Grill 'N Curry: Paramaribo's Cross-Cultural Comfort Kitchen
A Wilhelminastraat neighborhood spot where Indian curries, Surinamese pom, and Italian pasta share the same daily menu.
Why Go
In a country famously shaped by Indian, Javanese, Creole, Chinese, and Dutch kitchens, Grill 'N Curry leans into that mash-up rather than picking a lane. One day you're eating a rich lamb curry, the next it's pastei or lasagna — and locals seem to love the roulette.
The Experience
Tucked along Wilhelminastraat opposite the Cute as a Button boutique, Grill 'N Curry is a low-key, order-and-go style eethuis with a loyal neighborhood following (its Facebook page has racked up tens of thousands of local likes). The rotating daily menu is the heart of it: rather than a fixed card, the kitchen posts what's cooking that day, so regulars check in the morning and plan accordingly. Expect fragrant Indian-style curries, hearty Surinamese classics, and a few Italian comfort plates, all served in generous portions at prices that feel like a home-cooked meal rather than a restaurant bill. It's more takeaway-and-share than sit-down-and-linger, which makes it a great stop when you want real local flavor between wandering the historic center and heading back to your guesthouse.
What to Try
Order the lamb curry when it's on — deeply spiced and slow-cooked, it's the dish that put them on the map. Pom (a Creole casserole of pomtajer root and chicken) is another must whenever it appears on the daily list; it's the Surinamese dish every visitor should try at least once, and Grill 'N Curry does a solid, homestyle version. If you're feeding a group with mixed tastes, grab a curry, a Surinamese classic like pastei, and a pasta or lasagna to see the whole personality of the kitchen in one meal.
Insider Tip
There's no fixed menu — check their Facebook page (Grill 'N Curry Paramaribo) in the morning to see the day's specials, and call +597 717-0241 to reserve portions of the popular dishes, which regularly sell out before closing. Bring cash in SRD; card acceptance in this part of Paramaribo can be hit-or-miss.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Wilhelminastraat, opposite Cute as a Button, Paramaribo — a short taxi or 15-minute walk from the historic inner city and waterfront. Phone: +597 717-0241. Best treated as a lunch or early-dinner takeaway spot; portions are generous and priced for locals. Confirm daily hours via their Facebook page before heading over, as they follow neighborhood eethuis rhythms rather than tourist hours.
Pair It With
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo — UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial streets are a 10–15 minute walk away — perfect to explore before picking up lunch.
- Waterkant & Suriname River promenade — Grab your curry to go and eat riverside at sunset for one of the most classic Paramaribo experiences.
- Roopram Roti Guide — If you fall for Suriname's Indo-Surinamese flavors here, Roopram is the city's benchmark roti shop for a follow-up meal.
- Central Market (Centrale Markt) — Wander the spice, herb, and produce stalls in the morning to see the raw ingredients behind the curries you'll eat later.
