20 Best Places to Eat in Suriname: The Ultimate Culinary & Dining Guide

Surinamese cuisine is one of South America's most extraordinarily diverse food cultures. Shaping by a rich history of immigration, dining here features an incredible fusion of Javanese, Creole, Hindustani, Chinese, Dutch, and Indigenous culinary traditions available from lively night warungs to riverfront fine dining rooms.

Must-Try Traditional Dishes:

• Roti: Flaky Hindustani flatbread served with spiced curried chicken, potatoes, long beans (kousenband), and hard-boiled eggs.
• Saoto Soup: Fragrant Javanese chicken broth soup packed with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, boiled egg, crispy potato sticks, and rice.
• Moksi Meti: Creole-Chinese fusion dish featuring a mix of roasted meats over fried rice or fried noodles (tjiem).
• Pom: A festive Creole-Jewish baked casserole made from grated tayer root, spiced chicken, and citrus juices.
• Bami & Nasi Goreng: Javanese-style fried noodles and fried rice served with chicken satay and spicy peanut sauce.

20 Best Places to Eat in Suriname

1. Warung Bella

• Cuisine: Javanese Surinamese
• Location: Blauwgrond, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Saoto Soup and Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
• About the Place: An iconic warung located in Paramaribo's famous Blauwgrond district, celebrated for authentic, aromatic Javanese broths and freshly grilled satay skewers.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Warung Bella

2. Roopram Roti

• Cuisine: Hindustani Surinamese
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Roti Chicken Special with Extra Sambal
• About the Place: The undisputed king of Surinamese roti, Roopram is a household name across the nation serving soft, freshly rolled yellow-pea roti flatbreads filled with savory curry.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Roopram Roti

3. De Zeven Zeeën (At Hotel Torarica)

• Cuisine: Fine Dining Seafood & International
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Fresh Atlantic Red Snapper Fillet and Tropical Cocktails
• About the Place: An upscale dining venue overlooking lush tropical gardens and pools, offering refined interpretations of fresh local seafood and international cuisine.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to De Zeven Zeeën

4. Souposo

• Cuisine: Traditional Surinamese Soups & Cafe
• Location: Paramaribo Historic Center
• Must-Try Dish: Peanut Soup (Pindasoep) with Tom Tom (Plantain Balls)
• About the Place: Set in an enchanting historic wooden courtyard, Souposo specializes in authentic Surinamese soups served alongside craft drinks and salads.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Souposo

5. De Waag

• Cuisine: Dutch European & Surinamese Bistro
• Location: Waterkant, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Surinamese Pom and Fresh Fish Platter
• About the Place: Housed inside the historic 18th-century Weigh House along the Suriname River, featuring tall ceilings, river views, and classical fusion menus.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to De Waag

6. Garden of Eden

• Cuisine: Thai & Asian Fusion
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Green Curry Prawns and Mango Sticky Rice
• About the Place: An romantic garden restaurant surrounded by torch-lit pathways and lush tropical foliage, serving flavor-packed Thai and Asian fusion dishes.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Garden of Eden

7. Sarinah

• Cuisine: Javanese Family Style
• Location: Wanica District / Lelydorp
• Must-Try Dish: Rice Table (Rijsttafel) with Nasi, Bami, and Pitjel
• About the Place: A long-established Javanese restaurant offering comprehensive Indonesian-Surinamese rijsttafel feasts filled with varied small savory dishes.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Sarinah

8. Joosje Roti Shop

• Cuisine: Hindustani Roti Specialty
• Location: Waterkant Area, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Duck Roti (Dokks Roti) and Potato Curry
• About the Place: A beloved traditional roti counter near the riverfront, famous among locals for serving rich duck curry roti cooked with authentic spices.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Joosje Roti Shop

9. Restaurant Choi's / Chi Min

• Cuisine: Surinamese-Chinese Fusion
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Moksi Meti over Tjauw Min Noodles
• About the Place: A bustling local institution serving generous plates of Hakka Chinese-Surinamese barbecue meats, roasted pork (char siu), and fried noodles.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Restaurant Choi's / Chi Min

10. Waterkant Riverside Food Stalls

• Cuisine: Local Creole & Street Food
• Location: Waterkant, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Bakabana (Fried Plantain with Peanut Sauce) and Cold Parbo Beer
• About the Place: Open-air riverfront stalls where locals gather under mahogany trees to enjoy cold Surinamese beers, fried plantains, and fresh fish snacks.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Waterkant Riverside Food Stalls

11. Zus & Zo

• Cuisine: Casual International & Surinamese Cafe
• Location: Opposite Palm Garden, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Creole Chicken Rice
• About the Place: A popular bohemian green wooden house and garden terrace across from Palm Garden, offering relaxed lunches, craft juices, and art events.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Zus & Zo

12. Warung Spang Makandra

• Cuisine: Javanese Comfort Food
• Location: Blauwgrond, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Pitjel (Vegetables in Peanut Sauce) and Teloh (Fried Cassava with Saltfish)
• About the Place: A high-energy warung favorite known for vibrant Javanese small plates, fried cassava root snacks, and dawet (coconut pink iced drink).
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Warung Spang Makandra

13. River Breeze Restaurant

• Cuisine: Fresh Seafood & Local Cuisine
• Location: Nieuw Nickerie
• Must-Try Dish: Spicy Fried Prawns and Nickerie Rice
• About the Place: A popular riverfront spot in Nieuw Nickerie serving fresh catches from coastal waters along with local rice and pepper curries.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to River Breeze Restaurant

14. Baka 'n Tuki

• Cuisine: Maroon & Indigenous River Specialties
• Location: Upper Suriname River Villages
• Must-Try Dish: Freshly Caught Fish Stew with Cassava Bread
• About the Place: Traditional riverside dining spots along the Upper Suriname River serving authentic Maroon stews, fresh river catches, and tubers.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Baka 'n Tuki

15. Tangelo

• Cuisine: Bakery, Cafe & Breakfast
• Location: Paramaribo Center
• Must-Try Dish: Fresh Surinamese Coffee and Warm Stuffed Rolls
• About the Place: A modern city center cafe offering fresh pastries, specialty coffees, smoothies, and light lunch sandwiches in air-conditioned comfort.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Tangelo

16. Restaurant Buitenverwachting

• Cuisine: Dutch & Colonial Fusion
• Location: Commewijne District
• Must-Try Dish: Plantation Style Chicken Curry and Dutch Pancakes
• About the Place: Set along the Commewijne River inside a historic plantation house, offering scenic garden lunches during river boat excursions.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Restaurant Buitenverwachting

17. Akaasa Creole Spot

• Cuisine: Authentic Creole
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Heri Heri (Boiled Cassava, Sweet Potato, Plantain with Saltfish)
• About the Place: A casual local venue specializing in traditional Creole comfort foods, showcasing heritage ground provisions cooked with herbs and codfish.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Akaasa Creole Spot

18. Miqs Indian Cuisine

• Cuisine: Indian & Hindustani Fine Dining
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Garlic Butter Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala
• About the Place: A refined dining venue serving authentic regional Indian curries and tandoori specials crafted with freshly ground spices.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Miqs Indian Cuisine

19. Meatless Supreme / Vegan Spots

• Cuisine: Plant-based Surinamese
• Location: Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Plant-Based Saoto and Vegan Roti Roll
• About the Place: Innovative eateries offering healthy plant-based versions of classic Surinamese roti, saoto soups, and savory street snacks.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Meatless Supreme / Vegan Spots

20. Central Market Street Food Stalls

• Cuisine: Local Street Eats
• Location: Central Market, Paramaribo
• Must-Try Dish: Bara (Savory Fried Lentil Doughnut) with Spicy Chutney
• About the Place: Energetic food counters on the upper floor of the Central Market serving hot baras, spring rolls, and fresh ice juices to busy shoppers.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Central Market Street Food Stalls

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Traditional Surinamese Feast