Indonesia and the Netherlands share a special relationship, rooted in their shared, multicentury history of colonial interactions. This began during the spice trade in the early 17th century with the
Stadhuis of Batavia, the former Asian headquarters of the VOC, now housing the Jakarta History Museum
Mohammad Hatta and Queen Juliana sign the Hague Agreement in 1949
Queen Juliana and President Suharto in Jakarta, during her royal visit in 1971
President Prabowo Subianto with Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander in 2025
Rijsttafel
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Rijsttafel is an elaborate Indonesian meal adapted by the Dutch from the hidang presentation of nasi padang from the Padang region of West Sumatra. It consists of many side dishes in small portions, a
Indonesia–Netherlands relations
…Netherlands, the influence of Indonesian cuisine is very strong and has become part of the national culinary culture, particularly through dishes such as rijsttafel—which evolved from the tradition of serving Indonesian colonial dishes—as well as the popularity of satay and nasi goreng. Indonesian restaurants are…
An elaborate rijsttafel in a restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands
Rijsttafel in the 1880s
Rijsttafel in Bandung in 1936
A contemporary rijsttafel served in Rotterdam, Netherlands