Vijfnulvijf (“five-oh-five”) is an Asian street food, sushi, and cocktail restaurant at Insulindeweg 505 in Amsterdam Oost, a five-minute walk from Javaplein and Muiderpoort station. It is closed on Mondays, opens mid-afternoon on weekdays and at noon on weekends, and the kitchen stops at 22:30.
Description
The restaurant takes its name from its street number: 505 on the Insulindeweg, in the Indische Buurt. According to the owners, the address has been the neighbourhood’s go-to spot for Asian food since the 1960s, and the current kitchen keeps that role with a menu built around South East Asian street food, sushi rolls, and what the house calls Super Asian Cocktails.
The cooking is Asian fusion rather than one national cuisine. Expect Vietnamese summer rolls and dim sum alongside curries, poke bowls, and California-style maki, plus fried snacks meant for sharing over drinks. Vegetarians and vegans are well served: menu trackers count roughly a dozen vegan dishes and a dozen vegetarian dishes on the card at any time.
Reception is generally warm but not unanimous. Diners on TheFork rate it 9.1 out of 10 with an average spend around €40 per person, while Tripadvisor reviewers average 3.8 out of 5 across 78 reviews. Read together, that suggests a reliable neighbourhood restaurant for sharing plates and cocktails rather than a fine-dining destination.
What to order
The menu splits into street bites, dim sum, sushi rolls, bowls, and larger comfort dishes. Prices below are drawn from recent published menus; dine-in and delivery prices differ, and the kitchen rotates items, so treat them as a guide.
- Dim Sum Mix for two, with hargao, shumai, gyoza, xiao long bao, and pangsit, around €20.95.
- Borrelbites for two, with spring rolls, chicken karaage, fish cake, gyoza, and torpedo prawn, around €22.95.
- Goi cuon, two Vietnamese summer rolls with rice paper, pickled vegetables, vermicelli, and shrimp; a vegetarian version swaps in tamago omelette with peanut dip.
- Flamed salmon roll, lightly torched with mayo and sriracha over avocado, cucumber, and surimi, around €13.50 on delivery menus.
- Crunchy prawn roll with panko prawn, avocado, and orange fish roe, around €12.00 on delivery menus.
- Poke bowls with salmon, tuna, or crispy teriyaki chicken, around €15.00 to €15.50.
- Lighter plates such as cassava krupuk with Malaysian peanut sauce, spicy edamame, sesame chicken salad, or shiitake seaweed salad with crispy silken tofu.
On the drinks side, the cocktail list leans on tropical fruit and Asian pantry spices, and the fridge carries Japanese lagers including Asahi and Sapporo along with standard gin and tonics. Larger groups can ask about set menus; reviewers describe shared three-course menus in the €30 to €45 range per person.
Cosy Livin’ Room Concerts
Every Friday evening, and on some Sundays, the dining room hosts live music under the name Cosy Livin’ Room Concerts, a collaboration between the restaurant and professional jazz, soul, and singer-songwriter musicians. Line-ups are announced on the restaurant’s own channels rather than fixed months in advance, so check the website or its social feeds in the week of your visit if the music is the reason you are going.
Best time to visit
- Early weekday evenings, from opening until about 18:00 on Tuesday to Thursday, are the quietest window and the easiest time to get a table without booking.
- Weekend afternoons, when doors open at 12:00 on Saturday and Sunday, suit long lunches, families, and daylight food photography.
- Friday evening is the busiest and liveliest slot because of the live music; book ahead and arrive early if you want a seat near the performers.
- Late arrivals should watch the kitchen cutoff: the bar runs to 23:00, but food orders stop at 22:30.
Reservations can be made through the restaurant’s own booking page or through TheFork, which regularly runs discounts on the à la carte menu at off-peak times.
Hours, prices, and contact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Insulindeweg 505, 1094 MK Amsterdam, Indische Buurt, Amsterdam Oost |
| Phone | 020 358 5388 |
| [email protected] | |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday to Friday | 15:00 to 23:00 (the booking page lists a 16:00 start, so confirm when planning an early dinner) |
| Saturday and Sunday | 12:00 to 23:00 |
| Kitchen closes | 22:30 |
| Average spend | About €40 per person |
| Parking | Paid street parking at €4.50 per hour, free from 21:00, free all day Sunday |
| Live music | Friday evenings and some Sundays |
Hours at independent Amsterdam restaurants shift with the season and with private bookings. Third-party listings currently disagree by up to an hour on weekday opening and closing times, so the restaurant’s own contact page is the figure to trust.
How to get there
- Tram: lines 7 and 14 stop at Molukkenstraat, a short walk from the door. Line 14 runs through the centre via Dam Square and Rembrandtplein.
- Bus: lines 22 and 65 also stop at Molukkenstraat; listings additionally show lines 37 and 40 serving the area.
- Train: Muiderpoort station is roughly a five-minute walk, which makes the restaurant easy to reach from Amsterdam Centraal, Zuid, or Schiphol with one change.
- Bike: about 15 to 20 minutes from the centre along the Sarphatistraat and Linnaeusstraat route, with bike racks on the Insulindeweg.
- Car: paid street parking runs on the same street at €4.50 per hour, free after 21:00 and free on Sundays. Metered zones fill up in the evening, so allow time to find a space.
- On foot: from Javaplein, Flevopark, or the Dappermarkt, the walk takes 5 to 15 minutes through the Indische Buurt.
The building sits on a busy corner of the Insulindeweg with the street number displayed on the façade. If you are working through the cocktail list, tram 7 and 14 both run late into the evening, which is the simplest way back to the centre.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vijfnulvijf open on Mondays?
No. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. It opens from 15:00 to 23:00 Tuesday to Friday and from 12:00 to 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday, with the kitchen closing at 22:30.
Does Vijfnulvijf have vegan and vegetarian options?
Yes. Menu trackers count about 12 vegan and 12 vegetarian dishes, including vegetarian summer rolls, spicy edamame, cassava krupuk with peanut sauce, and a shiitake seaweed salad with crispy silken tofu.
How do I reach Insulindeweg 505 by public transport?
Take tram 7 or 14, or bus 22 or 65, and get off at Molukkenstraat. Muiderpoort station is about a five-minute walk away.
When is the live music at Vijfnulvijf?
Cosy Livin’ Room Concerts run every Friday evening and on some Sundays, featuring professional jazz, soul, and singer-songwriter musicians. Check the restaurant’s website or social channels for the current line-up.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are usually fine on quiet weekday evenings, but Friday and Saturday evenings fill up. Book through the restaurant’s own booking page or through TheFork, which often lists discounts on the a la carte menu.
What does dinner at Vijfnulvijf cost?
Diners report an average spend of about EUR 40 per person. Sushi rolls sit around EUR 11 to EUR 14, poke bowls around EUR 15, and sharing platters for two around EUR 21 to EUR 23. Group set menus start near EUR 30 per person.
