The Netherlands, AmsterdamDecember 23, 2025, by Michel + Renske

You'll want to experience the vibrant flavors of Wonton in Amsterdam West yourself

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The Netherlands, Amsterdam, December 23, 2025, by Michel + Renske

You'll want to experience the vibrant flavors of Wonton in Amsterdam West yourself

If you see something often enough, you eventually want to try it yourself. That's how we ended up at Wonton in Amsterdam-West, after seeing raving online about people chopping up their noodles. We quickly made a reservation. Once inside on Jan Evertsenstraat, we were immediately sold: it was packed, the energy was great, and it was a Sunday evening. We hadn't done much research (there's surprisingly little information available), so we were open to surprises. And that turned out to be a very good idea.

Wonton is all about Chinese cuisine, nestled in a trendy, modern, and inviting interior. The menu is extensive and flexible: from small snacks to generous plates, from a quick bite to a full evening of dining. Anything goes, nothing is required.
The menu also doubles as your order form. That might sound a bit distant, but in practice, the opposite is true. There's a team that understands exactly what you need and is happy to think along with you. With a bit of luck, Tai will be your table host for the evening, but to be fair: everyone who came by was equally friendly, attentive, and sharp.

A quick word about the menu: yes, there are wontons on it, but wonton is clearly more than that. Our favorites? The scallion pancakes, the hot & sour wonton, and the shrimp toast. However, there was one undisputed must-try for us: the homemade Biang Biang noodles with short rib, served with scissors. The short rib is cooked for 14 hours and therefore wonderfully tender, just as you'd hope.
Everything can be effortlessly combined with one of the Asian beers, although the (orange) wine and cocktails flowed just as enthusiastically throughout the evening.

Cutting those noodles with scissors might feel like a gimmick, but it absolutely isn't. Everything we tried was good, and the atmosphere was so cozy that it would be a shame to know Wonton for that alone. This restaurant is now high on our list of must-visits in Amsterdam-West.

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