Cold Udon Salad
I saw a post of a delicious summer salad on my daily feed from Babaque Japanese Restaurant, and all of a sudden I found myself driving to said restaurant. The cold udon salad was new on Babaque's menu and it's so deliciously refreshing, especially during these hot days of summer.
10 Indonesian must-try food stops in The Hague
The Hague is also known as ‘the Widow of the Dutch Indies’. After World War II and through the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of Dutch, Dutch-Indonesian and Indonesian-Chinese people amongst others, repatriated to the Netherlands. For many, it was the first time they had ever set foot in the Netherlands.
Tapas on the 19th floor
Fancy something special for a girls-night-out? On the 19th floor of the INNSiDE Melia Hotel in Amsterdam, there is a sky bar and restaurant that serves unique cocktails and Spanish tapas. Against a backdrop of the Amsterdam Zuidas skyline, you can sip on cocktails and savour on lovely Spanish tapas.
Cafe Mosa: The New Kid on the Block that's buzzing with flavour!
Cafe Mosa recently opened its doors on the Valkenbosplein in The Hague and the place is already becoming real popular with the locals. With a fresh new interior that combines a contemporary backdrop with old school elements, this cute cafe is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Located between Valkenboskwartier
Restaurant NENI Amsterdam: a delicious journey through the Eastern Mediterranean kitchen
Set against a stunning backdrop, restaurant NENI Amsterdam serves Eastern Mediterranean food and their concept is all about sharing dishes together. The explosion of their unique flavours beautifully come together in colourful-looking dishes. I visited NENI twice in the past few months, both visits I was celebrating special occasions, a
Shanghai Papa: classics with a modern touch
I recently discovered Shanghai Papa in Rotterdam and added this gem to my top five favourite Chinese restaurants in the Netherlands. Not only do I love the flavours of their dishes, it's just such a lovely place to hang out, relax and enjoy a meal with friends and family. But
Dinner by Kelvin Lin – The Maldivian experience
With his Dinner by Kelvin Lin @ Home concept, Chef Lin has continued to provide his patrons with delicious menus every month. This month’s menu is based on Maldivian cuisine; that means a lot of fish and flavours from neighbouring country India. Ah the beautiful Maldives. A group of idyllic
Easy every day Peking duck recipe
This classic dish is a specialty that originated in Beijing, China but is now enjoyed all over the world. The crispy skin combined with the juicy meat, wrapped in a thin flour pancake filled with cucumber and scallions makes this dish addictive and a favourite on many menus in Chinese
Soto Ayam Feeds the Soul
Whenever I roast a chicken for dinner, I use the leftovers of the chicken to make Soto Ayam for the next day, or Indonesian chicken soup. It's a family favourite and delicious to eat any day of the year. This Indonesian popular dish can be found all across Indonesia, but