With summer holidays just around the corner, many people are planning their next beach holiday, city break or backpacking adventure. Discovering new places and cultures is obviously a lot of fun, but you don't have to leave town to do so. You don't need a passport for these culinary trips.
" Europe "
Cicci's Cucina & Bar
Higher der A 3 - Cicci (pronounced tjie-tjie) is an Italian pet name meaning sweetheart or darling. Very appropriate, as the menu here is a love affair with modern Italian cuisine with a Venetian wink. Using both authentic Italian ingredients and local produce, you'll enjoy the tastiest 'cicchetti', 'antipasti', 'primi', 'secondi' and desserts with Italian wines here. You are guaranteed to come back here again. Ciao Cicci!
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Croissanterie Pigalle
Stoeldraaierstraat 17 - Croissanterie Pigalle has been one of the busiest breakfast, lunch and coffee spots in town for over 35 years. The smell of freshly baked bread and croissants meets you halfway down the street. Sitting here on the bistro terrace in the sunshine, you imagine yourself in France for a moment. Here you can enjoy richly filled sandwiches and homemade pastries every day of the week.
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De Olijfboom
Steentilstraat 28 - You can enjoy the tastiest authentic Greek snacks at this traiterie. Upon entering, you already start salivating at the sight of the display cases full of goodies. In the open kitchen, they make everything themselves using fresh and natural ingredients. From salads to pasties, there is something for everyone. Whether you like meat, fish or prefer vegetarian. Besides the traiterie, you can also taste all the delicacies in the ouzerie. Let yourself be surprised and choose one of the tastings. That way, you will get inspiration for your real Greek evening of drinks in Groningen.
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" Asia "
Javanese Eatery
Gedempte Kattendiep 33 - The Javanese eatery is a household name in Groningen. The Indonesian restaurant has recently moved; from Schuitendiep to just a little further down Gedempte Kattendiep. But despite the move, you can still eat delicious Javanese food here. From Nasi Rames to Rendang and Soto; all the classics are on the menu here. And if you can't choose, just go for one of the rice tables. Your whole table will then be filled with all sorts of goodies to feast on. Selamat makan!
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Nabi Café
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 25 - For Instagram-worthy drinks and a tasty lunch, Nabi Café is the place to be. The absolute favourite to drink here is their matcha, of which several varieties can be ordered. But the Sandos, which is Japanese Korean filled milk bread, are also worth trying. You can order the Sandos with meat, fish or vegetarian. And if you have more of a sweet tooth, go for Japanese soufflé pancakes. These are the fluffiest pancakes you will ever taste. The pancakes can be ordered with fruit, chocolate or even in a matcha variant.
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Mr Dam
Astraat 6 & Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 22 - The Bahn Mi is a relic of French colonism in Vietnam. The Vietnamese adopted the French baguette, but made their own variation on it by topping the bread with local produce. What you are left with then? A crisp fresh white baguette topped with Vietnamese vegetables, herbs and meat or fish. In Vietnam, you will find a Bahn Mi stall on every corner, but you can also just taste such a sandwich in Groningen. Mr Dam makes the tastiest varieties with chicken, shrimp or tofu, among others. Besides the sandwiches, there are also salad rolls and noodles on the menu.
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" America "
Yankees Streetfood
Zwanestraat 31- For iconic dishes from the land of the brave and home of the free, you don't have to go far from home. Classics such as mac & cheese, hot dogs and froyo you can now just pick up on Zwanestraat. Soul food, as only Americans could imagine. Besides the food from the States, the inside is decorated entirely in the style of a real American diner.
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11 Once
Oosterstraat 11 - At Once you can dine truly authentic Mexican food. And it's a bit different from the Mexican food we know here. Order all kinds of delicious 'entradas' to share and discover the rich Mexican flavours. Don't miss the selection of mescals and tequilas either, of course. Not to mention the warm and lively atmosphere that Mexico is known for.
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Pachamama
New Market 7 - Combine the freshness of Peruvian cuisine with the purity of Japanese cuisine and you get Pachamama. Ahead, so this restaurant's roots are not entirely in America. That should certainly not dampen the culinary experience. At Pachamama, for instance, they serve dips like salsa or mole combined with seaweed crackers and tortillas, all for sharing. Not only the Nikkei-style dishes, but also the atmosphere and service make this a delightful getaway for foodies.
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" Africa "
Fankaasoo
Graaf Adolfstraat 48 - Completely vegan, African and close to the Noorderplantsoen: Fankaasoo. At this restaurant, they use many Gambian family recipes and draw inspiration from West African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. So at Fankaasoo, you really do take a culinary trip around the world, with things like Baobab Juice and Jollof Rice on the menu. You eat African mezze here, meaning small dishes you can share. Just more to taste that way!
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El Maïda
Folkingestraat 19 - The name El Maïda can be translated from Arabic to 'the table'. And especially a table you share with family, friends and the people you love. And what's on that table? Delicious North African lunch dishes. At El Maïda you eat everything from North Africa and the Middle East: from tasty sandwiches with baba ganoush and hummus to complete tagines and dishes. And nice too: you can also order Arabic high tea and breakfast.
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Hdmona Habesha
Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 68 - At Hdmona Habesha, you really do get some spectacular food on the table, so be ready to surprise your taste buds. At this Ethiopian-Eritrean restaurant, you'll taste things you've probably never eaten before. A tip is to order one of the mix dishes. This will have you in a colourful basket with a mix of well-seasoned vegetables and/or meat served with Injera; a kind of pancake-like bread. The restaurant also serves Ethiopian and Eritrean drinks such as homemade beer, honey wine and special Ethiopian coffee.
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" Oceania "
Pacific. Buzz. Beer & BBQ
Oosterstraat 65 - Instead of flying for over 21 hours and getting quite a bit of jetlag, to get into Australian vibes, why not head to Pacific? A bit of pre-trip fun or just nostalgic for your backpacking trip? Here, they do almost everything the typical Aussie way, which means on the BBQ. And although the real carnivores among us can do well here (read: Kangaroo steak), there are veggie options too. They also serve speciality beers from 'down under'.
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