Hollandse Nieuwe is Amsterdam's raw young soused herring, fished from June, served at canal-side haringhandel stands with diced raw onion and tiny gherkins, eaten whole by the tail or in a soft bread roll.
The herring trade built Amsterdam's economy in the 17th century. Hollandse Nieuwe means the new catch of the season, salted briefly so the herring oil reaches peak fat content. The first barrel of the year is traditionally auctioned for charity in early June. The Amsterdam haringhandel format, eaten standing at the stall with onion and pickles, dates back centuries; Frens at Koningsplein and Stubbe's at the Haarlemmersluis on the Singel are the city's reference stalls.
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Frens Haringhandel ★ 4.6
Koningsplein, 1017 AW Amsterdam
Frens on Koningsplein near the Bloemenmarkt is the Amsterdam herring stand locals queue at, raw soused herring with onion and pickles, served the proper way.
Stubbe's Haring ★ 4.4
Singel 8H, 1013 GA Amsterdam
Stubbe's at the Haarlemmersluis bridge on the Singel near Centraal is the Amsterdam herring stand that ranks alongside Frens, family-run for more than a century.
Volendammer Vishandel ★ 4.3
Albert Cuypstraat 50, 1072 CV Amsterdam
Volendammer Vishandel on Albert Cuypstraat sells Amsterdam kibbeling fresh from the fryer, battered cod chunks with garlic mayonnaise, the way the markets eat fish.