Authentic Indian Restaurant Near Sloterdijk Station, Amsterdam

Step out of Sloterdijk station on a weekday morning and the choices are usually quick and forgettable: a coffee to go, a pastry, a sandwich eaten on the platform. That is fine when you are running late, but it is not the same as sitting down to food that someone has cooked with care.

Veda Cafe & Restaurant is the other option. We are at Kabelweg 57, a short walk from the station, and we serve authentic Indian breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday.

Op zoek naar een authentiek Indiaas restaurant bij station Sloterdijk? Veda aan de Kabelweg 57 ligt op loopafstand van het station en is van maandag tot en met vrijdag open van 7:00 tot 15:00.

What authentic Indian means in our kitchen

Almost every Indian restaurant calls its food authentic, so here is what the word means for us. Our chefs cook from recipes and techniques handed down through their own families. We do not simplify dishes to suit a Western menu, and we keep the slow-cooking traditions in place, even within the tighter time window of a weekday service.

Spices are where you taste the difference. Cumin, ginger, turmeric and black pepper are there for depth and warmth, not just heat, and slow cooking gives them time to come together. The result is food that tastes layered rather than simply spicy, and that keeps you going far longer than a plain pastry or sandwich.

What to order on your first visit

We keep the menu focused: a handful of dishes, done properly. That makes choosing easy. If it is your first visit, this is where we would start.

• Breakfast: one of our spiced egg dishes with a cup of masala chai. They have a lot more going on than a plain scramble.
• Lunch: the chicken tikka wrap with a filter coffee. It is easy to eat on a short break.
• Something lighter: ask for our lighter breakfast options if you want something quick but still satisfying before a meeting.
• Vegetarian: several breakfast dishes are vegetarian, and the team can point out plant-based options if you ask.
• Seasonal special: ask what is on this week. It rotates depending on what is fresh.

Our masala chai and filter coffee are brewed fresh rather than pre-batched, so they are worth ordering even if you only have ten minutes. You can see the full list on our menu page, and read more about the wrap in our chicken tikka wrap guide.

A table for commuters, remote workers and small teams

Our guests are a real mix. Commuters stop in before work, remote workers and freelancers come for a proper coffee and a corner to work from, and small teams meet over breakfast before a bigger meeting elsewhere. Visitors staying nearby come because they want something more memorable than a hotel buffet. We have Wi-Fi, and the space works equally well for one person with a laptop and for a table of six colleagues.

Planning a group breakfast or a business lunch? Use our contact page or phone us and we will help. For more ideas around the station, see our guide to lunch spots for remote workers near Sloterdijk and our Indian breakfast guide.

How to find us

Veda is a short, easy walk from Sloterdijk station. If you are coming straight off the train, you do not need a tram or a bus.

• Address: Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, for breakfast and lunch
• Phone: +31 6 5881 1668
• Questions or group bookings: contact page

Looking for other places nearby? See our guide to cafes and restaurants near Sloterdijk station.

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