Delivery review: Sinne*’s delivery meal
During these crazy corona times, restaurants are closed, so we’re enjoying eating out at home. Fortunately, lots of new and special delivery and takeaway restaurants are popping up. And we’re going to test them for you. That way, we can keep eating well and support the hospitality industry. Today: Restaurant Sinne* in Amsterdam.
Looking forward to it
Eating at two Michelin-starred restaurants in one week—only possible during corona. First Rijks*, and now Sinne*—which is Swedish for ‘state of mind’ or desire. And I certainly have a desire to be pampered, which is precisely the strength of Amsterdam restaurant Sinne. On the Ceintuurbaan, guests are completely spoiled. By the kitchen, but also by the staff. They’ve had a well-deserved star since 2015, but the menu prices are still pleasantly accessible, making Sinne one of the city’s most beloved restaurants. What is it like at home?
The delivery
When the doorbell rings, I realise that delivery time is the only moment of the day when I see someone, apart from chatting online. I cheerfully run downstairs and open the door. ‘Hello!’, I shout a little too enthusiastically. Silently, the delivery driver stands with his back against the wall of the neighbours across the street. He says nothing and patiently waits for me to take the bag. Awkward! ‘Contactless delivery’ is printed on the receipt. That explains a lot. I nod and close the door.
The packaging
The bag contains three quality containers, a bag of bread, a tub of butter and a cup of gravy for the chicken. No menu, no instructions, no warm words from the chef. Perhaps this food speaks for itself? Only a restaurant business card is stapled to the bag as a seal of approval.
The menu
I start with Sinne’s Kicking Curry, a creamy and spicy coconut soup full of vegetables. For a moment, I’m in Bangkok. The container is empty far too quickly, and I’m back on the sofa in my own living room. I’d like to hold on to this taste sensation, but the Dutch polder chicken is in danger of cooling down. It’s served with a delicious potato mousse with a subtle hint of truffle. The juicy chicken has had a happy life—you can taste it.
Snickers on the side
Dessert is the famous Sinne’s Snickers. Coincidentally, Snickers are the only sweet snack I can be woken up for during the day, so that works out perfectly. The seemingly modest container contains enough rich nut purée and chocolate cream to survive a total lockdown without a stocked pantry for the rest of the week, yet it’s easy to eat by the spoonful and makes me intensely happy. The restaurant’s initials proudly adorn the silver mousse medal.
Should Sinne join us at home more often?
May they? They must! There was absolutely nothing to criticise about the dishes. If I get to eat this every day later in a nursing home, I’ll end up happy.
How much does it cost?
And the entire menu costs just 33 euros, so you can’t stay home instead. Figuratively speaking, that is. Available to order via Deliveroo from now on.
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