Gifu Ramen Bar is an izakaya and ramen bar on Amsterdam’s central Elandsgracht, run by the same powerhouse behind the omelette sando hotspot, Chun Café. Where Chun draws queues spilling out the door at lunchtime, Gifu is its more relaxed, intimate counterpart, best suited to dinner. Warm, dim lighting and wooden interiors create a more modern, moody look and feel within an otherwise minimalist design. Before slurping big bowls of steaming broth-rich, noodle-laden ramen, kick off with a few dishes to share – binchotan-grilled aubergine with a white miso and sesame crust, and silken tofu topped with enoki mushrooms and dashi. It's a thoughtful and delicious ode to chef Ryoji Miyachi’s Japanese hometown.

For a big, comforting bowl of ramen, treat yourself to a little Fou Fow. We like to perch on one of the stools in the window and watch the world go by as we slurp.

A contemporary art spot to add to your gallery repertoire for when in Amsterdam. Ron Mandos is a gallery space showcasing the most innovative of exhibitions from a whole host of international artists. 

Whether you’re in their shop on the Elandsgracht or the Haarlemmerstraat, you are guaranteed to find something that tickles your fancy at Tenue de Nimes. This gorgeous concept store stocks covetable clothes from labels like Acne & Levi’s & offers tailoring right on the spot. Though Amsterdam can be tricky for finding chic clothing, you definitely won’t leave Tenue de Nimes empty-handed.