Volendammer Vishandel J.C.M. Koning

I was by myself wandering around this cute neighborhood (De Pijp) in Amsterdam looking for a quick lunch before meeting up with some friends. The area is full of vibrant cafes and boutiques nearby the Albert Cuyp Market. I stumbled upon this amazing seafood eatery/​market which is about a 5 – 8 minute walk from the Heineken Experience. There was a long line of locals so I knew it had to be good. This isn’t a fancy, sit-​down seafood restaurant/​café. Actually, there’s no seats at all except a few tables outside where you can stand, eat your food quickly, and leave. You order up front from an extensive menu of various raw, fried, and cooked seafood to-​go or on a disposable plate. I wanted to try everything, especially since it was so inexpensive for seafood! I ended up ordering mackerel on a bread roll and some type of fried fish with a creamy lemon sauce on the side, all for under 5euros. For the month I was traveling throughout Europe, this was definitely the best and cheapest meal I had.

Fantastic — the nieuwe haring was the best we had on our trip to Amsterdam, and the kibbling with whiskey sauce is served fresh, piping hot, and is completely, addictively, delicious.