FOOD AND DRINK
Anyone who has ever been to Suriname remembers at least one thing: the delicious food. Due to the diversity of people who have come to live in Suriname, many different cuisines can be found. Each population group has brought its own specialty and food culture with it. How about a Hindustani roti, Javanese satay, or a flavorful saoto soup? Also, don't forget to try the Creole dishes moksi alesi and pom. Food is a very important part of Surinamese life, and everyone in Suriname loves to talk about food. If you would like to learn more about Surinamese dishes or try making pom or moksi alesi yourself, we highly recommend the Njan Switi cooking workshop led by our representative Cathrin Jüdell. After an extensive visit to the local market, where you can sample tropical fruit and other delicacies, we will immediately go 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.