6 Iconic Dishes to Eat in Netherlands (And How to Order Like a Local)
From Stroopwafels (Stroopwafels) to Haring met Uitjes (Raw Herring), here is what to order and what it should cost in € (EUR).
Stroopwafels (Stroopwafels) — €6–€17
Authentic Dutch specialty from Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans: Stroopwafels, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans (Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)).
Haring met Uitjes (Raw Herring) (Haring met Uitjes) — €6–€17
Authentic Dutch specialty from Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans: Haring met Uitjes (Raw Herring), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans (Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)).
Bitterballen (Bitterballen) — €6–€17
Authentic Dutch specialty from Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans: Bitterballen, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans (Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)).
Aged Gouda/Edam Cheese (Aged Gouda/Edam Cheese) — €6–€17
Authentic Dutch specialty from Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans: Aged Gouda/Edam Cheese, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans (Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)).
Kibbeling (Crisp Battered Cod) (Kibbeling) — €6–€17
Authentic Dutch specialty from Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft & Leiden: Kibbeling (Crisp Battered Cod), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft & Leiden (Rotterdam Centraal, Den Haag Centraal).
Oliebollen (Oliebollen) — €6–€17
Authentic Dutch specialty from Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft & Leiden: Oliebollen, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft & Leiden (Rotterdam Centraal, Den Haag Centraal).