Food and drink in Suriname: cuisine and Paramaribo restaurants

The Surinamese kitchen is one of the most diverse in the world — a fusion of Javanese, Indian, Creole, Chinese, Maroon and Dutch influences. Here's what to try during your Paramaribo trip.

Roti

Thin flatbread with chicken-longbean-potato curry. The classic — try Roti House or Roopram.

Moksi Meti and pom

Moksi meti = mixed meats with rice, the definitive Creole plate. Pom is a baked casserole of pomtajer root, chicken and citrus, served at celebrations.

Javanese: bami, nasi, saoto

The Javanese warungs in Blauwgrond are a must. Try saoto soup, bakabana (fried banana) and lontong.

Chinese and Maroon

Chinese eateries are everywhere and affordable. Maroon cuisine (cassava, smoked fish) is found at specialty places.

Drinks

Parbo Beer, dawet (coconut), passion-fruit juice and Borgoe rum. Tap water is drinkable in Paramaribo but many visitors prefer bottled.

Cook your own

The central market and supermarkets are walking distance from our apartments — cook your own Surinamese dishes in the full kitchen.