A few weeks ago, Taka Ramen opened next to Gelderlandplein on Willem van Weldammelaan in Amsterdam South. Taka, the owner, brought his love for ramen from Japan to the Netherlands. And of course we couldn’t wait to taste his ramen ourselves!
From Japan to the Netherlands
Taka’s journey started in 2008 when he came to the Netherlands. He soon noticed that he could not find good ramen in Amsterdam (at that time). After a year he returned to Tokyo and worked in various restaurants here. In 2012, Taka came back to the Netherlands, started selling ramen and improved his own recipe every year. Now he has opened his second location in Amsterdam. We visited the recently opened Taka Ramen in Amsterdam South.
Upon entering you are welcomed by a warm and cozy interior with lanterns, Japanese paintings and Japanese toys. It feels like you’ve stepped into another world for a moment.
Taka RamenJapanese toysJapanese paintings
Gyoza, Ramen en Mochi
The menu includes various Japanese (and Asian) dishes such as ramen, gyoza, yakisoba, karaage, takoyaki, kimchi and edamame. We had the Tori Gyoza as a starter. These are dumplings filled with chicken, cabbage and chives. A super tasty combination of crunchy and creamy. Then we were treated to ramen. The different ramen options at Taka Ramen are served with noodles, kimchi, beni shoga (ginger), tamago (egg), wakame (seaweed), negi (spring onion) and corn. We opted for the Miso Ramen, slightly spicy miso-based ramen with a chicken and pork broth. We also chose the Veggie Ramen, a vegetarian and animal-friendly ramen with miso as a base. Both recommended!
To end the evening we had Mochi Aisu. These are Japanese rice cakes filled with ice cream. We enjoyed three different flavors: mango, vanilla and matcha, a delicious combination for dessert!
Taka Ramen in Amsterdam South
Taka Ramen in Amsterdam South is a cozy restaurant where you can enjoy a tasty snack, a quick bite or an extensive meal. Taste the delicious flavors of Taka’s ramen and imagine yourself in Japan, in the middle of Amsterdam!
Taka Ramen
Willem van Weldammelaan 4, Amsterdam South
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