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Thursday 27 July 2023
Looking for something new?
Get a fusion of Trinidad & Tobago and the essence of Aruba at
Kamini’s Kitchen
you a wide variety of dishes to ‘Crioyo’ sauce with aros moro.
choose from that are bound to This is one of Kamini’s best sellers
A native from Trinidad, Kamini After leaving her job at the fast make a lasting impression on with their fishes being from open
Kurvink learned to cook at only food chain, she opened a break- you and you’ll be sure to return water.
10 years of age. She was cook- fast and lunch snackette that for more. So much so, that in or-
ing for her parents and her eight was open 6 days every week for der to motivate you to try some- At Kamini’s Kitchen every cos-
siblings. This love for baking and about 10 months. Eventually, Ka- thing new, they will offer you a tumer is just as important; there-
cooking gave her all the expe- mini got to the current location sample of their signature dish to fore the menu is dietary restric-
rience and knowledge she has and this is how today we have get you started. tions friendly. They will cater to
today to invent and re-invent one of the restaurants that bring your needs as long as it’s within
her homeland dishes, making our visitors true Aruban cuisine, All the food made at Kamini’s their reach and are willing to ad-
this more personalized. Kamini’s Kitchen. Kitchen is freshly made and to just their menu to your desires, so
order. You get the best qual- much so that vegetarians may
At the age of 26, Kamini relocat- Once you’re on the island, dare ity of food along with an open even order off menu.
ed to Aruba where she started to try something different. The concept that creates a wonder-
working at a fast food chain. best part about it is that you ful ambiance that is loved by The newest member of the fam-
Starting out as a regular employ- have to look no further than at all who visit. The natural air that ily is the Doubles. This is a snack
ee, Kamini’s hard work and love Kamini’s Kitchen. One of the can be felt in every corner of the platter that has tortillas with lay-
for her craft got her all the way most special aspects of Kamini’s restaurant makes it a fresh and ers of Jhana paste and tama-
up to the position of manager. Kitchen is the combination of accommodating place to be rind chutney. This makes for a
Kamini’s Trinidadian roots and in, especially because it calms perfect snack to prepare the
the local flavor you must try as many who may still carry post- stomach before heading to the
a visitor to the island. By doing pandemic worries. beach, given Kamini’s Kitchen’s
this, you can enjoy her traditions perfect location. And once
through the food you’re be- The main dish Kamini’s Kitchen you’re heading back home af-
ing served. This restaurant gives recommends is the Roti with ter the beach, head back to Ka-
Curry. Curry is usually Indian and mini’s for a wonderful dinner sure
often comes in a prepackaged to exceed your expectations.
way. However Kamini’s Kitchen
takes pride in their curry made At Kamini’s Kitchen, you will be
in-house, which is usually not mesmerized by our cuisine.q
spicy unless you want it to be.
And the best part? In the case
that you do want it spicy, Ka-
mini’s has their own homemade
hot sauce and one drop is more
than enough!
Another dish that Kamini’s Kitch-
en highly recommends is the
Whole Red Snapper in curry or
