Shiribana Café is a tucked-away Chinese-Caribbean spot in Paradera, one of Aruba’s interior villages — exactly the kind of off-the-tourist-map local eatery that long-time Aruba travelers add to their must-stop list. With over 240 reviews and a steady 4.3 rating, it’s been quietly serving generous plates of Aruban-Chinese fusion to locals for years.
About Shiribana Café
Set on Shiribana 7-C in Paradera, the dining room is small and unassuming — basic tables, friendly counter service, and a menu that combines classic Cantonese dishes (chow mein, sweet-and-sour, fried rice) with Aruban-Chinese specialties developed for the local palate. Cash typically preferred, takeaway popular with locals, and the energy is more neighborhood-favorite than tourist destination.
Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights
Order the chow mein, the sweet-and-sour pork, the special fried rice with stewed beef, or the pork chop with onions Aruban-style. The egg drop soup makes a solid starter. Portions are large; sharing is reasonable.
Practical Information
- Address: Shiribana 7-C, Paradera, Aruba
- Phone: +297 587 5164
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Google rating: 4.3 from 241 reviews
- Map: View on Google Maps
Hours:
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
What Diners Say
Reviewers describe Shiribana as ‘the real local Chinese-Aruban experience’ — generous portions, fair prices, and the kind of consistent home cooking that doesn’t make it onto the resort-strip recommendations. A favorite of locals who eat here weekly.
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