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Yagura
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Yagura (やぐら) in Uccle is a Japanese family-run restaurant on the Chaussée de Waterloo offering sushi, tempura, kaki-furai and donburi with bilingual French-Japanese service. Reviewers note a Japanese couple running the restaurant — husband in the kitchen, wife serving — and recommend it as one of the most authentic options in southern Brussels.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Uccle
Plate № 21
About
Yagura (やぐら — 'watchtower' in Japanese) on the Chaussée de Waterloo 814 in Uccle is one of the outer-district gems of Brussels' authentic Japanese dining scene. The restaurant name is written in hiragana, a strong indicator of Japanese ownership, and reviewers consistently describe a Japanese couple running the restaurant — husband cooking in the kitchen, wife managing service — a family structure typical of authentic Japanese neighbourhood restaurants. The menu is broad within the traditional Japanese framework: sushi and sashimi of good quality, fried dishes including tempura and kaki-furai (fried oysters), and donburi rice bowls. Eupedia lists it among their top recommendations for authentic Japanese dining in Brussels, noting 'attentive, bilingual French-Japanese' service. Reddit recommendations cite it alongside Yamato as one of the most authentic options in Brussels for those seeking honest Japanese cooking away from the tourist-frequented city centre.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yagura sits in Uccle, 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
- Japanese family-run (husband cooking, wife serving) confirmed by multiple independent reviewers — a family structure typical of genuine Japanese neighbourhood restaurants
- Name written in hiragana (やぐら) and bilingual French-Japanese service signal authentic Japanese management
- Tempura, kaki-furai (fried oysters) and donburi alongside sushi — a menu breadth typical of a genuine Japanese neighbourhood restaurant
- Located in residential Uccle, away from tourist areas — a discreet neighbourhood address that rewards those who seek it out
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Frequently asked
About Yagura
- Is Yagura an authentic japanese sushi & fried dishes restaurant in Brussels?
- Yes — Yagura is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese sushi & fried dishes in Brussels: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Yagura located?
- Yagura is located at Chaussée de Waterloo 814, Brussels 1180, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium in the Uccle neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yagura?
- Yagura 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 Yagura?
- Yagura sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese sushi & fried dishes of this format in Brussels.
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