The kids were entertained when my request for the fine (fjine) mustard was fulfilled by filling a jar 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! read more

Tierenteyn-Verlant is a little shop in Ghent's Groentemarkt Square that sells pickles, spices, sauces, 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. read more

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While staying in Ghent a few days on Vacation, we stumbled on this amazing mustard! We bought some for our AirBnB to have with our beer, and it was so good, we bought a few jars to take with us back to the U.S. A must visit! read more

VVe Tierenteyn-Verlent - Buying some fresh mustard - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Gent, VOV

The mustard from here may well be the best in the world. Made to a secret recipe with no preservatives it has the bite of Wasabi. Its really extraordinary. Because it will only keep for three weeks in the frig, they don't ship. It's only available at this little shop-- at the same location since 1799. When you order the mustard they use a wooden ladle to scoop it up from a barrel and pour it into your chosen container. A bit of mustard theater. Frankly, it's worth a trip to Ghent just for this mustard. Though Ghent has much more to offer too-- it's a delightful and charming town. read more

VVe Tierenteyn-Verlent - Pouring your mustard order - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Gent, VOV

I wouldn't go so far as to say that the have the best mustard in the world, but it definitely makes a curious souvenir to bring back from Gent outside of pictures, as there's not much you can bring back from this city that captures its essence in the same way a fridge magnet or a key ring of the Mannekin Pis would for Brussels, for example. The service is super friendly and the two ladies working there were very accommodating of all the useless questions I had for them regarding the ingredients, the size of the mustard jars, and what food they'd personally pair it with and et cetera. If mustard isn't your thing, they also sell other spices and little curios in the counter right across the mustard, so do check it out as well. read more

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This place is famous because they have been making mustard since 1790 and they don't ship so you have to come to this store if you want it. They sell teas and spices too in addition to mustard. Basically you enter and choose the size/vessel you want your mustard in and they ladle it from a giant vat into your vessel and wrap it up for you. It is only like 2€ for a tiny jar so very reasonably priced. And believe me you don't want too much on your sandwich. It is intense!! Some of the spiciest mustard I've ever had. Closer to wasabi in intensity. Definitely worth trying and seeking out if you're a mustard fan. read more

Makes me want to move to Ghent (well the beer too). Excellent mustard and cornichon pickles (and combined, if you like). Nice people behind the counter. Beautiful store, good prices. read more

spicy mustard with a kick. the horseradish flavor is very strong, which i love. you choose any sized container you want from their counter, and they fill it up with fresh mustard. you must refrigerate it as soon as you get home because it's so fresh! read more