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Samouraï
Classic Japanese — sushi, sukiyaki, bentosashimiteppanyakigyozabento boxesMichelin listed
Founded in 1974 and described by the Michelin Guide as a 'culinary landmark since 1974', Samouraï is one of Belgium's oldest and most enduring authentic Japanese restaurants, renowned for traditional sushi, sukiyaki, and bento, and endorsed by the Japanese Embassy in Brussels.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Brussels Centre / Ixelles
- Since
- 1974
Plate № 13
About
Few restaurants in Europe can claim 50 years of continuous Japanese culinary heritage: Samouraï opened in Brussels in 1974 and has maintained its position as a cornerstone of authentic Japanese dining ever since. It is listed in the Michelin Guide, cited as one of the best Japanese restaurants by the Japanese Embassy in Brussels, and has moved to its current Avenue Louise address while preserving its traditional identity. The menu encompasses all the pillars of classic Japanese cuisine: sushi and sashimi of excellent quality, sukiyaki (beef hotpot), teppanyaki, bento boxes and gyoza. The restaurant draws a mix of Japanese business travellers, diplomats and long-term Brussels residents who return generation after generation. Its longevity and embassy endorsement place it among the most credible traditional Japanese addresses in Belgium.
Neighborhood & visiting
Samouraï sits in Brussels Centre / Ixelles, 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 sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Over 50 years of continuous operation — one of the oldest authentic Japanese restaurants in Belgium
- Listed in the Michelin Guide and endorsed by the Japanese Embassy in Brussels as one of the best Japanese restaurants in Belgium
- The full range of classic Japanese cuisine: sushi, sukiyaki, teppanyaki, and bento boxes under one roof
- A trusted institution for Brussels' Japanese business and diplomatic community since 1974
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Frequently asked
About Samouraï
- Is Samouraï an authentic classic japanese — sushi, sukiyaki, bento restaurant in Brussels?
- Yes — Samouraï is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for classic japanese — sushi, sukiyaki, bento in Brussels: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Samouraï located?
- Samouraï is located at Avenue Louise 104, Brussels 1050, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium in the Brussels Centre / Ixelles neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Samouraï?
- Samouraï does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Brussels we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Samouraï?
- Samouraï sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for classic japanese — sushi, sukiyaki, bento of this format in Brussels.
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