OK, so even if this place is expensive (same range as some other high quality sushi places in…read moreBrussels though), it totally deserves its 5-star. Not only will you go to sushi/sashimi heaven, but it is such a joy to watch the sushi chef cut your fish (when you're sitting at the bar). I fell in love with him. Old Japanese man, cutting his fish with all the love he has. He could seriously do it blindfolded. The place itself is very discrete. Nothing too fancy, as well from the outside as inside. From outside, you might even hesitate to enter. However, please do not (if you have the splurge of course). You will not be disappointed. Sushi and sashimi are exquisite, every bite brings you closer to heaven. Offering sea urchin sushis tells you how great this place can be. The non-sushi and non-sashimi dishes are delicious as well and everything that is on the menu makes you want to try it out. We had some appetizers to share: clam miso soup (very good, but maybe really too expensive for what it is. Next time, we'd rather go for this other clam noodle soup that looked succulent, only a little more expensive but a much bigger quantity) and the chawanmushi (flan eel with king crab) which was to die for. King crab was really king crab. Delicious! As for our main course, we had the big sashimi plate and the wagyu beef. Definitely a foodgasm. After that, we still wanted to keep tasting the rest, as everything was so good. So, we decided to order some extra sea urchin sushis (we first wanted sashimi style, but the chef was so nice to warn us that that would be way too expensive, so we decided to stay with the sushi ones) and we definitely did not regret to end our meal this way. Well, we still ordered some ice creams (green tea and black sesame) to really end our dinner and to give us some time to consider already what we could try on our next visit here. I noticed they have some very affordable lunch menus. That should definitely be worth the detour if you don't want to empty your bank account. Anyways, for me, this is my new favourite Japanese "joint", just because I fell in love with the sushi chef.

It is certainly a strong contender to that title. Chef Suetsugu Yosuke has brought 30 years of…read moreexperience as a sushi master in Japan all the way to our plates in Brussels. The restaurant is a favorite of the Japanese community, so be sure to book as it is not big and always very busy. Sushi and sashimi are fantastic. Alone they make this place special, but the rest of the menu simply adds to it by offering a range of delightful dishes which are worth trying. Sit at the sushi counter on a first visit, always nice to see the chef working his magic. Food aside, the place is very nice though unfortunately service is sometimes below average. It is also not cheap, even maybe a bit overpriced, but that is unfortunately common for any good high end Japanese restaurants in Brussels. Parking can be a challenge but bus and tram make their way here regularly given it is next to the ULB university.

This is the level of restaurant everyone wishes they had back home. Superb quality, taste,…read morepresentation by excellent chefs, worth every euro. The restaurant is located far enough from the touristy areas to avoid being overrun, but easily accessible for the determined - only a 12 minute tram from Palais de Bruxelles. A casual ambiance at the bar/counter (photo), not common among other Michelin-star restaurants, hides their meticulous preparations and excellent service. A simple lunch, exquisitely prepared (photo). Incredibly fresh otoro. Fresh grated wasabi. Black sesame mousse dessert (photo). It is moderately expensive (prix fixe lunch, with two glasses of wine - about 70€) - If it wasn't 5,700 km away, I would go every day. 2018 10 08.

The food was great, delicious and made with care. We were sitting at the counter and it was just…read morenice to see how everything was prepared on the spot, fresh and with such a great care. It was a bit expensive, but still worthwhile to go to. The staff were friendly and i was happy to have walked in to an actual Japanese restaurant with Japanese cooks. We took the menu of 75eur. And the quantity was perfect. I ordered a nice warm sake, and when it turned cold, it was still even better. My husband ordered a Japanese beer (made in belgium), it was good too, but i would recommend to stick with sake and macha tea. Try it out!!

The place was very dirty... I ordered the ramen and it was so SALTY?!!?!! I also did not feel…read morewelcomed when I dined here. I overheard the manager screaming at an employee while I ate here, very unprofessional! Don't think I'll eat here again, I'll be spending my money elsewhere.

When I first travelled to Japan I cried... ramen over there were so delicious and I was sure that I…read morecould not even find anything remotely close in my home country of Belgium. When in 2009, Nanaban opened I was jumping up and down with joy: a place which served ramen of the same quality of those in Japan, and only a short drive from my house! Fast forward to 2019, I no longer live in Belgium but in the meantime I've lived a few years in Asia, traveled to Japan several times and gourmet ramen are much more common. However, returning to Nanaban still makes my heart sing. Over the years the quality hasn't changed, they still serve perfectly cooked ramen with a great broth. Their tonkotsu ramen are one of the dishes which always manage make me happy, regardless of what happens. Seriously, their ramen are much better than many places which come highly recommended. If you need more proof: count the number of Japanese patrons while you are there! If you want to take a trip to Japan buy you cannot afford the airfare, go to Nanaban in Zaventem!

You'll enjoy this yummy spot for dinner. It's stark as far as decorum but the good was excellent! I…read morehad the Kakiage Don rice bowl with fried veggies that was quite filling. They had a nice variety to choose from based on the menu and what I saw ordered by other guest. I'd definitely recommend this place for a quick meal via bento box or stay for a bowl of goodness.

Ordered katsu-don to go because the restaurant was closing at 9. I would have preferred to be able…read moreto eat there since I think there was some time and I was by myself. But honestly I was just so happy to find authentic asian cuisine, not food marketed for tourists, that i didnt mind. I ate the bowl outdoors on a bench somewhere and was deeply satisfied. Staff was polite and adhered to japanese standards. Interior was really cute and cozy. This isnt the MOST AMAZING JAPANESE FOOD EVER but given the location and pricing, i grant it 5 stars.

We visited this place based on the many positive reviews, but unfortunately, our experience was…read morevery disappointing. We tried calling several times to make a reservation, but no one answered, and we couldn't find any online booking system. It left us wondering--how do people even manage to get a table here? When we arrived, we saw an empty table with no reservation sign on it. However, the chef saw us, came over, and abruptly said, "We're full!" before we could even ask a question, then walked away. One of the staff members also completely ignored us, which felt quite rude and unwelcoming. No matter how good the food might be, this kind of attitude makes us not want to return. They seriously need to improve their reservation system and reconsider how they treat potential customers.

I have been here 3 times now already and the third time has only confirmed the first impression I…read morehad when I first came here. This place is for me the best sushi place as far as quality/price is concerned. The quality of the sushi is just exquisite and definitely equals that of some other restaurants who offer the same freshness and variety but for double the price. Seriously. Nevertheless, it is not only about the sushi. The restaurant offers a separate menu with the house suggestions presenting different kinds of Japanese appetizers that are really delicious and so ... Japanese. The best way to enjoy these appetizers is to order a bunch of them and share them. The last time I went there, my friends and I had the squid carpaccio (in a citrusy juice), agedashi tofu (fried to perfection), eggplant in miso sauce (I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was a game-changer), layered eggplant with beef (very tasty) and an assortment of tempura (not greasy at all and crusty until the end of our meal). We wanted to order the o-toro (fatty tuna) sashimi as well, but they don't have that one on Mondays, which means I will have to come back. But I don't see that as a problem, :). After our appetizers, we continued our meal with some sushi and sashimi. As already mentioned earlier, exquisite. As far as the place itself is concerned. Well, let's say it makes you feel in a small sushi joint in Japan. The place is small - but cozy -, so reservation is recommended. There is no AC, but only a couple of fans working in times of warm weather, definitely gives it a local feeling. On some days, it can be filled with Japanese people who really know how to enjoy their food, which makes you really feel as if you were in Japan for a little bit. Another nice factor is that you can order a bottle of shoju and leave it there with your name if you weren't able to finish it, so you can continue the next time you come again. Neat, isn't it? So, to conclude, there is definitely nothing that would stop me from going there again. Ok, I forgot to mention that the waiter can come off as a little bit arrogant. However, once you start chatting with him, he is unstoppable. :). The chef on the other hand doesn't say much, but I blame that on the fact that he's very concentrated behind the sushi bar, so no big deal. Can't wait to go there again.

This place was recommended by our concierge, who warned us that it was expensive. So we were…read morewarned. But I will say, while it was indeed expensive ($120 Euro for two but we had everything), it was worth it. Excellent sushi with very fresh fish. Everything we tried, we liked. Chaotic atmosphere and cramped quarters, but, again, it was worth it. The servers were great and it was very authentic. Like the Terminator, I'll be back.

Love this restaurant but tonight was very bad: 70 minutes of waiting for only 1 order of shake…read moremaki, the main courses were nowhere to be found, they tried to blame it on us when we left after 1 hour and 10 minutes of waiting for our food. We were fully charged for the appetizer and the drinks, apparently they don't care about customer satisfaction at all... So sad...

One of the best things about this Resto is the authentic flavours. We have yet to try the Japanese…read morepart of the menu, but can vouch for the Thai cuisine. The first robot waitress we've seen in Brussels - not to be missed! Relaxing and informal Sunday lunch, with laid back jazz undertones in the background. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Restaurant où vous êtes servi par un robot! Cuisine…read moreJaponaise - Thailandaise ‼-20% sur les plats emportés

Ordered the sashimi mixed plate, of some of the seafood I had never heard of. Delicious…read more Service was very friendly and fast. I can recommend to sushi lovers. It was almost empty, but according to waiter, lunchtime it is full with people from Berlaymont area.

Went there on a Saturday night, restaurant was almost empty, service was fast and the staff was…read moresmiling and nice. We ordered gyoza and chicken tatsuta as hors d'oeuvre and yakisoba for the main course and it was very well made. This restaurant also sends home delivery through pizza.be website and we could see that the business was working very well. All in all, it was a good experience, better Japanese food than you can find in sushi franchises , I recommend it.

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).

Like all other Sushi shops, you can expect high quality sushi with fresh products. Decoration is…read moreOK, nothing really impressive. Restaurant has a reasonable size. Location is nice with plenty of commerce, banks and other restaurants around. It may be hard to find a place to park during peak restaurant hours.