On a budget: De Gouden Hoek

No energy left to cook? We get it, but delicious food is a must. Never settle for less. That’s why we’ve put together our tips for truly delicious takeaway meals, the best delivery services and affordable places.

Viscafé de Gouden Hoek is one of those places where you can eat both deliciously and affordably. Hiske Versprille of Het Parool didn’t give the place an 8+ for nothing.

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Cooking with bycatch

There are so many delicious fish swimming in the North Sea that it’s hard to imagine. But have you ever eaten dab, flounder, lesser-spotted dogfish, wrasse, black seabream, pouting, turbot or whiting? Chances are you haven’t. These fish are often caught as bycatch and are not, or barely, sold to us. Because we only want salmon and herring and cod. That has to stop, the Gouden Hoek thought too. The restaurant serves different fresh bycatch every day, depending on what the fishmonger brings in, as fish ‘n chips or as the catch of the day. This way, you always taste something surprising and always something delicious. Deep-fried lesser-spotted dogfish, anyone?

Low price, high quality

Because the Gouden Hoek cooks with bycatch, you can enjoy the most delicious dishes for next to nothing. You can get a portion of fish ‘n chips for just €12.50, and although the bycatch varies from day to day, you’ll almost always stay nicely under €20.

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If you’re in the mood for a seaweed burger, that’s possible too. From just €11, to be precise. That leaves you with plenty for a delicious bloody mary (from €4) on the side and a green salad.

Viscafé de Gouden Hoek
Van Limburg Stirumplein 10A
Amsterdam