With 175 different nationalities living together in Antwerp, street food cuisines are found on every corner. Forget hot dogs, pizza and fries; go for Sicilian risotto balls, Japanese sandwiches or Vietnamese noodles. We are serving you these top addresses.
LITTLE BÚN - Vietnam
This noodle restaurant is a popular, local hangout for fans of Vietnamese cuisine. The menu features small bar bites and pho (Vietnamese soups), based on authentic and traditional Vietnamese street food recipes, but made with locally produced or grown products. Ideal for veggie, meat or fish lovers.
- Good to know: No need to make a reservation. Come in and indulge in Vietnamese comfort food.
- Sint-Jorispoort 22, Theatre District
CANNOLO - Sicily
Cannoli are crispy pastry tubes filled with ricotta cream and pistachios. This sweet treat is served in a variety of ways here. You can also eat savoury street food in CANNOLO, such as arancini (risotto balls), caponata (sweet and sour aubergine salad) and pane cunzato (a typical Sicilian sandwich). All prepared with fresh and organic produce. Anyone who has eaten here will never call 'Sicilian' cuisine 'Italian' again.
- Good to know: Every first Sunday of the month, they also serve brunch. Ideal to combine with your shopping Sunday.
- Huikstraat 2, Red-Light District
- cannolo.be
Mission Masala - India
Indian soul food with fragrance, colour, spice and a modern twist. After all, Indian cuisine is so much more than archetypal curries. Even if you are not a fan of spicy food, you will definitely get your money's worth here. But, if you need to extinguish the fire in your mouth... Try a cocktail based on Mission Masala's homemade rum.
- Good to know: The take-out address is located a few streets away, at 75 Lange Elzenstraat.
- Troonplaats, Het Zuid
- missionmasala.be
Delrobah - Afghanistan
In the 1960s, Afghanistan was the walhalla for exotic travellers. Tourism thrived on the then unknown culture and cuisine. With its authentic soul food, Delrobah brings this forgotten era to Antwerp. All dishes are for sharing. Most are vegan, but you can also order meat dishes.
- Good to know: Delrobah also serves delicious latenight cocktails, perfect for diving into the night after dinner.
- Sint-Katelijnevest 30, Historical Centre
Knees to Chin Antwerp
Spring roll lovers need to visit Knees to Chin on Kammenstraat. Enjoy flavourful and fresh dishes such as their famous rice paper rolls or a delicious banh mi roll with pork belly.
Make a culinary journey into Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of Antwerp.
Bánh Mì Antwerp - Vietnam
Bánh mì is the hugely popular Vietnamese filled roll and literally means "bread". Of course, only fresh ingredients are used, from the pâté to the mayonnaise. Ideal for those who want something a change from the run-of-the-mill cheese and ham sandwich. Bánh Mì Antwerp also serves noodle soups and salads.
Sojubar – Korea
Sojubar serves several varieties of crispy fried chicken, but you can also try other Korean snacks, such as bibimbap (a rice dish with vegetables and fried egg), kimbap (seaweed rolls filled with rice and other ingredients), or mandu (Korean dumplings). These are even more delicious with a glass of soju, Korea's favourite drink, on the side. The urban interior also makes you feel like you've walked into a bustling Korean bar.
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