FAQ
Is it easy to find halal food in Amsterdam?
Yes, it's one of the easier big European cities for it. Surinamese, Indonesian, Turkish and Moroccan food is everywhere and much of it is halal. The main thing to watch is the Dutch snack-bar (the frikandel is usually pork) and a shared deep-fryer.
What Amsterdam foods should I check?
The frikandel (usually pork); bitterballen and kroketten (beef/veal, but shared fryer + not halal-slaughtered); Indonesian dishes labelled "babi" (pork); rookworst (pork sausage) in winter dishes; and gelatin or alcohol in a few sweets and batters.
Is Indonesian rijsttafel halal?
Mostly halal-friendly, but it commonly includes pork dishes, "babi" means pork. Ask which dishes are pork-free, and check sambals/krupuk for shrimp paste.
Does halal food in Amsterdam mean no alcohol?
Not necessarily, some restaurants serve halal meat and also serve alcohol. They're separate things, so ask about both if it matters to you.
A note on how we talk about food: this guide is general traveler information about typical recipes, not a ruling on any specific restaurant's kitchen. Ingredients and preparation vary from place to place, always confirm directly with the venue.
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