Dutch food is sometimes described as bland and limited in variety but that’s not necessarily true. Here, we hunt down a few eateries that have cuisine from the Netherlands, often with an inventive take. Not surprisingly, many of them have good coffee as well.
Parsley and Thyme
Parsley and Thyme is helmed by Dutch chef Dennis Kool, who brings a taste of his home region to our shores. The restaurant’s no-fuss wooden interior, dramatic red walls and tea lights set a welcoming ambience.
Try Dutch winter staple Hete Bliksem (mashed potato and apples). The creamy wholegrain mustard sauce rounds off the dish beautifully. You can also find delectable dishes from other places, such as Australian Pork Sausage and French Duck Confit.
61 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169368, Tel: 6226 2801
The Rice Table
The Rice Table is the only restaurant in Singapore that serves an authentic Dutch Rijsttafel. The Dutch term Rijsttafel refers to a rice table filled with a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and sambal and other sauces to be taken with a helping of rice.
The menu boasts an array of 14 buffet lunch items as well 19 buffet dinner dishes, presented in a modern Dutch way. Nonetheless, the dishes are Indonesian and will be familiar to Singaporeans. This is a legacy of colonial history.
Sample the milder dishes first and work your way to the more fiery ones.
International Building, 360 Orchard Road, #02-09/10, Singapore 238869, Tel: 6835 3783
Dutch Colony Coffee Co.
Serving authentically delicious coffee, Dutch Colony is a true gem hidden among specialty stalls in PasarBella.
Unwind with a rich and warm latte to combat rainy weather. The velvety smoothness and aroma of the milk might remind one of Koffie Verkeerd, the Dutch version of latte with “too much milk”.
200 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287994, Tel: 6467 0255
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