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Westerdok · Netherlands · €€€€

Nomad aan het Ij

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The essentials, at a glance

MenuInternational surprise menu
Vegetarian optionsVegan-friendlyGluten-free options
AllergiesHandled on request
SettingWaterfront dining room

Documented practices

  • Seasonal
  • Low waste
  • Plant-forward

Style, cuisine and good to know

Good to know

  • Bar
  • Terrace

Recognised by

  • We're Smart Green GuideWe're Smart Green Guide

The delicious details

Nomad aan het IJ sits on the Amsterdam waterfront at IJdok, offering a five or six course surprise menu that travels through cuisines from around the world. Chef Denisa Kacirkova brings a philosophy rooted in whole-ingredient cooking and a zero-waste kitchen, where nothing is discarded and every component is made to serve the dish.

The format is deliberately unpredictable. There is no printed menu; each course draws from a different culinary tradition, and the sequence can vary between guests at the same table. Vegetarian and fully vegan tasting menus are available by default, not as afterthoughts.

The dining room looks out across the IJ river. The space is contemporary and measured, designed to let the waterfront setting and the food do the work.

Menu

What is on the table

The kitchen has no fixed menu; Chef Denisa cooks intuitively around what is fresh and in season, building five or six courses that span Surinamese, Moroccan, and Southeast Asian-inspired traditions. Fully vegan and vegetarian tasting menus are available. House-made components, wasabi caviar, coconut butter, handmade polenta, are central to the approach.

The kitchen works without a fixed menu. Chef Denisa cooks intuitively, building each evening's five or six courses around what is fresh and in season. Courses span multiple culinary traditions, from Surinamese soups to Moroccan vegetable preparations and Southeast Asian-inspired rendang, each given a contemporary finish.

A fully vegan tasting menu is available alongside the standard offering, and the kitchen regularly hosts dedicated vegan evenings. Vegetarian alternatives are prepared for every course. Fish and meat feature on the standard menu but do not dominate; plant-based dishes form a substantial share of the repertoire.

House-made components are central to the approach. Items such as wasabi caviar, coconut butter with sun-dried tomatoes, and polenta from corn marinated in Italian orange juice are prepared from scratch.

Dietary options

  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Gluten-free options
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Allergies & intolerances

Self-declared

How this kitchen handles the EU-14 allergens

Handled on requestPublic sources point to a working level of allergen accommodation, but no dedicated preparation area. Treat this as a starting point and confirm directly.

Allergens named on public sources

Cereals (gluten)

Ask about any allergen not shown. Kitchen separation isn't published. Ask directly if you need a trace-free dish.

The restaurant can accommodate dietary requirements and allergies. Notify at booking to discuss your needs; the kitchen tailors the surprise menu to each guest. Gluten-free options are available.

Researched from public sources · not yet confirmed by the restaurant

This reflects the kitchen’s own declaration or public information; it is not independently verified and can change. Always confirm your needs with the restaurant before you visit.

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Westerdok · Netherlands · €€€€

Opening hours

Wednesday
18:00–23:30
Thursday
18:00–23:30
Friday
18:00–23:30
Saturday
18:00–23:30
Sunday
18:00–23:30

Contact

IJdok 87, Amsterdamnomadaanhetij.nl

Reviews

Reviewed by My TreatsLast reviewed 27 Apr 2026

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4.6· 651 Google reviews

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