I still have a craving for real Surinamese cuisine as I’m from a former Dutch colony, Suriname. What is ‘Surinamese cuisine’, you may ask? It’s hard to define but I’ve heard of an interesting research about the origins of the dishes we have. For some it’s easy to tell like the nasi and bami goreng (fried rice and noodles) as they are from my other roots, Indonesia. Roti comes from motherland India, and there’s even a Jewish dish known as ‘pom’. Digging into the history of these dishes gives you an interesting tale and history of how this country has shaped itself through it’s inhabitants and mixing not only their cultures but also their cooking. A nice place to experience it yourself and challenging your taste buds is Kiem Foei at the West-Kruiskade near central station. West-Kruiskade is known as ‘China Town’ but the Surinam toko’s (shops) also dominate the street. Kiem Foei’s ex/interior has undergone a bit of refurbishing and has a bit more space now. Eat in or to go. Mingle with the crowd and try choosing a snack or dish. Buns filled with either vegetables, meat or shrimps are more for snacking. But whatever you choose, get ready for some interesting flavours. The Suriname kitchen is a good choice in variety if you’re on a tight budget but don’t feel like cooking. If you feel like cooking your favorite Surinam dish yourself, find the recipes on one of the many websites about Surinam cooking like this one (in Dutch though). Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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Kiem Foei | Snacks, Restaurants (Surinam) | Snacks from € 3.00
West-Kruiskade 29 | Center | +31104139983
12:00 – 23:00 daily
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If possible attach a Surinamese flag to your shop. Would be more attractive for the Surinamese identity.