Fun Tu: Paramaribo's Neighborhood Chinese Kitchen Locals Swear By
A decade-strong takeout spot on Johannes Mungrastraat plating up honest, generous Surinamese-Chinese classics.
Why Go
You'll spot it by the steady stream of regulars ducking in for foam containers of glossy roast pork and steaming nasi ΓÇö no frills, no fuss, just the kind of dependable, deeply flavored Chinese cooking that has kept Fun Tu on speed dial for Paramaribo households for more than ten years.
The Experience
Fun Tu is a working neighborhood eatery on Johannes Mungrastraat, tucked into a quiet residential stretch a short drive from the city center. The vibe is casual and unpretentious: a modest dining area with a takeaway counter where staff move fast, orders come out hot, and Sranan Tongo, Dutch, and English fly across the room. Most guests grab their food to go ΓÇö this is the kind of spot where you order at the counter, get chatting with whoever's behind you in line, and walk out with lunch or dinner for the whole family for very little money. Portions are generous, the wok work is confident, and the flavors lean toward the Surinamese-Chinese style that defines everyday eating in Paramaribo.
What to Try
Go straight for the signature roast pork (babi pangang-style) with rice ΓÇö the caramelized edges and juicy meat are why regulars keep coming back. The tjapsoi (stir-fried mixed vegetables with meat) and tjauwmin (fried egg noodles) are textbook versions, and the lean pork dishes are a lighter alternative that still delivers on flavor. Order a big nasi to share and add a side of moksi meti if you want the full Surinamese-Chinese spread.
Insider Tip
Fun Tu is closed on Wednesdays ΓÇö a detail that trips up plenty of first-time visitors. Call ahead on 531828 or 499186 to place your order 15 minutes before you arrive, especially around 12:30 and 7 pm when the lunch and dinner rushes hit and the queue backs up fast.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Johannes Mungrastraat 32, Paramaribo. Hours: MonΓÇôTue and ThuΓÇôSun, 10:15 am ΓÇô 9:45 pm (closed Wednesdays). Phone: 531828 / 499186. Cash is king ΓÇö bring SRD in small denominations. Primarily a takeaway operation with limited seating, so plan to eat back at your hotel or on the go. Easiest to reach by taxi or rental car; parking is on-street.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — Just around the corner ΓÇö grab Fun Tu takeaway and eat it on your suite balcony after a day of sightseeing.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Refuel with a heaping plate of nasi and roast pork after a muddy morning tearing through the interior on an ATV.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A big carb-loaded Fun Tu lunch is exactly what you want before (or after) an adrenaline-heavy day on the water.