At Prinsengracht 955 in Amsterdam. West African tasting menu, cocktails and summer terrace energy.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
Dinner Wednesday to Saturday · Lunch Friday & Saturday
Seasonal tasting menu from €49 / Bar Snacks menu from €7 – €15
Vegan menu available · Cocktails, wine and alcohol-free : Wine & cocktail pairings
Join us at the table.
This is our final pop-up chapter before we open our permanent home in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Come while we are still here.
Support the Founding Chapter of the Jollof Club.
Our cooking draws from West African heritage, the wider diaspora and modern technique.
A seasonal menu built on fire, spice, texture and storytelling. Multi-course seasonal tasting menu.
Cocktails inspired by African botanicals. Curated wine list and crafted alcohol-free serves.
Dietary notes and allergen guidance.
Nicolas Aquaa, the son of a Nigerian mother and a Ghanaian father, grew up in Friesland with little knowledge of the Nigerian dishes his mother cooked for him. He became a chef, worked in Michelin-starred kitchens and open-fire restaurants, yet remained deeply curious about the flavours connected to his West African roots. That curiosity led him to travel through Nigeria, Ghana and London, where bridges are being built between fine dining and West African family recipes, something Nicolas is now helping shape in the Netherlands.
Through his pop-ups, travels and stages at top restaurants, Nicolas has not only refined his culinary craft, but also deepened his understanding of the flavours passed down by his mother and grandmother. In The Jollof Club, Aquaa takes the reader on a journey through suya, puff-puff and, most importantly of all, jollof rice, while also taking them on a journey of self-discovery.
Bespoke dining experiences designed for brands, private groups and modern celebrations. From intimate dinners to full-scale cultural events and weddings, each experience is shaped around food, atmosphere and connection. Hosted onsite or offsite.
Alongside private events, we curate cultural programming that brings people together through food and music. Our Sunday Soul Sessions and collaborations with partners such as Martell, TopNotch, ADE and The Hoxton reflect our approach to creating experiences that feel both intentional and alive.
Planning something special? Explore our Events & Weddings offering.
A celebration of West African flavour, diaspora creativity and Amsterdam’s cultural heartbeat. We honour heritage while cooking forward. Created by Nicolas Aquaa and Bunmi Okolosi. Food is our medium. Culture is our language. Community is our foundation.
