Liming Restaurant
Generous plates of Surinamese-Chinese comfort food on Verlengde Gompertstraat
Why Go
Tucked along Jacques Gompertstraat, Liming is the kind of neighborhood Chinese kitchen every Paramaribo local seems to have on speed dial ΓÇö a no-frills room where the wok fire is loud, the portions are enormous, and the tjauwmin arrives faster than you can decide what to order next.
The Experience
Liming leans into the Chinese-Surinamese tradition that defines so much of Paramaribo's everyday eating: bright fluorescent lighting, laminated menus, families sharing lazy-Susan spreads, and a steady stream of takeaway orders heading out the door. Expect a casual, functional dining room rather than a scene ΓÇö the point here is the food, the value, and the speed. Lunch specials pull in office workers from the surrounding neighborhood, while evenings skew toward big-group dinners and pickup orders. Service is quick and matter-of-fact; if you know what you want, you'll be eating within minutes.
What to Try
Start with the homemade dumplings and a bowl of shrimp-coconut curry soup, then commit to one of the wok classics: tjauwmin (Surinamese-style stir-fried noodles) or tjapsoi mix are the local benchmarks and Liming does both well. For a splurge, order the Peking duck ahead ΓÇö it's one of the restaurant's signatures ΓÇö or try the Bang Bang fish for something with a kick. General Tso's and Orange Chicken satisfy the crowd that wants sweet-savory crunch, and any of the fried rice plates work as a reliable anchor for the table.
Insider Tip
Come at lunch for the daily specials ΓÇö they're the best value in the neighborhood and portions are large enough that two dishes will comfortably feed three. If you're ordering Peking duck, call ahead: it's worth the wait but rewards planners. And skip the map pin confusion ΓÇö Liming sits on Verlengde (extended) Gompertstraat at #162, a bit further out than the shorter Gompertstraat downtown.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Jacques Gompertstraat 162 (Verlengde Gompertstraat), Paramaribo. Cash and local cards typically accepted; takeaway and delivery available through Bestel.sr. Cuisine is Chinese with strong Surinamese-Chinese crossover dishes. Casual dress, family-friendly, easy street parking. Best to call ahead on weekend evenings and for large groups or duck orders.
Pair It With
- Palmentuin — A shaded post-lunch stroll under the royal palms is the classic Paramaribo digestif after a heavy tjapsoi spread.
- Waterkant — Head to the riverside promenade for sunset drinks and a Parbo beer once you've walked off dinner.
- Fort Zeelandia — Pair a midday meal at Liming with an afternoon of Surinamese colonial history just a short drive away.
- Central Market (Centrale Markt) — Browse the produce, spice, and herbal stalls in the morning to see where kitchens like Liming source their aromatics.