Restaurant Kenneh Amsterdam // Your Little Black Book

Restaurant Kenneh Amsterdam is the very first place in the Netherlands where you can experience West African cuisine in a fine dining setting. And it's even better than you think.

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Ambience and interior at Restaurant Kenneh Amsterdam

With years of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Samuka Kenneh is on a mission: to bring something truly unique to the Netherlands. And he does so with gusto. Not only through his dishes, but also by bringing the story behind each dish to life. Thanks to his passion for food and strong connection to his roots, the chef has created a completely new dining experience: Kenneh Amsterdam is the first West African fine dining restaurant in the Netherlands (!). Dishes from Gambia to Sierra Leone, Ghana, and beyond pay tribute to the rich West African history.

The atmosphere at Kenneh is relaxed and welcoming; you immediately feel at ease and don't have to speak softly, as is sometimes the case in fine dining restaurants. Kenneh's primary goal is to inspire and introduce his guests to the hospitality and flavors of West Africa. And a good atmosphere is, of course, part of that. The combination of dark wood and terracotta walls contributes to that warm feeling.

Menu and dishes at Kenneh Amsterdam

Kenneh offers a unique chef's menu that changes occasionally. The current lunch menu starts with a Gambian-style oyster, followed by ampesi: mackerel with a special jam, steamed spinach, and avocado. For dinner, you can choose à la carte or one of the two current menus: "The Full West African Experience" or the "Tasting Menu." Both begin with a well-known Nigerian snack: puff-puff. The Full Experience consists of ten courses, the Tasting Menu seven. Both are excellent options, as they offer a good glimpse into the unique flavor palette that characterizes West Africa. The Yasa lobster is one for the books; the lobster is enriched with truffle, chili oil, and yasa chips. Together, all the dishes on the menu evoke Chef Samuka's story, from childhood memories to travels.

Restaurant Kenneh is suitable for a date night or a special evening out

Reservations at Kenneh are available for two people or more, but groups are also more than welcome. Private events are even an option; you can accommodate up to 34 people.