Bunsbar is a food truck on Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market that sells steamed bao buns and Asian street snacks, Monday to Saturday. It parks at the Van Woustraat end of the market, a short walk from the tram 4 stop. All of its chicken is halal, and the menu includes a vegan bao.
| What | Bao bun and Asian street food truck |
| Where | Albert Cuyp Market, Van Woustraat end (Albert Cuypstraat 278, 1073 BR Amsterdam) |
| Days | Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday |
| Hours | Usually 10:30 to 17:00 |
| Dietary | Halal chicken; vegetarian and vegan options |
| Nearest stop | Tram 4, Albert Cuypmarkt (Van Woustraat) |
| Catering | Truck available for events, parties and catering |
About Bunsbar
Owner Anique started Bunsbar after years of travel in Asia, where the local food inspired her. The truck focuses on bao: soft, warm steamed buns filled much like a burger, which makes one a proper lunch and not just a snack.
Bunsbar says it developed its buns with several chefs, starting from the traditional recipe and trying new filling combinations. It buys meat from good butchers, works without plastic and offers vegetarian and vegan options.
Bunsbar menu
The menu has two parts: bao buns and small fried snacks for sharing. Items and ingredients below come from Bunsbar’s published menu. What’s on offer at the truck can change.
Bao buns
| Bao | Filling and toppings | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Korean fried chicken | Crispy chicken, Korean sauce, coleslaw, sriracha mayo, pickled cucumber, spring onion, sesame seeds | Halal chicken |
| Bali chicken saté | Crispy chicken, satay sauce, coleslaw, sriracha mayo, pickled cucumber, spring onion, fried onions | Halal chicken; contains peanut sauce |
| BBQ pulled pork | Slow-cooked pork, Asian BBQ sauce, coleslaw, sriracha mayo, pickled cucumber, spring onion, fried onions | Contains pork |
| Tempura shrimp | Fried shrimp, wasabi mayo, sriracha, avocado, coleslaw, pickled cucumber, spring onion, sesame seeds | Contains shellfish |
| Indo jackfruit | Seitan and pulled jackfruit rendang, vegan sriracha mayo, coleslaw, pickled cucumber, spring onion, fried onions | Vegan; seitan contains gluten |
Street food snacks
- Loempia: Vietnamese mini spring rolls (vegetarian)
- Gyoza: Japanese fried dumplings with chicken mince or a vegetarian filling
- Tempura shrimp: Japanese-style breaded prawns
- Samosa: Indian fried pastries filled with potato, peas and spices
- Wonton: Chinese fried wontons with chicken mince or a vegetarian filling
What to order at Bunsbar
First visit? Get the Korean fried chicken bao. Reviewers mention it more than any other bun, and the heat is lively without being overwhelming. Add a portion of chicken wontons if you want something crunchy on the side.
For a meat-free lunch, order the Indo jackfruit bao. I amsterdam recommends it and describes it as slightly spicy and a little sour, soft on the outside with a crisp bite inside. The vegetarian loempia, gyoza and wonton make it a full meat-free meal.
With allergies, ask at the counter before ordering. Several fillings share sriracha mayo, sesame, fried onions or fryer oil, and the menu doesn’t list allergens.
Opening hours and best time to visit
Bunsbar trades Monday to Saturday, the same days as the market. Listings usually give 10:30 to 17:00. The Albert Cuyp Market itself runs 09:30 to 17:00 and is closed on Sundays.
Queues can get long at lunchtime, though reviewers say they move quickly. Come soon after opening or in mid-afternoon to wait less. Saturdays bring the biggest market crowds. If the weather’s good, take your bao to Sarphatipark, a few streets away.
How to get to Bunsbar
The truck is at the Van Woustraat end of Albert Cuypstraat. Bunsbar’s own address is Albert Cuypstraat 278, 1073 BR Amsterdam.
- Tram 4 is the closest option. Get off at Albert Cuypmarkt on Van Woustraat, cross the street and the truck is near that entrance.
- Metro 52 to De Pijp stops at the Ferdinand Bolstraat end. Walk east through the whole market to reach the truck.
- Trams 3 and 12 run along Ceintuurbaan. Get off at Van Woustraat and walk north to the market.
- From the Rijksmuseum, walking south takes about 15 minutes.
Tram routes sometimes change, so check the GVB journey planner before you set off.
Catering and events
You can book the Bunsbar truck for events, parties and catering. The team drives the truck to your venue, handles everything from booking to service, and writes a quote for each event. For events it also offers cocktails alongside bao and street food. Send requests through the Bunsbar website or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Is Bunsbar open on Sundays?
No. Bunsbar trades Monday to Saturday, the same days as the Albert Cuyp Market, which is closed on Sundays. The market can also close on some public holidays, so check before visiting on a holiday.
Can I get Bunsbar delivered?
Bunsbar has been listed on Thuisbezorgd.nl for delivery from the truck. Whether it delivers to you depends on your address and the time of day, so check the app first.
Why do listings show different addresses for Bunsbar?
Bunsbar is a food truck parked on the market street, not in a building, so directories give numbers from Albert Cuypstraat 268 to 278. Bunsbar’s own website uses Albert Cuypstraat 278, 1073 BR Amsterdam. Head for the Van Woustraat end of the market.
