Top sushi restaurants in Amsterdam
From sashimi to nigiri, sake and shoyu, sushi never gets boring, especially if you’re also navigating chopsticks and wasabi. Amsterdam’s sushi scene is surprisingly abundant. From family-run eateries to Michelin star restaurants, you’ll find beautifully prepared fresh fish and personal service here in Amsterdam.
Ken Sushi
If you want to know your daikon from your dashi, this is the place to clue up on sushi and how best to enjoy it. Ken Sushi is all about fresh fish prepared in beautiful ways with passionate explanations about your order’s ingredients and dishes. At this Amsteldijk spot, you’ll be one of 12 seated at the bar as the chef prepares each dish while you watch. The result is playful, artistic, delicious sushi served in a friendly atmosphere.
Ken Sushi | Amsteldijk 40 D
Sushi Fanatics
After building a solid fanbase on the famous market street Albert Cuypstraat, Sushi Fanatics opened its own bricks and mortar sushi and sake restaurant in De Pijp. We recommend sampling the more unusual menu items such as melt-in-your-mouth otoro (fatty tuna) to juicy botan ebi (plump shrimp).
Sushi Fanatics | Andreas Bonnstraat 36
EN
Asian food lovers will be at home at EN kitchen and sake bar. The menu is wide-ranging: you can pick your dishes or go for a set combination and let the in-house sake sommelier find the perfect accompaniment. Sushi aside, we recommend the grilled Wagyu beef served on a Himalayan salt plate.
EN | Dusartstraat 53 h
Yamazato
If money is no object to delicious sushi, Yamazato at Hotel Okura won’t disappoint. The first traditional kaiseki (haute cuisine) Japanese restaurant in Europe to be awarded a Michelin star, Yamazato is dedicated to creating an authentic Japanese experience. Dine at the sushi table built according to traditional Japanese standards, watch the masters at work, or sit in the tatami room for an exceptional experience.
Yamazato | Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
Undercover
We can thank “procrastination gone too far” for the founding of Undercover. This up-and-coming spot started as a clandestine dorm room eatery at Amsterdam Science Park. The low-key operation gained attention from Michelin chefs and curious foodies who relished the “underground” experience. Indulge in a la carte bites, sashimi rolls and bowls, courtesy of student-turned-chef Kit, before the secret’s out.
Undercover | Wibautstraat 130
Akitsu
This is your simple-but-sublime neighbourhood sushi spot. Despite its unassuming exterior, inside you’ll find traditional tatami seating (low-legged tables and straw mats), friendly staff and a sushi menu full of classic dishes to satisfy your craving.
Akitsu | Rozengracht 228-230
Honourable mentions:
Izakaya | Albert Cuypstraat 2-6 | Izakaya steps away from traditional washoku (Japanese cuisine) and serves up sushi with a South American twist.
Hosokawa | Max Euweplein 22 | A sophisticated restaurant in the city centre, Hosokawa is dedicated to the art of fresh, seasonal sushi with a modern touch.
Genki Garden | Reguliersdwarsstraat 26 | For a quick and filling stop after a long day of sightseeing, Genki is among the best all-you-can-eat sushi places in the city centre.
