Surinamese cuisine is a flavorful fusion reflecting the nation's diverse cultural heritage. The indigenous Arawak and Carib peoples laid the foundation with cassava, sweet potatoes, and various root vegetables. Dutch colonization from the 17th century introduced European ingredients, and African influences came through the transatlantic slave trade. The abolition of slavery in 1863 brought indentured laborers from Asia, particularly from the Indian subcontinent, adding spices, rice, and curries to the culinary mix. The Javanese, brought by the Dutch as contract laborers, also contributed their unique flavors to Surinamese dishes. Surinamese cuisine is renowned for its rich and spicy flavors. Popular dishes include Roti, a flatbread of East Indian origin served with curried vegetables and meats, and Pom, a Creole-Jewish dish made with cassava, chicken, and citrus. Street food, such as Bara (deep-fried dough) and Saoto Soup (Javanese chicken soup), exemplify the diverse influences on Surinamese culinary traditions. In recent years, the country has seen a culinary revival with chefs combining traditional recipes and modern techniques. Surinamese food stands as a testament to the nation's history of migration, colonization, and cultural amalgamation, creating a unique and delicious culinary identity.

        De Gadri

        Location: Van Idsinga Straat 68

        Phone Number: 420688

        Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8AM-7PM

        Google reviews: 4.3/5

    X-avenue Het Surinaams restaurant

     Location: VV37+CJ7, Jozef Israel Straat

     Phone Number: 452700

     Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12-6PM

     Google Review:4.2/5

     Effe Anders

     Location: HK. H.D. Benjamin straat en Borret straat #87

     Phone Number:498102

     Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5:30PM

     Google review:3.9/5