TOKIDOKI: JAPANESE grandmother-style food
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 17h00)
bookings by sms only 0486556831
scroll down for this week's menu
payments by card only
THIS WEEK MENUS
THIS WEEK's MENU
(April 6th - 10th)
Vegetarian menu ― 12€
Stir-fried Tofu & Broccoli w/ Soy sauce & Ginger
Tofu et brocoli sautés avec sauce soja et gingembre
Cabbage Tsukemono
Pickles de chou
Green beans w/ Goma-ae Dressing
Haricots verts avec sauce au sésame
Meat menu ― 14€
Potato & Ground Beef Croquettes
Croquettes de pommes de terre et hâché de boeuf
Cabbage Tsukemono
Pickles de chou
Green beans w/ Goma-ae Dressing
Haricots verts avec sauce au sésame
Tour d’horizon ― 23€ (pour 1 pers.)
Stir-fried Tofu & Broccoli w/ Soy sauce & Ginger
Tofu et brocoli sautés avec sauce soja et gingembre
Potato & Ground Beef Croquettes
Croquettes de pommes de terre et hâché de boeuf
Cabbage Tsukemono
Pickles de chou
Green beans w/ Goma-ae Dressing
Haricots verts avec sauce au sésame
Sakura Shrimp & Corn fritters
Beignets de crevettes Sakura & maïs
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 for lunch tuesday TO friday
12:00 - 14:00
open for dinner (by reservation)
wednesday to saturday
18:00 - 20:00
BRUNCH
11:30am - 2PM
saturday
Chausée de Alsemberg 128, St. Gilles
BOOKINGS 0486.556831 (SMS please)
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