Golden Temple

Frommer's Review

In its fourth decade of tickling meat-shunning palates, this temple of taste is still one of the best vegetarian (and vegan) options in town. The first thing you notice when you enter is that you can actually see the place -- the veil of cigarette smoke that obscures most Amsterdam restaurants has been lifted here by a nonsmoking policy that adds a heavenly touch all on its own. If anything, the limpid atmosphere is a tad too hallowed, an effect enhanced by a minimalist absence of decorative flourishes. The menu livens things up, though, with its unlikely roster of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican dishes. This could make for a rewarding mix-and-match game if only the small print didn't all but instruct you to keep flavors apart. The food is delicately spiced, and evidently prepared by loving hands. Multiple-choice platters are a good way to go. For the Indian thali, you select from constituents like sag paneer (homemade cheese), vegetable korma, and raita (cucumber and yogurt dip); the Middle Eastern platter has stalwarts like falafel, chickpea-and-vegetable stew, and dolmas (stuffed grape leaves). A variety of side dishes range from guacamole to couscous to pakora (deep-fried fritters). The homemade ice cream is a finger-licking good way finish.

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