Restaurants

Restaurants

The Jollof Club - West African with flair

The Jollof Club mixes flavors of West Africa with Dutch influences. Chef Nicolas Aquaa explores his roots and serves dishes that make you want to dive right in: full, warm, surprising.

jollof-club-restaurant-amsterdam
jollof-club-restaurant-amsterdam_2
jollof-club-nicolas-aquaa-amsterdam

The Jollof Club works with pop-ups and collaborations, so each time feels different. The dishes are rooted in flavors like jollof rice, spicy sauces, roasted vegetables, but are presented with attention to presentation, detail and combinations you wouldn't expect.

jollof-club-restaurant-amsterdam_3

What immediately stands out: you don't taste clichés. This is not standard from papa African food, but sophisticated influences. Local Dutch ingredients are utilized, combined with authentic spices, and the whole thing never feels forced.

The atmosphere at a pop-up is often busy, warm and lively - music, conversations, flavors calling, just that makes the experience: you're not sitting in silence reading your menu, but you can hear the talk around you. No matter what time you come, you feel welcome, whether you're new to West African cuisine or already familiar.

Menu highlights include signature Jollof rice, grilled chicken or fish, spicy peppers, stewed vegetables, and sauces you'll want to imitate at home. Desserts and cocktails are classy: fresh, often with fruit or tropical influences, rounding out your meal without heaviness.

What makes The Jollof Club extra attractive is the way it moves: not tied to one location. Pop-ups, private dinners, events. This keeps it exciting, because you never know exactly where you will end up, but you do know that it will be worthwhile.

"The Jollof Club gives you a taste of home, without ever sitting down with expectations."

When you visit The Jollof Club, take your time: start with shareables, enjoy slowly, talk to people, taste; let flavors speak. You will be left with the feeling of having experienced something special - something to take with you, taste memory as well as inspiration.


CONTACT
Hoxton
Herengracht 255, Amsterdam
Navigate
In the neighbouhood

prinshendrikkade bynight

DISTRICT

Amsterdam Center

The center of Amsterdam is a busy district close to the central train station, with lively bars and laid-back restaurants. Tourists of all nationalities watch street performers on Dam Square, near the 17th-century Royal Palace and the Gothic New Church. Shoppers can indulge at the stores...

Contact

Hoxton
Herengracht 255, Amsterdam
Navigate

Newsletter

Subscribe and receive our weekly newsletter with all the latest from Amsterdam