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Sama Sebo

P.C. Hooftstraat 27, Amsterdam 1071 BL, The Netherlands (Museumplein)
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Ranked #435 of 1,927 restaurants in Amsterdam
Price range: 36 AUD - 145 AUD
Cuisines: Indonesian
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Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Museumplein
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Lanarkshire
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67 reviews 67 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The first impressions are a bit scuffy- there are two rooms one of which has a small bar, and one has to squeeze past everyone. Tables and chairs a bit ancient and packed close together. Staff are friendly and effient and serve rapidly. The hot plates are laid out then the rice table and mountains of food arrive. Lots of... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Enjoying Indonesian cuisine on a visit to the Netherlands is a MUST. 'SamaSebo' was one of my old haunts, when I worked at the Dutch Music Multi years ago. After a failed effort to dine there last summer, (the restaurant was closed since it was in the process of renovation) I looked on the 'internet' this visit, to check if... More

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See 4 more reviews by Polly S for Amsterdam
Lyon, France
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40 reviews 40 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The Indonesian restaurant is packed and very animated. Eating there was a fun experience as you eat the Rijssttafel. They serve you rice with 20 different dishes to try various flavors and and spices.

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Netherlands
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77 reviews 77 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Still remember the body guards coming inane checking the joint out before THE MAN himself entered the restaurant. He loved the Indonesian food there. But still going strong.

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See 47 more reviews by Henk58 for Amsterdam
Tampa, Fl
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We went here on a Tuesday evening around 730pm and were disappointed when advised it would 9 before a table became available. Seeing the disappointed look on my face the waiter offered two seats in the crowded small bar. We sat down next to friendly locals and were given advice on what to order. The rijstafel (rice table) many small... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Answer - when it means side dishes. We choose this restaurant for a family birthday and booked a table for 1930 on a Friday night. We arrived to find that our table wasn't ready so were asked to wait in the very small bar area for "a few minutes". The wait was around 30 minutes. When the menus were brought,... More

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Hamburg
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

location is near the Apollo Museum Hotel. we make a reservation ( neccessary !!!! ) at 19:30 and chosed the Rijstafel . i can say , the best one i ever had !!! service was very good but, helpful and friendly. but the food was outstanding good

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Gainesville, Florida
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47 reviews 47 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Growing up in The Netherlands, I have had my fair share of Indonesian cooking and can do a pretty good job at it myself. Stopping over in Amsterdam on my way back to the U.S. of course we had to eat Indonesian. Sama Sebo is probably still one of the top 5 Indonesian places in Amsterdam. The food was great.... More

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Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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91 reviews 91 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We had lunch here and found the food to be very good but the service a little on the slow side. Indonesian foods and flavours and lots of food per meal, too much for me but all so good. A very busy place so either make a reservation or get there during off hours.

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Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Wat a TLC! Good food in a small but cozy ambiance. Treat yourself buy be sure to make a reservation since its packed!

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