At our restaurant in Kelpen-Oler, it’s all about honest meat, pure fire, and good wine. The kitchen is powered entirely by wood fire. No gas, no electric grill, no shortcuts. Just burning wood, glowing coals, top-quality meat, and people who know what they’re doing.
That’s Lu & Na. Warm, honest, and straight from the heart.
Lu & Na was founded by Arman Adijan and named after his daughters, Luizy and Nancy. They are, as Arman himself says, his greatest treasure. You can feel that personal touch in everything we do, in the welcome, in the attention at the table, in the open kitchen, and in the way every ingredient is handled.
Arman is originally from Armenia, a country where hospitality is deeply rooted in the culture. There, dining out isn’t just a quick meal on the go, but an evening to be shared together. With good food, fine wines, long conversations, and genuine attention to the guest. That philosophy is the soul of Lu & Na.
There’s no need to rush here. You’re welcome to take your time. Look, smell, taste, and enjoy.
The inspiration for Lu & Na came during a trip through Armenia. Arman happened to end up in a remote village there. An old man was barbecuing on the street with nothing more than fire, wood, and local meat. No marinades. No fuss. No show. Just pure meat over pure fire.
And right there, people were lining up. That simplicity struck a chord with Arman. Because real barbecue isn’t about excess, but about respect for the product. About patience. About understanding fire. About knowing when to simply let things be.
Arman brought that way of cooking back to the Netherlands. At Lu & Na, we bring barbecue back to its roots.
The beating heart of Lu & Na is our wood-fired barbecue. Everything is prepared live, right in the middle of the restaurant. Thanks to the open kitchen, you can see exactly what’s happening. You can see the fire, the cooking process, and the care with which our team works.
We use Sekelbos wood from Namibia, known for its intense heat, long burn time, and deep aroma. It gives the meat a distinctive flavor that you simply can’t achieve with gas or electricity. The fire sets the pace of the kitchen. Not the other way around.
That’s what makes every dish different from an ordinary steak off the grill. You can taste the wood, the heat, the craftsmanship, and the quality of the meat. Exactly as barbecue is meant to be.
At Lu & Na, we serve only premium meat from carefully selected sources. We work with beef from top farms such as Creekstone Farms in North America and Jack’s Creek in Australia. We also serve, among other things, Ibérico from Spain and authentic Japanese Wagyu A5+ for those who want to experience the highest level.
Why this choice? Because a good cut of meat starts with its origin—the animal, its living environment, its diet, and how it is treated. Arman and his team consciously choose meat that is traceable, ethically sourced, and of exceptional quality.
Good meat calls for a good glass of wine. That’s why Lu & Na is also a wine bar. We don’t just serve glasses of wine—we serve moments to cherish. Our wine list has been carefully curated and brings together wines from classic wine-producing countries as well as unique regions.
Armenia once again plays an important role here. Armenia is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world. That rich wine culture is part of Arman, part of his background, and part of the story of Lu & Na. That’s why our list also features Georgian and Armenian wines, alongside global classics and unique discoveries.
A special highlight is Arluan, our own house wine from our own vineyard in Armenia. A wine with a personal story, crafted to complement our dishes.
Of course, you’re also welcome to simply enjoy a good glass of wine, with or without dinner.
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