New Indian Restaurants in Amsterdam (August 2026)

TL;DR

• 🍛 Amsterdam's Indian restaurant scene has expanded with 20 new listings across the city
• 🏙️ Chadni Chowk and Raina SR on Admiraal De Ruijterweg anchor a cluster of Indian dining in West Amsterdam
• 🌿 Himalayan Kitchen and Lumbini on Amstel bring Indian-Nepalese cooking to the city center area
• 🫙 Balraj on Haarlemmerdijk and Koh-i-Noor on Rokin represent established Dutch-Indian dining tradition
• 🍽️ Gandhi on Damrak puts Indian food right at the tourist heart of Amsterdam, making Desi cuisine highly accessible

Amsterdam's Indian Food Scene in 2026

Amsterdam's relationship with Indian and South Asian food goes back further than most European cities. The Netherlands' colonial history with Suriname, where a large Hindu and Muslim Hindustani community developed over generations, gave the country an early familiarity with South Asian food culture that predates the restaurant boom of the 1980s and 90s. Today's Indian restaurant landscape in Amsterdam reflects that layered history: alongside newer arrivals from India and Nepal, you'll find restaurants with decades of presence that have served generations of Dutch diners.

Twenty Indian and South Asian restaurants have recently joined Desi.Net's Amsterdam directory. Here's what they are and where they sit.

West Amsterdam and the Admiraal De Ruijterweg Cluster

One of Amsterdam's most interesting Indian dining concentrations sits along and around Admiraal De Ruijterweg in the city's west. Two new listings here stand out:

Chadni Chowk at 464-472 Admiraal De Ruijterweg brings a North Indian identity to this stretch — the name references Delhi's famous old market, signaling a menu rooted in Mughlai, Punjabi, and street-food traditions. The Admiraal De Ruijterweg address places it in a diverse, residential west-side neighborhood with strong Surinamese-Hindustani community roots.

Raina SR at 468 Admiraal De Ruijterweg is essentially neighbors with Chadni Chowk, making this stretch increasingly defined by South Asian dining. Two distinct operators within the same block gives diners comparison options — an unusual density that benefits the whole area.

Tandoori 2 Go at 78 Jan van Galenstraat, just south of the Admiraal De Ruijterweg corridor, adds a delivery-forward option to the west-side cluster.

Insider Tip: The Admiraal De Ruijterweg area is well-connected by tram. If you're coming from the city center, Tram 7 or 17 drops you close. The cluster of Indian restaurants makes it worth combining a meal with exploration of this less-touristy, genuinely local neighborhood.

City Center and the Canal Belt

Several additions to the directory sit in or near Amsterdam's historic center, making Indian food accessible to both tourists and the many people who live and work in the canal area.

Gandhi at 54 Damrak occupies one of Amsterdam's most visible restaurant addresses — Damrak runs from Centraal Station through the tourist core. An Indian restaurant at this location serves the highest-footfall corridor in the city, giving South Asian cuisine maximum visibility for visitors unfamiliar with where to find it.

Koh-i-Noor at 18 Rokin is a historic name in Amsterdam's Indian restaurant scene. Rokin sits parallel to the main Kalverstraat shopping street, and Koh-i-Noor has long been a reference point for Dutch diners seeking Indian food in the center.

Memories of India at 88 Reguliersdwarsstraat adds another central option on one of Amsterdam's livelier evening streets.

Lumbini at 32 Amstel and Himalayan Kitchen at 45 Ten Katestraat bring Indian-Nepalese cooking to the mix. These dual-heritage restaurants reflect the Nepali community that has grown significantly in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities, adding Himalayan dishes (momo, thukpa, dal bhat) alongside classic Indian preparations.

Neighborhood Spots and Specialist Formats

Balraj at 28 Haarlemmerdijk is among the more established names on this list — Haarlemmerdijk runs through the charming Jordaan-adjacent area of north Amsterdam, and the street's independent restaurant culture suits a long-standing Indian operator.

Rasoi at 10-H Maasstraat brings Indian cooking to De Pijp's southern edge — De Pijp is one of Amsterdam's most food-focused neighborhoods, home to the Albert Cuyp Market and a dense concentration of international restaurants.

Neetu Da Dhaba at 482 Overtoom occupies a position along one of Amsterdam's longer commercial streets, serving the residential neighborhoods between the museum quarter and the west side.

Bhatti Pasal at 23 Voetboogstraat is a Nepalese specialist — one of the few on this list focused squarely on Nepalese rather than broadly Indian cooking. Voetboogstraat sits near the Spui, making it conveniently central.

The Indian Kitchen at 6 Karel Doormanweg and Indian Street Food & Co at 16 Karel Doormanweg are both on the same short street — another pairing of Indian restaurants in close proximity, this time in a more residential west-side location.

Indian Cuisine To Go at 9 Burgemeester de Kievietstraat, Tandoori Palace at 40-H Hogeweg, Silk Road Kebab House at 500 IJburglaan (in the newer IJburg development area), Mount Everest at 3D Spreeuwenpark, and Mirchi and Naan at 28 Buitenveldertselaan complete the map across different Amsterdam neighborhoods.

Naan in the Buitenveldert area (near the Zuidas financial district) serves a professional population that includes many expats and South Asian finance-sector workers who appreciate having a reliable Indian option close to their offices.

FAQ

Is Amsterdam's Indian restaurant scene concentrated in specific neighborhoods? There are clusters in West Amsterdam (around Admiraal De Ruijterweg), in the city center (Damrak, Rokin), and scattered throughout neighborhoods like De Pijp, Jordaan-adjacent areas, and the east. The listing on Desi.Net shows the full distribution.

What is the difference between an Indian and an Indian-Nepalese restaurant in Amsterdam? Indian-Nepalese restaurants like Himalayan Kitchen and Lumbini typically add Nepalese specialties — momo (dumplings), dal bhat, thukpa (noodle soup) — alongside standard Indian preparations. Nepalese-only restaurants like Bhatti Pasal focus almost exclusively on Nepalese cuisine.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options at these restaurants? Indian and Nepalese cuisines both have strong vegetarian traditions. Most of the restaurants listed will have vegetarian menus; confirming vegan availability is best done directly.

Which restaurants are most central for visitors staying near Centraal Station? Gandhi on Damrak and Koh-i-Noor on Rokin are the most conveniently located for visitors in the city center.

How do I find contact details and opening hours? The Desi.Net Amsterdam directory page has current listing information including addresses and any available contact details.

Bottom Line

Amsterdam's Indian dining options in 2026 are more geographically distributed than ever — from the Admiraal De Ruijterweg cluster in the west to Gandhi on Damrak and Koh-i-Noor on Rokin in the center to Rasoi in De Pijp and Naan near the Zuidas. Browse the complete Desi Amsterdam directory for the full picture.