Chi Min
Paramaribo
Restaurant in Paramaribo, Suriname
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Chi Min is worth considering in Paramaribo when the priority is an easy sit-down meal for a group or low-pressure occasion rather than a chef-led destination dinner. Go in with practical expectations: this is a safer coordination choice than a venue to book for published awards, named signature dishes, or a clearly defined tasting format.
About Chi Min
The dress code is casual.
A practical Paramaribo listing with limited details
Chi Min may be worth considering if you are looking at dining options in Paramaribo, but there is not enough information to describe a signature dish, tasting format, price level, or special-occasion setup.
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Who should book it
Consider Chi Min if you want a casual venue in Paramaribo and are comfortable confirming the practical details directly. Skip making assumptions about awards, chef credentials, menu structure, pricing, or service format until you have current information from the venue. Quick reference: casual dress is noted; most other planning details should be confirmed before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83, Paramaribo, Distrikt Paramaribo
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chi Min presents itself as an unassuming, neighborhood Chinese-Surinamese restaurant on a working Paramaribo street. There’s no fanfare, only a steady presence rooted in a centuries-old, multicultural food culture. Diners encounter a place that privileges ingredient knowledge and everyday practice over flash; the result feels both intimate and grounded. Expect an approachable, low-key space where culinary history is part of the setting rather than a marketing angle: an establishment more interested in sustaining traditions and seasonal sourcing than in performing for attention.
Best For
Chi Min is well suited to relaxed group meals, family dinners and low-key business dinners that value straightforward, ingredient-driven cooking. The restaurant is among the city’s better everyday dining options, and its cooking reflects Paramaribo’s layered food history. It fits lunchtime runs and evening meals alike, especially when you want to taste Chinese-Surinamese approaches to local produce and fresh river fish without ceremony. The setting favors convivial, practical dining over formal tasting menus.
Ordering Tips
Fresh river fish, tropical produce from nearby districts, and a longstanding Chinese-Surinamese pantry tradition support seasonality and local sourcing. Ask the staff what arrived in peak condition that day and let the kitchen’s strengths guide your choices. For groups and families, focus on several dishes that showcase the provenance, fish and vegetable-forward plates, and inquire about daily or market specials. Because the restaurant is low-key, servers are a good source of practical recommendations about what’s freshest and most emblematic of the house.
Venue details
Ambiance
A long-running, family-owned Chinese restaurant with a straightforward, popular dining atmosphere focused on traditional dishes and broad appeal.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Opened
- 1989
Signature Dishes
- chow mein
- fried rice
- sweet and sour chicken
- peking duck
- hot pots
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83, Paramaribo, Distrikt Paramaribo
Planning details
Location
Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83, Paramaribo, Distrikt Paramaribo · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Chi Min in Paramaribo?
If you need a more specific dining style, menu format, or level of formality, compare Chi Min with other dining options in Paramaribo. The best alternative depends on what you want to confirm, such as cuisine, price, hours, or reservation availability.
Is Chi Min good for a special occasion?
There is not enough information to assess Chi Min as a special-occasion venue.
What should I wear to Chi Min?
The dress code for Chi Min is casual. Neat, relaxed clothing should fit the guidance.
