Mingle Sushi: Mall-Side Rolls with Cocktail-Lounge Swagger
Suriname's flashiest mall gets a sushi bar with attitude ΓÇö and the martinis to match.
Why Go
Tucked outside the main stage at the International Mall of Suriname, Mingle Sushi is the little sibling of Paramaribo's buzzy Mingle Cocktail Lounge ΓÇö a place where a filet mignon and a California roll share the same table, and nobody bats an eye. It's the kind of spot locals slip into after a mall run or before a night out, when they want something that feels a notch more polished than a warung but still unmistakably Surinamese in its easygoing vibe.
The Experience
Mingle Sushi lives in the open-air heart of the International Mall on Ringweg-Zuid, right by the stage where the mall hosts live music and events on weekends. That location shapes the whole feel: half restaurant, half people-watching perch. Expect a modern, low-lit setup with lounge seating, moody lighting spilling out from the adjoining Mingle Cocktail Lounge, and a mixed crowd of young Parbo professionals, couples on date night, and families finishing a shopping trip. Service is casual and unhurried ΓÇö it's a lounge extension, after all ΓÇö so order a cocktail, settle in, and let the mall's evening rhythm carry you.
What to Try
The menu leans into crowd-pleasing rolls (California, spicy tuna and creative house rolls with mango, avocado and crispy toppings) alongside surprisingly serious mains like filet mignon ΓÇö a giveaway that the kitchen wants to feed both the sushi purist and the friend who 'doesn't do raw fish.' Order a mixed roll platter to share, add an order of edamame and gyoza, and don't skip the cocktail list next door: the Mingle team built its name on drinks before it built one on sushi, so a lychee martini or passionfruit sour is basically mandatory.
Insider Tip
Time your visit to whatever's happening on the mall's outdoor stage ΓÇö Friday and Saturday evenings often have live DJs or bands, and Mingle's tables become the best (and comfiest) seats in the house. Reserve ahead on event nights or you'll be waiting at the bar. Also worth knowing: takeout is a real option here, and the rolls travel well back to your hotel if you'd rather eat in your PJs.
The Practical Stuff
Location: International Mall of Suriname, Ringweg-Zuid 245, Paramaribo (Plus code VR4G+M9W). Phone: +597 720-1117 (lounge) / +597 826-0067 (mall). Payment: cards accepted, including Mastercard and Visa. Dine-in and takeout both offered. Hours vary ΓÇö call ahead, especially on Sundays and public holidays. Easy parking on-site at the mall, and rideshare/taxi drop-off is straightforward.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Paramaribo stay to book if you want to roll home after cocktails without hunting down a taxi at midnight.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Spend the day getting muddy on an ATV tour outside the city, then reward yourself with a hot shower and a chilled sake set at Mingle.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — An adrenaline-packed river afternoon pairs perfectly with an easy, air-conditioned sushi-and-cocktail dinner to close out the day.