Molen De Dikkert
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Bob Goudsmit |
| Defunct | 1992 |
| Fate | Declared bankruptcy; ownership transferred to Yen Ho Kai |
| Headquarters | Amstelveen , Netherlands |
Key people | Arjan van Dijk (head chef during Michelin star period), Bob Goudsmit (proprietor) |
| Products | High-end dining |
Molen De Dikkert was a high-end dining establishment situated within a historic windmill in Amstelveen, Netherlands. It was awarded a Michelin star in 1983, a distinction it upheld until 1992. In 1992, the restaurant declared bankruptcy; amid the financial proceedings, proprietor Bob Goudsmit transferred ownership to Yen Ho Kai, who continued running the business.
During the period when the Michelin star was held, Arjan van Dijk fulfilled the role of head chef. Today, the windmill accommodates the restaurant De Jonge Dikkert, which has been recognized with a Bib Gourmand since 1994.
Originally constructed in 1672 in Zaandam as a sawmill, the windmill was moved to Amstelveen in 1896 to serve as a flour mill. Operations ceased in 1929, and after falling into neglect, it underwent restoration in 1965 and reopened its doors in 1966.