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New King - Chinese restaurant, Amsterdam

Nam Kee on the left, New King on the right - Amsterdam
Nam Kee on the left, New King on the right
by sabsi
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New King - Chinese restaurant: Louis / NoeHill Recommendation of the Month (?)
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  • davequ
  • Updated By davequ on April 8, 2008
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  • Lekker!  Babi Pangang © Copyright Tine Verheyden - Amsterdam
    Lekker! Babi Pangang ©
    Copyright Tine Verheyden
    by davequ
    Just for fun I will occasionally share an Amsterdam restaurant recommendation from the venerable Louis Bryan @ NoeHill

    For the uninitiated, Louis is a Bay Area writer of world-class essays and journals about his exploits in Amsterdam, along with many other topics.

    Louis is also one of the few Americans with the energy, brains and chutzpah to get off his ass and actually learn to speak Dutch (we are not worthy...)

    One of my favorite Louis Bryan essays is Dutch in Three Weeks

    Provided you are not a mouth-breathing american drug tourist, and if you like good writing, kick back some evening with a bottle of jong jenever (and maybe even a puff or two) and savor some of Louis Bryans writing "downstairs" at Noe Hill. ..it will grow on you....

    On to the food.....

    Louis recommends babi pangang, (sometimes "bami ") what I thought was an Indonesian pork dish, but New King is touted as "one of the best Chinese restaurants in Amsterdam, " so go figure..?

    Either way, both at New King's website menu and in Ms Verheydens lovely foto it looks delicious!!

    I have been fortunate enough to share a meal or two with Louis, and though I have yet to eat at the New King, you can bet that will be my first stop next time I'm in Amsterdam and babi pangang will be my entree of choice. Give it a shot, and let us know what you think.

    Geniet van uw maaltijd, alstublieft!

    Here is a review of the restaurant:
    New King review

    PHOTO CREDIT: Tine Verheyden Babi Pangang by the amazing Tine Verheyden
    © Copyright Tine Verheyden 2003-2004
    Ms Verheyden is an excellent and talented photographer. Check her work out here: Tine Verheyden

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Zeedijk 115, Dam, Amsterdam
  • Phone: Telefoon (020) 625 21 80
  • Directions: Clue contained here: DITW a map: New King
  • Website: http://www.newking.nl
  • Other Contact: Fax (020) 420 07 54
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    New King - Chinese restaurant: Chinese
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  • barryg23
  • Updated By barryg23 on February 2, 2005
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  • We ate at this Chinese restaurant, near the red-light district area, on the first night. They had an eat as much as you can (from the buffet) in an hour offer for 7.50 Euros. Thanks to Sabsi for the recommendation!

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  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Zeedijk
  • Directions: Opposite the Buddhist temple
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    New King - Chinese restaurant: Must visit for chinese food enthusiasts!
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  • lawstudent
  • By lawstudent on October 9, 2003
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  • 'New King' is right opposite the Buddhist temple in Chinatown on Zeedjik.Its definitely the best Chinese we had in Amsterdam.The ambience is great and I preferred it to the much talked about 'Nam Kee' next door.Friendly staff,yummy food and nice place in general.Good for dinner as they only have half the place opened at lunch time.

    Rice dish with Roast Duck,BBq Pork and Crispy Pork!!i absolutely loved it.Huge portions and great value for money.Must visit.
    The Noodle soups are good too.

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  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Chinatown
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    New King - Chinese restaurant: Our favourite Chinese restaurant
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  • sabsi
  • Updated By sabsi on April 16, 2004
  • Amsterdam Page by sabsi
  • Nam Kee on the left, New King on the right - Amsterdam
    Nam Kee on the left, New King
    on the right
    by sabsi
    A great choice and huuuuuuge portions! A main course is around EURO 10-15, starters are EURO 3-10.

    I had Sweet & Sour Chicken which was rather spicy (be careful with the red chillies!!) but a taste sensation!!

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  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Directions: In Zeedijk Next to Nam Kee (which is named in every guidebook I know!) opposite the Chinese Buddhist temple (on the picture). It's always packed with people but you will always get a free seat if you wait a little while!
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    New King - Chinese restaurant: Opposite the Temple
    pieter_jan_v
  • By pieter_jan_v on September 12, 2008
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  • New King - Zeedijk - Amsterdam
    New King - Zeedijk
    by pieter_jan_v
    New King is a traditional Chinese restaurant at Amsterdam's Little China area.

    Good for lunch, dinner and in betweens.

    Business hours:
    Mo-Su: 11.30AM to Midnight

    Also take away.

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  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Address: Zeedijk 115 - 1012 AV Amsterdam
  • Phone: +31-20-6252180
  • Directions: Between CS and Nieuwmarkt
  • Website: http://www.newking.nl
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    New King - Chinese restaurant: Why eat Chinese food when vacationing in Amsterdam
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  • heryanta
  • Updated By heryanta on June 23, 2007
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  • New King - Chinese restaurant - Amsterdam
    by heryanta
    Why? well, there are two important reasons:

    Firstly, New King is located in Chinatown area - which is also 'next' to red light district, so chances are you will be around the neighbourhood anyways;
    Secondly the food at New King is so good and authentic it is very similar to the real Chinese food you find in Asia - so in itself is worthy of a vacation 'experience'.

    As with most restaurants in Chinatown, the place is small and can be a bit claustrophobic. During dinner hours when it's very busy you might have to share your table with strangers.
    Prices are one of the lowest in the whole city - and rice is given for free. An entree cost around Euro 10 so you will probably be down Euro 12 per person.

    I always like their Sui Kiau (shrimp wonton) noodle soup and the combination of roasted crunchy pork & honey roasted sweet pork.
    Alternatively go for the duck fried rice.

  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Zeedijk 115
  • Phone: 020-625-2180
  • Directions: South of central station, about 3 minutes walk (North) of the Waag.
  • Website: www.newking.nl
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    New King - Chinese restaurant: New King
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  • mvtouring
  • By mvtouring on June 30, 2009
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  • New King - Chinese restaurant - Amsterdam
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    This is a mandarin cousine place and we got there by pure flook. Quite busy and very popular with locals and tourist alike. I noticed that many oriental people was enjoying their dinner here, which to me is always a good sign. We had the Nasi Goreng with duck and two kinds of pork meat at 9.50 euro , the Mihoen a la Singapore (pasta with sea food) at 10.50 and two beers at 2.50 each. The food was absolutely fantastic.

    Nasi Goreng, lots of meat and realy tasty.

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  • Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Zeedijk 115 - 1012 AV Amsterdam
  • Phone: +31-20-6252180
  • Directions: Between CS and Nieuwmarkt. Opposite the chinese temple
  • Website: http://www.newking.nl
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