Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob

What a neat little eatery in this college town and in a great location close to Pinnacle Arena. The only hit I would have on them is to clarify their window menu (the one that entices you to come in) and have it be in line price-​wise with their order menu inside!
Otherwise my lamb plate was quite delicious and perfectly sized for dinner. I noticed others reviewing them (at a different site) saying the portions were too large. I didn’t feel this way and felt very warm and contented with my meal.

While it is a little pricey, my tastebuds are always satisfied and I’m always full afterward. I hadn’t ever eaten falafel or kabob before this place so I can’t say how it compares with other places of its kind. THE CURRY FRIES. I fantasize about them often…

Dave G is the greatest! Excellent service and delicious food. Also, it’s open super late so you can satisfy your cravings at any hour.

Yes, you are indeed an attractive man Mr. Amsterdam.
The food is also fantastic. I’ve long fantasized of an Amsterdam Falafel in falafel deprived Lincoln, now my dream is a reality, except for the nightmare that is parking in the Haymarket.
I haven’t tried the Chicken yet, but I love the beef and the falafel. I think lamb would be a very welcome addition, but I can’t complain about this too much.
PROS:
1) The atmosphere is quaint, but adequate. I like sitting on the patio or at the bar facing the street. It is an excellent point from which to observe the many species of hipster pedestrians that frequent the area and to critique their waxed mustachery and neck beards.
2) The Lincoln location is spatially superior to Dundee in that patrons are able to enjoy their food without becoming intimately acquainted with the hygienic habits of their fellow patrons. Yes, some patrons smell better than others, this is a reality in the realm of hipster food, I accept this.
3) The music isn’t all rockabilly, indie, my favorite-​obscure-​band-​is-​better-​than-​your-​passé-​mainstream-​band, but mostly it is. Thankfully, I have yet to hear them play techno or anything else that might induce awkward Roxbury-​like neck seizures. I consider this a public service and am forever grateful.
4) The hours are fantastic, especially if you have glaucoma and a penchant for mass quantities of savory finger food at 2 AM, I won’t judge and neither will that oh so sexy Mr. Amsterdam.
5) The Moroccan soup is very good, albeit different from my original expectation of a Grateful Bread-​esque Moroccan Tomato soup. There are no scones involved with Amsterdam cuisine, so it is a bit unfair of me to compare them to Lincoln’s premier institution of homemade soup, patchouli and kitschiness. Unlike GB, they do accept Visa/Mastercard…bonus.
CONS:
1) The feta fries are a genuine threat to my BMI, if it wasn’t for these fries, I would no doubt be as svelte and attractive as Mr. Amsterdam himself. Alas, I can only allay my endomorphic angst by stuffing my rotund face with massive quantities of curry feta cheese and golden, crispy french fries.
2) I have been known to wear suspenders in public and am occasionally mistaken by college students as an employee of Amsterdam Falafel. This doesn’t bother me much, but really Mr. Amsterdam, I would greatly appreciate an official Amsterdam Falafel t-​shirt to complement my pant-​suspension proclivities and also that I might better fulfill my role as falafel evangelist.
SUMMARY:
With or without a complimentary t-​shirt, I will go out into the world and spread the falafel gospel. This disclosure does weaken my negotiating position with the smokin’ hot Mr. Amsterdam, but it is a chance I am willing to take, for the falafels that I love so dearly.
Amen

Bennett–
F_​CK the haters, you’re a great guy. Not too hard on the eyes neither… Taking away one star for no cheeseburgers, but adding one back for the beer.

Nice location in the Haymarket district. When you walk in there you are looking at the order taker with on menu over head. I order Kabob– beef with the hummus, chick peas & curly fries-​spicy. The food is prepared nicely on plate & I ordered some chicken kabob added on my meal. The kabob was a bit dry but the rest is good.

What a falafel!
I was in Lincoln yesterday to play at Vega with my band which is currently on tour, and my drummer and I strolled over to grab some grub. What we got was the spicy felafel over mixed greens, with some combination of garlic and red spicy sauce (recommended pairing), and additionally we each got a tallboy PBR and shared a side of hummus/​pita/​veggies to dip.
Everything was really great, to say the least. The felafel themselves were indeed spicy, which I demand when seeking something with a kick; some things are just not as spicy as advertised. The veggies and greens and pickled stuff were working well with them too, and it ultimately felt like eating a salad with some new flair added.
If you come through here and you like felafel do yourself a favor and grab some of this mouthwatering goodness. Don’t let the super-​new and chain-​y vibe throw you: the food is really good. I heard the kabob was something special too.

After I asked them to
check with the Health Dept, they did and have reversed their policy. Dogs are now allowed in the outside patio.

The falafel was everything it was supposed to be although a little dry for my liking.
The kabob salad I would never recommend, the gyro meat was dried out to the point that the texture was like beef jerky/​potato chips.
I going to conclude they were just having an off day but it will be a while until I decide to take a date there again.

Great little doner kebab place! They even have curry fries with the little forks — just like in Europe! Prices are okay, a tad high but the food is good, place is clean & they have outdoor seating.

We were excited to try Amsterdam for the first time last week. We ordered our food as take-​out so we could watch the game at the Railyard. We ordered two kids’ meals and two adult plates. Unfortunately, they gave us the salad instead of the hummus we ordered. The curry fries (in the kids’ meals) were quite tasty and spicy. The beef kabob meat was also quite tender and flavorful.
The chickpea salad was pretty bland and the falafel was dry. It definitely needed the hummus to help. The kids were also disappointed that the kabob meat didn’t actually come on a skewer. The food overall was pretty messy to be considered street food — it wasn’t as though you could walk around and eat this without spilling.

Nice alternative to quick burgers and tacos. Stopped by here before a baseball game. Really good sandwich. Reasonably priced. Curry fries are genius. have been seasoning with curry when making fries at home since.

A tough one to review really. After being a devoted fan of the original location in Omaha it was always going to be tough to top the only real donner kebab house in Nebraska. Sadly they copped out with serving the kebab with lamb and went for beef. The sauces were excellent, the topping were fresh and plentiful and the curry french fries were outstanding.
The décor is the typical minimalist industrial motive which is popular right now, the chairs were a bit spartan and hard. Really reminded me of a Chipolte. The service was polite and efficient and friendly. When they asked me how I like the experience I said it was great but a disappointment they did not make real Donners which are served with lamb. I’ve eaten them in England, Spain, France and even Canada. The gentleman obviously did not want to hear that and immediately walked away without a response.
The only other major gripe was the dried out chicken cutlets they used for their Chicken Kebob. You should have real chicken on a spit simmering for hours bursting with juice when sliced thinly as all kebob houses I’ve been to in the world have. Not this dried out excuse for chicken.
I will be back and have recommend the restaurant to friends. I’m sure it will do well and is a breath of fresh air for Lincoln.

Loooooove it.
Came here accidentally (they’re open til 3am). Staff was super friendly and helpful, the place is small but clean, and the food is delicious!
1. You HAVE to get curry fries. Better yet, the feta fries.
2. You HAVE to get it spicy.
3. You HAVE to get extra sauce.
Just writing this review makes me hungry for more.

I stopped onto this place on a lunch time whim… will definitely try to go back! Curry fries were really good and the beef kabob sandwich i had was awesome also. Really want to take the vegitarian girlfriend in so she can be the ultimate judge on their menu. But i feel like this place is a good go-​between for both of us, as far as the menu is concerned… i recommended a try of this place at the very least

Food was good but…
Gyro was $ 8 so I expected a loaded sandwich… nope
Smaller than the one in Omaha
Way less meat (They actually weigh it out)
Gyro meat was also inconsistently cooked, dry in some places
Love this place in Omaha, sad it’s a bit different in Lincoln, but it’s still good food.

Tasty and a good price! If you have dietary restrictions, there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. I ordered the falafel plate. Falafel patties are large, crispy on the outside and warm and soft inside. The «herb» sauce is what I think if a traditional yogurt/​dill type sauce — yummy. They have a different take on tabbouleh. The tabbouleh seems to be almost all bulgar wheat. There’s a yummy chickpea salad, and the hummus is good (hidden under the falafel patties). Lots of nice outdoor seating.

Awesome kebab and the price seemed to be quite reasonable. I must say they have a good chef must be originally from Egypt and the food was quite authentic.

They have another place in Omaha that is a bit more humble than this. Went in on Saturday for lunch and today. The food is good and at a very reasonable price. The hummus plate is pretty good but my favorite is the kabob sandwich. It’s of a generous portion and just one is very filing. The place is very clean and great for lunch

THE GIST:
There’s a lot of falafel-​based competition in Lincoln, but this place definitely has the goods to go head-​to-​head with most of the established joints. I had the spicy falafel sandwich with fries, my partner had the regular falafel sandwich with fries, and we were both more than satisfied. Will be returning soon!
THE GOOD:
*Curry fries were to die for; definitely the highlight of the plate.
*Both the falafel and the spicy falafel were delicious, slightly moist, with a touch of nuttiness: exactly what you want in a falafel! The pickled cabbage in the sandwich is a nice traditional touch that adds a burst of flavor as well.
*The grilled pita is a nice touch — not only does it add a slight crunch to the texture, but it helps prevent the sogginess that can sometimes plague an otherwise great falafel sandwich on fresh pita.
*The hummus and spicy green sauce were both excellent dressing choices.
*Menu is simple and clearly laid out, identifying veg-​friendly options clearly.
*Portions were more than generous, especially at this price point.
*Quick, friendly service.
THE NOT-​SO-​GOOD:
*The spicy red sauce was a bit flat — it had plenty of heat, but not much else going on. Just to be clear, it wasn’t «too hot» in the sense of being overwhelming or unpleasant (I’d say it was just a bit spicier than standard sriracha or the like), but it wasn’t a very well-​rounded flavor. Ideally, you want some of the pungency and complexity of the peppers to come through with a bite of vinegar and/​or garlic, but this didn’t have much at play outside of the capsaicin.
*There isn’t a ton of seating available. It was fine during our visit, as there were several empty tables, but I can imagine they’ll fill up quickly if this place gets more popular, especially during football games and the like. (OTOH, complaining about crowds on gameday in Lincoln is like complaining about snow and ice at the North Pole.)
*Beer wasn’t available yet, but this is supposed to be remedied by Monday.
THE UGLY:
*Nothing to report at this time!