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Dutch Delicacies
Confession: Before coming, I wasn't sure 'Dutch cuisine' existed. Potatoes and cheese... what else? I was wrong! Stroopwafel might be the world's best dessert.
1Must Try
Sweets: Stroopwafel (fresh at Albert Cuyp), poffertjes, appeltaart (Winkel 43 or Papeneiland). Snacks: Bitterballen (with mustard), frikandel, kroket, kibbeling.
2Food Culture
Lunch is usually sandwich. Dinner at 18:00-19:00, early. Borrel culture: after-work drinks + bitterballen. Low tipping.
3Markets
Albert Cuyp: Daily, longest in Europe. Noordermarkt: Saturday organic. Ten Katemarkt: Local. Dappermarkt: Cheapest.
4Cook at Home
Stamppot: Mash + veggies + rookworst. Erwtensoep: Thick pea soup. Pannenkoeken: Giant pancake. Ready mixes at AH.
5Spot Recommendations
Rijsttafel: Tempo Doeloe. Bitterballen: Café 't Smalle. Pancakes: Pancakes! Amsterdam. Kibbeling: Volendam at Albert Cuyp. Turkish: Mesut Döner.
💡Rose's Food Tips
- Eat stroopwafel warm - place it on your coffee, caramel melts
- Track AH's 'bonus' items
- Go to markets - cheaper and fresher
- Bitterballen becomes addictive after the 3rd try
- Don't ask what's in frikandel, just eat it
Frequently Asked Questions
Famous Dutch foods?
Stroopwafel, bitterballen, kibbeling, poffertjes, stamppot, haring (if you're brave).
Where to find Turkish food?
Turkish spots in De Pijp. Mesut Döner is legendary. Tanger Market for products.
Supermarket recommendations?
Albert Heijn for quality. Jumbo slightly cheaper. Lidl/Aldi for budget. Tanger, Dunya for Turkish products.
Is eating out expensive?
Restaurants 15-25€. Weekly groceries 50-80€ is enough. Eating out is a luxury here.
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