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Kamini Kurvink

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PIZZAKAMINI'S KITCHEN
A Kamini's Kitchen tradition

Water for the donkeys of Aruba

Next to her restaurant, Kamini built a drinking well for the animals of San Nicolas. Once a day the donkeys walk past, drink, and many guests stop to watch. Locals say the donkeys know Kamini and thank her in their own way.

Every donkey carries a dark cross on its back. A Christian tradition links it to the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem. We like to see it as a quiet reminder that each of us carries a cross.

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Questions & answers

Where is Kamini's Kitchen in Aruba?

Kamini's Kitchen is at St. Christoffelbergweg, San Nicolas, Aruba, a few minutes from Baby Beach. You can call us on +297 587 1398.

What are the opening hours?

Monday 12:00–19:30 · Tuesday Closed · Wednesday–Sunday 12:00–19:30. Please check the “Find us” page for the latest times.

What kind of food does Kamini's Kitchen serve?

West Indian and Caribbean home cooking: our signature roti with curry (goat, chicken, shrimp, oxtail or vegetarian), plus grilled meats, seafood, pasta, burgers and side dishes. Everything is freshly prepared with a lot of love, so some dishes take a little time.

Do you have vegetarian dishes?

Yes: mushroom and potato roti, curry chana (chickpea) and potato roti, pumpkin roti, chunky vegetables in curry sauce or stir-fried with rice, vegetarian bami and vegetarian pasta alfredo. Please tell us about vegan or other dietary needs when you order.

Is the curry spicy?

No. Our curry is not spicy unless you ask for it. “Kamini spicy” costs AWG 4.00 extra, and hot sauce on the side is AWG 3.00.

Can I order takeaway and take leftovers home?

Yes. Because Aruba has banned single-use plastic, we use biodegradable take-away boxes at AWG 1.00 (US$0.58) per box.

Do you have a kids menu?

Yes: 3 pc wings, chicken sate or frikandel, each served with fries, for US$10 (AWG 17.50).

Which currencies and payment methods do you accept?

Prices are shown in US dollars and Aruban florin (AWG); use the USD/AWG switch at the top of the page. Bills under US$20 must be paid in cash. If you would like to leave a tip on your card, please tell us before paying.

What if I have allergies?

Please tell us about any allergies in advance. All meals are freshly prepared. Special meals can only be made when the restaurant is not very busy.

Can we split the bill?

Yes. Please tell your waiter or waitress in advance.

What is roti, and what should I order first at Kamini's Kitchen?

Roti is a soft, thin Caribbean flatbread wrapped around a curry filling, a classic of Trinidadian and West Indian cooking. At Kamini's Kitchen it is our signature dish: choose goat, chicken, shrimp, duck, oxtail or a vegetarian filling. If it is your first visit, start with a roti with curry; the curry is mild unless you ask for it spicy.

Where can I eat Caribbean food near Baby Beach in Aruba?

Kamini's Kitchen is in San Nicolas at the south-east end of Aruba, a few minutes from Baby Beach. Address: St. Christoffelbergweg, San Nicolas, Aruba. Phone: +297 587 1398. Hours: Monday 12:00–19:30 · Tuesday Closed · Wednesday–Sunday 12:00–19:30.

Does Kamini's Kitchen serve seafood and fish?

Yes: curry shrimp roti, shrimp with vegetables, Caesar salad with shrimp, garlic or curry shrimp, and fresh fish such as grouper and red snapper, which are sold at the day price.

Who runs Kamini's Kitchen?

Kamini's Kitchen is a family restaurant in San Nicolas, Aruba, run by its owner and chef Kamini, who cooks West Indian and Caribbean dishes to order.

Where can I see donkeys drinking in Aruba?

Next to Kamini's Kitchen in San Nicolas, a few minutes from Baby Beach, Kamini built a well for animals. Donkeys pass by about once a day to drink. There is no fixed time, so a sighting is not guaranteed; please watch quietly from a distance and do not feed them.