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Menma
Traditional Japanese ramen — Kamo grouptonkotsutori paitangyokai tonkotsugyozahandmade
Opened in 2014 by Michelin-starred Japanese chef Tomoyasu Kamo as his ramen spin-off, Menma is consistently rated Brussels' most traditional ramen restaurant. Broths cook for a minimum of 24 hours, noodles are made on-site and gyoza are handmade daily.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Brussels Centre / Ixelles / Etterbeek
- Since
- 2014
- Chef
- Tomoyasu Kamo
Plate № 32
About
Menma was founded in October 2014 by Tomoyasu Kamo — Belgium's only Michelin-starred Japanese chef — as a dedicated ramen concept, demonstrating that Japan's most celebrated Brussels chef is equally committed to ramen excellence as to omakase fine dining. The Facebook page states simply and definitively: 'We are from Japan, but very international organisation. We are authentic Japanese ramen restaurant.' Every component of the bowl is made from scratch: broths simmer for a minimum of 24 hours (tonkotsu, tori paitan, gyokai tonkotsu, and a vegetarian option), noodles are produced in-house, and gyoza are handmade daily. Menma is the ramen destination most consistently cited by Japanese expats in Brussels as the closest equivalent to what they would eat at home in Japan. Three locations operate across Brussels: Quai aux Briques, Avenue des Saisons (Ixelles), and Place Jourdan (Etterbeek).
Neighborhood & visiting
Menma sits in Brussels Centre / Ixelles / Etterbeek, one of Brussels's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Created by Tomoyasu Kamo, Belgium's only Michelin-starred Japanese chef — the same quality obsession applied to ramen as to omakase
- Broths simmered for a minimum of 24 hours, noodles made on-site, gyoza handmade daily — uncompromising craft at every step
- The Japanese expat community's top choice for ramen in Brussels — the most reliable barometer of authentic Japanese cooking
- Three conveniently located branches across Brussels, making this the most accessible entry point into genuine Japanese ramen in Belgium
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Frequently asked
About Menma
- Is Menma an authentic traditional japanese ramen — kamo group restaurant in Brussels?
- Yes — Menma is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese ramen — kamo group in Brussels: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Menma located?
- Menma is located at Quai aux Briques 34, Brussels 1000, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium in the Brussels Centre / Ixelles / Etterbeek neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Menma?
- Menma does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Brussels we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Menma?
- Menma sits in the ¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese ramen — kamo group of this format in Brussels.
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