Grill 'N Curry: Paramaribo's Cross-Cultural Comfort Kitchen
A Wilhelminastraat neighborhood spot where Indian curries, Surinamese pom, and Italian pasta share the same daily menu.
Why Go
In a country famously shaped by Indian, Javanese, Creole, Chinese, and Dutch kitchens, Grill 'N Curry leans into that mash-up rather than picking a lane. One day you're eating a rich lamb curry, the next it's pastei or lasagna ΓÇö and locals seem to love the roulette.
The Experience
Tucked along Wilhelminastraat opposite the Cute as a Button boutique, Grill 'N Curry is a low-key, order-and-go style eethuis with a loyal neighborhood following (its Facebook page has racked up tens of thousands of local likes). The rotating daily menu is the heart of it: rather than a fixed card, the kitchen posts what's cooking that day, so regulars check in the morning and plan accordingly. Expect fragrant Indian-style curries, hearty Surinamese classics, and a few Italian comfort plates, all served in generous portions at prices that feel like a home-cooked meal rather than a restaurant bill. It's more takeaway-and-share than sit-down-and-linger, which makes it a great stop when you want real local flavor between wandering the historic center and heading back to your guesthouse.
What to Try
Order the lamb curry when it's on ΓÇö deeply spiced and slow-cooked, it's the dish that put them on the map. Pom (a Creole casserole of pomtajer root and chicken) is another must whenever it appears on the daily list; it's the Surinamese dish every visitor should try at least once, and Grill 'N Curry does a solid, homestyle version. If you're feeding a group with mixed tastes, grab a curry, a Surinamese classic like pastei, and a pasta or lasagna to see the whole personality of the kitchen in one meal.
Insider Tip
There's no fixed menu ΓÇö check their Facebook page (Grill 'N Curry Paramaribo) in the morning to see the day's specials, and call +597 717-0241 to reserve portions of the popular dishes, which regularly sell out before closing. Bring cash in SRD; card acceptance in this part of Paramaribo can be hit-or-miss.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Wilhelminastraat, opposite Cute as a Button, Paramaribo ΓÇö a short taxi or 15-minute walk from the historic inner city and waterfront. Phone: +597 717-0241. Best treated as a lunch or early-dinner takeaway spot; portions are generous and priced for locals. Confirm daily hours via their Facebook page before heading over, as they follow neighborhood eethuis rhythms rather than tourist hours.
Pair It With
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo — UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial streets are a 10ΓÇô15 minute walk away ΓÇö perfect to explore before picking up lunch.
- Waterkant & Suriname River promenade — Grab your curry to go and eat riverside at sunset for one of the most classic Paramaribo experiences.
- Roopram Roti Guide — If you fall for Suriname's Indo-Surinamese flavors here, Roopram is the city's benchmark roti shop for a follow-up meal.
- Central Market (Centrale Markt) — Wander the spice, herb, and produce stalls in the morning to see the raw ingredients behind the curries you'll eat later.