Plant-based ramen kitchen open for lunch and dinner upon reservation only. Serves a fixed price lunch consisting of a noodle bowl, and a fixed price multi-course dinner and drink. Uses truffles. Has vegan wine (not included in price). Open since Sep 2017. No cash. Book online via https://widget.formitable.com/page/b3e38cfb. Open Mon 17:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 17:00-20:00. Closed Tue. Check social media for changes to hours.
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Hazenstraat 19H, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1016SM
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Last update on 21 Apr 2024 by DaphD
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Added by MenImpossible on 27 Sep 2017
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175 Reviews
First Review by gazgreg
Vegtrick
Points +735
Exquisite experience - Edit
Most vegan restaurants in the area that we tried were more of the fusion-cuisine and soulfood-variety. Thus, we were delighted to find that the evening course menu at Men Impossible offered a more authentic, traditional culinary experience. The flavors and textures were more subtle and deliberate. The service was very fine dining-like as well.
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BorneoOrangutan
Points +282
Top 10 vegan ramen in the world for a reason - Edit
The whole experience and the food is great. Everything feels really good while you're there eating and the free water and tea feels fulfilling and the kitchen with the steam and the big long wooden table and the food is brilliant. It's such a good choice for special dinners out with a partner or small group of friends.
Read morePros: Everything , Perfect atmosphere , Outstanding food
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happy_banana
Points +1248
Lovely, detailed, and delicious dining experience - Edit
I came to Men Impossible because the ramen I had at the Ramen Impossible pop-up in London was probably my favorite ramen away. While this experience did not completely blow me away like that ramen did, the multi-course set menu showed off the chefs' skills with lots of intricate and unique small bites, all very tasty! The atmosphere is also very lovely and intimate and the staff is so friendly.
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olgahimen
Points +27
Delicious plant based ramen - Edit
Very different ramen than you are used to. Creamy and saucy with fantastic flavour. Recommed the black garlic!
Read morePros: Nice experinece of sharing the table with others, Unique taste, Beautifully served
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TheGingerDays
Points +255
I Can Die Happy - Edit
Honestly, if I was on death row and this was my last meal I would have died a very happy vegan. WOW!
Read moreThe restaurant itself is lovely, and dining together on one big table created a create atmosphere, but it was large enough that you could still have your own intimate meal and conversations.
The food was incredible. Four courses of pure heaven. We loved the advice to wait until halfway through our ramen before squeezing on the lemon juice. They were right it totally transformed the flavour and it woke your tastebuds back up.
This will be going right to the top of our Amsterdam 'to do' list every time we come back to the city.
Pros: Seriously delicious food., Unlimited tea., Great atmosphere.
Cons: Nothing.
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imitationmeat
Points +191
Thoughtful Decisions - Edit
The entire staff greets you as you walk in. You feel seen and welcome.
Read moreThe restaurant has a huge community table, which encourages conversation among the guests, but I never felt forced to or awkward not wanting to as I have social anxiety. So that is a very important note, if you feel uncomfortable not being seated at your own little table.
Water and green tea are on the table and free, which is great when you‘ve had a long walk through town. The lunch menu is simple and won‘t throw you into paralysis. The dinner course meal is best described as a compilation, as you can taste everything they do. Either way you won‘t miss out, no matter when you decide to dine here.
Obviously the reason you show up is to dive into their ramen. The sauce is incredibly rich and creamy. I was most surprised by their button mushrooms which imitates marinated eggs. The texture was unbelievable. I do take away one star, because the noodles left a bit to be desired.
I highly recommend the dinner menu, because the sesame tofu was to die for!
In a recent newsletter the restaurant announced that they would overhaul the menu and develop new dishes and I can‘t wait!
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-11
Pros: Hospitality, Free Water & Green Tea
Cons: Limited Offerings for Drinks
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spinachfave
Points +101
AMAZING - Edit
I would recommend this place to everyone! Make sure to make a reservation since the restaurant only seats 12 people at a time. There’s a set menu but you can give some preferences for the sauce etc. It’s a great experience and the food is amazing. It’s very clear the chef and the staff care a lot about the food they serve and it makes for a great experience.
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anna.ritchie
Points +709
Outstanding - Edit
We've been here several times, it's so good. I don't have much to add to the others reviews except to recommend the red and white sauce: the best of both worlds, worth the extra euro.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-04
Pros: Great food , Good service
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Lucialoca
Points +24
Amazing experience! - Edit
The first courses was a variety of delicious little like appetizers. Each one tasted so differently and yummy! And then the main course - left us completely satisfied and amazed by the good taste! We loved it here! Also, the staff was very kind. If I could I would come and visit more often. If I come back, I’ll definitely will be back here! Men, Incredible!!!
Read morePros: Main course
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Evington
Points +2540
One of the Top 5 restaurants I’ve eaten in - Edit
I have been to many vegan restaurants and this place is definitely in my Top 5 ever. With a few refinements, this would deserve a Michelin.
Read moreThe food is innovative and showcases the subtly, depth and boldness of Japanese cuisine. I had the evening set meal which started with a plate of cold starters (three small separate items - the cashew nut mousse is exquisite) followed by hot starters (comprising 8 different items). You then select a noodle dish (definitely try the chefs recommendation). The dessert was a let down, relative to the rest of the amazing meal.
The venue is on a traditional Amsterdam street. The restaurant is relatively small and feels like the dining room of a stately home. The staff are friendly and attentive.
The restaurant offers a number of drinks (no wine) including a range of sakes which went very well with the meal.
Every city should have one of these restaurants.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08
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Léonie1985
Points +60
Heerlijk! - Edit
Heerlijk gegeten, ik had de seitan katsu. Matcha creme brulee als toetje was ook echt geweldig. Aanrader!
Read moreEnige kleine minpunt is de rumoerigheid , maar dat weegt niet op tegen t eten.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-28
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Vegansjeng
Points +426
Just delicious - Edit
I haven't had ramen very often, so I'm by no means a ramen expert. But the food served at men impossible is utterly delicious. We were seated at the two seats overlooking the kitchen which was fun as we could see what was going on in the kitchen. One of us tried the tempura course while I tried the katsu course. Both were fantastic, can't really say that one is better than the other. I especially loved the katsu schnitzel made from seitan, the lentil ball (both warm starters) and the cashew nut mousse (one of the cold starters). Staff was very friendly and helpful. The main course which was obviously the ramen bowl was mouth watering good and portion size was spot on. For dessert we were served a matcha creme brulee which was a delightful ending to our dinner, not overly sweet and a good matcha taste.
Read moreBe sure to visit this place when in Amsterdam, it's vegan comfort food at its finest.
Pros: So delicious , Very friendly staff
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AlexAvocado
Points +559
Definitely 5 stars! - Edit
Men Impossible serves delicious Japanese food. From the cold starters, the cashew creme was my favorite, really smooth and full of flavor. I ordered the tempura menu which came with a big piece of eggplant tempura. The eggplant was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The main course, the ramen, was full of flavor and tasted very good. I want to come back and try the other sauce options because I think they are all very delicious. For dessert they served a matcha crème brulee, which was not too sweet and had a good matcha taste. Definitely recommend this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-26
Pros: Water and tea for free , Friendly staff, Delicious food
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Omega-3
Points +1138
Highly recommended - Edit
Make a reservation and enjoy their four course menu. We liked the cold and hot starters. Good textures and flavours. The ramen was fresh, creamy and as delicious as in the other ‘… Impossible’ restaurants.
Read moreCons: The seating at the big table, too much distance
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wohtek_ph
Points +133
Best ramen in Amsterdam - Edit
Amazing food, ramen is mindblowing and their katsu sando with best seitan from @wheat.pray.love is must try! Owner and staff are very nice and friendly 👌🏼 #Veganuary
Read morePros: Best ramen in Amsterdam, Friendly
Cons: Only reservation to eat-in
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Veganlove000
Points +284
Delicious food! - Edit
It was the first time we ate Japanese food. It was really delicious! We had a variety of different cold and warm starters en the main dish was ramen with the sauce of your choice. All new flavors. The dessert was a matcha crème brûlée. Really good!! We will definitely come here again! The staff was also very friendly and served quickly.
Read morePros: Good and nice staff, Very tastefull food, Variety of flavors
Cons: None!
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AkihiroShugo
Points +1176
Impressive and exciting ramen restaurant - Edit
This is a review as a Japanese.
Read moreThis is definitely the evolution of Japanese ramen taste and presentation. The staff's detailed explanations and hospitality were excellent and made the food even more appealing. Anyway everything was perfect.
Highly recommended for anyone coming to Amsterdam.
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mdgou
Points +46
Best vegan meal I've ever had - Edit
I've been vegan for nearly 7 years now and this was one of the best meals I've had in that time. The starters were gorgeous and omg the ramen. I have never had anything like it and was left blown away. Had with my non vegan partner and he was as equally impressed as me
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-17
Pros: Incredible ramen, Lush vegan prawn
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SvB1987
Points +194
Loved the warm starters - Edit
Never thought I would eat Takoyaki. Everything had the right taste. So flavourful. ❤️
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JohannaNabrotzki
Points +462
Very authentic and unique! - Edit
The Restaurant is in a small side street near the city center. It is rather small and familiar with an open kitchen so you can watch the chef preparing the meals. They have a 3 course menu with warm and cold starters, a ramen bowl and a dessert. The starters are different delicacies, their vegan interpretation of typical japanese food, including Katsu Seitan, a lentil ball, a potatoe mochi, sesame tofu, cashew mousse and a mushroom ball. For the main you get a ramen bowl where you can choose the sauce, with garlic, spicy oder with truffels. For the dessert we got a matcha creme brûlée. Everything tasted very good and very special, it seemed very authentic to us.
Read moreIt was flavourful and nicely arranged. The waitress was very friendly, she explained everything to us and was very helpful. The Ramen were different from what I tried before. It doesn’t come as a soup but with different spices. You need to mix it up well that all the flavours will come out.
It was a very good experience and I can highly recommend it!
You have to book in advance that they can plan ahead and don’t waste so much food at the end of the day.
Plus everything is vegan!!!
Pros: Authentic, Delicious and flavourful, Nice atmosphere, very familiar
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MissAmelia_k
Points +540
Best spicy vegan ramen I’ve ever had! - Edit
Had the tempura menu and the red hot chilli pepper ramen, which was perfectly spicy - just hot enough - and very good. Can’t stop thinking about it and can’t wait to go back for more!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-11
Pros: Delicious, Set menu , Friendly good service
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DaphD
Points +5240
Fantastic as always - Edit
We’ve been here around 5 times and it’s always great. The restaurant has a long table to seat most guests, which gives it a homy feeling. The staff are all nice.
Read moreThe ramen with white garlic is my favourite, although the black garlic and white truffle are good as well. The one with chili&garlic is spicy, but still tasty, while the red chili is really spicy. Their starters and desserts are also very good. We especially loved the matcha creme brulee.
They also serve nice Japanese beers and sake. They used to have a hojicha with a nice smoky and salty taste, but it has been removed from their offering. 😕 They now only have plain green tea and water that you can drink without extra charge.
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Braceface
Points +250
One of the best vegan dinners I’ve had - Edit
Amazing variety of little bites! Each appetiser was unique, flavourful and made with a lot of care.
Read moreRamen was rich and delicious yet not overly heavy. Each ingredient and flavour complimented each other instead of being overpowering and competing with each other.
The dessert was light and creamy!
I appreciated the self-service for great tea and water. It gave us the privacy we wanted while still feeling cared for by the staff.
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SoCalCal
Points +1391
AMAZE Men sums it up! - Edit
We lucked out on our trip to Amsterdam booking a reservation on such short notice. Unbeknownst to me, since we had never been, the "two-top" between the window and the kitchen is actually a bay window seat with a counter attached to the kitchen. It's a very private space on the one hand, separate from the communal table in the back and with a great view of the kitchen, but completely public as passerbys on the street could watch us eat from behind. Odd, but it worked well for us experiencing this great food for the first time.
Read moreJapanese food is easy for us to get in Southern California and I know of many vegan takes on it, but the number of outstanding reviews for this place in Amsterdam piqued my interest. Always on the lookout for much better vegan fare than we have in the US, we stopped in for a looksee. So glad we were able to get in to try the pre-fixe menu and there wasn't much hesitation in paying in advance. It was definitely worth it.
The two options for dinner are essentially identical except for the warm starter. We both chose the katsu option as we had to see what this seitan and "shrimp" katsu were all about. The cold starter was outstanding and so was the warm. My only gripe is there is so little of everything to try! I guess that means we'll have to go back.
The ramen itself was different than the standard ramen, which was explained to us in the beginning, but it was still delicious! It was an overall great experience with staff answering all of our questions, including how each of the items was prepared. Unfortunately, not everything is prepared in-house (seitan), but that's understandable with the small space and few employees. Nonetheless, the preparation and flavors that staff executes provided a very pleasurable and memorable dining experience. We understand a new location is opening/opened to handle the demand and a standard menu is being offered there versus the strictly pre-fixe at this location. Go and try it!
Pros: Friendly, accommodating and knowledgable staff, Excellent food!
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thehappyveggie
Points +460
Incredible - Edit
This was an incredible meal, I would highly recommend coming for a special occasion. The staff was so lovely at explaining all about the dishes, it was my birthday and they hand-wrote a card for me which made the experience even more special. The food was incredibly delicious, worth every penny.
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eagle78
Points +13
Incredible food - Edit
One of the best places I've been to. It's a bit tricky to get a reservation since it's very popular and their time slots vary across days, but if you plan ahead it's worth it. Does make you wonder how it works for their non-reservation restaurants, so book something here instead. Get the seats with the kitchen view!
Read moreBonus points for the incredible and very friendly service.
Pros: Taste, Very friendly service , Overall experience
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ThatPaddyGuy
Points +79
Spellbinding - Edit
This was absolutely lit. Incredible experience.
Read moreCold starters.
Cashew nut mousse was electric, savoury and cheesy with a lot of depth of flavour. Sesame tofu was one of the nicest things ever, like miso soup condensed into a cube that melts in the mouth, salty yet fresh.
Warm starters.
The takoyaki was incredible, similar to the lentil ball it doesn't feel like it really resembles the constituent parts but takes on a new characteristic, savoury and textured. But the king of transformations was the potato mochi, that gelatinous and delicious treat lasted long but not nearly long enough. The vegan shrimp tempura was just incredible, fool me once, fool me twice.... just fool me, that was so good and so tasty.
Main -Sauce Ramen "AMAZE"L Men" red hot chilli option.
OMG, this was lit... best ramen of my life! I wanted for nothing, it was happiness in a bowl.
Dessert.
Macha brulee. Refreshing, light and creamy. Very sweet and crunchy sugar top breaks open to a cooling and creamy soft cool pudding. "Just right" was the perfect description on the table. But I could have eaten 5 more.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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