De Keyserlei (the street that runs west from Central Station) is a street with a varied choice of restaurants. The side streets on the north side of De Keyserlei offer even more options, with Lebanese, South-African, Mexican, Italian and Vietnamese (to name but a few) restaurants all rubbing shoulders with each other. With so many restaurants in a small area the prices tend to be pretty competitive.
Chinatown takes up a couple of streets on the north side of Koningin-Astrid-plein (the large square to the north of Central Station). Look for the 2 lions guarding the entrance to Van Wesenbekestraat. Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Nepalese retaurants are here as well as lots of Chinese options.
Da Giovani (Jan Blomstraat 3-5-7-8), +32 (0)3 226 7450 . A cheap Italian restaurant. It is popular among students, because of their 20% discount. A second "Da Giovanni" is on the Keyserlei, near the central station.
Tropicos (at Tabakvest and Hopland), +32 (0)3 231 9964 . Known for its lively South American atmosphere, caipirinha cocktails, and tasteful Brazilian Mexican kitchen.
Wok & Tandoor, +32 (0)3 248 9595 . A show-restaurant serving wok and tandoori food. It is prepared in front of you by cooks in a spectacular way. It's an all-you-can-eat buffet with very reasonable prices. It is in the south of Antwerp close to the new Courthouse.
Govinda's Garden (Amerikalei 184) — The restaurant of the Krishnas. They serve healthy macrobiotic food for a small price. Only open in the evenings. UPDATE: This is no longer a restaurant, though still a Hare Krishna center. So if you ring, they'll be very kind and friendly to you, but don't expect to be able to get dinner! Try one of the Indian restaurants on Lange Herentalsestraat instead.
The Hilton Hotel has a restaurant overlooking the Groenplaats.
Rooden Hoed Corner of Oude Koornmarkt and Tempelstraat. The oldest restaurant in Antwerp, specializing in seafood, especially mussels. Very popular with locals, but few tourists, so you know it's good. Mains starting at €20.
Mata Mata & Pili Pili (African Restaurant and Cocktail Bar), Hoogstraat 44, 2000 Antwerpen, ☎ 03 213 19 28, . from 5pm 7 days. Lively and colourful restaurant with a range of dishes from across the African continent and a particular focus on West African cuisine. �
Bourla, Graanmarkt 7. A "Havanna style" restaurant in an old theatre. They serve a mix of Belgian and French style food. Not cheap, but excellent value for money€25-€50 for a 3 course meal incl. wine and drinks. �
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