Not a flashy place, but great food. Limited choice in the menu (which is a good sign...). The gyoza…read morewere perfectly cooked and the udon soup was awesome. To be recommended. Will go back for sure.

Big thumbs up for this cute little Japanese restaurant in Waterloo. To me, it is the best one in…read moretown. The place itself isn't the prettiest so we like to take out most of the time but the staff is very friendly and you get a really good and fast service if you decide to eat on the spot. The fish is always very fresh and the portions are very generous. Deserves 5/5 stars without any hesitation!

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 is probably the last place i'll ever come again for dinner…read more We waited more than 2 HOURS to get our dishes that had a taste of fastfood. The service was a total disastre and when pointing out to manager that we were dissatisfied for having waited two hours for our dishes, he didn't apologize or seem to care. We then received a sky high bill of 60 eur per person for an evening that was totally ruined. Also have to point out that the waitress rounded UP our bill when we asked to split it in two!!! Make yourself a favour and go to another place if you want to have a good evening.

From the owner: Tartare de boeuf truffé et pointes vertes Gyoza de poulet…read more Tempura de Gambas Burger de Wagyu confit de fenouil salade moutarde patates douces et sauves spicy mayonnaise Merveilleux au thé Matcha Crème brûlée au Jasmin

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.

Love this place! I shared a small sushi boat with a friend. Great variety and quality and taste.read more

I go to this place at least once a month (I live across the road), which is about 1 meter from the…read morefront door. Unfortunately, Leuven is not blessed with an array of food, as its more general attention is drawn to the beer scene. So, let me say that I've been to this place at least 30x and I've probably eaten every item of sashimi, nigiri, and half of the rolls. I still go back. It's cheap. And you can drink Stella for 2 euros while you fill your gullet with fresh fish for 5. No kidding. The à la carte is cheap. They can be really busy some weekends, so reserve a place, or prepare to wait. Oh and the people are super nice, despite the busy scene.

Cozy decor with japanese feel, classic japanese music with urban beat, and the sushi boat (group…read moreorder) was heavenly. I absolutely highly recommend this to anyone who as much as tolerates sushi! My girlfriend and i will definitely be going back.

great, great, great. i don't have any other words for this place!…read moreWhen full, waiting times are long, but the food is worth waiting for

There is a good reason why this place has consistently ranked highly on all the platforms. The food…read morewas amazing. I got the basil noodles and my boyfriend got the spicy garlic noodles. It was so good and a lot of food as well. I thought it was a great price especially considering the other places in the area. There's seating inside but we chose to ate outside as it was a beautiful day. What a great decision! The food was served quickly and everyone was friendly and nice.

We ordered the Pad Thai and spring rolls. As we dined outside the Pad Thai cooled off quickly. Both…read moredishes tasted good, though a few of the noodles in the Pad Thai were undercooked. The server was attentive and friendly. I would go there again and that is saying a-lot as there are many dining options on that block alone.

My favorite restaurant! I love the Karaage-don. It's served with miso soup and side salad. Japanese…read morecomfort food at a good price (16€)! I'm never disappointed by this meal. I've tried the Katsudon, Chashudon and Unagidon as well and they all are tasty and worth the price. One negative comment tho is that there isn't enough Unagi (eel). PS. I haven't tried the ramens cos I'm not into that

Great Ramen! Nice wait staff that spoke English. They had a high chair for the kids too. Well worth…read morestopping in.

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!