There is an exquisite place in Antwerp where people from lots of origines work together peacefully to create an amazing dish. In a very energetic atmosphere you can enjoy the wonderful flavours of the Middle Eastern cuisine at the most affordable price.

Middle Eastern cuisine is far out the best cuisine there is - according to me. It's a mixture of vegetarian and meatish dishes with lots of fresh vegetables. Add a delicious home-made sauce to it, like garlic sauce or hummus and you can taste all the marvelous flavours that makes this food so spectacular. One of my favourites is the pita falafel hummus with extra feta and fries.

Although you can find pitta at a lot of places in Antwerp, there is no other place than Finjan that gives you the classic restaurant feel. The interior is very cozy and because of the high energy level , you feel like you're sitting in a place in some far away Middle Eastern country. Furthermore, none of the other places in Antwerp will host you so friendly no matter where you are from.

In here it doesnt matter what your origine is because people with roots from all over the world work together in a very amicable way. There will always be a member of the staff who speaks your language. No matter if it's in Turkish, Hebrew, Arabic or English, someone will always take your order. Another bonus is the high quality food which is offered at a low price. In times like these when everybody has to watch their wallet, a good decent restaurant visit seems far away. Especially for youngsters who like to travel but are on a tight budget, this is the place to be.

If you still don't believe that this place is worth a visit, just check the famous restaurant guide Gault&Millau. Finjan received a very high score and is the first pita-place ever mentioned in this guide. So what are you waiting for? Or as we say it in Hebrew and Arabic, Yalla Yalla! (go,go)

Graaf Van Hoornestraat 12000 Antwerpen+32 (0)3 248 77 14

Price: < €25

Lots of veggie stuff