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Sampurna
🍽️FoodOpen now · Closes 10:30 PM$$ · Mid-range

Sampurna

4.3 ·

Duck into Sampurna, a low-lit Indonesian restaurant near Amsterdam's flower market, lined with carved statues. Share a rijsttafel of sambal dishes and crispy fish spring rolls, the way most guests here eat.

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Full description

Sampurna serves traditional Indonesian dishes, including sambal-based plates and the rijsttafel, in a dimly lit dining room filled with statues and carvings, a short walk from the flower market. Reviewers praise the flavour and the mix of textures across the rice table, mention the crispy fish spring rolls as a standout starter, and say it works well for families sharing a spread.

Spice levels are fixed, and the kitchen leans toward set menus, so it is less suited to quick small bites. Open daily from noon until late, with a typical visit of around 75 minutes at mid-range prices.

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Address

Singel 498, 1017 AX Amsterdam, Netherlands · Amsterdam-Centrum
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Reservations are recommended given its popularity
  • the rijsttafel is the format the menu is built around
  • heat levels are fixed, so be sure you can handle spicy food
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Reviews

This was a great experience overall. The Indonesian food was flavorful and a great combination of flavors and textures. Our family of four had the rijsttafel, so we had a great sampling of foods from the menu. The location is convenient and easy to walk to. We made a reservation in advance, and had no problems at…

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Melissa Tendick

1/5

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