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EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar is an authentic Japanese cuisine restaurant in Amsterdam. We are located in the popular neighbourhood called the Pijp, close to the metro station de Pijp. Chef Ken Osawa, born in Hokkaido, and service manager Ryuji Ikemizu (‘Ike’), born in Kyushu started in 2015 after working for Michelin star crowned Yamazato. We serve monthly changing menus catered to the season. The menus are in 3, 5 or 7 courses. Ken serves traditional Japanese dishes. No fusion but the depth, simplicity and beauty of the Japanese kitchen. Most guests enjoy a menu and special sashimi and sushi dishes. We offer a great choice of sake’s which Ike is glad to pare with your dishes.
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Address: Dusartstraat 53 h, 1072 HP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 470 3666
Website: http://www.en-amsterdam.nl/
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Reviews
Y.H Cheung
We were there yesterday for my birthday. It was a while that I have been to En Kitchen. Food was not as I was expected. They had a new 8 course menu, which was not really my taste. The first course there was duck meat which was very hard to chew through, so eventually I spitted it out. The most delicious thing was the taro on the stick. The soup was nice, but not very special. Sashimi was nice and fresh. Tempura was so so, especially the eel with avocado was a bit weird combo and the shrimp was not fresh as it was a bit mushy. Sushi was good. The shell was the worst I think. The saus was very salty and heavy, which unfortunately ruined the scallop and shrimp. I could not enjoy the unique taste of the combination, but maybe you will find it otherwise. The beef cheek in red miso, was actually tasty. The meat was really soft. Good combination with the miso saus. The dessert was ok. Overal I did had a nice evening. Next time I will just order from the menu.
… moreAhmed Alhaj
I’ve visited EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar more than a dozen times, and every visit reminds me why this place has become one of my favorite spots in Amsterdam. The restaurant is small, cozy, and intimate exactly the kind of place where the experience feels personal and crafted with care.
The menu is a treasure for anyone who appreciates real Japanese flavors. Their sushi and sashimi selection is exceptional, especially the tamagoyaki, maguro, chutoro, toro, and my personal weakness otoro. Each piece is consistently fresh, clean in flavor, and beautifully presented.
One of the most unique items here is their seafood miso soup served in a teapot. It sounds simple, but the presentation and aroma make it memorable; it’s one of those small touches that shows how much attention this restaurant gives to detail.
But the dish that keeps pulling me back every single time is the Teppan grilled bluefin tuna toro steak. It’s honestly a showstopper. The richness and melt-in-your-mouth texture make you question whether you’re eating a premium cut of fish or a piece of A5 wagyu. It’s that good—good enough to build an entire restaurant concept around it.
EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar continues to impress me with consistency, quality, and heart. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates true Japanese craftsmanship in a warm and intimate setting.
… moreThe menu is a treasure for anyone who appreciates real Japanese flavors. Their sushi and sashimi selection is exceptional, especially the tamagoyaki, maguro, chutoro, toro, and my personal weakness otoro. Each piece is consistently fresh, clean in flavor, and beautifully presented.
One of the most unique items here is their seafood miso soup served in a teapot. It sounds simple, but the presentation and aroma make it memorable; it’s one of those small touches that shows how much attention this restaurant gives to detail.
But the dish that keeps pulling me back every single time is the Teppan grilled bluefin tuna toro steak. It’s honestly a showstopper. The richness and melt-in-your-mouth texture make you question whether you’re eating a premium cut of fish or a piece of A5 wagyu. It’s that good—good enough to build an entire restaurant concept around it.
EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar continues to impress me with consistency, quality, and heart. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates true Japanese craftsmanship in a warm and intimate setting.
juli
I barely ever leave reviews but this was the most disappointing dinner experience I ever had.
My boyfriend really loves sushi and japanese food, so I wanted to go here for his birthday, thinking he would experience his best ever japanese dinner. Only issue is that I personally cant eat fish, so I called 2 weeks ahead to make a reservation and explain the situation, to make sure I could enjoy a fish free dinner. They were really nice and said this was all possible.
When I arrived I immediately felt embarrassed because they didnt get my reservation, so we had to sit in a secluded area that was completely empty, and I felt stupid for being in a japanese restaurant and declining fish, which is exactly why I called ahead to explain.
We both got the 6-course menu, my boyfriend had the normal one and I got vegetarian. I dont think they should even have a vegetarian menu… you could definitely notice it was just there to be able to cater to more clients, without actually putting some effort into the menu.
The first course was the only one i enjoyed. The second course was a tiny watery soup that i got bored of after a few sips. The only thing they are actually very good at is fish, but still it wasnt the best my boyfriend ever had, eventhough it was the most expensive dinner both of us ever had. The tempura was by far the worst. The vegetables were watery, mushy, no flavour at all. My boyfriend, who had the normal menu, only got 1 piece of shrimp!!! the rest were a few piecies of watery vegetables for €20….
I paid €20 on top to get beef as a main course, and we were joking about how messed up it would be if i just got a tiny piece of mediocre steak, which ended up being the exact case.
I did enjoy the dessert but it definitely did not taste homemade, or it mustve been made a while ago, since the cake was very dry.
The staff seemed nice but not responsible at all. Their english is very poor, which caused some confusion. When I got the bill I wanted to be honest and told the waitress I thought the food wasnt worth this price at all. I spoke to her in a very soft and neutral manner because I didnt want to make her feel bad, but she just acted like she didnt understand me and I am sure she didnt pass anything on to the chefs or manager.
After we left we were 3 hours further, €250 lighter, but still had an empty stomach. I enjoyed my €4 febo fries a lot better than this 6-course menu.
… moreMy boyfriend really loves sushi and japanese food, so I wanted to go here for his birthday, thinking he would experience his best ever japanese dinner. Only issue is that I personally cant eat fish, so I called 2 weeks ahead to make a reservation and explain the situation, to make sure I could enjoy a fish free dinner. They were really nice and said this was all possible.
When I arrived I immediately felt embarrassed because they didnt get my reservation, so we had to sit in a secluded area that was completely empty, and I felt stupid for being in a japanese restaurant and declining fish, which is exactly why I called ahead to explain.
We both got the 6-course menu, my boyfriend had the normal one and I got vegetarian. I dont think they should even have a vegetarian menu… you could definitely notice it was just there to be able to cater to more clients, without actually putting some effort into the menu.
The first course was the only one i enjoyed. The second course was a tiny watery soup that i got bored of after a few sips. The only thing they are actually very good at is fish, but still it wasnt the best my boyfriend ever had, eventhough it was the most expensive dinner both of us ever had. The tempura was by far the worst. The vegetables were watery, mushy, no flavour at all. My boyfriend, who had the normal menu, only got 1 piece of shrimp!!! the rest were a few piecies of watery vegetables for €20….
I paid €20 on top to get beef as a main course, and we were joking about how messed up it would be if i just got a tiny piece of mediocre steak, which ended up being the exact case.
I did enjoy the dessert but it definitely did not taste homemade, or it mustve been made a while ago, since the cake was very dry.
The staff seemed nice but not responsible at all. Their english is very poor, which caused some confusion. When I got the bill I wanted to be honest and told the waitress I thought the food wasnt worth this price at all. I spoke to her in a very soft and neutral manner because I didnt want to make her feel bad, but she just acted like she didnt understand me and I am sure she didnt pass anything on to the chefs or manager.
After we left we were 3 hours further, €250 lighter, but still had an empty stomach. I enjoyed my €4 febo fries a lot better than this 6-course menu.
H. Le
We had two 6-course menus, a standard one and a seasonal one, 1 drink and 1 water each. And the total bill came around 135e per person.
The food was nice, especially the fish soup in the second course.
But for this price, we expected much better service. We waited for more than 40 mins to get our food. After seeing the two other tables who arrived after us got their food, we asked about ours and received the question, “did you make your order?”. It appeared that they completely missed our order. They also brought us the wrong dessert at the end and had to come back to swap it out. During the meal, we didn’t feel like we were waited on. We didn’t know who was responsible for our table either. We got served by a few people at different points in time.
The atmosphere was okay-ish. But again, for this price range, I will only give it 3 stars. The tables were so close to each other we felt like we had no privacy at all. And the ambiance could feel a bit more cozy.
… moreThe food was nice, especially the fish soup in the second course.
But for this price, we expected much better service. We waited for more than 40 mins to get our food. After seeing the two other tables who arrived after us got their food, we asked about ours and received the question, “did you make your order?”. It appeared that they completely missed our order. They also brought us the wrong dessert at the end and had to come back to swap it out. During the meal, we didn’t feel like we were waited on. We didn’t know who was responsible for our table either. We got served by a few people at different points in time.
The atmosphere was okay-ish. But again, for this price range, I will only give it 3 stars. The tables were so close to each other we felt like we had no privacy at all. And the ambiance could feel a bit more cozy.
Bene Molto
I found this great Japanese restaurant last month and decided to visit again. My second visit was on a weekend, and it was much busier and noisier than my first visit, so it felt like a different place.
The first time I went on a weekday, the restaurant was calm and not too crowded, and I could really enjoy the meal. I recommend visiting on a weekday.
The food tastes truly Japanese and is beautifully prepared. The prices are on the higher side, but they are fair for the quality of the food and service.
They also have a great selection of sake, and the staff were knowledgeable and helped me choose one.
I’ll definitely come back again on a weekday.
… moreThe first time I went on a weekday, the restaurant was calm and not too crowded, and I could really enjoy the meal. I recommend visiting on a weekday.
The food tastes truly Japanese and is beautifully prepared. The prices are on the higher side, but they are fair for the quality of the food and service.
They also have a great selection of sake, and the staff were knowledgeable and helped me choose one.
I’ll definitely come back again on a weekday.
Celine C.
What a special restaurant. We really enjoyed our night here. Pure flavors, special dishes and Japanese authenticity. Only remark is that I had to walk over to the staff/bar twice(!) to order more wine because our glasses were empty for a while. We wanted to order more but didn’t get the attention.
… moreEl Maree
We enjoyed 6-course with sake pairings. Everything so nice food and sake. It was a quiet day, so we were able to relax. Apparently, it’s less crowded on soccer game days. I’ll come back on a soccer game day.
… moreAndrew
It’s really with a full smile I sit here & right this review, also a full belly. I ended up spontaneously dining at En’ this evening – originally with plans to go with a friend who later was not able to make it. Yet, I still chose to go dine at En alone, which I was apprehensive to do, but those feelings all left when I stepped into the restaurant.
I was greeted by a warm and friendly staff, and very lucky to have the waiter, whose name was Gijs, help me. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The food was incredibly delicious and the waiter checked on me often to make sure I had all I needed and was enjoying my meal.
The whole experience was 10/10, I cannot wait to return!
… moreI was greeted by a warm and friendly staff, and very lucky to have the waiter, whose name was Gijs, help me. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The food was incredibly delicious and the waiter checked on me often to make sure I had all I needed and was enjoying my meal.
The whole experience was 10/10, I cannot wait to return!
Vicky Qian
It’s a super authentic Japanese restaurant while the chef Ken has infused creativity and love into his food. Highly recommended, it’s the best restaurant I have been in Amsterdam
… moreJames Coenraad
Went here with a friend after reading all the good reviews! We had the 6 course menu, consisting of: appetizers, dobinmushi soup, sashimi, tempura, nigiri assortment and dessert. Moreover we also had a salad and some chicken. The food was really pretty. Appetizers, salad, tempura and dobinmushi soup tasted really good! The sushi tasted good too, I regret not ordering more haha. I feel like the 6 course menu was definitely worth it!
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