Best Sushi in Amsterdam: Kaiko

When one thinks of Amsterdam (the capital of the Netherlands), one thinks of the infamous Red Light district, or of international business travel. Sushi is not something that comes to mind. However, there are many Japanese business people that come to Amsterdam and business, and the city has responded by catering to their tastes. From the Okura hotel, where many Japanese stay when they visit Amsterdam, to the many Japanese and fusion restaurants that serve the tastes of the Orient, you can find much to be satisfied with. And if you want the best sushi in Amsterdam, you will need to visit Kaiko.

Kaiko is a fabulous Japanese restaurant not too far from the Okura hotel. Kaiko offers a wide variety of Japanese foods, including the best sushi in Amsterdam. The sushi bar offers a range of options, fit for every taste. And it is nice to know that not all sushi is raw fish. Indeed, originally in Japan sushi means "snack" when written a certain way, and referred to the vinegared rice used to make this "snack." The other toppings (including the seafood) are just garnishes. However, most everyone else has come to view sushi as the completed "dish."

Keeping with the idea of sushi more as a way to prepare food (with vinegared rice), Kaiko offers differing varieties of sushi. Vegetables, egg and even cooked fish are part of the sushi bar (and, of course, sushi with raw fish is available). In addition to the best sushi in Amsterdam, Kaiko also offers a menu of other Japanese favorites, such as sashimi, sake, salads and miso soup. There are even vegetarian dishes available. And your food is prepared in front of you, adding considerably to the entertainment of dining at Kaiko. The chefs are inventive, and their creations are quite delicious.

Kaiko provides Japanese food with a variety of prices. Some of the food is quite inexpensive, and some of it is expensive. Therefore, Kaiko can accomodate any number of budgetary constraints. However, it is well worth it to try at least one expensive item (such as sushi with the rare delicacy sea urchin) in order to fully enjoy a full flavored experience.

Japanese food is wide ranging in flavor, and there is a great deal of creativity that goes into the preparation of food at Kaiko. With reasonable prices (even the expensive items are priced fairly, according the delicacies involved), a great location, and the best sushi in Amsterdam, once can't go wrong with a visit to Kaiko.