Anno Asia Opens Multi-Concept Asian Venue Near Amsterdam Amstel

AMSTERDAM, May 6, 2026 — A large-format Asian fusion destination called Anno Asia has opened at Julianaplein 47 in Amsterdam-Oost, directly across from Amsterdam Amstel station, transforming a long-vacant building into a multi-concept hospitality space that combines a full-service restaurant, Asian food market, toko, art gallery and coworking facilities under one roof. The venue occupies the expansive premises above a Jumbo supermarket, a site that stood empty for years before the current operators took it over.

Anno Asia positions itself as a modern Asian fusion restaurant where culinary traditions from Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea come together in a single, cohesive concept. The opening adds a prominent new anchor to Amsterdam-Oost, a district that has developed steadily as a culinary destination over the past several years.

Anno Asia Amsterdam Blends Day Market With Evening Dining Experience

The venue operates across distinct zones that serve different purposes at different times of day. On the left side of the space, a Vietnamese restaurant serves dishes and poke bowls from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., anchored by a display case of freshly prepared Asian sweets. Bubble tea joins the offering later in May, and every Friday afternoon features a Happy Hour during which drinks come accompanied by complimentary snacks.

A dedicated corner at the back of the restaurant houses the Asian barbecue section, where interactive Korean BBQ is available for groups vegetarian options are accommodated when requested at the time of reservation. As the evening progresses, the wider dining space transitions from a casual food market setting into a fuller dining atmosphere, with à la carte ordering across the central restaurant floor.

To the right of the main entrance, a toko is set to open selling Asian grocery products and a range of teas, including what the operators hope will cover current Amsterdam favorites such as matcha and hojicha.

Interior Design and 25-Meter Projection Wall Define the Space

The interior makes an immediate impression. Visitors entering the space encounter a full-size giraffe sculpture as a focal point at the entrance an unexpected detail that sets the tone for the playful, layered design throughout. Real trees are woven into the décor, live plants integrated among the tables and architectural elements to give the space a natural, organic quality that contrasts with the venue's urban scale.

A central bar anchors the main floor, surrounded by a layout of varied color palettes and angled sections that divide the space into distinct zones without closing them off from one another. The result is a room that feels both open and textured.

The most talked-about design feature is a 25-meter-long projection wall that runs through the room, powered by multiple projectors that shift the ambiance throughout the evening from subtle background visuals to fully immersive scenes that give the space a cinematic quality. The lighting and table styling reinforce the experiential intent: Anno Asia presents itself as an evening out, not just a meal.

Menu Draws From Across Asia, With Strong Vegetarian Options

The à la carte menu spans a wide range of Asian culinary traditions. Early visits by local food writers highlighted the freshness and value of the sushi offering four pieces of avocado and cucumber rolls for nine euros and praised the gyoza, served warm and crispy, decorated with edible flowers and priced at five pieces for eight euros. Grilled tofu and mushroom skewers, a vegan dragon roll and green asparagus over a savory potato purée rounded out the vegetarian and plant-based selections reviewed on opening.

The bao buns drew particular attention. Vegetarian versions one filled with tofu and spices, another with spinach and vegetables were described as light in texture and freshly prepared. A sweet black sesame bao completed the tasting notes from early reviewers. The drinks menu includes aromatic floral teas and house-made lemonades alongside an extensive wine list, extending the offering well beyond food alone.

Anno Asia Extends Amsterdam-Oost's Growing Culinary Footprint

The arrival of Anno Asia continues a pattern of significant hospitality investment along the Amsterdam Amstel corridor. The Julianaplein location, long considered underused given its footfall from one of the city's busiest train and metro interchange stations, had been discussed as a potential dining and retail destination for several years before the current operators secured the space.

Amsterdam-Oost has seen a wave of restaurant openings in recent years, with the Javastraat, Dappermarkt surroundings and the Overamstel subdistrict all drawing new operators. Anno Asia's scale and multi-format structure restaurant, food market, coworking and retail combined places it in a different category from most new openings in the area.

Full details on opening hours, reservations and the coworking and gallery programming are available via the Anno Asia website. For broader context on Amsterdam's Asian dining scene and the global rise of multi-concept hospitality venues, BBC Good Food covers the trends shaping restaurant design and format innovation internationally.

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