Seoul House is a casual Korean street-food bar at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 134H in central Amsterdam, a couple of minutes’ walk from Dam Square. Drop in for Korean fried chicken, tteokbokki, bibimbap and soju in a small, informal room. It opens at noon most days and closes on Tuesdays.
Seoul House at a glance
| Address | Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 134H, 1012 SH Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Phone | +31 20 854 3184 |
| Opening hours | Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00–22:00; closed Tuesday (official website, September 2026) |
| Style | Korean street food, fried chicken, beer and soju |
| Main dishes | About €12–€16 each (Uber Eats menu, September 2026) |
| Reservations | Yes, online through the restaurant’s website |
| Takeaway and delivery | Yes, through its own ordering page and Uber Eats |
| Nearest tram stops | Nieuwezijds Kolk and Dam (lines 2, 12, 13 and 17) |
Some third-party listings give later opening times on Mondays and Wednesdays. Check the Seoul House website before heading over.
What to order at Seoul House
Seoul House serves Korean street food, not table-grill barbecue. The menu’s fairly short, with fried chicken, stir-fried rice cakes, hot-stone rice bowls, noodles and savoury pancakes. The prices below are from the restaurant’s Uber Eats menu; in-house prices may differ, and the restaurant says the menu can change.
Korean fried chicken
The restaurant describes its House Original fried chicken as one of its most popular dishes. It costs about €12 plain, while the sauced versions are around €15:
- Soy ‘n garlic
- Sweet ‘n spiciness, a sweet glaze with a noticeable kick
- Gochujang mayo
- Yoghurt onion, topped with sliced sweet white onion
Street food and meals
- Tteokbokki (about €13.50): chewy rice cakes in gochujang sauce with fishcakes, topped with melted cheese
- Bibimbap (about €15–€16): rice in a hot stone bowl with vegetables, a fried egg and gochujang, served with bulgogi beef, chicken or vegetables only
- Japchae (about €13–€14): sweet-potato glass noodles with vegetables, with or without bulgogi beef
- Kimchi jeon or haemul pajeon (about €14): savoury pancakes made with kimchi or seafood
- Mandu (about €7–€7.50): six fried dumplings with chicken or vegetables
- Spicy cheese ramen (about €13.50): stir-fried noodles with cheese and egg
Vegetarian and vegan choices
The restaurant says it has some vegetarian and vegan options, though the choice is limited. Vegetable bibimbap, vegetable japchae and vegetable mandu are the clearest meat-free picks. The bibimbap comes with a fried egg, and tteokbokki includes fishcakes, so vegans should check the ingredients with staff before ordering.
Drinks
You’ll find soju, beer and Korean soft drinks on the drinks list. Fried chicken with beer, known in Korea as chimaek, is the pairing the restaurant builds its identity around.
What reviewers say
Ratings vary depending on where you look. Seoul House has a 4.4 rating from more than 500 ratings on Uber Eats and a 4.2 average from about 130 reviews collected by Trustindex. Tripadvisor gives it 3.7, but that’s based on only six reviews. One Tripadvisor reviewer liked the food in this small restaurant near the Dam; another felt it lacked Korean flavour. Reviewers on other sites often mention the cosy interior.
For a quick, casual Korean meal in the centre, Seoul House is a practical option. Looking for a long sit-down dinner or table barbecue? You’ll want to try another Korean restaurant in Amsterdam.
Best time to visit
Seoul House opens at 12:00 every day except Tuesday, making it an easy lunch stop between the Dam, the Royal Palace and the shops on Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk. Weekday lunch or mid-afternoon tends to be the easiest time to walk in at a small city-centre restaurant. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Takeaway and delivery stop earlier than dining in. You can place takeaway orders until about 21:00, while Uber Eats delivery ends around 21:30. Planning a late meal? Sit down to eat rather than ordering out.
How to get to Seoul House
Seoul House is in Amsterdam’s old city centre, on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal between the Nieuwezijds Kolk tram stop and Dam Square. It’s an easy walk from Amsterdam Centraal, so most visitors won’t need to take public transport.
- On foot: From Amsterdam Centraal, walk south along Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. It takes about 10 minutes. From Dam Square, it’s only a couple of minutes.
- By tram: Take GVB tram 2, 12, 13 or 17 to Nieuwezijds Kolk, the first stop after Centraal, or Dam, one stop further. The restaurant is a short walk from either stop.
- By metro: Take line 52 (the North–South line) to Rokin. Then walk north past Dam Square to Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. The walk takes under 10 minutes.
- By bike: Bike parking in the centre fills up fast. Use a public bike rack and bring a sturdy lock.
- By car: Seoul House has no parking of its own. The nearest garage is Q-Park Nieuwendijk (De Kolk), which is open 24 hours a day but expensive. Public transport is the better option.
Tram routes sometimes change during roadworks. Check the GVB journey planner on the day you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is the chicken at Seoul House halal?
Yes. Seoul House says all of its chicken is halal. The restaurant says its beef is not halal at the moment, so choose chicken or vegetable dishes if you eat only halal meat.
Can I book a table at Seoul House?
Yes. Use the reservation button on the Seoul House website. The restaurant says it cannot always guarantee a table for bookings made shortly before arrival, so call +31 20 854 3184 for same-day plans.
Does Seoul House offer takeaway or delivery?
Yes. You can order for pickup or delivery through the restaurant’s own online ordering page, and Seoul House is also on Uber Eats. Takeaway hours end earlier than dine-in hours.
Is Seoul House the same restaurant as Seoul Food?
No. Seoul Food is a separate Korean restaurant in Amsterdam with its own listing. Seoul House is the Korean street-food bar at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 134H, near Dam Square.
