Is Rouhi still open?
No. Restobar Rouhi, the Asian restaurant inside House of Rituals at Spui 10, closed permanently on January 5, 2026. Rituals Café opened in the same space on February 27, 2026, and Renaud Goigoux, the chef many Amsterdammers know from Rouhi, now runs its dinner menu.
If Rouhi is saved on an old list or a friend recommended it, Rituals Café is what you’ll find at that address today. Below: what the café serves, how it differs from Rouhi, its listed hours, and how to get there.
What’s at Spui 10 now: Rituals Café
Rituals Café is the cosmetics brand’s first hospitality concept, set inside its House of Rituals flagship store. Rituals describes it as a more accessible, all-day format than Rouhi, and the menu reflects that.
- Morning: specialty coffee, matcha, yogurt with granola, avocado toast, and homemade apple pie and cinnamon buns.
- Lunch: straightforward classics such as shrimp brioche, steak frites, melanzane, salads, snacks, and shared bites.
- Early evening: a daily aperitivo moment, with cocktails, mocktails, and champagne on the drinks list.
- Dinner: an Asian-inspired menu by Goigoux, including a chef’s menu with sashimi of the fish of the day with plum and shiso.
- To go: a counter with drinks, sweets, and bonbons and ice cream from Amsterdam chocolatier Madaq.
The café’s website, ritualscafe.nl, previously belonged to Rouhi and still shows the Rouhi name in its browser title. That’s likely why some map apps and directories still list Rouhi as open.
Rituals Café opening hours
Directory listings in September 2026 show the hours below, which are identical to the House of Rituals store hours. Because the café also promotes a dinner menu, evening service may differ. Confirm on the House of Rituals page or call +31 20 705 5180 before planning a dinner visit.
| Day | Listed hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–19:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–19:00 |
How Rituals Café differs from Rouhi
| Detail | Rouhi | Rituals Café |
|---|---|---|
| Open | October 21, 2020 – January 5, 2026 | Since February 27, 2026 |
| Format | Restobar, from morning pastries to dinner | All-day café with morning, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner dayparts |
| Food | Asian dishes with Western influences: bao buns, yakitori, oysters, a 2–6 course chef’s menu | Café classics by day, Asian-inspired dinner menu in the evening |
| Signature drinks | Rouhi Espresso Martini, Kombucha Margarita | Specialty coffee, matcha, cocktails, mocktails, champagne |
| Kitchen link | Renaud Goigoux associated with the kitchen | Goigoux responsible for the dinner menu |
What Rouhi was known for
Rouhi opened with House of Rituals in the Afrikahuis, an 1892 building on the corner of Spui and Kalverstraat. Its name combines Arabic words meaning “my soul,” and interior studio Estida designed the dining room, which Gault&Millau described as serene and classy against the bustle of the city center.
The kitchen cooked Asian dishes with Western influences. Gault&Millau highlighted bao buns with Japanese-style braised beef, mustard seed, hoisin, and chili; juicy chicken-thigh yakitori finished with furikake; and desserts such as frozen mochi and yuzu lemon tart. By 2025, the chef’s menu ran from two courses for €29 to six courses for €65.
Rouhi’s own description leaned on two drinks: the Rouhi Espresso Martini, made with a “secret Rouhi ingredient,” and a Kombucha Margarita. Its farewell notice said a large part of the team would return with a new concept at the same location, and Rituals Café is that concept.
How to get to Spui 10
House of Rituals stands on Spui square in central Amsterdam, a short walk south of Dam Square via Kalverstraat or Rokin.
- Tram 2 or 12: get off at Spui on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal.
- Tram 4, 14, or 24: get off at Spui on Rokin.
- Metro: get off at Rokin station on the Noord/Zuidlijn and walk a few minutes to Spui.
- Bike: use the racks around Spui and bring a sturdy lock, because bike theft is common in the center.
- Taxi: the streets around Spui are narrow and crowded, so getting dropped off nearby and walking the last stretch is usually quicker.
Trams and metro are cashless: tap a contactless bank card or phone when you board and when you leave. Our OVpay guide explains the daily fare cap, and the Amsterdam transportation guide covers trams, metro, and ferries.
In a map app, search for “House of Rituals Spui” or “Rituals Café Amsterdam” rather than “Rouhi,” since some apps may still show the old restaurant listing.
More places near Spui
Looking for something closer to Rouhi’s old dinner style? Browse our Amsterdam restaurant picks or the vegan-friendly places list. If you have time to walk after eating, Rokin’s bronze heads are among the stops in our guide to free outdoor art in Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rituals Café the same restaurant as Rouhi?
No. Rituals Café is a new, more casual all-day concept that opened on February 27, 2026, in Rouhi’s former space. Chef Renaud Goigoux, known from Rouhi, is responsible for its Asian-inspired dinner menu.
Can I still order Rouhi’s bao buns or Espresso Martini?
Published descriptions of the Rituals Café menu do not mention Rouhi’s signature bao buns or cocktails, so don’t count on them. Check the current menu on ritualscafe.nl before you go.
Can I book a table at Rituals Café?
Yes. The House of Rituals page on rituals.com includes a reservation option for the café, and you can also call House of Rituals on +31 20 705 5180.
Is House of Rituals wheelchair accessible?
Rituals lists House of Rituals at Spui 10 as wheelchair accessible. Contact the store before your visit if you need details about a specific floor or table.
