Vegan food cafe near Dam square. Menu combines Caribbean and Japanese tastes and ingredients. Sample dishes like the house-made vegan burger, quinoa salad, fresh spring rolls, udon noodle, hijiki seaweed salad, and changing vegan cheesecakes and desserts. Beverages offered include fruit shakes, tea, and coffee. Hosts special events. Reported to close an hour earlier than stated times. Open Mon 13:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00, Wed 12:00-15:00, Wed-Sun 17:00-22:00, Thu 13:00-15:00, Fri 12:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-15:00. Closed Tue.
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19 hs Sint Jacobstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1012 NC
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Last update on 09 Sep 2024 by koortje
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Added by The Veggie Cook on 08 Nov 2011
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671 Reviews
First Review by ChakaKamaNath
alexander9702
Points +204
Great food - Edit
Great menu, curry was a bit milder than I expected but would definitely return
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Omega-3
Points +1378
Good flavours and textures - Edit
Lots of options, tasty food. Loved the rice, milkshake, fries, Jamaican plate and the tonkatsu bowl. The okonomiyaki had a different structure than we are used to, but the flavour was good.
Read moreWe keep coming back for the food and the mango lassie.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-30
Cons: The ventilation in the kitchen (hair and clothes…)
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Bobarroso
Points +1413
So many options and amazing! - Edit
Delicious and amazing options.
Read moreTaste, price and service! Alll five stars
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alistar
Points +5109
Delicious drinks and food - Edit
I have searched for nearly 6 years for a vegan okonomiyaki and finally found one here. It was a joy and my French partner thanked me for the experience as it was his first ever okonomiyaki. The green smoothie was yummy as was the mango lassi which was heavenly. The fresh mint tea was so welcome to rehydrate. I could happily have tried everything on the menu here.
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Catarina.pt.ca
Points +881
So many options! - Edit
TerraZen has a pretty big menu, all vegan, and also pretty varied. I found it very hard to choose from, I think many of the dishes are similar, only the protein source varies, but I really really enjoyed what we both ordered.
Read moreThe portions are just perfect: not too much, not too little.
It has a very chill, lowkey atmosphere that I also really liked.
Overall would come here again to try more dishes😄
Pros: Long, varied menu, Lowkey atmosphere, Super tasty
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minnor
Points +24
So many options, good flavors - Edit
What to choose? Such a bountiful menu. I had the Jamaican plate, which I enjoyed, and my friend had the okonomiyaki. She loved hers too.
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TirzaRoza
Points +46
Hidden gem - Edit
Het eten is echt ongelofelijk goed en lekker. De sfeer is leuk maar de plek om te zitten niet zo comfortabel, niet echt om een avond met vrienden lang te tafelen, wel om echt HEEL erg lekker en authentiek te eten.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-12
Pros: De Roti wraps, Geweldig eten, Origineel
Cons: Locatie is best lastig te bereiken, Weinig plek binnen, Niet zo comfortabel zitten
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louyiihn
Points +56
excellent options but pricy - Edit
Very nice place to eat your fill, many different choices, everything vegan, from full plates, rolls, burgers, soup, drinks, deserts! Tried a tempeh plate, very nice and filling. Bit expensive but worth the visit. I recommend it.
Read morePros: Tasty, Deserts!
Cons: Bit pricey
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hellenbirdie
Points +35
Unreal Japanese/Caribbean fusion - Edit
This is my favourite place I've been in Amsterdam, maybe in the world! The food is so fresh and interesting, not a boring bean burger or falafel wrap in sight! I had the spicy red bowl, which was sticky vegan chicken with a crunchy salad and rice. The portion was pretty big for the cost, particularly for this place's central location where everything is expensive! The waiter was also lovely, really friendly and made me feel comfortable as a solo female traveller. 10/10 can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: Fresh and interesting food, Friendly service and atmosphere, Good value for central Amsterdam
Cons: No alcohol
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HannesLehmann
Points +89
Very good would come again - Edit
The food was very good and tasty. If you're in the city, you need to check this out
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Lee_A
Points +1218
09/08/20, 12/10/25 - Edit
My favourite place to eat on the planet. The Japanese-Caribbean fusion food is so fresh and interesting. Every time I come to Amsterdam I make sure I come here, sometimes twice in the same trip. This time I tried the okonomiyaki and it was fantastic!
Read moreUpdate 12/10/25: I've been coming here for 9 years now and it's always been fantastic. The food was still lovely today, but the service wasn't as "enthusiastic" as I've experienced previously. Not quite the same welcoming atmosphere, unfortunately. Still really good, but today would have been a 4 star score, rather than the usual unequivocal 5.
Updated from previous review on 2020-08-14
Pros: Interesting Japanese-Caribbean fusion, Fresh
Cons: I wish they brought the communal table back!😄
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NataliaJance
Points +346
Al menos relativamente saludable - Edit
Ofrecen comida vegana más o menos saludable y buena relación calidad precio. Me esperaba algo mejor por las estrellas que tiene, pedí el Vegan Plate y no estaba mal, pero a mí marido le gustó bastante el wrap. Nos hubiera gustado que las patatas fueran caseras. Las porciones son grandes y te quedas satisfecha, pero si hubiera otros veganos mejores en la zona, no repetiría.
Read morePros: Plato variado, Bastante saludable
Cons: El "pollo" frito, La decoración
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markusk
Points +29
Sehr enttäuschend - Edit
Leider waren wir sehr enttäuscht. Das Essen war leider nur gerade noch in Ordnung, ich hatte die Jamaican Plate meine Partnerin die Karage Bowl. Sehr fettig und mit wenig Geschmack. Die Angestellten (einer bediente uns, einer am Tresen) waren wenig enthusiastisch, eher demotiviert. Die Seife auf der Toilette war leer (wir waren direkt dort nachdem geöffnet wurde). Ambiente ungemütlich, nur hohe Stühle und anstrengende Musik. Die Speisekarten waren sehr zerfleddert und total schmutzig (viele Flecken und Essensreste). Dazu dann der Preis, der aus unserer Sicht auch für gutes veganes Essen eher im höheren Bereich ist, für das was uns angeboten wurde dann definitiv zu teuer. Mir ist jetzt übel.
Read moreLeider kann ich hier nicht nur 1 Stern geben, da Happycow einen Bonusstern für Voll-Vegane-Restaurants vergibt. Auch die können richtig schlecht sein!
Cons: Geschmack, Ambiente, Preis
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GiacomoBelloni
Points +138
good and affordable - Edit
Excellent dinner, well prepared. Plates full of various ingredients. Only flaw: plastic straws. I'll be back soon.
Read morePros: Full plates
Cons: Dismiss plastic straws
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lenalena
Points +864
Unique - Edit
TerraZen is unique. Not really comparable to anything else. It is not a cozy place, feels more like a fast food joint, but the food is good. I love that it is fully vegan and has existed for decades. We had the tonkatsu bowl and vegan lust. You do need to mix the food - the rice itself is not all that flavorful. But then it’s really good.
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Sproutdancing
Points +272
Nice little lunch spot! - Edit
Food was nice, friendly service and lots I would have chosen off the menu!
Read moreGood quick place for lunch! :)
No idea why anyone would say portions are small, they were absolutely perfect for lunch! We really enjoyed!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-02
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Gamga75
Points +38
Vegan fusion - Edit
Posto molto carino e particolare facilmente raggiungibile dalla stazione centrale di Amsterdam.
Read moreAbbiamo mangiato molto bene, la fusione asiatico- caraibica dei piatti è top!
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HungryCatterpillar
Points +235
Sauce laden tacos - Edit
Very eccentric fusion menu and lovely staff. I ordered the bean taco, which was overall lovely and a huge portion of two large tacos. There was a lot of sauce on there and whilst the beans were fried really nicely, it was a little salty. Lighting isn’t great so don’t go there if you’re hoping to boost your instagram😉
Read morePros: Large portion, Fresh food, Lovely staff
Cons: Slow Service, Bad lighting
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RugbyNerd
Points +1845
Good, but not perfect - Edit
Small place with tasty food, but the portions are not the biggest for the price and the Mang Lassi had too much ice.
Read moreNevertheless the service was good and fast.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-21
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RickiRosenkohl
Points +88
Delicious - Edit
I had the Vegan Plate and my sister tried Kahaarga Bowl. Very tasty. I especially liked the veggies with the sauce. The place is small but the location is very convenient.
Read morePros: Tasty
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lauhaveg
Points +19
Lovely food - Edit
The perfect blend of Caribbean and Asian quinine. Generous portion sizes and food tastes fresh. Very filling and great value for money. Shame I couldn’t eat all the menu in one go as so much to try
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hrl_lena
Points +3253
very unique - Edit
never had food quite like this. the place is small but tbh i felt very comfortable there. the waiters r kind and the service is fast.
Read morethe Samosas (6,80€) were incredible, but i think theres only veggies inside and no protein. as a main i had the Okomomiyaki (13,90€), absolutely out of this world. a soft flat "pancake" made of veggies and topped with these delicious sauces. a real banger.
i actually wanted their mashed potatoes and beans, but they said they didnt have it anymore. maybe making new menus wouldnt hurt😉
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AlineAraripe
Points +232
Excellent food at cost of a strange waiter - Edit
Really fast service, unique decor, the waiter was a strange guy (he looked so fed up bless his heart)…. the food though was so tasty, best vegan karaage I had outside Japan!!!! I would definitely go back 😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-14
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weepymosquito
Points +1662
Ummmm Not Great. - Edit
Food wasn't very good. Very pricey. First place I went to in Amsterdam and honestly wish I skipped it. Maybe I got the wrong thing 🤷
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anna.ritchie
Points +3241
Too much choice! 🥲❤️ - Edit
It's such a varied and interesting menu that it really is hard to choose. By now I've been three times and it doesn't get easier.
Read moreThis time we shared a vegan plate (tempeh, chicken bites, salad, rice, stir fried vegetables) which was very nice and satisfying, but I slightly preferred the karaage bowl (jackfruit bites, salad, rice, bean sprouts).
On previous visits (many years ago) we've had dragon sushi roll, the Jamaican plate and various fast food-y things. It's always been good.
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vegancatlady77
Points +1421
Vegan food - Edit
Got the Jamaican plate and it was very tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-04
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Pricey
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MathewWilliam
Points +1034
Amazingly Tasty Food - Edit
Fresh Vegan food in the middle of bustling Amsterdam
Read moreWill have to go back at try more of their tasty offerings
Came back — snack b4 a walking tour … didnt disapoint
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-04
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