Beautiful Bruges has a wealth of lovely places to eat at and Japanese is featured high on the…read moreculinary list thanks to Tanuki. Pass the door and you'll be transported to the other side of the world, ready to indulge in the flavors of Japanese teppanyaki. The wooden beams, overall décor and large open kitchen give it that authentic feel, but beyond the welcoming look and feel you will get to appreciate some excellent food. Not to mention, good value for money if you consider how expensive Japanese food can be in Belgium. We went on a busy Saturday night and were seated at the counter facing the sushi chef. Things seemed to run very smoothly and we ordered sashimi for starters followed by a prawn and a beef teppanyaki. The sashimi was fresh and tasted great. It was very nice to be able to see the chefs at work, slicing and dicing, and the plating up right in front of you. The teppanyaki that followed were equally good, with a preference for my beef order accompanied by tasty mushrooms and a flavorsome jus. Prawns were no showstopper but weren't in any way bad. Good food here, and proof you don't need to be Japanese to master the iron griddle and cook good food. The Belgian head chef does a fine job surrounded by his Japanese team.

What a nice and quiet refuge from the busy tourist hasstle of the city. A beautiful Japanse decor…read morewelcomed us for a booked lunch. We were guided to a nice table with a view on the small garden and pond. We started off with two Japanse cocktails, one of which came in a ceramic figurine. We got the bento box and the teppanyaki beef. Every bit of the lunch menu (some appetizers and a miso soup) came at a leisurely pace. Our main course was very tasty and appealing to the eye. All in all it was a wonderful culinary experience. We'll be sure to come again!

Best okonomiyaki I've ever taste in France. Not that expensive and the quality was really niceread more

Oh yay, I'm a fan! Peko Peko comes at my workplace (B'Twin…read moreVillage) every Thursday and almost every time, they know I'm gonna show off to order a bento. The peas are great, raviolis perfectly grilled, well everything is good in it. I often take a miso soup with the bento and a raspberry and green tea cake, perfect to finish the lunch. I always take the XL menu because I'm a big boy and I need to be fed ;) So if you see the Peko Peko food truck around you, you can run to it, you won't be disappointed!

I was very positively impressed by this place and was quite taken with its uniqueness. My colleague…read morechose this restaurant and made the reservation. This is near his home and he had heard good things about it. It is tucked away in a neighborhood and situated in what looked to have been a former residence. We were seated right away because of having reservations. It was quite busy for a Monday night, partially due to a work celebration that involved quite a few people. They occupied quite a bit of the moderate-sized dining area. Nonetheless, the atmosphere was conducive to a nice meal. The service was likewise terrific as our wait person attended to us quickly. The team did a great job all night. The highlight was the menu. The creativity and combinations were nothing like what I've found at any other restaurant in the past. There were European options and Japanese options, all of which sounded extraordinarily tempting. For starters, there was a small charcuterie board with bread, crostinis, salami and tomato chutney already on the table. The chutney was excellent. We augmented the starter repertoire with calamari that was also extremely well done. My colleague and I both chose the Gyoza dinner for our mains. This came with 12 pieces accompanied by a salad and rice. It was outstanding. I also must compliment their wine selection, as the Malbec they offered was one of the best I've had in some time. The prices were not inexpensive, but yet were commensurate with the quality of the fare. With all included, our final bill was €129 for the two of us, which was about $143 with the exchange rate at the time. At $71.50 per person, it was not cheap, but was also well worth the quality of the fare. Overall, I was quite happy with my experience at this restaurant. I would highly recommend it for a unique take on cuisine offerings. It presents an opportunity for a lovely evening out.

Hobo's is a very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere and amazing service. The staff are very…read morefriendly. It also has delicious drinks and food.

It's a ideal place to make a stop before seeing a movie. I…read moretook sushi and sashimi platter and it was nice and tasty. The menu comes with a bowl of miso soup and a bowl of rice. Drinks are not included in the menu and there's no coke, which is as rare as I need to say it! They have some asian beers to accompany the meal. So if you want a Japanese pause before or after your movie, don't hesitate :)

From the owner: Best sushi restaurant Oost-Vlaanderen Belgiumread more

Jomon is simply the best Japanese restaurant I went to in Lille !…read more The food there might be more expensive than elsewhere but it truly is divine. The sashimis are so refined they melt on your tongue, so do the sushis, the yakitori are of good meat gently roasted and dipped in japanese sauce, and gosh the best lies in the tempura, which are just perfectly fried and go heavenly with the homemade soya sauce. Jomon claims its quality, being so far the only restaurant with an official japanese food diploma. And you can feel it! While many japanese restaurant in Lille are very good and very pleasing, Jomon will always be a few steps higher and satisfy your every japanese food fantasies. If you are ready to put a little more money to eat well, just go there without hesitating, you won't be disappointed! The restaurant also offers a take away, but with a reduced menu (although the bentos to take away are just divine!!) I highly recommend this place!

From the owner: Saveurs d'Extrême Orient Situé au coeur du Vieux Lille, le restaurant Jomon propose une cuisine…read morejaponaise de qualité. Les fines saveurs de l'Extrême Orient se dégustent ici dans un cadre authentique et raffiné. Ce restaurant propose aux amateurs de plats nippons des spécialités tels que les "Sashimi" agrémentés de wasabi ou de gingembre confit. Le cuisinier prépare les viandes et sushis devant vous. Cela vaut vraiment le détour!

From the owner: Le Japon à votre portée Avec une décoration faite de meubles en bois très modernes, le Sakura…read moredispose d'une carte simple aux produits de qualité. Situé dans le quartier chic du Vieux-Lille, ce restaurant offre néanmoins un bon rapport qualité/prix vu les quantités servies.