TOKIDOKI: JAPANESE grandmother-style food

open for takeaway!

Japanese grandmother-style food, simple to eat a bit more difficult to explain. I serve what I discovered travelling through Japan collecting recipes from both young friends and unknown old ladys alike, just anyone who was kind enough to share his/her soul food secrets. Because the dishes I cook hardly ever make it in the menu of Japanese restaurant around here, I prefer to "choose for you", my menu is fixed, so you don't have to struggle trying to guess what "furofuki daikon" could possibly taste like.

Recipes are adapted using local vegetables and menus change every week so you get fresh stuff and we save space in the freezer :)

Our down to earth food is served with no frills in a homy setting so don't be surprised if you have to share a table (on the other hand you get free filtered water) this too is grandmother-style.

LUNCH: book your BENTO, or just pass by

to grab your lunchbox

dinner: by reservation only,

(please book your bento before 17h30)

bookings by sms only 0486556831

scroll down for this week's menu

payments by card only

THIS WEEK MENUS

THIS WEEK's MENU
(20-23th January)

Vegetarian menu ― 12€

Mabo Dofu / Tofu stew with turnips and shiitake. Ragoût de tofu aux navets et shiitake

Endives braised in Miso

Chicons braisées au Miso

Panko-coated deep fried cauliflower

Chou-fleur frit pané de panko

Meat menu ― 14€

Pork-stuffed cabbage rolls w/ ginger

Rouleaux de chou farcis au porc avec gingembre

Endives braised in Miso

Chicons braisées au Miso

Panko-coated deep-fried cauliflower

Chou-fleur pané

Tour d’horizon ― 23€

Pork-stuffed cabbage rolls w/ ginger

Rouleaux de chou farcis au porc avec gingembre

Winter melon & Shrimp nimono

Courge & Scampi mijotés

Dessert

ALL MENUS ARE SERVED WITH RICE

TOUS LES MENUS SONT SERVIS AVEC DU RIZ

when the menu is not here it could still be on insta

brunch is suspended for now, but you can come and get a take away bento on saturdays anyway

About me:

I first went to Japan as a filmmaker to work on a project, and what I discovered changed my life: a whole new dimension of cuisine. I was impressed & invigorated by the the taste & diversity of the light & healthy dishes I encountered, completely unlike what I had previously eaten in Japanese restaurants abroad.

Impassioned by these culinary discoveries,

I decided to make Japan my home. During the five years I spent in Japan, I switched from being a filmmaker to a cook. I learned the trade by working in restaurants specializing in Italian & Japanese cuisine. Eventually, my path lead back to Europe, and specifically to Brussels. I am glad to share my passion for fresh, local ingredients & Japanese cuisine with you.

Welcome to my kitchen !

opening hours

LUNCH

12am-2PM

WED + thur + fri

OPEN wednesday TO SATURDAY

LUNCH 12:00 - 14:00

dinner 18:30 - 20:30 (by reservation)

BRUNCH

11:30am - 2PM

saturday

Chausée de Alsemberg 128, St. Gilles

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BOOKINGS 0486.556831 (SMS please)

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