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Orandaya
Japanese home cooking & izakayaJapanese-ownedHome cookingRivierenbuurtNagasaki specialities
Orandaya has been a cornerstone of Amsterdam's Japanese community since 2001, run by the Nagasaki-born Yoshida family who bring genuine home-cooking warmth to their Rivierenbuurt dining room. The only Amsterdam restaurant serving original Nagasaki chanpon — the region's beloved noodle soup — it is a magnet for Japanese expats and food lovers seeking real Japanese flavours.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Rivierenbuurt
- Since
- 2001
- Owner
- Tomiyuki Yoshida & Kiriko Yoshida
Plate № 115
About
The Yoshida family arrived in the Netherlands in 1994 as corporate expats from Nagasaki, and after returning briefly to Japan, settled in Amsterdam and opened Orandaya in 2001. The restaurant's name honours the historic Dutch-Japanese connection ('Oranda' means Holland in Japanese). Tomiyuki and Kiriko Yoshida run the restaurant with all-Japanese kitchen staff, serving generous portions of katsudon, unaju, sunomono, takoyaki, and — uniquely — Nagasaki chanpon (seafood noodle soup) and saraudon (crispy noodles), dishes otherwise nearly impossible to find in Europe. The Rivierenbuurt location is conveniently close to Amsterdam's RAI convention centre, and the tatami-floored private room accommodates business and family dinners alike.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The only restaurant in Amsterdam serving authentic Nagasaki chanpon — an impossible find in Europe
- Japanese-owned and staffed since 2001, with over two decades of community trust
- Private tatami-floored zashiki room for business or family dinners
- Warm, homely atmosphere frequented by Amsterdam's Japanese expat families
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Frequently asked
About Orandaya
- Is Orandaya an authentic japanese home cooking & izakaya restaurant in Amsterdam?
- Yes — Orandaya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese home cooking & izakaya in Amsterdam: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Orandaya located?
- Orandaya is located at Scheldestraat 82, 1078 GN Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Orandaya?
- Orandaya does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Amsterdam we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Orandaya?
- Orandaya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese home cooking & izakaya of this format in Amsterdam.
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