Persepolis

Where? Persepolis (Antwerp, Belgium) Map Menu

When? Wednesday June 24, 2026

Who With? Me

Food Style? Iranian

Poor Andrew has sustained a back injury and doesn’t want to leave the hotel for dinner, so he’s going to order in and I’m going to explore Antwerp. Honestly the last few days, I haven’t been feeling like Belgian food or Asian food, so the best alternatives have been Greek or Middle Eastern. This place is very close to our hotel, so it’s convenient for a quick, small bite, and then if I’m still hungry, I can grab some Belgian waffles for dessert. Belgium has been pretty expensive so far, especially after converting to Canadian dollars.

Snack


Instead of bread, I get an assortment of crackers and pretzels, as well as some butter. I’m not sure if I should be eating these together.

Mains


Kubideh: Oriental style minced lamb
This is definitely the best value meal I’ve had in Belgium. The lamb is tasty and succulent, but it could use some herbs and a yogurt sauce to give it a boost. There’s a lot of rice, probably too much for me to finish. The portion of salad is decent, but it could use a bit more dressing. On the whole though, the dish feels clean and light, which is perfect given how heavy all the food has been recently.