New King

Zeedijk 115-117, 1012 AV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

Open

Visit Website +31 20 625 2180

Cuisines

Chinese

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TOPJAW

9/29/2024

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New King is a well-known Chinese restaurant located in Amsterdam's Chinatown. It has become a staple for locals and visitors seeking authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly praised for its shrimp toast, sumai, and noodle soups. Over the years, it has earned a reputation as a go-to spot for chefs and food lovers alike.

The Visit

New King stands out in Amsterdam's Chinatown for its vibrant atmosphere and consistently excellent Chinese dishes. The reviewer, guided by local chef Gabbo, highlights the restaurant's specialties like shrimp toast and sumai, noting their abundance and flavor. The experience is marked by a sense of discovery and appreciation for classic Chinese comfort food, making it a memorable stop on their culinary tour.

What They Ate

Sukai soup

Shrimp toast

Sumai (pork filling with shrimp and trout roe)

Fried wonton with pork and scallions

Noodle sukai soup with prawn wontons and roasted pork belly

Tingli glass noodles

Quotes

"We've got the sumai, which is pork filling with shrimp and some little trout roll on top of steam. For me, this is the best one."

"This is the shrimp toast. I've never seen prawn toast that bountiful of prawn."

"One of their specialties, noodle sukai soup, prawn wontons, filled with delicious thick meat. And I added some roasted pork belly on top."

"Those glass noodles, ooh. That's fucking crumbled over. God, the flavor, fuck. Pretty spectacular."

Our Reflection

The visit to New King is a testament to the power of local recommendations and the enduring appeal of classic Chinese dishes. The reviewer’s excitement is palpable as each plate arrives, from the overflowing shrimp toast to the comforting sukai soup. There’s a sense of nostalgia and discovery, amplified by Gabbo’s personal connection to the place and the food. The Chinatown setting adds a layer of authenticity, making the meal feel both special and rooted in Amsterdam’s diverse culinary scene.

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