I avoided telling people about this place for years so I didn't want to put a review of it on the internet but as there are now over 10 reviews I may as well get my penny's worth in.
This place is really great - apart from the wait time , which is always fairly extended - because it is always super busy! (and to be honest they tend to serve Islamic people first, so be aware and get over it cos the fish is worth the wait!)
It is open 7 days a week until 9pm at night!
The service is excellent (for Amsterdam!) - you order your fish uncooked from the (regularly filled) selection in the cooler. It is weighed, you pay.
If you've ordered enough (and there is room) you may get a free (fabulously delicious fish) soup or the best fish croquet I've ever eaten (once I got both - and couldn't eat my fish when I got home!!) Though I have to be honest and say that this has only happened to me when I went there with my beautiful friend!
It is possible to eat in, especially in the weekend it is full of brown families. I haven't done that (yet) but that is mainly because you can't drink alcohol (obviously). Plus it is very small and basic
The fish is given to you deep fried and coated or grilled (coating is variable, sometimes nicely flavoured sometimes just plain flour) in a box on flat bread, with garlic and parsley, dipping sauce, olives, lemon and sometimes tomato. I've tried offering to pay for extra but it's not worked. I think you do a lot better in this place if you can speak Arabic
Most people come in a car so you can get it home quick and eat it while it's still hot. Lots of people (who clearly know what they want) order by phone and then come and pick it up.
I get there and apart from prawns and squid - absolutely delish. I never know what I want until I am looking at it. I usually order way to much for one meal but that is never a problem.
- I'm always on my bike or public transport so we have to warm it when I get home
- it's still worth it and still good!
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