the nomadic
kitchen of Algeria
Fire, spice, and a table that welcomes everyone.
meet the chef Laurent Med Khellout
No fixed recipes. Just intuition, fire, and a kitchen shaped by movement and memory.
from souk to table
eat in, take out, celebrate
Westerpark
Our nomadic escape in the heart of Amsterdam, surrounded by trees, low seating and the warmth of an open kitchen. Best for dinner, small groups and a slower evening around the table.
Daily from 12:00 till 0:00 – kitchen open until 22:00
Please reserve lunch a day in advance
Prinsengracht
Canal-side and intimate. Choose from the daily selection of fresh dishes, take a seat by the water, or bring the flavours home. No reservation needed, just appetite.
Daily from 12:00 till 22:00
Walk-in only
Takeaway available
Westerstraat
Fast, generous, and full of souk-like energy. In the heart of the Jordaan, this is the most casual way into the nomadic kitchen, whether you stop for lunch, takeaway or an easy walk-in meal.
Daily from 11:00 till 22:00 – monday and saturday open from 9:00
Walk-in only
Takeaway available
Centrale Markthal
Our largest location, where industrial halls are softened by rugs, lanterns and fire. Made for groups of eight or more, private dining, celebrations and evenings that need room to breathe.
Group dining · Private events · Large parties
More than 20 years of cooking for
people on the most important days
of their lives. We don’t do generic,
we do yours.
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Sometimes Raïnaraï opens the doors wide. For a night of Algerian music, a shared table, a market that smells of cumin and fresh bread. These are our evenings, come join us.
once you have tasted it, you will never let go