Raïnaraï
Fire, spice, and a table that welcomes everyone.
A place, a kitchen, and a way of bringing people together. With honest produce, and a deep belief that food should be boundless, generous, and shared.
the story
Nature, Warmth, Tradition, Adventure, Faith, Music and Pleasure. For me these are the seven principles in life that are interconnected. I was born on the seventh day of the seventh month. The number seven plays a role in everything I do.
Laurent Med Khellout
When I was thinking about the name I wanted to give my restaurant, I woke from a dream with an image from my youth. I saw my uncle on a horse singing ‘Rairairai’. Rai is an Algerian music movement dating back to the traditional music culture of the Bedouin. It is a style of singing used by the Algerian people when commenting on the news of the day. The word ‘Rai’ literally means ‘I find’. It refers to the opinion of the singer with the addition of a personal touch. For me, it stands for independence. Singing with your feelings, then you will be where you wish to be. That is what Raïnaraï means. That is how it all began.
stories and press
Features, collaborations, and moments that show how Raïnaraï lives beyond the table.