Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Nyonya Malaysia Express

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NYONYA MALAYSIA EXPRESS The best Malaysian food you’ll get in the whole of Amsterdam. Take my advice and don’t go anywhere else for chicken rice, char kuay teow or nasi lemak. Best bit: Always share the sambal okra (lady fingers) with the table ”“ trust me, no one will complain! Kloveniersburgwal 38 Amsterdam Ph: (020) […]

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Meghna

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MEGHNA Megnha serves up the freshest, cleanest and tastiest Indian food in Amsterdam. Do yourself a favour and order the amazingly tender chicken tikka. Best bit: The tiny restaurant is always busy but somehow, never requires a reservation ”“ this almost never happens in Amsterdam! http://www.meghna.nl/ Grachtengordel-Zuid Amsterdam, Netherlands +31 20 625 1392    

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Restaurant Red

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RESTAURANT RED Restaurant RED only does 2 things – steak and lobster – and they do it well and more importantly consistently well. I have no fear in recommending this restaurant to you because I know they will do it just as well for you. Best bit: If you can’t choose between steak and lobster […]

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Amsterdam Hair & Beauty Find: Oh You Pretty Things

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OH YOU PRETTY THINGS I think everyone I know in Amsterdam goes to Oh you pretty things for a haircut – probably because they’re the best salon in the city and its always such a joy sit and admire the whimsical art-filled salon. Best bit: They always block out an hour to do your hair, […]

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Amsterdam Beauty Find: The City Street Spa

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THE CITY STREET SPA City Street Spa is a beautiful light-filled sanctuary on the canals of Amsterdam where you can truly indulge yourself with a massage, mani, pedi or facial – bliss. Best bit: You won’t feel rushed to leave right after your treatment ”“ who wants to jump straight onto a bike after a […]

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Amsterdam Fashion Find: Cowboys 2 Catwalk

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A men’s boutique that carries labels such as Viktor & Rolf, ACNE, Prps, Comme des Garcons, Damir Doma and Folk. The guys that work there are truly passionate about men’s fashion so you’re in good hands. Best bit: If your man gets caught in a long conversation about denim with the guys in the store, […]

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Amsterdam Fashion Find: ACNE Studios

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Sometimes Amsterdam shopping can start getting to you in a bad way – too many frumpy florals and chunky boots for my liking. That’s when I head to the Acne store for my fix of Scandinavian fashion. Best bit: It’s small but somehow I always walk out with a pink shopping bag in my hand! […]

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Amsterdam Fashion Find: Lockstock & Barrel

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LOCKSTOCK & BARREL A multi-label boutique situated in the nine streets of Amsterdam. LockStock & Barrel has an eclectic mix of styles from easy-chic Parisian to minimalistic Scandinavian. Shop for brands like Filippa K, Current Elliot, Sessun and Whyred. Best bit: Cos recently opened right across the street from LockStock & Barrel, which makes for an […]

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Amsterdam Gallery Find: Foam Fotografie Museum

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FOAM FOTOGRAFIE MUSEUM A great small photography museum to stop past whilst you’re touring the canals of Amsterdam. Foam is located on the Keizersgracht and has a varied programme of exhibitions that include world-class photographers and young undiscovered talent. Best bit: They sell our good friend’s amazing work on cityscapes. Look out for it – […]

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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Oriental City

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Be prepared to line up for yum cha on the weekends at Oriental City. You’ll line up amidst a sea of black hair so you know your safe here. Best dim sum in Amsterdam hands down. Best bit: They have these chili and sesame oil infused cucumbers ”“ order them. http://www.oriental-city.nl/ Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179 1012 […]

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