Vegan cafe featuring world flavours and seasonal menus of warm bowls, salads, sandwiches, and desserts since 2018. Sample dishes like the peanut curry bowl, ben ben noodles, and ponzu salad. Or try its signature kimchi burger, reuben sandwich, or famously addictive snickers bar. Kitchen stops 1 hour before closing. Has a mini library with books for guests to peruse. Cashless. Online ordering available. Also available for Pickup and Delivery until 8PM. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Kitchen closes one hour before closing.
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Bilderdijkstraat 141H, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1053 KN
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 06 Jan 2025 by bottino
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Added by thenaturalfusions on 18 Jun 2018
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Featured Review
SoCalCal
Points +2304
Outstanding service and delicious food - Edit
We arrived super early for our reservation since we had finished sightseeing for the day and we were hungry! There was no problem seating us when we arrived because there were some no-shows.
Read moreWait staff was INCREDIBLE and checked up on us often. All of our questions were answered, showing they were knowledgable about the menu, and the food was tasty!
We started with the Chorizo and Cod Fish Croquettes, which we would order again. For our mains, we had the Peanut Butter Curry and Ben Ben Noodles. Both were super flavorful, but I'd be interested in trying other things on their menu, as well. For dessert, we had to have the Vegan Snickers, which is a definite winner. It was an awesome ending to an awesome meal. Will definitely be back if we ever make it back to Amsterdam!
Pros: Friendly, knowledgeable staff, Delicious food, Good variety of menu items
bottino
Thanks a million for the rave review! 🌟 Super stoked you enjoyed the outstanding service and tasty treats. Kudos for being early birds – glad we could hook you up! 😊
Read moreDaphD
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314 Reviews
First Review by happydyr
Jedxgordon
Points +17
Absolutely perfect - Edit
Went in for the Ben Ben noodles and then couldn’t help myself and got the apple pie too. It was simply amazing and so delicious. Well done Soil.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-12
Pros: Food, Service, Cleanliness
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Sandhomie
Points +439
Great flavours and high quality food - Edit
Had the Bali salad and Miso salad and both were really delicious. Great to eat something healthy but with amazing taste after eating less healthy food for a few days. Lovely vibe and staff
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chiaramorini86
Points +17
Super! - Edit
Fresh food, perfectly cooked.
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plantsforlife
Points +341
Delicious! - Edit
Everything we ordered was so flavourful and delicious! We wished we could eat everything on the menu. Our server was so helpful and attentive too!
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly staff
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AimeeRhodes
Points +18
Delicious food, disappointing staff - Edit
Our meal at Soil was absolutely incredible, beautifully presented and delicious. However our experience was dampened slightly by the staff who were very inattentive. Initially we were greeted and served by a lovely member of staff who left just after we were given our mains, another member of staff came in who seemed a lot more interested in playing his new EP than serving customers. The restaurant was practically empty (we were 2 of the 3 people there) and we were left with our finished plates for almost 20 minutes, my partner eventually went up to the bar and ordered a dessert and then our plates were finally taken. It felt very much like we could’ve just walked out and no one would’ve even noticed (which of course we didn’t and wouldn’t do) and it sadly really did make an otherwise great experience a bit disappointing.
Read morePros: Food
Cons: Staff attitude
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HarrySangha
Points +151
Great flavor - Edit
The flavor of the food was great. Ribs where more less as I remember (even though it’s more than 10 years ago).
Read morePulled pork tacos had a great combination of flavors.
For mains we had Ben Ben noodles and Bali salad. Both dishes were well balances in flavor and combination of veggies.
The staff is friendly, the interior is ok, great place to eat how ever it is not dining.
Pros: Great flavors, Different menu than most places, Mains have nice combination of veggies
Cons: The interior is not on par with their food
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Seyona
Points +135
Delicious comfort food - Edit
We had a wonderful evening there. Everything was delicious: we had ribs and mushroom bitterballen as starters, loved them. I then had the Miso Ramen and it was one of the best I’ve ever had, incredibly comforting and full of flavor! 🥰 The cheesecake was also very very nice. I highly recommend it for a cozy dinner in the city!
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Lauchdrache
Points +2665
Vegan Fusion Bar - Edit
Little Bar with few smaller tables and a long table. Few seats outside. The tables are pretty close to each other if you struggle with this.
Read moreYou order at the bar and the staff brings you the food. Afterwards you pay at the bar as well.
We chose to start with the ribs as sideorder, my main dish was the dragon noodles and our dessert the snickers.
The spare ribs are pretty soft and well made. The dragon noodles are not spicy and really delicious. My personal highlight was the dessert, cause the snickers were superb!
Overall it was a really good experience and the menu has an awesome combination. That’s what I love about fusion kitchens.
Pros: Fully vegan, Good desserts
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Ines93
Points +47
Perfect Gut Healthy Food - Edit
Perfect Kimchi, sourdough bread and kombucha
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TrudiBruges
Points +25781
Nice lunch - Edit
Was here for lunch on a week day.
Read moreMenu is found via QR code. Then order with staff.
We had the
Shared entrees:
- mushroom bitterballs 11,5€
- 'ribs' (seitan) 13,5 €
Mains:
- kimchi fried rice 18,5€
- bali salad 14,95€
We had a nice lunch. Loved the seitan and sauce (the 'ribs')! The kimchi fried rice was a bit monotone. The bali salad ok.
Wooden chairs and bench. Not so comfy, some cushions would be nice for a softer seating 😉
Service was reserved, the minimum. And although we were the only (and first for lunch I think?) customers, it took 25 minutes for food to come ...
Two toilets (if I remember correctly) on the side - non-binary. Clean. Didn't see an accessible toilet. Small step to enter restaurant room. Spacious inside.
PS: although we do love samba music, 1,5 hours of samba was too much 😃
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anna.ritchie
Points +2300
Firm favourite - Edit
Latest update: Still great! Had cod croquettes, fries and the relatively new fried chicken burger.
Read moreUpdate: Still great! The cheezy burger and fries (shared) was a great lunch.
Another update: Still great! It's been a long time since I had the ribs (starter) and they were very good.
We love Soil. The Ben Ben Noodles remain a firm favourite, and we also enjoyed the cod croquettes, smoky aubergine dip and spicy seitan sándwich. Sharing a bunch of starters is usually a winner.
Update! Now in January we've been back to try new dishes. The house-pickled Shii-take were good and my partner liked the kebab starter and (again) the spicy seitan sandwich. I tried the Tonkotsu ramen and it was excellent.
Good wine and service again!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-05
Pros: Great food , Good wine , Friendly (singing!) staff
bottino
😍 Ben Ben Noodles are a must, and we're thrilled you enjoyed the cod croquettes, aubergine dip, and seitan sandwich. Sharing starters rocks! 🌱 Thanks for making Soil your go-to. Can't wait to see you again! 🍜🌮🥳
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ElzeVegan
Points +116
Good food - Edit
Good food and a diverse menu.
Read morePros: Food, Menu
bottino
Thanks! Happy you enjoyed the food and the variety—we try to keep things interesting! Hope to see you again soon.
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Captainmorgan
Points +141
One of our favorites in the city - Edit
They change their menu every season so worth going every quarter. Love the atmosphere, staff and food
Read morebottino
That means a lot—thank you! We love switching things up each season, so glad you’re into it. Can’t wait to have you back soon!
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misstracee
Points +704
Excellent - Edit
Visited on a friday night without a reservation and we got lucky that they were about to seat us. Others after were turned away so it is best to book.
Read moreOrdered the khao soi noodles which were excellent. Creamy and spicy and very filling. My friend ordered the miso salad and she commented that it was very good. Would recommended and would visit again.
bottino
Thanks for the lovely review! Glad you caught a table—Friday nights can get busy! Happy to hear you enjoyed the khao soi and miso salad. Hope to see you (with a reservation 😉) next time!
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Belanaa
Points +42
Fabulous - Edit
Delicious food, all vegan and very nice service :)
Read moreI even got a glass of almond milk because I can't handel spices lol
Pros: Service, All vegan, atmosphere
bottino
Love this! 😂 We’ve got your back—almond milk to the rescue. Thanks for the kind words, and glad you enjoyed the vibe, food, and service. Come back anytime!
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NicolasPirlet
Points +778
Nice! - Edit
We didn’t try the house specialties and went for the cheezy burger which was tasty and filling!
Read moreThe kimchi fries were a bit too much in terms of taste for me but I could see many people gobbling down on them.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-15
bottino
Appreciate the feedback! Glad you liked the cheezy burger—it's a solid choice. Kimchi fries can be a bit bold, for sure! Hope you swing by again to try some of the specialties next time.
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Iliu1000veg
Points +64
Yummy Dutch/ Asian fusion - Edit
We enjoyed Soil Vegan for both their atmosphere and food. The restaurant was quiet with some good music playing the background. We ordered the Mushroom Bitterballen, a fantastic surprise with an amazing texture and fried crunch. Plus a great Dijon mustard on the side. Additionally we enjoyed some of their “Rustic fries” with vegan mayo. The main course was a filling delight too, with a spicy punch. The Ben Ben noodles. A creamy sesame sauce with chili oil and vegan meatballs accompanied the sizable noodles for quite the experience. While very good, it became a bit too much to consume after our exciting appetizers. Overall great experience!!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Menu options, Bitterballen
Cons: Noodles were too spicy but that’s on me
bottino
Thanks for the awesome review! Stoked you enjoyed the Dutch/Asian fusion vibe—that Mushroom Bitterballen is a sleeper hit. Totally get the Ben Ben being rich after apps, it’s a bold one. Hope to have you back soon to try more!
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rayebe
Points +318
PRETTY GOOD, DELISH VEGAN 👍 - Edit
Really great options! Lots of Asian-inspired meals like all their noodle and rice dishes with kimchi, sesame or curry sauce.
Read moreWe had the Dutch classic bitterballens for the first time so we ordered that to start with a side of fries. Both delicious!! Then we shared the main of the Ben Ben Noodles which we both thought was really good. It was very rich in its creamy sesame sauce, but so many unique flavors between the chili oil, pickles, meatballs and sesame. It was a really cool combo. Would return to try something new!
bottino
Love it—thanks for the kind words! Happy you got to try the bitterballen and enjoyed the Ben Ben noodles. It's definitely a flavor bomb! Looking forward to having you back to explore more of the menu.
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Tipitipu
Points +939
Everything was great! - Edit
Besr vegan food that we had in our trip in Amsterdam. Everything was so tasty and service was friendly. We had ribs, eggplant hummus with sourdough, tacos and cheezy burger. Wines were also good. We needed to ask water multiple times but that was the only con.
Read morePros: Really tasty , Friendly service, Great atmosphere
Cons: Needed to ask water many times
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DaphD
Points +6471
Nice vibe and food - Edit
This place has a nice vibe and friendly staff. Most foods are tasty, but some are only so-so. Check my pictures for reviews per item.
Read moreOur favourites were peanut butter curry, cheezy burger, kimchi burger, cheesy steak sandwich, Reuben sandwich, ribs and mushroom bitterballen.
The desserts are very good as well: the cheezy cake is creamy and fresh, the apple pie ‘warm’ and creamy and the snickers rich and sweet (although rather heavy).
bottino
Thanks for the detailed review! Love that you tried so much—great picks too. And glad the desserts hit the spot! Hope we can win you over with the other dishes next time.
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_claradesanti
Points +352
Disappointing - Edit
The lamen wasn’t good, and had a piece of butter in it, didn’t understand why. The flavours just weren’t good. After I ate this, spend the whole night having cramps and feeling sick
Read morebottino
Really sorry to hear this—we take feedback like this seriously. That shouldn’t have happened, and we’d love to look into it further. If you're up for it, please reach out to us directly so we can make it right.
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soup-flicka
Points +44
Went multiple times on my trip - Edit
I ended up coming back before my trip was over, it was SO good. Especially the soup.
Read morebottino
That's awesome to hear—thanks so much! Love that the soup brought you back. Hope to see you again next time you're in town!
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eparrycunha
Points +48
Wouldn’t recommend - Edit
Service wasn’t great and food was disappointing (miso ramen and dragon noodles) neither were particularly flavourful and the flavours they did have were bland. Definitely not worth the price. Having seen all the other brilliant reviews maybe we went on a bad day or something but definitely wouldn’t revisit
Read morePros: Cute interior and vibe , Food didn’t take long to come out
Cons: Service wasn’t good , Food was bland
bottino
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear about your experience—it’s definitely not the standard we aim for. We’ll review the dishes you mentioned and address any issues with our team to ensure we do better. If you’d like to share more details, feel free to reach out. Your input helps us improve, and we truly appreciate it.
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NorpNorp
Points +146
Great warm sandwiches - Edit
Bitterballen didn't taste anything like mushrooms. My dining companion was hesitant at first. I just had to try this Dutch cuisine while I was here. I was very pleased!
Read moreThe sandwich main hit the spot too.
bottino
Hi,
Read moreThank you for trying out the bitterballen! While they may have surprised you with their flavor, I’m glad you gave them a shot and ended up enjoying them. Happy to hear the sandwich hit the spot too! Hope we can welcome you back soon.
Best,
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JanetNerd
Points +408
Get the ribs!! 😍 - Edit
My first time at SOIL. I love that everything is vegan! 🌱 We had the Ribs as a starter which were so good and meaty. The texture was amazing. Loaded with lots of sweet barbecue sauce. This was already quite filling as a starter for two people.
Read moreLuckily the cheesy burger and chicken burger we had as mains were not so huge. I liked the cheesy burger, a good classic one. My partner liked the chicken burger as well, but didn’t appreciate the sauce which seemed similar to the barbecue sauce they used for the ribs. The fries were really good. The service was good and I liked the atmosphere. I’d definitely come back (especially for the ribs). #Veganuary
Pros: Everything vegan, Cool staff & customers
bottino
My first time at SOIL. I love that everything is vegan! 🌱 We had the Ribs as a starter which were so good and meaty. The texture was amazing. Loaded with lots of sweet barbecue sauce. This was already quite filling as a starter for two people.
Read moreLuckily the cheesy burger and chicken burger we had as mains were not so huge. I liked the cheesy burger, a good classic one. My partner liked the chicken burger as well, but didn’t appreciate the sauce which seemed similar to the barbecue sauce they used for the ribs. The fries were really good. The service was good and I liked the atmosphere. I’d definitely come back (especially for the ribs). #Veganuary
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majka24
Points +278
perfect place for dinner in ams:)) - Edit
when we came to the restaurant it turned out we made a reservation in the other location. nevertheless, the staff arranged everything perfectly so we could have a sit. the service was amazing, and the food was more than delicious. non-vegans were also impressed.
Read morePros: friendly staff, excellent food, cute interior
bottino
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that despite the reservation mix-up, our staff was able to accommodate you and make your evening enjoyable. It's great to know that both the service and the food exceeded your expectations, especially impressing non-vegans!
Read moreWe truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon. If there’s anything specific you’d like us to prepare next time or any feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out.
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MayaM.
Points +152
Very tasty food, beautiful restaurant, service is ok but could be friendlier. - Edit
The ribs and tacos were delicious, the miso salad also very tasty. The kimchi fried rice was good and the “cod fish” croquettes were a little bland.
Read moreWe arrived at 20:30 without reservation and, although the restaurant was mostly empty, the waitress was hesitant to give us a table. Kitchen closes at 21:00.
We ordered 3 starters/sharing bites and 2 mains, all together; however, they were not served all at the same time as it seems that the kitchen is a little slow. We also had to re-order one item that got forgotten.
No complimentary tap water (charged 3.50 for a large bottle) although we also had a glass of wine.
Pros: Tasty food , Good diversity of dishes, Beautiful setting
Cons: No complimentary tap water, Service could be friendlier
bottino
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the ribs, tacos, miso salad, and the kimchi fried rice. We do appreciate your comments on the “cod fish” croquettes and the service, as we strive for consistency in both our food and experience.
Read moreWe apologize for the delay in service and any inconvenience caused by the forgotten item and the water charge. We’ll review these areas with our team to ensure improvements moving forward.
We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a smoother experience next time!
Best regards,
Guest
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