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Best Traditional Food to Try in Amsterdam: A Complete Guide to Iconic Dutch Dishes and Street Snacks

Best Traditional Food to Try in Amsterdam: 

A Complete Guide to Iconic Dutch Dishes and Street Snacks

A truly iconic Dutch delicacy! Traditionally eaten by lifting the whole fish by the tail, herring is soft, mild, and usually served with onions and pickles. The freshest version appears during “Hollandse Nieuwe” season (June).

Two thin waffle cookies sandwiched with warm caramel syrup. Best enjoyed freshly made at markets like Albert Cuyp. A must-eat Dutch sweet!

One of the most beloved Dutch bar snacks. Crispy on the outside and filled with a creamy beef ragout, bitterballen are typically served with mustard. Perfect with a beer on a terrace.

The Netherlands is famous for cheese, especially Gouda, Edam, and Maasdammer. Try it aged, smoked, or infused with herbs. Visit a kaaswinkel (cheese shop) or the Cheese Museum for a full tasting experience.

A classic pastry with a bright pink (or King’s Day orange) icing top and layers of rich cream inside. Messy to eat, but worth it.

Thick Dutch fries, typically served in a paper cone. Try them with:

Amsterdam’s fries are some of the best in Europe.

Thinner than American pancakes, thicker than crêpes, and often filled with apples, cheese, bacon, or raisins. Pannenkoek restaurants are everywhere in Amsterdam — perfect for brunch or dessert.

A hearty Dutch comfort dish made by mixing mashed potatoes with vegetables like kale, carrots, or sauerkraut. Traditionally served with rookworst (smoked sausage). Perfect for cold weather.

Dutch doughnuts served around New Year’s, but available in winter at street stalls. Deep-fried, fluffy, and dusted with powdered sugar — absolutely delicious.

Battered and fried chunks of white fish (usually cod) served with garlic or tartar sauce. Think Dutch-style fish & chips — but lighter and crispier.

A national obsession! Dutch licorice comes sweet, salty, soft, or hard. A must-try even if you think you don’t like licorice — the Dutch version is unique and intense.

Mini fluffy pancakes dusted with powdered sugar and topped with butter. These sweet, bite-sized treats are popular at markets and festivals — especially in winter.

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