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“Rijsttafel is an elaborate Indonesian meal adapted by the Dutch from the hidang presentation of nasi padang from the Padang region of West Sumatra. It consists of many side dishes in small portions, accompanied by rice prepared in several different ways. Popular side dishes include egg rolls,…”
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Smithsonian MagazineJul 30

A New Generation of Chefs Reimagines Indonesian Cuisine in the Netherlands to Tell the Stories of Its Origins

The shift reflects a larger cultural moment, with chefs asking whether the cuisine should remain tied to colonial nostalgia or evolve into a reflection of modern Indonesian identity

Communal spread of rice with small Indonesian dishes.

15 restaurants in this story
  • rijsttafelRestaurantCommunal spread of rice with small Indonesian dishes.
  • Elsewhere
  • Nona ManisRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsIntimate dining room with prix-fixe menu.
  • otak-otakRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsGrilled fish cake from Palembang.
  • kerang sambal matahRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsRaw oysters with Balinese chile relish.
  • ikan woku belangaRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsMinahasa-style fish with lemon basil.
  • terong cabe hijauRestaurantOegstgeest, The NetherlandsEggplant stuffed with tempeh in coconut sauce.
  • Toko Iboe TjilikFast foodLeiden, The NetherlandsRestaurant run by Roesdi and Lubis since 1999.
  • Kokkie LondoRestaurantHaarlem, The NetherlandsWarung serving home-cooked Javanese food.
  • nasi campurRestaurantHaarlem, The NetherlandsMixed rice dish, harmoniously balanced on a single plate.
  • Koki PutihRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsPop-up prioritizing Indonesian techniques with local products.
  • lemperRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsChicken-stuffed coconut rice dumpling.
  • atjar tjampoerRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsPickled vegetables sorbet.
  • rendang pieRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsBeef curry pie.
  • rawonRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsBeef stew flavored with kluwek.
  • ikan goreng with sambal tomatRestaurantAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFried fish with tomato sambal.
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