Restaurant Kenneh

Kenneh is a gem and well worth checking out if you want to try West African dishes from different countries. Highly recommended. This was our second time having West African food, and the first time in the Netherlands. The moment we stepped in we were greeted by fragrant spices and the very friendly owner. We tried the peppered oyster, the puff puff with lobster, the scotch egg with onion stew and beef sausage, the grilled red mullet with spicy peanut stew and fresh herbs, as well as the aged sirloin steak seasoned with suya. We had the herb infused rice and the homemade bread (agege) with nutmeg butter as sides. All the dishes were phenomenal. The dishes were very nicely spiced, and the owner came up between courses to check whether the food and the spice level was to our liking. He also explained the origin of the different dishes, which he did for the full tasting menu as well — we heard this at the next table over. The wine list offers a good selection of wines that pair well with the different dishes. They also offer three cocktails, of which we sampled two: the Spiced Tamarind and the Tree of Life. Both were a great way to end the meal for us, as we usually don't take dessert. The flavour profiles are nicely evocative of the cuisine. Overall, I would really recommend checking this place out. It does West African food in a fine dining setting, but the overall atmosphere is very down to Earth, friendly, and personal.

We had the full experience menu for two and it was fantastic. We have been to many places before but this was something different and extraordinary in taste and arrangements. It is definitely a new, unique way of experiencing Western Africa cooking. We wish Kenneh all the best on his embarquement to bring African culture and cooking to Amsterdam.

Randomly came across this place after wandering around Amsterdam. Wasn’t too sure what to expect with African food in French style but was delicious. We had a scotch egg with a delicate sauce and spices - all well applied and lobster with some plantain. Was very impressed with the owner, a young fellow who opened a year ago and also with the quality of the cooking. Two glasses wine and water bill was euro 80. There is a tasting menu at 110 euro aswell.

This was probably one of the worst experiences I’ve had in a while. And I don’t say this lightly. We were really looking forward to trying something different, west african fine dining and offering a vegan menu was set to be a great date night. The whole experience (without even commenting on the food) was terrible and calling this fine dining with the price tag is quite ridiculous. From the moment we came in, with a reservation, although the restaurant wasn’t full. The staff told us they gave our table away. After some discussion they end up sitting us down, without menus or drinks for a while. We booked with a note that we were looking to do the vegan menu and I had allergies to peanuts, which we reminded the staff as we ordered. As we ordered wine, I chose the wine while the waiter made a sarcastic comment to my husband “Oh so she decides huh” which was completely inappropriate. He then managed to forget our wine, we had to remind them to serve us. They didn’t present the bottle or let us taste it. As our first dish arrived, it wasn’t vegan which made us worried they didn’t take note of the allergy either. We also had a woman waiter who wasn’t trained in personal space, always reaching across in front of the customer to take plates away. The “funniest” part is when I didn’t finish my bread which was resting on my side bread plate, she picked it up with her bare hands asking me if she could take it away. She didn’t pick up the plate. She picked up the bread straight. Should i have said “no please leave it” after she had touched it? The restaurant itself isn’t furnished with sound absorbing material which made the evening extremely loud although not that busy. It was also really warm with a lack of ventilation which just made things uncomfortable. At some point, one of the cooks yelled “I’m going for a smoke” which we all heard due to the open kitchen. I hate to leave negative reviews but this experience overall almost felt like a prank. Paying a high price tag and calling this fine dining is almost insulting. Would not recommend. Go at your own risk.

Truly amazing experience. Each course was interesting, beautifully plated, and full of rich, complex flavor. The wine pairings were also wonderful which I don’t often find to be the case — typically they’re just an upsell, but these were thoughtful and really added to the experience. We felt like we were in Chef’s home, but we equally felt like we were at a fine dining restaurant. Highly recommend!

Wow! What a dining experience. Chef Kenneh is a warm host that takes you on a culinary journey throughout West Africa. The flavors are all very "homey" and approachable. The wine pairing was great, with the flavors of the wine accurately matching the dishes. There were so many highlights from the meal. I think the pair of peppered oysters from the first bites and the Donkwa crumble really stood out.

What a wonderful experience! Celebrated my partner's birthday there, it was such an fantastic choice. The food is both so delicious and beautiful! So great to try a different kind of food in Amsterdam! You can see how is carefully thought, how every ingredient is brought to the fullest. The staff so knowledgeable, explaining every single detail and being so attentive. The restaurant with a very authentic decoration, with art brought from Africa, a great art on the wall explaining the origins of the restaurant, details even on the vases for the plants, with even the material having a reason to be there. All this blew my mind. Recommend to everybody.

Truly a unique tasting experience. Did the tasting menu and Kenneth explained the origins of each dish. Would highly recommend for a wonderful evening.