Pots & Pans Restaurant

We went here on a Thursday. It was not very busy at that time. After eating there, I am very confused why it’s not fully packed because the food was amazing. The pad thai with shrimp and the shrimp croquettes were very tasty. The pad thai had a sweet sauce. Personally I would have liked some more nuts to add as a topping but other than that the food was great. Service was good and fast. We had two drinks, two appetisers and two main dishes and it was a lot of food haha. Unfortunately, we could not finish it all.

The food is exceptional. We loved the crispy chicken with Basil. We ordered red curry and the chef/owner separated it into two - one mild and one spicy! The mango sticky rice in three colors and flavors is a must. Great dinner, service and ambience. We will return!

We decided to dine at this restaurant after strolling through the night market, largely influenced by the many positive reviews. Unfortunately, our experience did not live up to the expectations. We ordered several dishes, including pineapple fried rice with shrimp and mango sticky rice. The shrimps in the fried rice were clearly not fresh— they had a strong ammonia-like smell and an unpleasant taste. As someone who regularly eats shrimp, I found this extremely unusual. My stepfather, who worked in a renowned Dutch fish shop for over 20 years, confirmed that the shrimp was not of good quality. When we brought this to the attention of what we believe was the owner, his reaction was defensive. He insisted the shrimp was fresh from the market. I mentioned that the rice itself was tasty, but the shrimp was not properly cooked. The dish was taken away without any offer to replace it or provide an alternative, which was quite disappointing. Additionally, the rice in the mango sticky rice was undercooked and so firm it was difficult to eat with a fork. Coming from a Dutch-Surinamese background where hospitality and customer care are highly valued, this experience was a letdown. Unfortunately, based on the food quality and lack of service recovery, I cannot recommend this restaurant.