DIM Dining

DIM Dining is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Antwerp. The kitchen focuses on seasonal, high-quality ingredients and often imports specialty products from Japan not locally available, offering guests a journey of discovery. Dishes are composed with an emphasis on purity. Jonas Kellens leads the sake programme (WSET Level 3 Diploma in Sake; named Master Sake Sommelier in 2022) and guides pairings; the restaurant participates in sake and culinary events and has received favourable mentions in guides such as Gault&Millau. The dining room is intentionally simple and considered, nodding to Japanese minimalism with an intimate atmosphere and focused presentation. Imagery and references include chef's-table seating and an understated, refined design. Cuisine blends Japanese technique with Western inspiration and concentrates on pure flavours. The restaurant offers sushi and Omakase tasting experiences. The menu philosophy centres on preserving the character of each ingredient and presenting balanced, refined dishes. Simon Van Dun is the chef. Mackerel nigiri; Obsi Blue nigiri; North Sea Crab (corn miso, chawanmushi); Kagoshima Wagyu A5+ BMS 11–12; Soufflé Sake Kasu (yuzu kosho, shiso salt); in-house milled Koshihikari sushi rice.