Okay, really a 3-star place but because this was exactly what we were looking for to satisfy our…read moreramen craving while abroad, it gains an extra star. A disclaimer: I realize that I'm probably spoiled by the mass of ramen joints that are in the Bay Area. As a result, I judge ramen places pretty highly. The 3-star rating is not to say that the ramen was terrible, but it is certainly not ranked among the best. Tonkotsu Ramen. Usually when I think of tonkotsu, I think of a rich and flavorful broth, as tonkotsu is traditionally stewed from pork bones for hours and hours. This broth fell a bit short of flavorful. The noodles, pork, and toppings were delicious (I always appreciate a perfectly soft boiled egg), but the broth is really what makes or breaks a ramen to me. Kara Miso Ramen. For those who like a bit of spice with their ramen. Or maybe not a bit of spice? I'm usually a super wimp when it comes to spice, and the slightest hint will have me reaching for a glass of water to rinse it all out. This one didn't do too much for me. I felt a little bit of heat lingering on my tongue afterwards, but I was expecting a bigger kick. The meat on this bowl was also a little dried out. I can definitely see why this place would do well in this neighborhood; it fulfills a need that is missing, which is exactly why we ventured into Umamido. Great for an area that is slim on authentic ramen choices; not so great for someone who comes from an area that is saturated with ramen.

I surely will not recommend that place, don't worth the price, no taste (put the extra egg)…read more I could also talk about the disrespectul student staff...the only japanese vibe you will get is the Honda Motocompo they show in the front window (very nice).

An unexpected delight for dinner! Nothing beats warm soup on a cold day and this ramen hit the…read morespot. One of the few Asian restaurants you will find here, they serve ramen and only ramen, except for a plate of gyoza I saw at the table next to me. There is a choice between 5 types and I went with the shio or natural flavor. It was slightly heavier than the normal shio broth but lighter than a traditional tonkatsu. It had all the right notes of umami. The noodles were handmade and slightly larger and softer than I generally like them but held the broth well. The perfect amount of toppings with an egg, charsiu, sprouts, bamboo shoots and spring onion. For €12 a bowl, it was excellent value. I would say the only thing that could help it land 5 stars would be a better ambiance. It was quiet as a library, no music and just a handful of customers for an early dinner. However I would definitely return to try another lovely bowl!

Menma is very well located in a busy area with many other restaurants but is the only one serving…read moreramen, fresh and tasty for the cause. Kitchen is perfectly clean, neat and purposefully arranged for efficient cooking and serving. Staff speaks Japanese (except the two western ladies). All were very kind and the service was swift. I was a bit disappointed by the gyoza. They were good but a bit too greasy to my taste. It was prepared in front of my eyes (boiled then panned) and nothing noticeable happened. My Shoyu ramen with extra slices of pork was quite good but there again the soup base was a bit too oily/greasy to be perfectly to my taste. Bottom line, I'm giving a 4th star to the boss (I assume he was) because he speaks English and Korean (thumbs up), besides Japanese and was very nice with me. I will come back with friends and hope they will have fine-tuned the "greasy" part in the meantime.

Thanks to trying to stop spending ridiculous amounts of money on food all the time (excluding this…read moretrip) I have not actually had any sushi in 2024 and that is a crime. My wife looked up places near us in Brussels and Unamido seemed like a safe bet for both of us to fix our current hunger so we headed there on Saturday night. We arrived around 8:30PM and the place wasn't very busy, so we got a good table right away. The menu here doesn't have very much sushi on it so I was only able to pick between a few rolls so I ordered the spicy salmon cucumber and the ebi katsu cucumber. Both rolls came out fairly quickly and both rolls were solid, not amazing, but solid enough, I have no complaints with the foods quality or taste. Overall, Unamido was a solid place to grab dinner. The restaurant itself has a great look both interior and exterior as well as having an extremely friendly staff taking care of you. The sushi I had was good and even though I'm not sure I would go back in the future, I enjoyed the experience I had.

Was here for an early dinner and had the ramen. The service was pretty quick and they offer you a…read morebib when you are eating. The location is very central as well. The ramen was good, but could have used more spices. Would go back to try some of the other dishes.

A very nice Japanese restaurant in Ixelles!!…read more The interior is modern contemporary / Japanese. Really nice decorated. You really feel in a modern Japanese restaurant. There is a big table that people share and they give enough space in between. We had as a starter the typical Japanese dumplings. And they were delicious. You really should try them out. The main course was also very good and tasteful. The service was good and they spoke french and dutch ( not easy to find this combination in brussels ;) ) I'll go back for sure !!!

While on a business trip in Brussels I got stuck in a horrible hotel on the Avenue Louise and was…read moreover the moon to find a Japanese restaurant in the neighbourhood. Now, little did I know that this was gonna turn out to be an awesome restaurant! I liked everything about it: The decor is minimalist, juts concrete and wood, most of the the tables are benches, the owners/staff are way hipper than I am, and the food sounded promising. I ordered some Sashimi for starters which was a good choice and the Spicy pork ramen as a main, which turned out to be excellent! My spot at the bar allowed me to see the food coming out of the kitchen, and the Tuna salad looked amazing and would be my go to try next time round! The staff was very friendly and attentive as well. I'm definitely gonna come back, next time I'm in town.

I live in San Francisco. We regularly eat ramen in Japan town. My husband and I were both craving…read moreramen bc it was cold and rainy out last week and i was very much thinking that we wouldn't be able to find great ramen in Belgium. Luckily we waited until we left Ghent and got to Brussels. This was some of the best ramen I've ever had, hands down. The noodles were made in house and very authentic. I got the spicy tonkotsu. Man was this good ramen. I mean really really good! People have said it's expensive but given I'm used to SF prices this was a solid price for me. Absolutely recommend. So good and great service!!

Went to Menma for some ramen. The food was okay, not amazing. For the price, I've had better ramen…read moreelsewhere. I got the tonkotsu shiro ramen with chashu for 19 euros. It had a good amount of noodles, but the broth didn't really hit the spot. If you're nearby and hungry, sure, give it a try. But I wouldn't walk a kilometer just for this ramen.

Once I got my ramen, it was barely warm and the outside of the bowl was sticky. The staff wasn't…read morefriendly

My friend and I went and had their donburi bowls and were disappointed with our experience here…read more The food came out close to room temperature which ruined the experience of the dish for me, especially the egg topping which when cold gave the mixed together bowl a very unappealing texture. When the staff asked us how the meal was, we mentioned that the dish was pretty cold and they claimed that this was how donburi is served, which has been far from the case in my past experience with this dish. For the price we paid (17€ each bowl) this was a really unfortunate dining experience and I wouldn't recommend it. (Also if it matters to you for allergy reasons or other reasons they do not list all the toppings in the donburi bowls on the menu)

Great little spot for ramen. Bar type seating around the cooking area, they also have one table and…read more4 seats by the window. Beer and sake available. The gyoza and dipping sauce was yummy. I added the Kalaino Chilli Paste to my ramen bowl. The broth was flavorful. The noodles were a great consistency. A delicious meal.

The ramen was certainly ramen. It was okay - not great. I didn't finish my broth, and normally for…read moreme with ramen I'll leave some of the stuff behind to keep having the broth. I didn't do that here, so it was telling for me. I got the miso ramen and my husband got one of the pork based ramens. He said his was delicious (but he didn't finish his broth either - just saying). We also got the gyoza as a starter and it was certainly good (better than the ramen) but still not my favorite. The service was perfectly fine, so that was good. I don't think we'll be returning and will hunt for ramen elsewhere

TLDR: solid ramen…read more Pay on the way out. Very solid ramen in the heart of Brussels. Things can get a little cramped but a big fan of the food. Everything is customizable. Vegetarian and chicken options including standard pork broth.

Honestly I've been to a few ramen places in California including the popular santouka at Mitsuwa…read moremarket and I have to say the chef special ramen (tonkatsu, pork belly, bean paste, kimchi, seaweed, egg) was the best ramen I've had so far. A little pricey at €17 euro for a bowl but coming from a backpacking trip from Paris i wasn't really phased. The pork belly is crispy and THICK super amazing. Also try the kimchi pork buns !! Ps. The chef was very kind and interactive with us it was definitely appreciated

Gave this place a try for a quick dinner. The waitress that seated us was super nice and explained…read morethe menu properly. We elected for the all you can eat sushi. The place was moderately busy. The selection of the sushi put out on the belt could have been better because they kept putting the same exact stuff. The replenishment on the belt was slow, so we got full from waiting, hence the 4 stars, average experience overall.

Pretty good spot for Japanese in Brussels! I'm not a fan of sushi, but I liked the little sushi…read moretrain that they had instead of a conveyor belt. They also have an all you can eat buffet. However, I just ordered chicken teriyaki from the grill. It was quite good, and came with rice (covered in a fried egg) and a salad. The house sake wasn't bad either. Staff was very friendly. The atmosphere is great, and the place is larger than it looks on the outside and can seat a lot of people, so you never have to worry about the restaurant being full. If there's any downside, it's that the menu prices feel a little higher than they should be. But over all, I enjoyed the meal and wouldn't mind going back some time.

Great for a quick bite. Fast service. Menus on the table in seconds. Food in minutes. Friendly…read moreservers. The ramen? Tastes kind of like instant package ramen. But with fresh toppings. We've had better. Portions are good. Prices moderate. Quick bite to eat place.

Takumi started in Germany and has various locations throughout Europe. We decided to come here…read morebecause it was within walking distance from our hotel. Luckily, we didn't have to wait. The restaurant inside is quite cozy. There is outside seating as well, but it was drizzling at that time. We started with the takoyaki. It's more like an okonomiyaki (cabbage filling) with octopus in the middle. At this location, they serve chicken broth ramen. I went with the kara black garlic noukou chicken ramen. I enjoyed the thick texture of the noodles. I also liked the fried chicken pieces. I didn't care for the "wantan," which mostly consisted of skin. Nor did I care for the egg, which seemed a little dry. Overall, it was a nice meal to warm up with.