Naskip Verlengde Gemenelandsweg
Da's Kip — 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 — 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 — 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) — the skin is lacquered, seasoned deep into the meat, and unmistakably Surinamese. Add a side of **corn on the cob** and the house **peperisaus** — 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 20–30 minutes after opening (9:30 Mon–Sat, 10:30 Sun) or right around 6pm dinner rush — that's when a brand-new batch comes off the fryer. Ask for extra peperisaus 'op zij' (on the side) — 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: Mon–Thu 09:30–02:00, Fri–Sat 09:30–06:00, Sun 10:30–02:00. Price: budget — mains SRD 100–180, 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 — 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 — 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.
