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Akbar Indian Restaurant

Founded in 1981, Akbar is one of the first Indian restaurants in Amsterdam. kitchen serves North Indian dishes in Punjabi style. The cooks are Indian and the chef has been there from the beginning. Akbar specializes in tandoori, curry, seafood, vegetarian and Balti dishes, all prepared with fresh ingredients. The kitchen is Halal.

Cuisine par excellence for Hindus, Muslims and vegetarians

Their consistent eye for detail has already earned Akbar Indian Restaurant a large group of loyal customers. Many celebrities have visited the restaurant and keep coming back: Bruce Willis, Gary Barlow (Take That), Bobby Farell (Boney-M), and Paul Weller to name a few. You might see one at Akbar soon!

A point of attention is that both Hindus and Muslims can eat in the restaurant, because the meat is halal. There are no pork or beef dishes and there is an extensive menu for vegetarians.