Naskip Verlengde Gemenelandsweg: Suriname's Original Chicken Legend
Da's Kip ΓÇö the crispy, spice-kissed rotisserie chicken that's fed Paramaribo since 1962.
Why Go
Ask any Surinamer where to get fried chicken done right and the answer comes back in one word: Naskip. This Verlengde Gemenelandsweg outpost is the late-night engine of the chain ΓÇö a fluorescent-lit counter where taxi drivers, families after a night out, and hungry travellers all queue for the same golden pieces. It's not fancy, it's not trying to be ΓÇö and that's exactly why locals have kept coming back for six decades.
The Experience
Walk in and the smell hits first: hot oil, sweet paprika, and that famous Surinamese pepper heat. Order at the counter, grab a plastic tray, and squeeze into a table under bright lights or take it to a shaded bench outside. The vibe is unpretentious canteen — think school lunch energy with better food. Because this branch stays open until 2am on weeknights and 6am Friday–Saturday, it's the go-to after a Palm Café night out or a long drive back from the interior. Free WiFi means solo travellers can linger over a coffee and a warm broodje while planning the next day.
What to Try
Start with the classic **kipdelen met frites** (chicken pieces with fries, from SRD 100) ΓÇö the skin is lacquered, seasoned deep into the meat, and unmistakably Surinamese. Add a side of **corn on the cob** and the house **peperisaus** ΓÇö the same hot pepper sauce KLM has served on Amsterdam flights for over ten years, which tells you everything. Rolling with a group? The **familiepakket** (family meal, SRD 460) feeds four generously. For breakfast or a quick bite: their fresh-baked **broodjes** and a strong bakkeljauw roll.
Insider Tip
Locals swear the chicken tastes best 20ΓÇô30 minutes after opening (9:30 MonΓÇôSat, 10:30 Sun) or right around 6pm dinner rush ΓÇö that's when a brand-new batch comes off the fryer. Ask for extra peperisaus 'op zij' (on the side) ΓÇö the counter staff rarely offer enough, and it's the whole point. Paying cash in SRD is fastest; card machines sometimes lag late at night.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Verlengde Gemenelandsweg 2 (corner J.A. Pengelstraat), Paramaribo. Phone: +597 410-188. Hours: MonΓÇôThu 09:30ΓÇô02:00, FriΓÇôSat 09:30ΓÇô06:00, Sun 10:30ΓÇô02:00. Price: budget ΓÇö mains SRD 100ΓÇô180, family meals ~SRD 460. Cash (SRD) preferred; cards accepted. Free WiFi. Order ahead via the Ride Eats app for delivery. Counter service, casual dress, family-friendly. ISO 22000 food-safety certified.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A short hop away ΓÇö perfect if you want a comfortable base within walking distance of a late-night Naskip run.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Fuel up on family-pack chicken and fries before or after a muddy day out in the interior ΓÇö no better recovery meal.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Post-river adrenaline calls for salty fries and crispy kip; Naskip is the closest hearty option to refuel.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Grab your rental, then swing by Naskip on Verlengde Gemenelandsweg for a road-trip-ready takeaway box before heading out of the city.