Mumtaz restaurant in Brussels has been around since 1980s. My parents wanted to try one Desi restaurant in Brussels and I had done my research on this one. The ambience is cute with dim lighting and music. They start the table off with some papadum that is thin and crisp like a round big chip plus some chutney and sauces to dip it with. In ordering it was a task because of my parents. They are funny and they generally do not like chicken, instead like beef and fish. So I made sure to order beef seekh kabobs, plus mixed grills and saag paneer(spinach with cheese). We got our food but the beef kabob looked like chicken but in the dim lighting I wasn't sure, so I asked the server. They confirmed no it's beef. Then we tired it and we know how chicken tastes like. So then flagged down the server again and he got embarrassed and said they ran out of beef. I wish they were upfront about it from the beginning. They could have handled this situation better. At the end they were apologetic. But surprisingly my parents liked the chicken option and overall the food was really good. The naans were freshly made and great as well. The two servers at the end spoke to my parents about some authentic food variety etc. After the beef hiccup episode, this was a good experience. I would give them another try when visiting this city. It's always good to dine at the restaurant multiple times to get a feel for it.~ read more

Mumtaz - Saag paneer - Indian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

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We were looking for some Pakistani food on a cold evening in Brussels. We were lucky enough to get a table at Mumtaz without a reservation. This particular neighborhood of Brussels has tons and tons of food options so if we didn't get a table the options are unlimited. Mumtaz is an old school restaurant with decor from the 1980s which has yet to be updated or changed. Being a small restaurant seating is limited so you manage what you got. The manager of the restaurant was from Lahore and he was making his best efforts but an improvement is required on that front. We specifically ordered beef seekh kebabs yet we got chicken seekh and when we checked with the server they said they ran out of beef so we gave you chicken. The food was pretty decent and the naans were tasty but management needs a rethink on how to run the kitchen and restaurant. read more

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service was amazing - the server helping us was so kind an attentive. the location is very convenient, and the vibe of the restaurant was lovely. the Mango Lassi was delicious, shrimp vindaloo was spicy and amazing, and the garlic naan is a must. we will certainly be coming back soon! read more

I really wanted to like this place because of all the great reviews however I would never recommend this place to anybody. The service is very poor and there is nobody even waiting for you when you walk in. I had wait 5 minutes and finally go to the back of the kitchen to find somebody to be seated. I have never been to an Indian restaurant that does not provide chutney and bread when you sit down down to eat. You will get none of that here. The food itself is very good however it doesn't come with Naan unless you pay and the same goes for rice. The food is good, however, the portions are literally the size of half of an appetizer. One chicken dish literally had less then 2 oz of meat in it. They also do not provide tap water only €6 bottles of water. Seriously stay away! read more

You would never guess it but behind the fairly anonymous façade is a real gem. This restaurant makes the best, spiciest palak paneer I've ever had. The service is fast, staff are polite and attentive. And I don't just mean "attentive for Belgian standards". Prices are quite reasonable and the decor simple and elegant. Great for date night, takeout, or a business lunch. read more

Tasty food, big ass menu and average prices but the service?! Bitch please! Disorganisation and rudeness at its finest point! Went there for a birthday and as one person had canceled, the waiter tried some tetris shit to save a table and made all us 10 move around. It created so much fuss and it didn't even work out! Oh and of course : 0 apology because 0 fu*ks were given. The food arrived 1h30 after the starters, and it was quite difficult to get the waiters' attention during the whole dinner. Only positive part was the food, my chicken tikka massala was tasty and well served. Wouldn't recommend, unless you have time, patience and don't give 2 fu*cks about being low key ignored by the staff. read more

Great place. My favourite Indian restaurant in Brussels. Lovely food. Great, professional and prepared staff. Ideal both for a work dinner and a romantic moment with your better half. I highly recommend the lentil soup and the chicken tikka masala. Price wise I also think it is a pretty good deal. Surprisingly, from the outside you wouldn't expect how nice it is inside. Maybe it's a bit too dark in terms of lights but that's the only downside I can think of from the all experience. read more

Terrific little place just a couple minutes off busy Chaussee D'Ixelles. The saag aloo was terrific, several of us enjoyed that. The pappadam was crisp and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive, and very accommodating of one in our party who is gluten intolerant, suggesting what dishes would be good choices. The interior is intimate and comfortable, with music at a comfortable background level. Great neighborhood place, and one I will return to on my next Brussels visit. read more

I went to this place based on the glowing reviews from other yelpers. I would agree - it probably was the best Indian food I've had in Brussels, but there are still a few buts: - Chicken (in the tikka masala as well as the tandoori) was pretty dry - Pakoras were greasy and lacking flavour - Service was less than pleasant though entirely aceptable On the positive side: - Ginger Lamb was sublime - Sorbets were fresh and tasty read more

I found this restaurant from Yelp reviews. It appears to have a 4 star review over all but I believe it should have no more than 1 star. When we entered restaurant no one was there including employees. We had to go look for employee as we waiting 5 minutes and no one greated us. While looking over the menu we noticed prices were high compared to other Indian restaurants around the area. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer, and nann (Naan and rice are not included, nor is tap water ($6 for a bottle)). Our food came out quick but much to our dismay the portions we beyond small. For the price they charged for the food, the portions are way too small. The taste of the food itself was absolutely amazing. The sauces were like eating a dessert. I would not recommend this place if you want a normal portion of food. When we finished our food it took forever for the served to bring our bill. We left and with in a hour we're hungry again. read more

Mumtaz - Indian Near Me - Brussels, BRU

Went with a friend who saw Mumtaz was highly recommended, which got me super excited as I realized it had been quite a while since I last had Indian! Location is quite central, street parallel to that which has all the shopping and Porte de Namur--funny enough an area where I almost never go and have never visited a restaurant in before this! From the outside, the restaurant is quite unassuming and plain and on the inside, the decor is more towards minimalist, which is different from most other Indian restos that tend to be extravagantly decorated. For me, this doesn't make much of a difference as long as the food is good! Service was also quite good, they arrived when necessary and otherwise left us alone to enjoy. I ordered the vegetarian menu, which included a starter of the Indian fried chips/crackers (for the life of me, I can't remember what they are called) with different relishes and what not. Then came the appetizers along with the main course, all in small dishes with naan bread and rice. I had a mix of saag (cheese) dish and one with lentils and another with spicy mixed veggies. All was very delicious and filling (at first my eyes were bigger than my stomach and I thought, that's it???). Finally, you have a choice of desserts and coffee or tea. The masala tea is fantastic, I'd recommend that and I also had the carrot cake, which was a pleasant surprise! At first I was confused by the taste but then really liked it once my mouth was over the shock,,,,I had a taste of my friend's almond and coconut sorbet and loved it! Although the food was good, I wouldn't say it is much better than any other Indian restaurants I've been to, thus the lowish rating--I would still go back for more but order a non-menu next time to have a larger portion of a dish I love.... read more

I went to many Indian as I am a big fan and I have to say the chicken tikka masala is the best I ever tried ! Keema naan also very good with coriander on top. The baji are ok but I tried better ones. My friend took the plate palak paneer (homemade cheese) which she really liked but felt it a bit spicy (she's not use to spicy food) so maybe ask for a little less spicy in general as everything is a little more than in other restaurants I went, this one be probably closer to Indian taste than European ones which is a good thing for me ! read more

Even though not too visually exciting (interior is rather whatever) I found Mumtaz a very good Indian in Brussels. The service is nice and polite and the portions are decent. Would give 5 stars if the atmosphere would be a little nicer.. The signature dish Chicken Tikka was very good, chicken super tender and the sauce tasted very fresh. Wine is not bad either! Price are a little high but the quality is pretty good. read more

This was a really good experience. We dined here with my wife 2 nights i a row and we had them reccommend something to us both evenings - with a huge success. The staff i very friendly and the food is great. If you ever want something really good i Brussels - go here! Be sure to arrive before 20.00 otherwise you have to wait for a table. It's very popular and It's understandable. read more

Used to be my favorite idian in Brussels, good food overall, great service and reasonable prices, but I went there last night and the owner has decided to stop serving any alcoholic beverages.... No more Kingfisher, no more wine. I had to face up to a very spicey Vindaloo on half a liter of San Pellegrino and I tell you it just isn't the same, I 'm sorry to say. So no more Mumtaz for us, maybe as takeaway. read more

This is the restaurant that I miss the most in Brussels. Every visit I made to Belgium required at least one stop to Mumtaz. The food was glorious and I loved to stuff my fat American face in front of all the other Europeans. I had no shame. The chicken tikka masala was out of this world and the cheese naan was fantastic! I still have yet to find an Indian restaurant in the States that has this kind of naan. Garlic naan is great, but when you have melted cheese inside of naan there is no way to top that. If you love Indian food and find yourself in Bruxelles, then ya gotta give this place a try! read more

This is one of my favourite places in the neighbourhood! I have been here several time for lunch, dinner and take-away! The place decor is not my taste but the staff and the food make up for it. The staff is always friendly and helpful. You are always welcomed with some pappadam and a set of sauces and chutney. For the lunch menu they have a meat and a vegetarian choice, including rice and tea/coffee for 9.50EUR. Being round the corner from my office, it is in my lunch rotation and it is always so delicious! Indian comfort food for a bad office day! Everything I have tried here is tasty: the vindaloo is spicy, the korma is velvety, the tikka masala is creamy and the palak paneer balanced with spices! All as it is supposed to be! For take away you can call them and it is usually ready for pick-up on a relatively short time and there is discount as well! They don't get 5 stars from me because they have only very fresh soft paneer (Indian cheese) and with that they cannot adapt certain recipes to vegetarian (i.e. they cannot do paneer tikka masala), but this is irrelevant for people who are not obsessed with Indian food as I am! :) read more

Excellent Indian food. I ordered Tandoori chicken, came out well cooked. My Chicken Tikka Masala was one of the best I ever had. When I said spicy it actually came out spicy and I was surprised loved it. Quantity is good as well so for one person like me I packed my food for later! Delish! read more

As far as the food goes, it is actually quite good. What I like is that they don't dumb down the spice levels for the locals and hence the recipes/ tastes are quite authentic. The servers are quite polite and the voice of the owner resembles that of Mufasa in the Lion King :D I had shrimp curry in bengali style, don't remember the name anymore - which was amazing! The only reason I don't give this restaurant a higher rating is because the design and set up of the place is a bit claustrophobic. There is only one window at the entrance and we sat there but yet all the walls felt like they were closing in on us. I didn't feel like sitting any longer after our dinner was over, for dessert or tea. The street corner where this restaurant is located has shady people hanging out, I felt unsafe. Can't say it is the fault of the retaurant but something to keep in mind. read more

The food is ok in general but the portions are way to small! I hadnt seen such small portions yet! Clearly to less for that price!

I really enjoyed this spot in Brussels - especially if you're looking for good indian food. Seems a bit sketchy when you're walking up, but it's usually packed inside. The garlic naan was delicious and all dishes can be made a bit spicier if you ask. Loved the chicken tikka with a bit of spice. Saffron rice was good too..Big portions so prob no need to get appetizers. We got one and weren't able to finish our dinner! read more

Great food, great service, nice ambience, fair price! We have lived in the area for over a year, but only just tried Mumtaz tonight. We'll be back, and bringing friends and family. Best Indian in Brussels so far. read more

Great food and friendly service. If you're in Brussels and have a craving for Indian, this is the place.

Yelp said it was open and we took a cab there and it was closed. Timings on Yelp are not correct. Disappointed.

Cute little clean place - hot, fresh, fairly authentic food. Service was friendly and efficient. Good ambiance. Would go again for the food.

Awesome Indian food. Perfect blend of spices. Recommend Matar paneer and Palak paneer. I am a chai person and they have good chai with fresh ginger, cardamom and cloves. read more

Ate here once and plan to go back. Great samosas and tasty tandoori chicken.