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...!
Lekker plantaardig tafelen aan de waterkant - Edit
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
12 Reviews
First Review by philipwi
HelgaDavinia
Points +1074
Too expensive - Edit
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.
Read moreWhen 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
Oh my, that's a blast from the past. It's been aaaages since I was there (not really intention of going back 😉)
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JackyDeReviere
Points +3259
Lekker plantaardig tafelen aan de waterkant - Edit
De Panda bestaat al heel lang en is een biologisch restaurant met oosterse specialiteiten, ook vegan gerechten op de wisselende kaart.
Read moreVoor 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.
Guest
AnnaSee
Points +147
Beautiful terrace - Edit
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.
Read moreGuest
Tamara75
Points +44
Lekker zitten aan t water - Edit
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
Read morePros: Je kan meteen boodschapjes doen, Terras aan t water
Guest
Mpie
Points +2783
Varied plate - Edit
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.
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chb-pbfp
Points +10547
Ok vegan lunch - Edit
This is a vegetarian restaurants that still serves fish...
Read moreIt 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
Guest
CLRtraveller
Points +8994
Fresh produce and some veg'n products - Edit
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.
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TrudiBruges
Points +23035
Not so many vegan products in shop - Edit
Panda has existed as long as I can remember!
Read moreOften 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.
Guest
Lyra
Points +60
great health food shop, healthy meals - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
Guest
halrhp
Points +48
Hidden jewel - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Excellent cuisine, Comfortable atmosphere
Cons: difficult to tind, A little "pricey" but well worth it
Guest
janti alterjiwo
Points +62
Good food supply for vegan - Edit
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)
Read morePros: Complete supplies of bio/organic food, knowledgeable staff
Guest
philipwi
Points +17
Update December 2007 - Edit
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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