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.

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

Noodles are nice, not great but good enough. To be fair we couldn't find a better one since yamato…read moreclosed :(. But comparably they have a really cheap price. The ramen here is 9 instead of 13 to 15 in the other ramen places. We would probably come back when we need a cheap and quick ramen.

New place near St Catherine offering sushi, ramen noodle soup and combos. Friendly staff. The bento…read morebox came with 6 salmon rolls, tempura shrimp and vegetables, a selection of other sushi and bizarrely, a salad with mayo dressing. The sushi was mediocre, the tempura bland.

Anata is a strange/non-poetic name for a sushi bar. Wonder if they're going with a simple "you" or…read moresomething else. I'm no expert though. However, prices seem to be reasonable or cheap for the area. Their lunch specials were particularly enticing too. Portions were far bigger than we anticipated. Though, honestly, wish I had just gotten sushi. I picked a salmon bento lunch special and we also got a tori bento. Salmon bento came with a seared filet of salmon with a sauce, two salmon sashimi, tempura + sauce, four gyoza, rice, and miso. Overall, fairly decent and in a bigger portion. Tempura was really nice and the sashimi seemed fairly fresh. Something I later wished I'd just ordered alone. The salmon filet with sauce was so-so and looked good, but wasn't particularly tasty to me. Fried gyoza would have been nicer with a sauce. I'm unsure if the sauce provided was for both of the tempura and the gyoza though. Tori bento had a nice bit of terriyaki chicken, fried egg over rice, more tempura with a different sauce, miso, and kimchi. The kimchi felt a little out of left field for me, but wouldn't complain about getting kimchi. If it wasn't for the lunch prices I don't believe I'd actually have ever came here and would have found it a big rip off. The restaurant is nice for some okay Japanese style food, but nothing I'd desire to pay more than what I had. Service was nice/standard amount of reservation. Maki and sushi looked really good though. If the sashimi was any indicator of its worth then that would have been my first choice had I known. Bento boxes are good if you're looking for something heavy.

We were craving for Japanese food (especially ramen), and were glad to chance upon this restaurant…read more However, upon entering, we were a bit skeptical as we realized the restaurant was run by Chinese. And as expected, the ramen as well as the yaki soba tasted like Chinese food rather than Japanese. The ramen soup was bland and there was not much flavour, same for the yaki soba. The only saving grace is the sashimi we had, which was rather fresh. Overall, we were really disappointed with our 40euros spent on Chinese rather than Japanese food.

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 place with great atmosphere and quality food for the price. Love the donburi with fried…read morechicken and side dishes to share such as gyoza and edamame. Waiters are friendly even if they are not the fastest, it is part of the chill and artistic atmosphere.

Awesome place, I strongly recommend! - Food: burger was…read moregreat - Atmosphere: strong character, rustic, spacious, cool music - Experience: young and carrying staff, rapid service

This is another Japanese Noodle/Ramen restaurant that offers a good price/quality ratio…read more The downside is a limited range of different dishes but the menu offers enough combinations to compose ramen that suit your taste. Beware, the place is rather small, even spread on two floors (maximum capacity of 28p) and you have little chance to find a free table if you're with more than four. If you eat on the ground floor you can see the staff cooking. It's always nice to watch how they prepare these bowls of ramen. Important to know: they accept only cash payments. But there is a cash dispenser 30m further in the street (uphill).

I travel to Belgium one in a while for work, and Ramen is one of my 4 food groups right next to…read moreBurritos. So on my first trip I found this place near my hotel and it was a big deal to me. Until I tried their Tonkotsu Ramen. I was hooked every time I'm in Brussels I have to hit this spot up. They have Ramen Gyoza combo, service is fast and friendly. Many options for your Ramen. You know this place is special when it's been a year since my last time there and they were really glad to see me walk through the door. Love this place, if you in Brussels you have to try this spot.

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.

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