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RAINARAI – The nomadic kitchen of Algeria in Amsterdam

















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Our Locations
Events & Catering
Workshops
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the nomadickitchen 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.



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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.

Polonceau-kade 40
1014 DA Amsterdam
020 4867109

Daily from 12:00 till 0:00 – kitchen open until 22:00Please reserve lunch a day in advance





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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.

Prinsengracht 252
1016 HG Amsterdam
020 6249791

Daily from 12:00 till 22:00







020 6249791




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.

Westerstraat 10
1015 MJ Amsterdam
020 4233210

Daily from 11:00 till 22:00 – monday and saturday open from 9:00







020 4233210




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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.

Centrale Groothandelsmarkt 186
1051 LJ Amsterdam
06 12636857





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Group dining · Private events · Large parties












More than 20 years of cooking forpeople on the most important daysof their lives. We don’t do generic, we do yours.



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events gallery

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.















Upcoming Events





House of Nomads

7 September Once, the nomads of the desert carried their kitchens with them. Spices wrapped in cloth, recipes passed by



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Past Events





People on Music Market

Our very first People on Music Market. A day full of music, vinyl, clothing, art, unique finds and good food



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Past Events





Discotheque Exotica

The DJs of Discotheque Exotica brought an eclectic mix of worldly sounds to the Markthal. With residents Ronald Linger (Mulat),



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once you have tasted it, you will never let go



















LOCATIONS AMSTERDAM Westerpark — Polonceau-kade 40Prinsengracht — Prinsengracht 252Westerstraat — Westerstraat 10Centrale Markthal — Groothandelsmarkt 186

CONTACT US +31 6 12 63 68 57info@rainarai.nl

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