Chinese food was and is still one of my favorite cuisines. Or at least the food that local restaurants would call and may I say disguise as Chinese food. Especially noodles would be my always-go-to. My definition of Chinese food changed however, when I tried the food of my housemate during college. She was from Shanghai. She would cook everyday, making several little dishes that I'd never seen before, using ingredients I've never heard of, that created smells I'd never smelled before. I lived on the third floor, but the different type of smells would always give it away: Chinese food was in the making (usually in her miraculous-all-can-do rice cooker).
While in Antwerp, the Chinese/Asian district, aka our very own Chinatown, was one of the first parts of town I saw. It's close to my neighborhood, but also right in front of the central station. It's not really surprising that Chinatown has some of the best Chinese food in the city. Bai Wei's Noodle Bar serves some of the best Chinese food I've tried (and I've tried a lot). It reminded me of the authentic dishes of my former housemate and also of my favorite noodles. The restaurant is a family owned business with traditionally hand pulled noodles served in what's probably the best ramen in town.
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Made by a variety of Belgian and international artists, some look classic; others are modern and, of course, (according to Belgian tradition) some will give you a surrealistic vibe.
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For every purchased book you get 50% off of a glass of wine, and they do have nice ones: up to this point, this place is the only one where I've ever seen orange wine.
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You can sit on the grass, but there are also some loungers for an even more comfortable and chill experience (come early, before they're all taken).
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I recommend any of their pastries as well as their fabulous 'Green Goddess Sandwich' - guacamole, a poached egg, and salmon, what else could I ask for?
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Here the kitchen is completely exposed to the public and you can see the bakers preparing their bread and pastries with a lot of love and craftsmanship.
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It serves tasty middle eastern food, that is effortlessly vegan, as any dish filled with eggplants or lentils will make you forget about meat instantly.
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Whether you're craving Tibetan noodles, Chinese dumplings, or Marrocan pancakes, you'll for sure find something that satisfies your cravings. Price? 5-8€
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A classic is the pizza Calabrese with spicy salami, paprika, tomato, and mozzarella. Ask for some grilled onions on top to make it even tastier (you can thank me later).
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Momo is a dumpling with a spoonful of stuffing wrapped in dough and you can order them steamed or fried. You can go for chicken, pork, shrimp, or veggie.
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"Café Kamiel" in Antwerp has it all - good food, great coffee, a big-sized terrace and the perfect location. I come for their all-you-can-eat spaghetti!
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"Het Elfde Gebod" sits in the shadow of the cathedral and has kept its authenticity and appearance for 40 years... This café also makes its own beer!
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