Good health store with a restaurant behind the shop. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-14:00, 18:30-20:30.


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12 Reviews

First Review by philipwi

HelgaDavinia

Points +1074

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

Too expensive

We took the seitan steak, it wasn't indicated what came with it, so I thought the steak would be huge for 28,50 euro (yes, very expensive). The seitan was rather small, and with it came vegetables and rice. It was quite okay, but not prive-quality (for that price more seitan would need to be served). 28.50 euro for a dish...I have never before paid that in a restaurant in tjis category.
When I asked if it was vegan, she said that they could make it vegan by using plant based cream, but the seitan and mushrooms came without a sauce..!
My partner thinks that the potatoes were baked in butter ... Ihope not...!

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-28

Pros: Quite healthy and fresh food, Nice terrace along the river

Cons: Way too expensive , Friendliness could be better, a smile maybe?

TrudiBruges

28 Oct 2024

Oh my, that's a blast from the past. It's been aaaages since I was there (not really intention of going back 😉)

JackyDeReviere

Points +3259

Vegan
12 Oct 2023

Lekker plantaardig tafelen aan de waterkant

De Panda bestaat al heel lang en is een biologisch restaurant met oosterse specialiteiten, ook vegan gerechten op de wisselende kaart.
Voor het restaurant bevindt zich een natuurvoedingswinkel met bio en fair-trade producten.
Bij goed weer kan je er eten op het smalle terras aan de waterkant, heel aangenaam te dineren terwijl de bootjes van Gent voorbij varen.
Vraag wat er vegan is want dit is niet altijd duidelijk.

AnnaSee

Points +147

Vegan
02 Sep 2023

Beautiful terrace

After a recommendation we visited the restaurant and chose to sit outside. It was beautiful to be directly at the water. The food was tasty and there was quite a variety of things on the plate. Note that it's a bit nicer and bio and therefore more expensive.

Tamara75

Points +44

Vegan
15 May 2023

Lekker zitten aan t water

De panda heeft een smal terras aan t water. Erg leuk om te zitten in t zonnetje. Heb er alleen koffie gedronken. De kaart is niet al te groot maar zag er goed uit en in de winkel zag ik dat ze vegan taart/cake hadden om mee te nemen. Leuke zaak/winkel

Pros: Je kan meteen boodschapjes doen, Terras aan t water

Mpie

Points +2783

Vegan
13 Apr 2022

Varied plate

I liked the food very much. Ask for the vegan menu and you will get a big plate full of different veggies and vegan dishes. Since the restaurant is at the back of a store, it is not always clear that you can sit and eat, especially after hours. I did not visit the shop. The restaurant is not entirely vegan, nor vegetarian.

chb-pbfp

Points +10547

Raw
22 Jul 2021

Ok vegan lunch

This is a vegetarian restaurants that still serves fish...

It is connected to a shop that has several vegan desserts.

They very well know what vegan is, and it is well labeled.

It was a ok experience, however nothing special.

Pros: Good vegan proposal, Nice place, Friendly staff

Cons: Nothing special, still serving fish

CLRtraveller

Points +8994

Vegan
08 Feb 2018

Fresh produce and some veg'n products

Large store with some veg’n items, including at the deli and pastries. Fresh produce, canned and packaged foods, non-food items. I did not notice the eatery.

TrudiBruges

Points +23035

Vegan
19 Nov 2017

Not so many vegan products in shop

Panda has existed as long as I can remember!
Often went there for lunch in the nineties, and it seems not much has changed since then (my last visit for lunch is from a couple of years back though). Traditional plat du jour style dish, culinairy not very exciting.
Went to the shop not so long ago. they have the 'ususal suspects' like plant drinks and bread spreads, but all in all not a really big offer for vegans.

Lyra

Points +60

Vegan
15 Feb 2017

great health food shop, healthy meals

The health food shop is spacious, and it contains a lot of organic and vegan options both food and non-food. Their seitan is really good.
The restaurant can serve sometimes very delicious food, but their general daily meals can be very macrobiotic, meaning sober and not so specially spiced. For those who want a healthy meal, it can be the ideal place.
Note that they also serve fish, so I wouldn't call this a vegetarian restaurant.

Pros: Spacious, Nice interior, Plentiful options

Cons: Not so friendly service, food is very macrobiotic

halrhp

Points +48

Vegetarian
02 Jul 2016

Hidden jewel

This restaurant, hidden in back of their food store, is a real fine food find. they make their own seitan, and its texture is vastly superior to any I have had before. The entire meal was excellent, the atmosphere very pleasant, somewhat casual, and an overall great experience. Going back again soon.

Pros: Excellent cuisine, Comfortable atmosphere

Cons: difficult to tind, A little "pricey" but well worth it

janti alterjiwo

Points +62

Vegan
01 Jun 2014

Good food supply for vegan

I did not get a chance to taste the restaurant here, but came for some vegan food supplies. Staff was knowledgeable and labels of fresh food was clear (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)

Pros: Complete supplies of bio/organic food, knowledgeable staff

philipwi

Points +17

Vegetarian
16 Dec 2007

Update December 2007

I visited early December. The restaurant is at the back of a very good health food shop but isn't 100% veggy. It does offer fish dishes but the menu is clear for veggys.




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