Curaçao’s local cuisine, Krioyo, is a melting pot on a plate, telling the story of the island’s many cultures.
The dishes to try
- Keshi Yena, the signature dish: Gouda or Edam cheese filled with spiced meat, olives and raisins, then baked. (‘Keshi’ is Papiamentu for the Dutch kaas, cheese.)
- Stoba, slow-cooked stews like kabritu stoba (goat) and karni stoba (beef).
- Funchi, a cornmeal side, similar to polenta, that pairs with everything.
Truk’i Pan after dark
When the final whistle blows, the island heads to the Truk’i Pan, the food trucks that keep Curaçao fed well past midnight with stacked steak sandwiches and grilled everything. It’s where fans, families and players all end up. Dushi.
