The kids were entertained when my request for the fine (fjine) mustard was fulfilled by filling a…read morejar from the large vat with a wooden spoon. It's a powerful topping. Meanwhile, the stone ground (grove) mustard is simply the best mustard I've ever had. And I'm an aficionado!

Tierenteyn-Verlant is a little shop in Ghent's Groentemarkt Square that sells pickles, spices,…read moresauces, teas, and most notably, mustard. Tierenteyn is actually the name of the Ghent mustard producing company that's been around since its founding by Petrus Tierenteyn back in the early 1800s. Nowadays, it's one of the only ones left. When we were taken quickly around Ghent so we could be given as much free time as possible, our guide specifically pointed out this shop to us. Not only is the square and building itself historical, but it also allows you to peek in on their stores of traditionally made mustard. It's another product special to this region and something you can't get in the US, as it doesn't ship. Not only can you get the mustard bottled or packed for your directly from the barrel with a wooden spoon (as is traditional), but they also give out samples of their mustard, mayos, and sauces with the help of breadstick crackers. I found the shop to be positively charming. And so much fun even though I'm not even that much of a mustard fan, but this was definitely fun to try out. There's a distinctly horse-radish-y and is a distinct souvenir or gift. You'll have to transport it back through a checked-in bag, as it's definitely liquid, and much more fluid than the mustard we're used to. If you're especially worried about the glass jars breaking, they have plastic containers as well. We ended up getting a jar for ourselves because (while they really are great gifts) we didn't want to share. If you're a fan of their mustard, you can ask the staff about other local establishments that make use of Tierenteyn-Verlant's mustard. If you're feeling especially daring, their website mentions places that use their mustard to create cocktails. Overall, I think this is definitely a place worth stopping by while you're in Ghent. As a unique specialty and a shop where you can choose which jar you would like, it's worth going in to take a look, maybe sample a bit, and grab something for either yourself or a friend. My family uses it for a surprising amount of occasions, including as part of charcuterie boards we make for gatherings and apparently pretzels. For those in the Silicon Valley area, there is a German butcher/meat shop/sandwich location in Los Altos called Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus. They sell a variety of pretzels and I can now say that mustard from Tierenteyn-Verlant goes GREAT with them.

This place has a wide array of holistic and natural healthcare, vitamins, teas, etc. The staff is…read moreextremely knowledgeable (although at times, highly moody) their expertise and honesty is sincere. I always get my holistic goodies here as well as any beauty products. If you ask them any questions, they will tell you the truth of the matter rather than attempting to con you into buying unnecessary products. I would highly recommend this place for anyone in search of any holistic or natural miscellaneous goods.

From the owner: Situé au coeur de Bruxelles, l'Herboristerie DESMECHT rapproche l'homme de la nature depuis 1840…read more Dans notre société actuelle on oublie trop souvent quel sont les pouvoirs de la nature. L' Herboristerie DESMECHT vous offre ces remèdes sous des formes facilement utilisable et avec toutes informations nécessaires.

I hate trying to find spices in stores in Belgium - the available range is tiny and overpriced. If…read moreyou want to cook Soul Food or Indian or Mexican, you're screwed. Unless you go here: affordable bulk spices. Dried fruits and seeds. Will return often.

I have always done my shopping for Indian products at Express Afro-Indian (near South Station) and…read moreIdeal Cash and Carry (just across the canal in Molenbeek). I pass Suryansh every day on my walks down Avenue Georges Henri but for some reason never considered doing my shopping there. I should. And so should you. They have almost everything that the larger Indian grocery stores have, all packed densely together into the tiny shop space. The prices also seem very low. The location is central and in a much nicer part of town (Woluwe) than their competitors.

I am an Indian who moved to Brussels. Let me tell you that this is,by far, the best Indian store…read morehere. Amazing range of products, you get everything from boondi for raita to maggi noodles.

From the owner: Le Tiroir aux Essences est une boutique de bien-être & art de vivre au naturel proposant quatre…read moreprincipaux pôles : l'aromathérapie (huiles essentielles, huiles végétales, contenants vides, ...), la beauté naturelle & home-made (actifs cosmétiques naturels, bases neutres, hydrolats/eaux florales, beurres végétaux, cires...), la phytothérapie (plantes sèches, tisanes & thés en vrac, ustensiles pour infusion...), & enfin, la cuisine aromatique avec des épices en vrac, des aides culinaires à base d'huiles essentielles, une large sélection de graines à germer ainsi que des fleurs comestibles. Au plaisir de partager un moment avec vous, et de vous délivrer de nombreux conseils, Inès

We loved this little restaurant! They have amazing fancy coffee drinks and tasty pastries. I also…read moretried a bowl of soup there that was delicious. Highly recommend!

Very bad, service wise and coffee wise. Coffee tasted rather bitter than creamy and the staff act…read morelike it's their first day in the business. You maybe wanna be/act special, but I would rather have good coffee(starbucks for example) than act like a snob and go here to pretend that I am a hipster and have good coffee... . Anyway if u still wanna go, ask for milky coffee because it will camouflage the bad taste of the coffee... . Short note: paid for two coffees, in the first one I asked for hazelnut syrup and they putted so much in it that I wanted a second one. Of course they remade with another payment...