Perhaps one of the only restaurants of its type in Europe, this intimate little eatery serves up piping hot Japanese pancakes - imagine a big potato pie stuffed with fillings - and boasts a stunning location in the picturesque Jordaan. Mains from around 13 Euros: check out the 'dancing fish flakes' for added entertainment.

Tweede Eglantiersdwarsstraat 24a (a side street off Eglantiersgracht perpendicular to the west side of Prinsengracht)
www.japanesepancakeworld.com
+31 20 320 4447

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Beautiful restaurant in original 1950's lounge. This former passengers lounge almost goes unnoticed as it is located on the 2nd floor and has a rather anonymous appearance.
Don't miss it if you are in the neighbourhood, the 50's atmosphere, outside terrace and the food are definitely worth going up the stairs.

KNSM laan 311 (KNSM eiland)
Near end station of tram 10 (Azart plein)
amsterdam.inlovewithit.com/categories/Kompaszaal-eat-article-0001.html

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People tend to covet two images of Amsterdam: one is of the sleepy city of culture and canals; the other is of one of Europe's hottest party venues. Rarely do you find a place that encompasses both together, but De Zotte is it.

Tucked away in a side street, there are hundreds of Belgian beers on offer to satisfy the connoisseur, yet the hip young crowd and funky sounds keep away the crusties and coach tours.

If you have to drink mass-produced Heineken, don't worry, there's hundreds of other cafes to choose from.

29 Raamstraat
+31(0)20 6268694

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Most people who visit Amsterdam see the canals but do not know that all these canals end up in the IJ, a large river that runs behind the central station.

For a different view of Amsterdam, walk out the back of the central station to the ferries. Take the one of the boats labelled Amsterdam North (free) and you will end up in the northern part of the city. Take the footpath to the right and after five minutes you'll see a bar/restaurant called the Wilhelminadok. From here there’s a fantastic view of the old city and when it's sunny you can sit on a huge terrace floating on the water.

Alternatively you can go out the back of the central station and to the right (along the waterfront) for about 10 minutes until you reach the new concert hall, Muziekgebouw aan het IJ, which also has a fantastic view of the city and the river.

www.muziekgebouw.nl;
www.wilhelminadok.nl

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Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea, this is an old and fascinating collection of “anatomical, zoological and teratological specimens … with 150 specimens of congenital malformations”. Visiting it gets you out of the town centre, on the excellent public transport system for a bit of an adventure to a hospital.

Hardly anyone visits so you have the luxury of wandering round in peace. To see all these preserved foetuses with their unique medical conditions was mindblowing and just that bit different from the usual touristy stuff.

Museum Vrolik, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Medical Center (AMC), Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the museum is located in the Academic Medical Centre, building J0, next to lecture rooms 2 and 3; Opening hours: weekdays 9.30am - 5 pm;

Guided tours for groups (maximum of 15 people) are available, please make an appointment first on: 20 566 4927, or email: museumvrolik@amc.uva.nl;
www.english.uva.nl/about_the_uva

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