FOOD AND DRINK
Anyone who has ever been to Suriname remembers at least one thing: the delicious food. Because of the diversity people who have come to live in Suriname, there are many different cuisines to be found. Each population group has brought its own specialty and food culture. How about a Hindustani roti, Javanese satay or a tasty saoto soup. Don't forget to try the Creole dishes moksi alesi and the pom. Food is a very important part of Surinamese life and everyone in Suriname likes to talk about food. If you would like to learn more about Surinamese dishes or learn to make pom or moksi alesi yourself, we can Njan Switi cooking workshop from our representative Cathrin Jüdell. After an extensive visit to the local market where you can taste tropical fruit and other delicacies, we immediately do some shopping for the cooking workshop with Irene. For more information please contact us.
Local markets
During a day off in the city, take a look at one of the many markets. Try some of the delicious tropical fruit. Our favorite remains the grapefruit, huge citrus fruits with a fresh-sweet taste. You often see them from a distance on the market stalls. But mangoes, pineapple and oranges also taste a lot better than here in the Netherlands. In addition to fruit and vegetables, homemade ketjaps and sambals are for sale at the markets, highly recommended if you like real Surinamese peppers.
Restaurants
During your days in Paramaribo you have a wide choice of dining options. The variety is enormous, both in cuisine and in price. You can order delicious dishes at the food stalls and terrace on the Waterkant. There are countless Chinese eateries and restaurants, where a delicious stir-fry dish is often served right away. A visit to the pancake and poffertjes restaurant is fun for the children. We have an extensive restaurant list with tips for everyone who travels to Suriname with Suriname Holidays.
