De Lachende Javaan - Frankestraat 25

A little jewel of a restaurant in a small lovely street in the lovely town of Haarlem. Definitely worth a visit! We went there yesterday for dinner and we were both completely stunned. Food and Drinks: We ordered the Ricetable, which is a dish were you get a bowl of rice and a big variety of typical indonesian dishes, from meat to vegetables. We both enjoyed it very much, we haven't tasted anything alike before. The dish we loved the most were the Saté, they were great, but everything other was as well. We chose the smaller, cheaper Ricetable since we couldn't think of eating even more. However, since it was so delicious, we finished almost everything (except the rice and some fried potato sticks). The size is, as you can see, perfectly alright, everyone should be satisfied at the end. We were two eaters. Coke was coke, so nothing much to say about drinks. Ambience: Lovely! Clean, beautiful restaurant which gives you a nice indonesian vibe. Enough space for the size of the rice tables but if you're table is to small, they'll bring an extra table, so you always have enough space to eat. Toilets were like the cleanest ones we had in the Netherlands so far. (It was our 5th day). Service: Also very friendly and hearty. Everyone was polite and smiling. Our waiter even spoke German with us! When he served our dishes, he explained every single one to us. The food came fast and was fresh, it is served on heating plates so you can slowly eat and enjoy and do not have to hurry because all the food might get cold. However, I recommend to reserve your table online. It's easy and if you don't, you might have a problem finding a table. They provide you with a Dutch and English menu. Prices: The Ricetables are definitely not the cheapest meals in Haarlem, but they are so worth the experience! Try it, trust me! And for the quality and amount of food, definitely nothing to declare. We paid 23,75 per person for the small rice table. To put it in a nutshell: If you're staying in or around Haarlem and are looking for a definitely not mainstream dinner, go there and enjoy the Ricetable. It's fun, delicious and a great experience, even your kids will love it. But come prepared with an empty stomach! ;)

An excellent restaurant with excellent service. Very friendly staff and great food. The place is just as good for a romantic dinner for two as a work group outing. I will return.

This Indonesian restaurant was absolutely delicious! We ordered the pork, chicken, cod, beef, and some veggies. Cod and chicken were our absolute favorites! We’ve already been here several times and plan on coming back for many more dinners.

Best Indonesian restaurant in Haarlem with friendly and professional service. The food is excellent and reasonably priced.

Great location. Great service. We got a "deluxe" version of their "rice table", a collage of 8 Indonesian dishes ranging from chicken to pork to beef. A flavorful spread. If you have a chance to experience it, you should try it. Very good wine and beer list. Great service in a very cozy intimate setting. We cannot wait to come back. Great as always, our returned trip this year was a success. Their rice table is still great. It worths the wait.

Run by a family (who seem to know most of the customers) this place serves the most authentic Indonesian food outside of Indonesia. Generous portions and good for groups. *There's a gallery upstairs of vintage Indonesian-Dutch posters*

Loved the rijsttafel, delicious food for a good price.

The best Indonesian food I have tasted. Very authentic and served with a smile. We ordered the vegetarian rijstafel menu Nusantara. And side of white rice and stir fry beans. Good portion, amazing taste. It's a beautiful restaurant and the service is quick and friendly. We had a reservation and ordering drinks food and receiving it all took just 10 minutes. It's nice to read the story about the history of the owners too! Overall a great experience of dining, the beautiful day to bike to the restaurant added to the wonderful evening!