7 of the Best Chinese Restaurants in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam’s Chinese food scene goes far beyond the roast duck joints and takeaways of Zeedijk, the city’s historic Chinatown. These days you’ll find everything from delicate Cantonese dim sum to tongue-tingling Chengdu specialities and hearty hand-pulled noodles from China’s northwest. And if you’re looking for other Asian eats – from Sichuan to sushi – take a look at my guide to the best Asian restaurants in Amsterdam.

Whether you’re after a steaming hotpot to share with friends or a leisurely dim sum afternoon tea, here are my curated picks of Amsterdam’s top Chinese restaurants – tried, tested and foodie-approved.

If you’re craving real-deal dim sum, head to Oriental City in the Red Light District. Split over several floors and adorned with decorations that transport you straight to the Orient, the restaurant is well-known for its extensive tea selection and its huge dim sum menu. Much more than just dumplings, Oriental City’s Cantonese dim sum ranges from steamed prawn balls to sweet water chestnut pudding. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).