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What to order at Hertog Jan at Botanic
- Must order
- The omakase tasting menu; the kitchen leans on the garden, beehives and greenhouse on the hotel grounds.
- Signature dishes
- Omakase-style Japanese-influenced menu, Garden produce
- Editor tip
- Only open two weeks per month. Maximum 22 covers. Book three months ahead for the dinner sittings.
CuisineBelgian
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€295
Neighborhoodhistorisch-centrum
ChefGert De Mangeleer
Book ahead12 weeks
Last verified
Signature dishes: Omakase-style Japanese-influenced menu, Garden produce
Must order: The omakase tasting menu; the kitchen leans on the garden, beehives and greenhouse on the hotel grounds.
Tip: Only open two weeks per month. Maximum 22 covers. Book three months ahead for the dinner sittings.
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