Amsterdam China town

The Red Light District is arguably one of the few places where you can get authentic and really tasty Chinese food. These restaurants are easy to spot as cooked Duck is usually hung in the front window, admittedly a bit of a stomach-turner for vegetarians! Over the years, Chinatown has gone from strength to strength and today, booming businesses are spilling over into the Nieuwmarkt area. Of course, Chinatown in itself is a bit misleading as there are also dozens of Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai restaurants and cafés scattered along the beautiful canals. This buzzing complex of Far East/Asian restaurants, shops, salons, apothecaries, markets and martial art schools has received rave reviews, and deservedly so. To make your dishes truly authentic, visit the Oriental Supermarket which stocks a vast array of dry goods imported from China. Some of the supermarkets here even have 5 floors so be sure to go early if you want to get around the whole building! And make a point of stepping into the Taiwanese Fo Kuang Sham temple on the Zeedlijk. It stands as testament to the conviviality between the local Dutch and Chinese communities, and what’s more, it’s free.

Thai Restaurant Bird
A range of Thai specialities including the red and green curry, noodles, soups and snacks.
Zeedijk 72-74

Thai Snackbar Bird
Just opposite it's restaurant, the snack bar Bird is undoubtly the best value eating of it's kind in central Amsterdam, excellent and spicy Thai food. Try the beef noodle soop and chicken on basilicum and peppers.
Address: Zeedijk 77