“Authentic” is one of the most used words on Indian menus, and one of the hardest to judge. Finding the best Indian restaurant in Amsterdam for real flavour means looking past the word itself, at how the food is actually built. We have run our family-owned Indian restaurant in the Jordaan for over 20 years,… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam for Authentic Flavors
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Best Dishes of India: A Guide to Famous Curries, Biryani, and Street Food
India’s food is not one cuisine but many, shaped by Mughal kitchens, Portuguese traders, Kashmiri valleys and busy city streets. Picking the best dishes of India is a little unfair, but some have earned a place on almost every table, at home and abroad. We have been cooking many of these dishes for over 20… Continue reading Best Dishes of India: A Guide to Famous Curries, Biryani, and Street Food
A Food Lover’s Guide to Choosing an Indian Restaurant Amsterdam
Amsterdam has no shortage of curry houses, so picking the right Indian restaurant Amsterdam comes down to knowing what to look for. We have been cooking for this city for more than 20 years as a family-owned Indian restaurant in the Jordaan, and these are the signs we would check ourselves before booking a table… Continue reading A Food Lover’s Guide to Choosing an Indian Restaurant Amsterdam
10 Signs You’re Dining at an Authentic Indian Food Restaurant
“Authentic” might be the most used word on restaurant menus, and the least explained. Nearly every curry house claims it. So how can you tell, before the first bite or just after it, whether you are sitting in a genuine authentic Indian food restaurant or somewhere that has simply learned the vocabulary? At Shah Jahan,… Continue reading 10 Signs You’re Dining at an Authentic Indian Food Restaurant
Lamb Curry Amsterdam: Best Dishes at Shah Jahan
If you are searching for lamb curry in Amsterdam, choosing the right dish can be tricky. Should you order Rogan Josh, Lamb Kurma, Lamb Vindaloo, or something from the tandoor? Each lamb curry has its own sauce, spice level and flavour profile. At Shah Jahan, our family-owned Indian restaurant in Amsterdam, we have been serving… Continue reading Lamb Curry Amsterdam: Best Dishes at Shah Jahan
Eating Indian Food in Amsterdam with Allergies: Dairy, Gluten and Nuts
Eating out with a food allergy should feel like a treat, not a gamble. Indian cooking leans on dairy, wheat and nuts more than most cuisines, so a long curry menu can look like a minefield when you have to avoid one of them. The good news is that with a few clear questions, plenty… Continue reading Eating Indian Food in Amsterdam with Allergies: Dairy, Gluten and Nuts
Indian Curry Amsterdam: Korma vs Madras vs Vindaloo
Walk into any Indian restaurant and three names jump off the curry list: korma, madras and vindaloo. They look alike on paper, yet they sit at opposite ends of the heat scale and come from very different corners of history. If you are hunting for the right Indian curry in Amsterdam, this guide explains what… Continue reading Indian Curry Amsterdam: Korma vs Madras vs Vindaloo
Punjabi Restaurant Amsterdam: Understanding Punjabi Food and Its Regional Roots
When most people in the Netherlands think of Indian food, they picture a creamy curry, a basket of warm naan and something smoky from the tandoor. What many don’t realise is that a large share of those favourites come from one specific part of South Asia: Punjab. If you have ever searched for a Punjabi… Continue reading Punjabi Restaurant Amsterdam: Understanding Punjabi Food and Its Regional Roots
Indian Food Amsterdam: Naan, Roti, Paratha and Kulcha Explained
If you have ever sat down for Indian food in Amsterdam, you probably know the moment. The curry is chosen, the drinks are on their way, and then you reach the bread section of the menu. Naan, roti, paratha, kulcha. They all look like flatbread, so does it really matter which one you pick? It… Continue reading Indian Food Amsterdam: Naan, Roti, Paratha and Kulcha Explained
Indian Takeaway Amsterdam: A Guide to Samosas, Pakoras and Onion Bhajis
Every great Indian meal starts with something crispy. Before the curry arrives and before the naan is torn, there is a golden samosa, a crunchy pakora or a tangle of fried onion bhaji waiting to be dipped in chutney. If you are searching for the best Indian takeaway Amsterdam has to offer, the starters are… Continue reading Indian Takeaway Amsterdam: A Guide to Samosas, Pakoras and Onion Bhajis