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Tagawa – Ramen Nobu
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Ramen Nobu is Brussels' most pedigreed ramen counter, set inside the Japanese grocery Tagawa at Stockel Square, where Japanese chef Nobutomo Ishi was personally recruited by Michelin-starred chef Tomoyasu Kamo.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Woluwé-Saint-Pierre
- Chef
- Nobutomo Ishi
Plate № 30
About
Nestled inside the Tagawa Japanese grocery at Stockel Square, Ramen Nobu captures the unpretentious magic of a Japanese mall ramen counter. Chef Nobutomo Ishi — brought to Brussels by Michelin-starred Japanese chef Tomoyasu Kamo of the celebrated restaurant Kamo — serves six varieties of ramen including shio, shoyu, miso, kara miso, tonkotsu, and a rare vegetarian option. Le Fooding described the setting as having 'the sleazy charm of mall canteens like you only find in Japan', with two chefs working in silence at a wooden counter. Prices range from €16–19 per bowl. This is one of the few spots in Belgium where authentic Japanese ramen technique is verifiable through direct lineage to Japan's dining culture.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tagawa – Ramen Nobu sits in Woluwé-Saint-Pierre, 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
- Chef Nobutomo Ishi was personally recruited by Michelin-starred Japanese chef Tomoyasu Kamo
- Six ramen varieties including the rare vegetarian ramen almost unheard of in Japan
- Authentic Tokyo-style standing counter experience inside a Japanese grocery store
- Priced at €16–19 per bowl — exceptional value for chef-level ramen in Brussels
Ramen Nobu operates inside Tagawa Japanese supermarket at Stockel Square. The supermarket itself is Japanese-managed, catering to Brussels' large Japanese community near the Japanese school.
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Frequently asked
About Tagawa – Ramen Nobu
- Is Tagawa – Ramen Nobu an authentic authentic japanese ramen restaurant in Brussels?
- Yes — Tagawa – Ramen Nobu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for authentic japanese ramen in Brussels: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Tagawa – Ramen Nobu located?
- Tagawa – Ramen Nobu is located at Rue de l'Église 96A, Galerie Stockel Square, 1150 Woluwé-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium in the Woluwé-Saint-Pierre neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tagawa – Ramen Nobu?
- Tagawa – Ramen Nobu 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 Tagawa – Ramen Nobu?
- Tagawa – Ramen Nobu sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for authentic japanese ramen of this format in Brussels.
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