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Red Orchids in Haarlem: Modern Asian Dining on Zandvoortselaan

Red Orchids serves modern Asian cuisine at Zandvoortselaan 139 in Heemstede, listed under Haarlem. The 2026 Gault&Millau guide rated it 12, noting a relaxed, lively bistro with friendly and efficient service.

Four kitchens, one menu

The cooking draws on Thailand, China, Indonesia and Japan, with Western ideas folded in. The menu changes several times a year and follows seasonal produce. Michelin lists Red Orchids as Recommended for 2026. The dining room is modern and a little trendy, in the former premises of Salt Seafoodbar.

Rolls, dim sum and the wok

Sushi rolls range from unagi with foie gras to a futomaki of soft shell crab with kimchi mayonnaise. Dim sum includes ha kau and siu mai. Zeeland oysters come steamed in black bean sauce. Among the mains, kung pao chicken is finished with sichuan pepper and black rice vinegar. Seabass arrives in a mild panang curry. Sirloin is served sizzling on a cast iron plate with black pepper sauce.

Sharing the table

The "Delen is lief" menu costs €57.50 per person and is ordered per table. It brings six dishes in three courses, served with jasmine rice. It follows the Asian habit of sharing, with no fixed order for the plates.