The famous Brasseries Georges in Brussels is recognised by many restaurant goers as a veritable institution, offering a range of specialities that are hard to resist. Customers go there because they know exactly what to expect – great value for money in a very noisy atmosphere, and a pleasant feeling of satisfaction at the end of each meal.

Recently, however, the patron, Georges Neefs, has come up with a new idea which, true to form, he has been keen to put into practice both quickly and efficiently. He has decided to offer lovers of good quality red meat the opportunity to enjoy selected cuts which are rarely found on the menu these days: undercut of sirloin steak, the delicious beef araignée or spider (there are only two spiders, weighing around 300 grams each, on every tonne of beef), wild Spanish pig with black feet – la pata negra, not forgetting the famous Bavarian Siementhal beef, and the South American angus. Most of the meats are selected by the professional and passionate Luc Vanderbiest, and are served with large hand-cut chipped potatoes and tasty home-made sauces. In ‘Carnivores paradise’ – known as the ‘Royal du boucher’ – you will be served platters of above-mentioned cuts in generous portions for four gourmand eaters. At €39.90 per person, this is very good value for money.

KIOSQUE RATING
Plus points: the Parisian brasserie ambiance, the lively atmosphere, and generous-sized portions.
On the downside: service not consistent, noisy, and some customers a little overdressed.

Brasseries Georges
259 Avenue Winston Churchill, 1180 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 347 21 00
Open 7 days a week
www.brasseriesgeorges.be (FR/NL/EN)

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Certain people will be familiar with Eat East, a Thai restaurant with a nonconformist look, on Chaussée de Waterloo, between Avenue Churchill and Avenue de Fré. Several months ago a new team took over the business, and there has been a noticeable improvement. There are now a number of ‘little extras’ – great initiatives which other restaurants might like to take a closer look at.

There is an easy-to-follow menu with soups, entrées, dim sum, poultry, meat, and scampi. One ‘little extra’ is called the “diet corner”, offering light dishes, the recipes for which have been created by a dietician. The number of calories is given next to each dish so that anyone on a diet can work out exactly what they are eating. There is also a “kids’ corner” with special meals for children, and even a Wifi connection, providing an internet connection for those who need to eat and surf! Highlights on the menu include chicken in red curry with bamboo, oriental curried beef, yellow curry with coconut, scampi in green curry with Thai aubergines, and much more, all prepared by three young lady chefs from Thailand. Needless to say the flavours are authentic, with a great balance of delicate and spicy.

KIOSQUE RATING
Plus points: relaxed and modern surroundings, excellent curry dishes, and very affordable prices.
On the downside: a very poor choice of wine.

Eat East
887 Chaussée de Waterloo, 1180 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 372 38 08
www.eateast.be (FR/EN – only for some info)
Open: from Monday to Friday, 12.00-14.00 and 19.00-22.30;
Saturday 19.00-22.30; Sunday 18.00-22.00

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The name ‘Siam Square’ refers to a very hip area of Bangkok… but, more importantly for readers in Belgium, the name signifies a Thai restaurant with personality, situated on Rue Américaine, right next to Place du Châtelain. Consciously setting itself apart from other Thai restaurants in the capital, first impressions reveal that Siam Square appears a little different. Turning its back on ‘folklore’ in favour of a something calmer, the contemporary decor combines grey, violet and mauve tones to give a ‘loft’ effect, illuminated with numerous spotlights creating a relaxed atmosphere complemented by the easy background music.
 
But the real attraction in this little corner of Siam is the freshly cooked food prepared by chefs who seem happy to have the opportunity to serve excellent original dishes, rarely found elsewhere. The dishes of the day include delicious mussels filled with red curry and steamed basil, chicken or fish crêpes in mild curry and lemon leaves, and a pineapple stuffed with rice, served with stir-fried scampi and vegetables. All the recipes combine a subtle mix of flavours, spices and local ingredients in what can only be described as an eating journey of discovery, even for seasoned Thai food eaters.

KIOSQUE RATING
Decor: 100% contemporary, a happy fusion of flashy and Zen.
Quality-price: not an expensive restaurant, with starters priced between €5.50-12, and main courses between €8.90-24.90.
Service: relaxed but speedy, thanks to attentive waiters.

Siam Square 
118 rue Américaine,1050 Brussels
Tel: +32 (0)2 346 32 00

Open: from 12.00-14.00 and 19.00-23.30 (midnight on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays). Closed Saturday and Sunday lunchtime, and Mondays.

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