Sham Oost
Sham Oost Amsterdam – elegant table setting with a Syrian mezze spread
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Type of cuisine:
Syrian, Halal, Middle Eastern
Location:
Amsterdam
Area:
East, Waterfront
Sham Oost is an authentic Syrian restaurant on Borneo Eiland, in Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands. It belongs to the Sham family, Amsterdam's first Syrian restaurant, and is 100% Halal-certified.
The kitchen is led by experienced Syrian chefs, preparing authentic mezze, grilled meats and traditional dishes meant to be shared, in keeping with Syrian dining tradition. The dining room opens onto a waterside terrace overlooking the harbour.
Group dining
- Cuisine: Syrian, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Setting: casual dining room plus a waterside terrace
- Style: shared mezze (mazas), grilled meats and traditional Syrian mains
Opening hours:
Monday–Thursday and Sunday: 10:00–22:00
Friday–Saturday: 10:00–23:00
Sham Oost's menu centres on an extensive selection of mazas (mezze) meant for sharing, followed by grilled meats and traditional Syrian mains. A vegetarian selection runs throughout.
Mazas (mezze)
- Hummus – chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil
- Mutabal – grilled aubergine with yoghurt and tahini
- Baba ghanoush – grilled aubergine with vegetables and pomegranate molasses
- Muhammara – roasted red pepper puree with walnuts, tahini and pomegranate molasses
- Vegan kibbeh – bulgur, herbs, walnuts and pomegranate molasses
- Stuffed vine leaves with lemon and olive oil
Grill & mains
- Grilled lamb skewers
- Freekeh with lamb, peas and roasted almonds
- Okra in tomato sauce with lamb, garlic and herbs
- Molokhia (Syrian spinach) with chicken, served with rice
- Chicken in lemon, garlic and cream sauce
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