The Netherlands, AmsterdamJune 2, 2026, by Isa de Laat

At restaurant Siam Bowl, it feels like you are in Bangkok, right in the middle of Amsterdam.

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The Netherlands, Amsterdam, June 2, 2026, by Isa de Laat

At restaurant Siam Bowl, it feels like you are in Bangkok, right in the middle of Amsterdam.

Man, how we miss Bangkok. Especially dining on a plastic stool on the street corner, with a bowl of comfort food in front of us and the buzz of the city all around. Amsterdam is a food feast, but we were still missing real Thai street noodles. Missed, yes. Because Siam Bowl is here. At Vijzelstraat 97H, a stone's throw from the Flower Market, you can score the very best noodles in the city here.

Siam Bowl

Siam Bowl

Noodles at their best. The owner of Siam Bowl grew up on Koh Samui but later moved to Bangkok with his family. There, he absorbed the intensity of the local street food culture and combined it with the authenticity of his roots. That combination—purely Thai, spicy, and straight from the wok—is what Siam Bowl stands for. He cooks Thai food “just like home”: at Siam Bowl, they make their own sauces, work with real Thai herbs and spices, and hold fast to that balance that is so sacred in Thai cuisine. We're talking: Sweet. Sour. Salty. Spicy.

The kitchen, too, operates just as Thai street food vendors have for generations. A sneak peek: they work over high heat, keep cooking times short, and keep the wok moving constantly so that every strand is coated evenly. And that is aroi mak, very tasty, as the Thais say.

Khao Soi is the signature dish and the absolute bestseller on the menu: a rich coconut curry noodle dish from Northern Thailand (especially popular in Chiang Mai) with soft noodles at the bottom and crispy noodles on top. The sauce is cooked slowly so the flavors can really soak in. It is finger-licking good.

 

Pricing is spot on: the signature bowls cost roughly between 17 and 21 euros, but there are also simpler dishes that stay under 10 euros. And for lunch, there are lunch boxes starting from 9,50 euros.

The second most popular is the Pad Kra Prao, a Thai basil stir-fry. While many restaurants throw vegetables into it, here they prepare it the authentic Thai way: just meat, chili, and Thai basil. Combine it with a fried egg (khai dao), just like in Thailand.

Prefer something spicy-fresh? The Tom Yum Nam Sai comes in a clear, spicy broth with lime and chili and is sharp and refreshing. For those who want it creamier, there is the Tom Yum Nam Khon, with the full body of coconut and a choice of shrimp or seafood.

Further down the menu, you'll find Yen Ta Fo, among other things, a Thai pink noodle soup with fermented tofu broth, fish balls, and various toppings. And yes, Pad Thai, the classic among stir-fried rice noodles, with a choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, or seafood. Want to take it a step further? Then there's Pad Kee Mao ('drunken noodles'), a deliberate upgrade of that classic Pad Thai at Siam Bowl: wide rice noodles fried with chili, Thai basil, and krachai (finger root). The flavor is distinct and spicy. And there is more than just noodles; for instance, the Thai rice curries are a solid ten. Naturally, there are also small bites to start with: wontons, shrimp tempura, fried tofu, and fish balls, all served with sweet chili sauce.

To get in the mood, take a seat on those typically colored stools; the staff will provide a smile and a very full belly. Siam Bowl is open from Tuesday to Sunday (12:00–21:30). Reservations are not required, and delivery & takeout are available via the usual delivery services.

 

Siam Bowl

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