Google 4.7-star Ubud's legendary Amsterdam, is that all?
qponx
2026-02-01
Curious about Ubud's hyped Amsterdam restaurant? This review pulls back the curtain on the 4.7-star rated spot famous for its "build-your-own breakfast." Discover the truth about its tiny portions, underwhelming food, and the secret behind its high ratings—a free coffee for a five-star review. Find out the one dish that’s actually worth ordering and get essential tips to decide if this viral brunch spot is a must-visit or a tourist trap to avoid.
Can anyone relate, fam? I was taught a lesson by a brunch spot in Ubud that has a 4.7 Google rating and is blowing up on Xiaohongshu…🤦♀️
This place called Amsterdam became popular with its"build-your-own breakfast plate" concept, where you can choose 3 or 5 small dishes to create your own platter. Sounds great and creative, right? That's what I thought at the time, and I excitedly went.
Anjay…This experience is hard to describe
I sat down and ordered a set meal with 5 dishes, which was about 99k Indonesian Rupiah. I was quite looking forward to it while waiting for the food, thinking I could try many flavors at once, Mantap!
But when the plate arrived, my eyes widened in disbelief. Is this… not a sample portion?[1] Every item was pathetically small, the avocado mash was as watery as… water, and the coffee was as weak as dishwater[2]. My seat was right next to the main road, with motorcycles whizzing by, so there was no way to properly Chill[3].
To be fair, it wasn't entirely without merit. The Meatballs[4] were surprisingly delicious, which was the only consolation for this meal. But if you're coming for Dutch specialties, definitely don't order the Stroopwafel[5]; it was cold and unappetizing. My Dutch friends would probably faint from anger on the spot.
Exposing the Influencer Facade
Halfway through the meal, I was thinking, how could this taste and portion size possibly get a 4.7 rating? It wasn't until I paid the bill that I discovered the secret – the owner offers a free coffee in exchange for your five-star review[6]. Aha! So that's how they get high ratings, what a clever scheme!
All in all, the value for money was truly abysmal. I spent almost 100k, and then had to find another place to eat after leaving. Isn't that infuriating?
Hard-earned Pitfall Avoidance Guide 📝
If you're really curious and insist on checking it out, listen to my advice:
Alright, my rant is over. I hope my friends going to Ubud can steer clear of this pitfall. Of course, if you just want to take a photo to post on social media, then pretend I didn't say anything!🤷♀️
- Definitely go early! After 9 AM, it's packed with people, and waiting an hour is common[7]. If you don't want to wait, book in advance.
- Don't go with too many expectations for the food. Just treat it as paying to take photos. Don't go on an empty stomach, otherwise you'll question your life choices.
- Blind Order Strategy: Just go for the Meatballs[8] blindly. As for the others… it's a gamble. The Banana Bread[9], which has mixed reviews, I personally found a bit dry, so it depends on your luck.
- Bring cash! Paying by credit card incurs an extra 2% service fee[10]. While it's not much, it's still annoying.
- That 4.7-star Google spot? Owner gave free coffee for 5-star reviews [1]. Total "filter" scam!
- Ubud's viral spot: "build-your-own breakfast plate" (pick 3/5 sides). Arrived tiny [2]! Such a contrast.
- Other fails? Those Meatballs [3] were surprisingly delicious – the meal's saving grace!
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