Between Old West and New West, in a former bar building, Jinja opens its doors as a notable new player on the Amsterdam food scene. This restaurant offers a modern Asian Kitchen & Bar where bold flavors come together and stories are shared through sharing dishes and carefully crafted cocktails. Owner Kevin Heersche, known for La Parole and Pepito, manages to capture the Amsterdam vibe in an interior that embraces orange and spins vinyl for that signature warm, inviting vibe.
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Chef Mark Jagtenberg is at the helm of the kitchen, where he experiments with textures and flavors. The menu consists of creative dishes that invite sharing and tasting, from kimchi with a twist to sophisticated seafood specialties. The cocktails are not just drinks, they are part of the experience, with surprising infusions and attention to balance. It's all about a total experience here, where food, drink and music come together in a coherent story.
The West location gives Jinja an energetic backdrop; the bustling borough where traditions are mixed with new impulses. The bar regularly becomes the venue for special events with vinyl DJs giving the space its own character. It is a place where creatives and local residents come together for a while, drawn by a shared love of food and culture.
"Jinja feels like a journey of discovery in the city: a place where flavors take you away and music makes you forget the moment."
Open only in the evenings Wednesday through Sunday, Jinja manages to stand out with its distinct style in a city constantly hungry for new experiences. It is a place where you not only eat, but also gain new inspiration and make memories. This combination makes Jinja special, and proves that, at its deepest level, Amsterdam is still a city where experimentation and tradition go hand in hand.
It is a restaurant where you effortlessly walk in for a drink and linger for a meal that invites more, wrapping a light Asian touch in a contemporary package. As such, Jinja is a fresh, warm addition to Amsterdam West's culinary palette.