Chick n Fries
A no-frills Kwattaweg fried-chicken counter for a fast, satisfying Surinamese-style crunch fix.
Why Go
Set along the busy Kwattaweg stretch heading west out of central Paramaribo, Chick n Fries is exactly what the name promises ΓÇö golden, well-seasoned fried chicken paired with a heap of fries, served fast and cheap. It's the kind of neighborhood spot Surinamers grab on the way home from work or after a long day on the road, not a destination restaurant but a genuinely handy pit stop when hunger hits between adventures.
The Experience
Expect a compact, functional takeaway-style setup rather than a sit-down dining room ΓÇö think order at the counter, watch the fryer basket drop, walk out with a warm paper bag. Traffic on Kwattaweg means turnover is quick and the chicken rarely sits long, which is the real reason to stop here. Local families, delivery riders and construction crews all cycle through, and orders are usually handed over in a few minutes. Prices sit at the lower end of Paramaribo casual eats, and portions run generous by fast-food standards.
What to Try
The house combo ΓÇö a couple of pieces of fried chicken with a mound of crisp fries ΓÇö is the safest bet and what most regulars order. Ask what's freshly out of the fryer; wings and thighs tend to move fastest and stay juiciest. If they offer a chilli or garlic sauce on the side, grab one: Surinamese fried-chicken joints are known for their punchy dipping sauces, and it lifts the whole plate. A cold soft drink (Fernandes, the local favourite, is worth trying if stocked) rounds it out.
Insider Tip
Kwattaweg gets clogged at rush hour (roughly 4ΓÇô6pm), so time your visit for late lunch or early evening if you want to eat in the car without sitting in traffic. If you're staying central and grabbing takeout, order for pickup and eat within 15 minutes ΓÇö fried chicken here is at its peak straight from the fryer, and reheating in a hotel microwave doesn't do the crust any favours.
The Practical Stuff
Located at Kwattaweg 569, on the west-side artery leading out of Paramaribo toward the Kwatta neighbourhood. Cash (SRD) is always accepted; card acceptance at smaller Surinamese takeaways can be hit or miss, so bring notes. Parking is roadside ΓÇö pull off carefully as Kwattaweg carries steady through-traffic. Best reached by rental car, taxi or scooter; it's a bit far from the Waterkant tourist core to walk. Confirm current opening hours by phone before making a special trip, as smaller family-run counters often shift hours around holidays.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A nearby place to base yourself if you want easy Kwattaweg access ΓÇö grab a Chick n Fries dinner on your way back to the room after a day out.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Pick up your rental and swing by for a first-day meal before heading out on longer drives around Paramaribo District.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Refuel with fried chicken and fries after a dusty half-day ATV ride ΓÇö quick, filling and on the way back into town.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A cheap, high-energy post-activity feed for the group when everyone's hungry and wants food fast rather than a sit-down restaurant.