Andalus Fish – Markthal

Inside the Markthal, Andalus Fish brings a fish counter and dining area together, making it easy to move from architecture to lunch without leaving the market. MVRDV’s project is an inhabited structure: apartments form the large arch, while the covered square fills with fish, fruit, cheese and food from different traditions. The branch occupies units 57, 59 and 60, with seating on an upper level that several visitors appreciate when the central floor is busy.

The menu and business website list fried fish, kibbeling, grilled salmon, salads, pasta, fish soup and seafood platters; fresh fish is also sold to take away, and the business provides catering. Prices shown online vary by item, so check the amount before ordering, especially for platters. It is more fish-focused than LALA, where the offer centres on Latin tapas and combination plates. For a quick tasting, a sandwich or portion of kibbeling may be more practical than a full meal.

Recent reviews are mixed and deserve a careful reading. Some customers praise freshly fried fish, soup, variety and upstairs seating; others complain about oily fish, inconsistent flavour or disappointing service. The Google score for this branch is notably lower than the neighbouring restaurant’s, which helps set realistic expectations: there are positive comments about freshness, but no uniform consensus on service and execution. The rating belongs to Andalus Fish’s Markthal units, not similarly named shops elsewhere.

The business lists phone +31 10 203 6633 and its address as 298 Ds. Jan Scharpstraat, units 57, 59 and 60. It gives hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. most of the week, later on Friday, with a noon start on Sunday. The upstairs terrace and shared market seating make it practical for a meal, although the experience can vary at peak times. Blaak station is a few minutes away; after lunch, the Cube Houses and Oude Haven are within walking distance.