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Bask in Ghent: Fire-Cooked Cuisine and Artisanal Grilling

The Asador and the Kitchen

Bask in Ghent builds its identity around an open kitchen anchored by a traditional asador, establishing a clear standard for fire-cooked cuisine. Chef Sam D’Huyvetter treats the grill as a precision instrument that shapes every plate. His method strips away unnecessary layers so the raw materials define the final taste. A recent Gault&Millau rating of fourteen and a half confirms how effectively he lets the ingredients speak through pure preparation.

Proteins and Preparation

The menu rotates around seasonal proteins that arrive whole and require careful handling. Turbot and spiny lobster appear alongside dry-aged txuleta steaks cut thick enough to retain their natural juices. Partridge arrives straight from the restaurant’s own farm, roasted slowly until the skin crisps without drying the flesh. These selections remove middlemen and shorten the distance between pasture and table, reinforcing why this artisanal grilling resonates with critics and regulars alike.

Space and Hospitality

Guests step into a converted fuel station in the Ledeberg district, where exposed brick walls frame the dining area. The layout deliberately places tables close enough to watch the flames rise from the central hearth. Hospitality here focuses on removing friction rather than adding spectacle. The space feels grounded because every structural detail supports the steady rhythm of the open kitchen, which anchors the entire experience.