What is Roopram Roti?

A beloved no-frills Surinamese eatery famous for its roti.

In Amsterdam Oost, near the Oosterpark, with several locations across the city.

A roti — warm flatbread with curried chicken or lamb, potato and yard-long beans — or a roti roll; there are vegetarian options too.

Yes — it's affordable, hearty Surinamese food, mostly geared to takeaway.

Often — it's popular and fast-paced; you usually pay first and wait for your order.

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Roopram Roti

A beloved roti shop in Oost — order the roti with chicken or lamb.

Vegan
Vegetarian
Halal

Photo: Mateusz Mate / Google

Roopram Roti is a no-frills Surinamese roti counter on Van Woustraat in De Pijp, a few minutes' walk from Albert Cuypmarkt. This is not a place you come for ambiance — the room is plain, the seating is hard, the service is fast and functional. You come for the roti, which many Amsterdammers will tell you is among the best Surinamese food in the city. There's almost always a queue at peak times, which tells you what you need to know.

What to order

The roti is the whole point: a soft flatbread served with curried chicken, lamb, or a vegetarian filling, plus potato, long beans (kousenband), and a boiled egg, with the curry sauce on the side or poured over. The chicken roti is the standard order. Add a bara (a savoury fried lentil-flour doughnut) on the side. Everything is generously portioned and very affordable.

Practical

Open daily, roughly 13:00–21:00 (hours can vary, especially Sundays — worth checking before a special trip). Mostly takeaway with limited seating, so it works well as a quick lunch or a meal to take to nearby Sarphatipark. Cash and cards accepted. Roopram has more than one Amsterdam location; this De Pijp branch on Van Woustraat is the most central for visitors.

At a glance

Roopram Roti is a Surinamese restaurant in Dapperbuurt (Van Woustraat 37). It serves lunch and dinner.

Signature dishes

Chicken roti
Soft flatbread with curried chicken, potato, long beans, egg — the standard order
Lamb roti
The same with curried lamb
Vegetarian roti
Curried vegetables and potato
Bara
Savoury fried lentil-flour doughnut, order on the side

Photos

Photo: Roopram Roti, Annebel van der Laak, Sean S, Havva Yucel / Google

Where to find it

Van Woustraat 37, 1074 AB, Amsterdam

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FAQ

What is Roopram Roti?: A beloved no-frills Surinamese eatery famous for its roti.
Where is it?: In Amsterdam Oost, near the Oosterpark, with several locations across the city.
What should I order?: A roti — warm flatbread with curried chicken or lamb, potato and yard-long beans — or a roti roll; there are vegetarian options too.
Is it cheap?: Yes — it's affordable, hearty Surinamese food, mostly geared to takeaway.
Is there a queue?: Often — it's popular and fast-paced; you usually pay first and wait for your order.