Fresh BBQ: Paramaribo's Smoky Neighborhood Grill
Always-fresh-made barbecue on the Kasabaholo corner
Why Go
Tucked on the corner of Kasabaholoweg and Prisicilla Straat, Fresh BBQ is the kind of unassuming grill Paramaribo locals swear by — a smoke-perfumed takeaway spot where the chicken is butchered, marinated, and fired to order rather than sitting in a warmer.
The Experience
You'll spot Fresh BBQ by the drift of charcoal smoke long before you see the modest storefront on Kasabaholoweg #152. Order at the counter (or on WhatsApp for pickup), then wait streetside while the grill master works whole chickens, pork ribs, and skewers over open flame. It's a working-class Paramaribo scene — mototaxis idling, families picking up dinner in styrofoam bakjes, the sizzle of fat hitting coals. Dine-in is casual and functional; most guests grab-and-go to eat at home with rice, achar, and an ice-cold Parbo bier.
What to Try
Go straight for the half or whole grilled chicken — the house specialty and the reason regulars keep coming back. Pair it with bakabana (fried plantain), a scoop of nasi or bami, and their punchy zuurgoed (pickled cucumber-onion relish) or peppersaus for heat. If ribs are on the grill that day, add a portion; they're marinated in a sweet-soy glaze that leans Javanese-Surinamese.
Insider Tip
Call or WhatsApp your order 20–30 minutes ahead (+597 899-0054) — the 'fresh made' promise is real, so walk-ins during Friday and Saturday evening rush can wait 45 minutes. Ask for extra peppersaus on the side; the kitchen's Madame Jeanette chili sauce is the sleeper hit that doesn't make it into every bag by default.
The Practical Stuff
Kasabaholoweg #152, hoek Priscilla Straat, Paramaribo. Cash SRD is king; some card acceptance is spotty, so bring small bills. Delivery within Paramaribo, takeaway, and limited dine-in seating. Best reached by taxi or your own car — the location is a short ride south of the city center, not walkable from most hotels. Contact: +597 539-268 / +597 899-0054, fresh_bbq@hotmail.com.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Paramaribo stay just minutes away — order Fresh BBQ delivery straight to your room for an easy night in.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Refuel with a smoky BBQ dinner after a day of watertubing on the Suriname River.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — A hearty grilled-chicken plate is the perfect post-ride reward after a dusty ATV adventure in the interior.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — You'll want wheels to reach Fresh BBQ easily — pair a rental with a Kasabaholoweg food run and other outer-district finds.
