Dining in Curacao Riijstaffel

[woody14h]

Does anyone know of a restaurant which specializes in a Dutch riijstaffel. (Many small dishes, some spicy etc.) Also for Aruba. Tanks.

[MercedMike]

Many (many many) years ago we stopped in Curacao, and went to a riijstaffel restaurant which was recommended in Gourmet magazine. It was very local and not at all touristy. I bet by now there are some that cater to tourists. I hope somebody comes up with an answer as we will be going back to Curacao in Feb.

[newmexicoNita]

I could ask the same question about ARuba. Our first trip to Aruba (1980) we ate at one: boy was it good, but seems now we don't see them anymore. NMnita

[LadyDiMD]

Ok...I beg ignorance...what exactly is Riijstaffel?

 

Thanks!

 

Di

[woody14h]

An Indonesian rice table (in Dutch, rijsttafel) consists of rice accompanied by several, often spicy side dishes served buffet-style. Popular side dishes include egg rolls, sambals, satay, fish, fruit, vegetables, pickles, and nuts. It is a Dutch colonial adaptation of the Indonesian makan besar, and popular in both Indonesia and the Netherlands.

 

The number of side dishes depends mainly on the number of guests; in a restaurant, as many as two dozen side dishes may be served. In many restaurants, the side dishes are brought to the guests' table, covering the table with the many small plates.

[OVgirl]

It would be great to find a restaurant serving rijstafel. Love to do it for lunch when we are in port.

[Rent-A-Guide]

Unfortunately the family owned Indonesische rijsttafel closed a couple of months ago.

There is a restaurant at the Waterfort Arches in Punda just behind the Van der Valk Plaza Hotel, the big tower downtown, I am unsure if it is a rijsttafel or Indian cuisine.

 

For other options;

http://www.bigredrestaurantguide.com/

 

enjoy your meal,

 

Henry"Leo"plaate

Rent-A-Guide