Astro Boy in Ghent: photos, reviews

About

Astro Boy in Ghent is a delightful spot where Japanese flavors meet a fashionably cozy atmosphere. With an impressive Google rating of 4.7, this eatery offers a delicious dining experience that's popular with both locals and tourists alike. Perfect for a casual meet-up with friends or a relaxing solo lunch or dinner, Astro Boy serves a tantalizing array of dishes alongside their standout fried chicken and ribs. The menu also caters to vegans and vegetarians, showcasing a wonderful variety of options.

Highlights include the beef tataki, roasted cabbage, and savory mushroom gyozas, all complemented by a range of refreshing beverages including cocktails, beer, and wine. For those with a sweet tooth, the dessert offerings are a delightful indulgence. The warm and attentive service by the friendly staff makes the experience even more inviting.

Whether you choose to dine indoors or on the outdoor patio, reservations are recommended to secure a spot at this cozy venue. With late-night food options and small plates that pair perfectly with tea or coffee, Astro Boy promises a memorable dining experience that's certainly worth visiting when in Ghent.

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Japanese

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Gent Blekerijstraat

Bus stop 229 m walk

Gent Ottogracht

Bus stop 305 m walk

Gent Coppinsstraat

Tram stop 299 m walk

Gent Sluizeken

Tram stop 372 m walk

4.7

based on 348 reviews

Google

4.7/5 341 review

Facebook

4.8/5 7 reviews

Lucy “happycat2.0” Jones

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely delicious. Everything we had was amazing. There was a longer wait for some dishes than others but it was worth it. Really unique!

Verónica Orjuela

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Came here to celebrate with a group of friends—we were 8 in total, and I have to say, we tried just about everything on the menu! We chose this place because of the great vegetarian options, and it truly delivered. Each dish was better than the last, with incredible flavors and generous portions perfect for sharing. The service was warm and attentive, and the staff did an excellent job accommodating all our requests. A fantastic experience from start to finish!

Niki Roskin

Food: 3
Atmosphere: 3

The staff was polite and seated us promptly, despite the restaurant filling up quickly after opening. This is a good place if you enjoy a leisurely pace, as dishes are served one at a time over about two hours. While this allows for conversation, the small portion sizes and slow service left us feeling a little unsatisfied. We ordered seven dishes for two people. Overall, the flavors were nice, but many dishes were too salty, which tended to overpower the other ingredients. I recommend ordering a bowl of rice to help balance the saltiness. * Beef tataki: This was the best dish we ordered. * Grilled broccolini: This was the second-best dish, though quite salty. * Mussels with miso-gochujang butter: The mussels were tiny, but the flavor was great. * Onsen egg: The egg was perfectly poached with a creamy yolk, but the broth was too salty. * Bo Ssam of slow-cooked pork shoulder: The accompanying spicy dipping sauce had a nice, thick consistency that adhered well to the cabbage leaf wrappers. * Carrot dip with rice paper crackers: The fried rice paper crackers were much too oily. * Okonomiyaki: The overly generous amount of katsuoboshi topping made this dish dry and unbalanced. The overall price-quality is not great.