Babam

Babam is a neighbourhood bistronomic restaurant in the southeast of Brussels that blends bistronomy with nostalgia. Its kitchen follows a contemporary bistronomic approach that mixes tradition and creativity, drawing on childhood memories and comforting flavours while working with seasonal, local produce. At lunch the offer is a lively, seasonal bistro cuisine; in the evening guests can linger over a tasting menu or choose à la carte, and the chef personally presents the weekly suggestions. The venue has been recognised by major guides and press: awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025, named Gault & Millau’s Discovery of the Year 2025 in Brussels, and praised by Le Fooding, So Soir and Flair. A warm, intimate dining room of roughly thirty covers offers privacy without feeling cramped. Service is described as discreet and precise and the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming. The cuisine centres on contemporary bistronomic French cooking that combines tradition and creativity and emphasises seasonal, local ingredients; lunch follows a seasonal bistro menu while evenings feature tasting menus and an à la carte selection. Specialties include steamed fragrant rice, edamame, shishito peppers, Thai chicken lettuce cups, Pacific oysters and kingfish sashimi.