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Oak – Living room cuisine
"Oak" is probably Ghent's best restaurant at the moment. You need to book 3 months in advance to set foot here, since the price and quality is exceptional.
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Nick
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Mayana Chocoladebar – Chocolate heaven
"Mayana Chocoladebar" in Ghent is for the 99.9% of us who like chocolate. They have four kinds of chocolate here; I always go for the darkest one of course
By
Nick
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Eetkaffee Multatuli – Fair food
"Eetkaffee Multatuli" in Ghent is a true hidden gem of a spot. Please, keep quiet about this restaurant as I don't want it to become more popular!
By
Nick
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Noodlebar Ramen – Fresh - cosy - no-nonsense
"Noodlebar Ramen" is a fresh, cozy and no-nonsense noodle restaurant in Ghent. The owner has published several books on street food. I come here for lunch.
By
Nick
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STAM – Ghent city museum
"STAM" is Ghent's city museum. It's located in the old abbey. I must say, if you haven't been to this museum, you haven't been in Ghent!
By
Nick
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Muday – Ethiopian sharing dishes
"Muday" Ghent is an authentic Ethiopian restaurant which sources ingredients from Ethiopia they can't find locally. I recommend their 'Muday special'...
Café Parti – European dishes with a twist
"Café Parti" in Ghent is a creative restaurant in the centre I like to take friends who've just arrived. It's more relaxed than other bistros around...
Melanie's World – Belgian wine and spices
"Melanie's World" in Ghent is a small shop with a big selection of international wines, even Belgian ones! I also come here for Asian or Mexican spices...
De Walrus – Neighbourhood bar, diner and terrace
"De Walrus" in Ghent is a great neighbourhood meeting place. They describe themselves as a 'light brown cafe' -- 100% right. There's just everything here!
Ponas – Hire a kayak, get active on the water
"Ponas" hire kayaks, which is one of the best ways of exploring Ghent from the water. Here you can rent one for the whole day, which makes a big difference
MSK – Museum voor Schone Kunsten
"MSK" in Ghent, or Museum voor Schone Kunsten (fine arts) doesn't look so big from the outside. For me, a walk there is the perfect Sunday afternoon...
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Tahnee
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