A Dutch-Indonesian feast of 12 to 20 small dishes served with steamed rice. A legacy of the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, now central to Utrecht multicultural dining.

Rijsttafel, literally rice table, was developed by Dutch colonial planters in the Dutch East Indies as a formal way to sample Indonesian regional dishes. After Indonesian independence in 1949, Dutch-Indonesian families repatriated to the Netherlands bringing the tradition. Utrecht's Lombok district, particularly Kanaalstraat, has the highest concentration of Indonesian restaurants in the city.

1 editor pick for Rijsttafel in Utrecht, ranked by editorial score. All Utrecht signature dishes · Rijsttafel across every city.

Also in: Amsterdam.

Learn to cook it, or eat it with a guide

Rijsttafel makes more sense with someone from Utrecht explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.

Book food experiences in Utrecht

Utrecht: Guided Food Tour

Guided tour3 hours4.6 from 19 reviewsfrom €82

Discover Utrecht’s flavours with Taste Your Way Around! From local gems to hidden international delights, savour the city's diverse tastes on a guided adventure. Unfor...

See all 89 bookable experiences in Utrecht