Winnie Chinese Restaurant
Traditional Chinese cooking on Maho's Thames Road strip.
Why Go
Among the Italian restaurants, tiki bars, and jewelry shops that line Thames Road in Maho Village, Winnie Chinese Restaurant offers something the neighborhood needs: traditional Chinese cooking that provides a familiar comfort for visitors craving Asian flavors and a taste of home for the island's Chinese community. Chinese restaurants have been part of Caribbean culture for over a century, and Winnie carries that tradition into Maho's international dining mix.
The Experience
Thames Road at number 15 puts Winnie in the heart of Maho Village, surrounded by the strip's diverse dining options. Chinese restaurants in the Caribbean occupy a unique cultural position — they blend Cantonese and other regional Chinese cooking traditions with local adaptations that have evolved over generations of Chinese-Caribbean immigration. Winnie likely serves the classics that define this tradition: fried rice, lo mein, sweet and sour preparations, wonton soup, and the kind of Chinese-Caribbean crossover dishes that you will not find in mainland China but that are deeply authentic to island life. For visitors spending several evenings in Maho, Winnie provides a palate break from the Italian and Mexican options that dominate the strip. For the island's Chinese community, it is a gathering place that maintains culinary connections across the Pacific.
What to Try
Fried rice and lo mein are the Chinese-Caribbean standards — each restaurant puts its own stamp on these basics. If the menu features dishes specific to Cantonese cooking (dim sum, roast duck, chow fun noodles), those tend to be the kitchen's strongest offerings. Ask about daily specials for the chef's current inspiration.
Insider Tip
Chinese restaurants in the Caribbean often offer generous portions at moderate prices, making Winnie a good value option on the Maho strip. Takeout from Chinese restaurants also travels well if you want to eat at your hotel or villa. Thames Road at number 15 is adjacent to several jewelry shops — combine a shopping walk with a Chinese dinner.
The Practical Stuff
Location: 15 Thames Road, Maho Village, Dutch side. Hours: check locally. Payment: US dollars, cards likely accepted.
Pair It With
- J.N. Jewelers — Browse jewelry on Thames Road before or after Chinese dinner
- hair's fly salon Guide — Beauty services nearby on the Maho strip