Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Plant-based ramen kitchen open for dinner upon reservation only. Serves a fixed price multi-course dinner and drink. Uses truffles. Has vegan wine (not included in price). Open since Sep 2017. No cash. Book online via https://widget.formitable.com/page/b3e38cfb. Open Mon 17:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 17:00-20:00. Closed Tue. Check social media for changes to hours.
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Hazenstraat 19H, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1016SM
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Last update on 01 Jul 2024 by df.ewalts
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Added by MenImpossible on 27 Sep 2017
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187 Reviews
First Review by gazgreg
12munchies
Points +2718
very nice experience - Edit
It’s a five course menu that you have to reserve a spot for at least a day in advance.
Read moreYou will get a time window of 1:45 h and either be seated at a huge table with other people or - if you book early enough - there are places for two available.
The food is decorated very nice and between the courses there is not too much and not too less time.
Food tastes fantastically. The sauce from the ramen to dip was very heavy and a little salty but still good.
This is a whole food experience and for a special day I would definitely come again.
Pros: the atmosphere , the food !!
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mjg1992
Points +40
Impossibly good - Edit
Men impossible is fantastic! You arrive at the time you've reserved and are treated to a welcome tea and snacks. Then, over 1 hour and 45 minutes, various plant-based Japanese dishes are served to you. There's a great variety of flavours and textures and everything is delicious 😋
Read moreThe friendly staff will explain everything about the dishes that they bring to you and there's a relaxed vibe in the restaurant
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-31
Pros: So tasty, Wide variety of food, Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
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zoe214
Points +497
Un sans faute - Edit
Service en 5 plats, aux saveurs délicieuses et surprenantes ! Foncez !
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ashanna500
Points +212
Wow - one of the best meals I’ve had in my life! - Edit
This place was an amazing date night spot. My girlfriend and I went for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed. You start with hot tea and salad. Everything is chosen for you on the set menu, except for the main course of ramen, you get to choose between a couple ramen flavor options (5 courses total including dessert). Everything was decadent and tasty and perfect and it was so cool to experience some authentic Japanese food knowing it was all vegan! The service was amazing, they were so nice, and they told you about each dish after they brought it to you. I think it was a fair price for what you got as well (49 euros each, and you had to put down 30 euros online when booking). Also the place is reservation only.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-11
Pros: Tastiest food ever , Really cool authentic Japanese food, Very nice service
Cons: Had to sit at one big table w/ other people
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CidALicious
Points +107
Best meal in Netherlands - Edit
Oh my zod! Each bite was a blast of flavor! About 28 different flavors and joy! Great staff, fun to meet the vegans at the table, I was stuffed and happy!
Read morePros: The full 5 course meal amazing, Each item completely different, Fantastic staff and setting
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eats_plants
Points +56
Top end ramen - Edit
One of my favourite places. Largely a set menu. They have two appetisers as options and a few more options for how you get your ramen. Each is sublime. Their craft beers are also very interesting.
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GillianG
Points +201
Best meal in Amsterdam - Edit
Incredible quality Japanese tasting menu at Men Impossible. By far the best food we ate in Amsterdam. Everything was incredible and I was personally so happy to get vegan takoyaki one of my favs pre veganism. The price was extremely reasonable for the quality. I didn't want to be at the share table so had to be quite on top of booking to get one of the few private tables so beware if you don't like being at a share table. Seats could have been more comfortable as well. While all the staff were working extremely hard and doing a great job (especially the young chef!) I think they could have done with another member of staff for more efficient service, I wouldn't usually expect to have to get up to get the bill at a place like this. I would happily pay more for this meal to justify higher labor costs. But overall we had a great time and I highly recommend booking.
Read morePros: Incredible food, Friendly and knowledgeable staff, Did I mention how good the food was?
Cons: Slow service due to minimal staff, Uncomfy chairs.
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DaphD
Points +5907
Great Japanese food - Edit
We’ve been here several times and it’s always great. The restaurant has a long table plus some 2-person tables, which gives it a homy feeling. The staff are all nice.
Read moreThe Amaze men with white garlic was my favourite ramen, but is no longer available. The black garlic and white truffle are good as well, but the red chili is really spicy.
The tantan tsuku-men with black garlic and red chili are also good, but quite heavy because it’s only noodles with a thick sauce (containing cashew and sesame).
Their dessert with tofu ice-cream and matcha pudding is also fantastic.
They also serve nice Japanese beers and sake, but their multi-course menu already includes green tea and water.
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ellesmera
Points +233
Remarkable! - Edit
Ok, yeah, this totally deserves 5 stars. They engineered the perfect vegan 5 course japanese meal, and served it with so much heart and warmth. A most memorable evening!
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hillary86
Points +36
Best ramen I’ve had - Edit
The ramen was so unique and flavorful, the best I’ve ever had. The experience with the multi course meal was wonderful, everything we ate was delicious and it was a great atmosphere
Read morePros: Best ramen ever , Amazing tofu and all dishes were great, Kind staff
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Yeri
Points +2562
Ten out of ten - Edit
The food was unique, very tasty, and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Totally recommend it!
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wmullk1
Points +77
Best meal of my life - Edit
I’m serious when I say that this was the top meal I have ever had, anywhere. Every bite of every dish was mind-blowing. My partner and I were just laughing between bites because it was so good. Combined with the truly wonderful vibe: one tiny room, Chef Ishida cooking right there, one long family-style table with lots of happy people around it chatting, kind servers… it just doesn’t get better than this. Every vegan/veg person who goes to Amsterdam must go to this restaurant.
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צוריאוזן
Points +16
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
We took the fix menu, and it was wonderful experience.
Read morePros: Everything , Food , Service
Cons: Pricey
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Vegtrick
Points +1634
Exquisite experience - Edit
Most vegan restaurants in the area that we tried were more of the fusion-cuisine and soulfood-variety. Thus, we were delighted to find that the evening course menu at Men Impossible offered a more authentic, traditional culinary experience. The flavors and textures were more subtle and deliberate. The service was very fine dining-like as well.
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BorneoOrangutan
Points +300
Top 10 vegan ramen in the world for a reason - Edit
The whole experience and the food is great. Everything feels really good while you're there eating and the free water and tea feels fulfilling and the kitchen with the steam and the big long wooden table and the food is brilliant. It's such a good choice for special dinners out with a partner or small group of friends.
Read morePros: Everything , Perfect atmosphere , Outstanding food
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happy_banana
Points +1472
Lovely, detailed, and delicious dining experience - Edit
I came to Men Impossible because the ramen I had at the Ramen Impossible pop-up in London was probably my favorite ramen away. While this experience did not completely blow me away like that ramen did, the multi-course set menu showed off the chefs' skills with lots of intricate and unique small bites, all very tasty! The atmosphere is also very lovely and intimate and the staff is so friendly.
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olgahimen
Points +27
Delicious plant based ramen - Edit
Very different ramen than you are used to. Creamy and saucy with fantastic flavour. Recommed the black garlic!
Read morePros: Nice experinece of sharing the table with others, Unique taste, Beautifully served
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TheGingerDays
Points +255
I Can Die Happy - Edit
Honestly, if I was on death row and this was my last meal I would have died a very happy vegan. WOW!
Read moreThe restaurant itself is lovely, and dining together on one big table created a create atmosphere, but it was large enough that you could still have your own intimate meal and conversations.
The food was incredible. Four courses of pure heaven. We loved the advice to wait until halfway through our ramen before squeezing on the lemon juice. They were right it totally transformed the flavour and it woke your tastebuds back up.
This will be going right to the top of our Amsterdam 'to do' list every time we come back to the city.
Pros: Seriously delicious food., Unlimited tea., Great atmosphere.
Cons: Nothing.
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imitationmeat
Points +241
Thoughtful Decisions - Edit
The entire staff greets you as you walk in. You feel seen and welcome.
Read moreThe restaurant has a huge community table, which encourages conversation among the guests, but I never felt forced to or awkward not wanting to as I have social anxiety. So that is a very important note, if you feel uncomfortable not being seated at your own little table.
Water and green tea are on the table and free, which is great when you‘ve had a long walk through town. The lunch menu is simple and won‘t throw you into paralysis. The dinner course meal is best described as a compilation, as you can taste everything they do. Either way you won‘t miss out, no matter when you decide to dine here.
Obviously the reason you show up is to dive into their ramen. The sauce is incredibly rich and creamy. I was most surprised by their button mushrooms which imitates marinated eggs. The texture was unbelievable. I do take away one star, because the noodles left a bit to be desired.
I highly recommend the dinner menu, because the sesame tofu was to die for!
In a recent newsletter the restaurant announced that they would overhaul the menu and develop new dishes and I can‘t wait!
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-11
Pros: Hospitality, Free Water & Green Tea
Cons: Limited Offerings for Drinks
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spinachfave
Points +92
AMAZING - Edit
I would recommend this place to everyone! Make sure to make a reservation since the restaurant only seats 12 people at a time. There’s a set menu but you can give some preferences for the sauce etc. It’s a great experience and the food is amazing. It’s very clear the chef and the staff care a lot about the food they serve and it makes for a great experience.
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anna.ritchie
Points +1416
Outstanding - Edit
We've been here several times, it's so good. I don't have much to add to the others reviews except to recommend the red and white sauce: the best of both worlds, worth the extra euro.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-04
Pros: Great food , Good service
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Lucialoca
Points +24
Amazing experience! - Edit
The first courses was a variety of delicious little like appetizers. Each one tasted so differently and yummy! And then the main course - left us completely satisfied and amazed by the good taste! We loved it here! Also, the staff was very kind. If I could I would come and visit more often. If I come back, I’ll definitely will be back here! Men, Incredible!!!
Read morePros: Main course
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Evington
Points +2933
One of the Top 5 restaurants I’ve eaten in - Edit
I have been to many vegan restaurants and this place is definitely in my Top 5 ever. With a few refinements, this would deserve a Michelin.
Read moreThe food is innovative and showcases the subtly, depth and boldness of Japanese cuisine. I had the evening set meal which started with a plate of cold starters (three small separate items - the cashew nut mousse is exquisite) followed by hot starters (comprising 8 different items). You then select a noodle dish (definitely try the chefs recommendation). The dessert was a let down, relative to the rest of the amazing meal.
The venue is on a traditional Amsterdam street. The restaurant is relatively small and feels like the dining room of a stately home. The staff are friendly and attentive.
The restaurant offers a number of drinks (no wine) including a range of sakes which went very well with the meal.
Every city should have one of these restaurants.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08
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Léonie1985
Points +134
Heerlijk! - Edit
Heerlijk gegeten, ik had de seitan katsu. Matcha creme brulee als toetje was ook echt geweldig. Aanrader!
Read moreEnige kleine minpunt is de rumoerigheid , maar dat weegt niet op tegen t eten.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-28
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Sjeng
Points +714
Just delicious - Edit
I haven't had ramen very often, so I'm by no means a ramen expert. But the food served at men impossible is utterly delicious. We were seated at the two seats overlooking the kitchen which was fun as we could see what was going on in the kitchen. One of us tried the tempura course while I tried the katsu course. Both were fantastic, can't really say that one is better than the other. I especially loved the katsu schnitzel made from seitan, the lentil ball (both warm starters) and the cashew nut mousse (one of the cold starters). Staff was very friendly and helpful. The main course which was obviously the ramen bowl was mouth watering good and portion size was spot on. For dessert we were served a matcha creme brulee which was a delightful ending to our dinner, not overly sweet and a good matcha taste.
Read moreBe sure to visit this place when in Amsterdam, it's vegan comfort food at its finest.
Pros: So delicious , Very friendly staff
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AlexAvocado
Points +881
Definitely 5 stars! - Edit
Men Impossible serves delicious Japanese food. From the cold starters, the cashew creme was my favorite, really smooth and full of flavor. I ordered the tempura menu which came with a big piece of eggplant tempura. The eggplant was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The main course, the ramen, was full of flavor and tasted very good. I want to come back and try the other sauce options because I think they are all very delicious. For dessert they served a matcha crème brulee, which was not too sweet and had a good matcha taste. Definitely recommend this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-26
Pros: Water and tea for free , Friendly staff, Delicious food
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Omega-3
Points +1173
Highly recommended - Edit
Make a reservation and enjoy their four course menu. We liked the cold and hot starters. Good textures and flavours. The ramen was fresh, creamy and as delicious as in the other ‘… Impossible’ restaurants.
Read moreCons: The seating at the big table, too much distance
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