Middle Eastern food in Amsterdam runs from sit-down mezze to the falafel counter that fuels a night out. Bazar in De Pijp occupies a converted church on the Albert Cuyp market with a sprawling regional menu, while Maoz on Leidsestraat keeps the quick falafel-in-pita format running in the centre.
Bazar on Albert Cuypstraat is the cavernous, soaring Amsterdam North African-Middle Eastern room set in a converted church, all halal, all-day from breakfast.
OrderThe full mezze platter with the chicken tagine to share.
TipHalal-certified. Big room, walk-in friendly. Pre-market breakfast is the value.
Maoz on Leidsestraat is the Amsterdam late-night falafel counter, hot pita stuffed with chickpea balls, the salad bar open until the early hours on weekends.
Maoz on Leidsestraat is the Amsterdam falafel counter, hot pita stuffed with crisp chickpea balls, then back to the salad bar to build the rest yourself.
OrderFalafel sandwich with build-your-own salad bar
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