Vegetarian, organic, alcoholfree restaurant with a non-smoking terrace at the Oudegracht in downtown Utrecht. a self-evident part of mindfulness for owner and hostess Namgyal Lhamo and her Buddhist lifestyle and connection to Tibet. Menu is based on principles of sustainability. Offers a daily 2-course menu for around € 21 which includes soup, a main course, and a dessert. Each course could also be ordered separately. Large choice of non-alcoholic beverages. Opened in 2011. No wheelchair access. Open Mon-Fri 14:00-21:00, Sat 13:00-21:00. Opening hours changed to winter season. Will open on Sunday if sunny.
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Oudegracht 123 werf, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Last update on 27 May 2024 by dewerfkring
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21 Reviews
First Review by Marco
mikeberendsen
Points +171
Out of words - Edit
I'm from the Netherlands and ate at a lot of Dutch restaurants, but I can now conformably say this place is my favourite.
Read moreFirst of all it's 'real' food! You can taste the ingredients, love and time put into it. The food is also freshly prepared daily.
It goes without saying that the food is delicious and dare I say incredible! Thereby the portions are great, you get a full plate of divers food and we even got a little refill (which is so lovely!)
The owner and staff are so incredibly nice and it creates such a nice environment and atmosphere i can only describe as homely.
WOULD RECOMMEND!!
Ps. I'm sorry i wasn't able to make a picture of the food, it looked very delicious and we were quite hungry, so it was gone before I could even think about a picture 🤣
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-10
Pros: Fresh and healthy, Friendly, Delicious
dewerfkring
Thank you very much for your kind review and we hope to welcome many more times!
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JosieVerhaaren
Points +18
Delicious nourishing food! - Edit
Very cute restaurant down by the canal serving wholesome food, very tasty, affordable, and filling. Staff were super friendly and adjusted the meal to be vegan :)
Read moreThank you for an amazing meal !!
dewerfkring
Great to hear you enjoyed your visit!
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dester214
Points +538
Nice food, nice location - Edit
We had a very filling main course, which consists of a varying selection of sauces, vegetables and grains. The food was healthy and very tasty. We had multiple sources of protein and vegetables and all for a decent price of 17,50.
Read morePros: Good portions, Variation within dish
Cons: Limited vegan , No vegan deserts
dewerfkring
Thank you for you detailed review and we hope to welcome you again!
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Ton
Points +524
Heerlijk gegeten - Edit
Nice authentic restaurant at a beautiful location.
Read moreNote, take the stairs down, to the canal, there is the entrance.
Sweet family venture, we only had the main dish for 17.50, which was plenty. Picture of Dalai Lama in the restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-26
Pros: Location, Price, Vegan
dewerfkring
Thank you very much for your amazing review. We greatly appreciate it and hope to welcome you again.
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Chairr22
Points +206
Basic - Edit
Bezoek viel tegen, waren niet veel vegan opties en er was niet eens plantaardige melk. Restaurant kan wel een upgrade gebruiken,veel gerechten zouden makkelijk vegan aangeboden kunnen worden (zoals groente pannenkoeken, cakes) maar daar is het restaurant gewoon niet op ingericht blijkbaar.
Read morePros: Biologisch
Cons: Geen plantaardige melk, Weinig opties, Gerechten kunnen creatiever
dewerfkring
Het spijt ons dat we niet aan je verwachtingen hebben kunnen voldoen. Wij waarderen je feedback.
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goele
Points +17
Best place in Utrecht - Edit
Werfkring is my favourite (diner) place in Utrecht. The food is great (also try the desert), the staff is very nice and you sit by the water at the Oudegracht in the city center. I live in Utrecht and I go there all the time. Try it out! Two little downsides, the inside interior is not the cosiest, and there aren't that many options on the menu, but if you sit outside and just trust the meal of the day and the classic dessert, you'll have a great time.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Location outside
Cons: Location inside
dewerfkring
Thank you very much for your great review and we hope to welcome you soon on our terrace!
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MauriceFaber
Points +28
Wholesome and delicious, served generously - Edit
I love visiting this warm and friendly place. The people serving are always so friendly and generous. The buddhist atmosphere attracts gentle souls, and the women cooking produce wholesome meals that are nutritious and tasty. Expect a simple meal that is not extreme in any way, as food from a buddhist kitchen never is. I truly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Almost everything can be served vegan, Extra servings are always offered and free
Cons: Deserts are mostly not vegan
dewerfkring
Thank you very much for your amazing review and we hope to welcome you again soon!
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LindaPinda
Points +53
Truly wonderful place! - Edit
This place is absolutely wonderful, definitely one of the most special spots that I know of, in Utrecht and in general. It’s a very peaceful friendly sphere. They cook something new everyday and you can order a mixed plate of the different things (usually some combo of 2 grains and different veggie stirfries/stews/sauces and salad). You can ask specifically for a vegan plate, most of the time only one of the sauces or something isn’t vegan but everything is always vegetarian. They also always have a really tasty soup of the day! Their desserts aren’t vegan yet unfortunately but she’s working on it!
Read moreHighly highly recommend! I’ve been a frequent visitor for 3 years already!
Pros: New menu everyday, Yummy vegan variety, Great portions
Cons: No vegan desserts yet (they’re coming!)
dewerfkring
Thank you very much for your generous en excited review. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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leassael
Points +21
Really nice place - Edit
We had a very good time there. The waitresses are so nice and friendly, really reactive and generous (they offered a second round for free for the main dish).
Read moreThe place is simple but cute, close to the water. And the food is really good. Simple, but the taste is here. I don’t really understand the other reviews.. we recommend it if you like vegetarian food that it maybe not fancy but taste food and is generous!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate our dinner !
Pros: Taste good , Friendly waitresses, Close to the water
Cons: None for us !
dewerfkring
That m you very much for your kind review!
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DragonflyGuy
Points +114
Simple, but very adequate restaurant - Edit
Vegetarian, but mostly vegan restaurant.
Read moreThey serve a daily 3 course menu, but soup, main and desert can also be ordered seperately. Very cheap and a simple home cooked style meal in a simple setting.
All drinks are alcohol free!
It's not a 'restaurant' as such, but more a place for a good affordable meal.
Pros: Great homemade food, No nonsense
Cons: The waitress was not very adequate,, but got the job done
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LoesOfzo
Points +2023
I know you can do better! - Edit
Not so clean table, a mixup on a plate and No service in bringing foods or drinks. Peas where overcooked.
Read morePros: Nice near the water
Cons: Food is not that good
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NicolaReid
Points +140
not great! - Edit
Sorry but this food was very old fashioned and grey! Wont be going there again!
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Barney Big Ears
Points +395
Not open at posted time - Edit
We showed up at 12:15 ready to eat but the door was locked. It seems like the restaurant was in business but nobody was there.
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Marjolyfje
Points +563
inhospitable, cold, little choice - Edit
Together with two others I entered the Werfkring, we greeted to hostess but she only looked at us and walked away.
Read moreWe thought she might went to get us some menu's or sort, but she didn't come back.
The place was really cold and unattractive to eat, there were also only three dishes to choose from. So we decided te leave.
Cons: inhospitable , cold, little choice
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zoilala
Points +105
Basic - Edit
The staff is nice, but the atmosphere is not that great. I went here a couple of times and one time the food was great and the other times a bit disappointing. I found it also a bit to expensive for what you get.
Read morePros: Nice staff, Food can be great
Cons: A bit to expensive, Quality of food not constant , Atmosphere not that great
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cookiefordinner
Points +21
If you like the basics - Edit
I went here a couple of years ago with my family for my birthday since it is pretty much the only veggie restaurant in the city centre.
Read moreBut it was quite dissapointing because it lacked atmosphere and the food was also very basic (or boring..)
The food itself wasn't nesecarily bad, it was pretty much like the food I cook at home but it wasnt made presentable like you would expect at a restaurant.
Because it is situated at one of the top locations for restaurants in Utrecht I just expected much more.
So if you're in Utrecht looking for vegan or veggie food I would recommend you'd go to one of the many new, trendy veg-vriendly restaurants around the city centre. Because there are lots of them!
Pros: Basic, simple, Location
Cons: Boring, Too expensive
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tsthomas
Points +78
Quite dissapointed - Edit
My girlfriend and I went to this restaurant in the inner city of Utrecht. It was located by the water and the atmosphere was quite good. We had made reservations (as requested on one of the many blogs about vegan/vegetarian restaurants). The staff is glad and forthcoming and the service is good. We ordered a vegan dish. There was plenty of food to fill youre stomach, but I must say that the taste left me somewhat dissapointed. It was near to flavourless, and was "bodytemperature". The inside of the restaurant was a bit sterile. Could use a bit of background music to set a good mood :) Even though i believe in second chances I am affraid that I wont be comming back.... :(
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday March 15, 2014
Pros: Can make 100% Vegan, Placement my the water
Cons: No coziness, Tasteless
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Dave B
Points +36
It hit the spot - Edit
Menu as advertised? Exactly. Prepared by a Tibetan? Probably. Tibetan cuisine? Unlikely. 3 stars for satisfying, filling and reasonably priced. One more for outdoor canal side dining in perfect weather.
Read morePros: Portion size, tasty, price
Cons: service
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Ophee
Points +169
Kind of strange but good location - Edit
Just had a simple soup for lunch. The person wasnt very friendly and didnt seem to speak much english. Soup was a bit oily.
Read moreCons: Small menu, Not to good service
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guppiebugs
Points +60
hope it will always be there - Edit
Been here twice, in the middle of the city, down at the waterside. Lovely food and very nice people. Not expensive.
Read morePros: location, quality, price
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Marco
Points +194
Simple joy - Edit
We often have our dinner here. You can choose from two simple but very healthy and tasty three-course menus. The atmosphere is very special: underground in a typical Utrecht warf cellar with a Tibetan touch. In the summertime you can sit outdoor at the waterside.
Read morePros: atmosphere
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