Louie Louie

Top choice in Amsterdam


With its rough wooden floorboards, big windows, fur-backed bar, model stags, squashy leather sofas and covered terrace, this relaxed brasserie-style place is perfect for a chilled-out meal. The menu is a fusion of Asian and Mexican dishes, from huevos rancheros in the morning to Asian salads, tacos, pork belly, burritos and wonton soup later in the day. Vegan options, too.


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