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.
FOR Lunch we don't take bookings,
just come along to eat in or take away
please book online for saturday's brunch
or for dinneR (chose one of the two dinner services 18h30〜20h30 ＆ 20h30〜22h30)
if you have a problem or a question you can send an SMS at 0486556831
if you choose the first service, please note that you should arrive before 7pm.
depending on how busy our kitchen is, we also serve next door at dynamo
takeaways: for lunch bookings are not necessary, but if done a few hours ahead, they help!
sorry no bentos for dinner
scroll down for this week's menu
payments by card only
THIS WEEK MENUS
LUNCH
VEGGIE ― 15€
chrysanthemum leaves soup with soft boiled eggs
kurumi doufu (walnut fake-tofu) with wasabi
beetroot with miso and bergamot
NON-VEGGIE ― 15€
japanese style hamburger
kurumi doufu (walnut fake-tofu) with wasabi
beetroot with miso and bergamot
TOUR D'HORIZON ― 23€
chrysanthemum leaves soup with soft boiled eggs
japanese style hamburger
kakiage (deep fried squid with burdock)
kurumi doufu (walnut fake-tofu) with wasabi
beetroot with miso and bergamot
dessert: hazelnut crumble with baked apples
Dinner
1 MAIN + 2 SIDES + RICE
22 EURO
1 MAIN + 2 SIDES + 1 EXTRA + DESSERT + RICE
35 EURO
dinner menu is on the instagram page of
"tokidoki dinner"
Brunch
on saturdays between 12am and 2pm we serve a vegetarian set menu, it includes:
4 dishes, tea (ad libitum), dessert and coffe
the price is 20 euros
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 - 22:30
Chausée de Alsemberg 128, St. Gilles
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