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| Cuisine | Vegetarian | ||
| Hours | Daily 7am-10pm | ||
| Address | Utrechtsestraat 126 | ||
| Location | 2 blocks south of Prinsengracht, Along the Canal Belt | ||
| Transportation | Tram: 4 to Prinsengracht | ||
| Phone | 020/626-8560 | ||
| Web site | www.restaurantgoldentemple.com | ||
| Prices | Main courses 11€-15€ ($18-$24); mixed platter 14€ ($22) | ||
| Credit Cards | MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
In its fourth decade of tickling meat-shunning palates, this temple of organic taste is still one of the best vegetarian (and vegan) options in town. If anything, the 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 finish.
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