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Hours
Sun
5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Mon
5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tue
5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wed
5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thu
5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fri
5:00 pm - 3:00 am
Sat
5:00 pm - 3:00 am
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
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Food and ambience
Japanese, Asian, Seafood, Sushi, Healthy, Vegetarian friendly
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About
Ku Kitchen & Bar opened in 2014 and has been a buzzing bar and restaurant ever since. Located on one of the prettiest streets in Amsterdam, the Utrechtsestraat. We have weekly changing specials and classics. Sushi, wagyu burgers and lots of vegetarian options.
CUISINES
Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Ku Kitchen & Bar
1. Buzzing yet intimate
"meticulously curated"
SydneyTommy
2. Dangerously Good
"Funky place with enthusiastic staff and lots of atmosphere."
Annie P
3. Outstanding
"Excellent service"
Daniel W
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4.5
871 reviews
Excellent
693
Very good
140
Average
25
Poor
8
Terrible
5
ddmuse
Appleton47 contributions
Favourite Review
Jan 2023 • none
Delicious food, wonderful service, and a great atmosphere. This restaurant continues to provide all that is needed for a wonderful dining experience!
Written 8 January 2023
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Fiona S
Arnhem6 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
I was here to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. With the current covid situation the restaurant had put some some decent measures which includes satinizing your hands before entering the restaurant and they also Implemented the light signals for the toilet so you know when it is available and there is no line of people waiting for the restroom. Food served was great, the aubergine nanban was our favorite and the sushi bento served a mixed variety of sushi and maki which we really enjoyed. The background music and the crowd in the restaurant was lively, the neon lighting really add to the cool vibe. We ended our dinner with a surprise order of cheesecake and was also offered a shot of yuzu sake! We had a fantastic night, would highly recommend! The one slight complain is the small size of the table but I guess you can slow down the order and enjoy the vibe!
Written 2 August 2020
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J_Gauthier
Gundolsheim128 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
After I passed this restaurnt without reservation (so no place available) I booked for an evening, 2h were so offered to me...
And so began this wonderful evening... A very warmly and friendly welcome by a team which breath together, you can feel the good ambiance between kitchen, barmans and waiters, and it's really nice and pleasant to dine in such atmosphere ! Everyone was nice and gave nice explanations for each meal, knowing thier products and meals.
The food was so really delightful, I usually take salmon as a sure value and try other things to discover new falvors, well, the Hamachi nigiri with topping was just incredible ! And a special mention for the new orange cocktail whisch I was offered to try :p And so a heartly thanks to the barmans ! Actually to everyone in this restaurant, as I said, a pleasant atmosphere !
I so took salmon and Hamachi nigiri, both really good, and salmon and white fish makis, also tasty and flavored, a really delightful meal for a my last night in Amsterdam. I don't know when I'll come back to Amsterdam, but when I'll do I'll come back to this place, I deeply recommend it to people who likes such kind of food !!!
Written 15 August 2021
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hiromiura
Thank you very much. Hope to see you back one day.
Written 15 August 2021
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Sizar B
Solna115 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
We came here expecting great sushi as its top rated on trip advisor. We were so damn disappointed.
Bad service, even though the place wasn't full when we arrived. Nobody comes by to ask if you want anything else to drink or how the food is.
Waiter misunderstood our order, twice. You're paying nearly 100 euro for 30 pieces. This is ridiculous where we come from, and it doesn't even fill you up with how small the maki rolls were. We went for pizza after.
Dont come here for sushi, save your money for when you go someplace that knows what sushi is. The only place I really regret going to in Amsterdam.
Written 12 January 2020
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hiromiura
Sorry to have disappointed you guys. Will take your comments seriously.
Written 14 January 2020
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MillyAust
Bristol70 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Visited on an engagement anniversary, as 3 years ago we discovered this amazing place revelling in our happy moment.
This visit was just as memorable! We sat at the bar (in our opinion the best seats of the house) and chatted and laughed with our lovely barman all night, drank his tasty cocktails and were fed the most delicious Japanese dishes.
Our personal recommendations are Cocktails: the Lychee cocktail and the White Russians (creamy generous and delicious), Food: The Bento meal - with fresh Irish oysters, tempura, Nigiri amongst other delights, and for things we didn’t try but looked equally spectacular: the burgers in Bao type buns and the salmon Nigiri (seared by blowtorch as they bring it to you!).
Honestly can say we enjoyed as much, if not more this time and Hero and his excellent team were spot on. Winning at life if you go here.
Written 19 February 2020
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hiromiura
Thanks so much for the great review and happy anniversary from all of us !
Written 22 February 2020
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The Dutch Nomad
Brighton135 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Hands down the best sushi in Amsterdam! The quality of the fish is amazing, and the atmosphere of the place is great as well. Service is fantastic and our waiter even took the time to explain what our dishes were and consisted of in further detail. Already planning my next visit to this place!
Written 9 August 2020
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hiromiura
Thank you, hope to see you again soon !
Written 10 August 2020
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SteynvDS
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Very good restaurant with quality food and great service. The employees know their kitchen and drinks well so that they can give good recommendations.
We will definitely visit this place again and would recommend this to everyone who visits Amsterdam.
Written 3 August 2020
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Jonas_1984DE
Korschenbroich107 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
This restaurant is really tiny (the tables also what can become a problem with big orders of sushi), but the quality of the food is outstandig. The cocktails are also tasty. The service could be a little bit more attentive. Otherwise: a clear recommendation for this interesteng little bar and kitchen.
Written 30 July 2020
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Maris J.
2 contributions
Jun 2020 • friends
This was honestly the best japanese food I’ve had in Amsterdam and the staff were super friendly and multicultural. The miso ribeye and miso ice cream are to die for and the quality of the fish - and overall food - was suberb. Thank you to everyone working there for the wonderful experience!
Written 17 June 2020
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TI2605
10 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
The restaurant itself is very cool, in a cool setting with a calm atmosphere. We ordered the sticks and sushi for two. This is a perfect dish. The price is great and the amount of food you get plus the quality of it is outstanding. In the sticks and sushi for €55 you get: 6 pieces of sashimi, enough edamame to open your own edamame shop, two wagyu skewers, two prawn skewers, two chicken skewers, 16 pieces of maki, a small bowl of seaweed and then a small bowl of some aubergine thing. We were stuffed at the end of it. Highly would recommend eating here if you get the chance. Very good service, food and price. The perfect trio.
Written 13 April 2022
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BinkyBoo1
Perth63 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
We ate here last night & it was by a country mile the best food we had during our stay .This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere & ambiance . On the evening we were there Hiro was seamlessly quarter backing service with absolute charm and he couldn’t have done anymore to explain the menu , make suggestions and ensure that we had an amazing experience . The edamame with spiced salt , gyoza , mame mame beans , eryngii shio koji were fabulous , All my vegetarian options were beautifully presented & utterly delicious & my other half raved about his melt in the mouth pork . This restaurant has a buzzing vibe , with great but not invasive music . The two guys working the bar were kept busy all night, the cocktail list was creative & brilliantly executed we tried 4 & not one disappointed us . All the staff were lovely , super friendly & knowledgeable- on the night Hiro was my hero , thanks so much for giving us such an enjoyable experience we loved your place . For anyone reading this - don’t hesitate , get your table booked & enjoy xx
Written 19 June 2022
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Amy T
1 contribution
May 2022 • friends
If you are in Amsterdam you MUST go. The atmosphere is super chilled and cozy, but the food is all made to perfection. My favourite was the salmon sushi rolls, but we also had the teriyaki skewers and Yuzu cod which were equally as good. I have been to restaurants where you pay double or triple the price and the sushi is nowhere near as good as Ku - yes, even Zuma or NOBU in my opinion. The staff also need a mention - We only planned to stay for dinner, but we ended up staying until it closed because all the staff are so friendly and accommodating.
Written 2 May 2022
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Charles_Hopkinson-W
Oxfordshire124 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Despite the fact that I made an idiotic mistake with our booking (I accidentally booked for 2 instead of 5) and only realised the day before when I reconfirmed, the restaurant could not have been more helpful and managed to squeeze us in anyway. My Kitchen is incredibly popular so booking is essential. Service was friendly and efficient and the menu offered plenty of choice. Everything we ate was superb - really fresh fish and beautifully presented. For the quality of food on offer it was excellent value. 5 of us ate our full of sushi and tempura with a bottle of sake for €250.
Written 8 April 2023
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Beekman1972
Amsterdam3 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
In a very nice street this great restaurant is for all kind of occasions and I saw people from all ages having diner at the tables or at the cosy bar. The food is really delicious and we didn't have to wait too long even though it was quite busy. The staff was so polite and friendly. Lovely ambiance!
Written 7 January 2020
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hiromiura
Thank you for the great review !
Written 14 January 2020
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renate1211
Assendelft18 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We were with large group (12 persons) and had a 7-course menu. All dishes looked very fresh and tasted more than delicious. Very nice ambiance and friendly and staff. I recommend you have a look at the cocktail menu too. Definitely worth to visit!
Written 26 February 2020
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