MoMo Korean Fried Chicken
Suriname's first Korean fried chicken joint, right in the middle of Paramaribo.
Why Go
In a country better known for pom, roti and bakabana, a small counter on Zinnia Straat is quietly rewiring what locals crave on a Friday night. MoMo bills itself as the originator of Korean fried chicken in Suriname, and the double-fried, sauce-lacquered crunch delivers on the promise.
The Experience
Tucked into a residential stretch of central Paramaribo, MoMo is more neighborhood pit stop than sit-down destination: bright lights, a compact counter and the steady hiss of chicken hitting hot oil. Orders come out shatter-crisp in paper-lined baskets, glossy with that signature house sauce. It's the kind of spot where you'll see delivery drivers stacking up boxes for late-shift office runs, students grabbing a wing combo after class, and curious travelers who stumbled in after spotting the Korean signage in a Dutch-speaking Caribbean capital. The vibe is casual, quick and unfussy - come for the food, not the decor.
What to Try
Go straight for the classic bone-in fried chicken glazed in MoMo's secret sauce - a sweet-savory-spicy lacquer that walks the line between Seoul-style yangnyeom and something a touch more tropical. If you want to compare, order half original (plain double-fried) and half sauced so you can taste the crackle underneath. Round it out with a side of fries or pickled radish to cut the richness, and grab a cold soft drink from the cooler; Parbo bier pairs surprisingly well if you're getting takeaway.
Insider Tip
Call ahead on +597 842-1404 before you make the trip - MoMo is small, batches are made to order, and weekend evenings can mean a 20-30 minute wait once local demand kicks in. Order for pickup, then eat it hot on the terrace of your guesthouse; the crust loses its signature crackle within about 15 minutes, so this is not a chicken to save for later.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Zinnia Straat 49, Paramaribo (Centrum). Hours: daily 10:00-22:00. Price: moderate ($$), roughly the cost of a mid-range casual meal in Paramaribo. Phone/WhatsApp for orders: +597 842-1404. Best reached by car or taxi - Zinnia Straat is a quiet residential street a short ride from the city center, and parking on the street is usually easy. Cash is safest; ask about card or SRD mobile payment when you order.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Paramaribo stay to base yourself in; order MoMo for pickup and eat it fresh on your balcony instead of gambling on delivery timing.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Spend the day muddy in Suriname's interior, then reward yourself with double-fried chicken and cold drinks back in town - the ultimate post-adventure comfort meal.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A morning of watertubing burns real calories; MoMo's sauce-glazed wings are the high-crunch, high-flavor recovery lunch that hits the spot.