Sun or rain, heatwave or a cold cosy evening, Glacier Zizi always has a line of bright-eyed customers waiting for their delicious scoop of ice cream, their speciality. You can decide to sit down on their terrace in summer or inside the awfully lit cafe in winter, or you can take your ice cream and stroll through Vanderkindere Street on your way to some shopping at the Chaussée d'Alsemberg.
If you're not much of an ice cream lover, Glacier Zizi in Uccle will satisfy your tastebuds with some waffles, crêpes or smoothies made with love. Everyone in Brussels knows about this place, even though it's a little out of the route for most, but definitely worth the detour! It is easily reached with the 3, 4 and 92 trams that take you to the centre in less than 20 minutes. Once in the neighbourhood, you can also explore a more residential side of Brussels with as many Art Nouveau houses and grand boulevards as the city's north.
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With an extravagant vintage decore, the bar takes its name from Queen Fabiola, a Spanish noblewoman who was a very beloved Queen consort of the Belgians.
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With a cozy interior and a pleasant scent of toasted coffee beans, Caleo offers different options for brunch, from viennoiseries to delicious pancakes.
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The name Nenu comes from the Vietnamese concept of “an nhau”, a style of drinking and eating culture, sharing small and large plates with friends & family.
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If you come with a group, I suggest taking the “Moriawase” (Japanese for “assortment”), a larger plate that is easier to share and to try different things.
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As a meat lover, I absolutely enjoyed the dishes based on Iberic pork, including the spare ribs and the Jiang Rou Bao, which literally melted in my mouth.
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Peaking at my neighbors' plates, I decided to try the bass with garlic oil, ginger, and furikake, and the tartare de boeuf with pepper mousse and pickles on the side.
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The stars of the menu are the homemade fluffy pancakes - an explosion of flavors, which come in different flavors, including a tiramisu and matcha version.
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Mexican dishes with popular central American influences. But be ready to share: the options are way too many (and delicious) to just get one dish.
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One bite and you will forget all about your next day’s meetings or other adult-life tasks. Crispy fries and fried chicken come as an extra...
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At Piola the specialty of the house is the “Siciliana o’ Cornicione” pizza, but it is only for the bravest: it comes with a ricotta cheese stuffed crust.
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Kaiju are giant monsters featured in Japanese fantasy and science fiction films and television programs. Once I stepped into this place, it all made sense.
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Jackie is a minimalist café with the smell of toasted coffee and freshly baked pastry (including a carrot cake you will want to steal the recipe for).
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