Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop
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What to order at Tou.Gou
- Must order
- The chef's daily suggestion; the card is short and changes with what is in season.
- Signature dishes
- Partridge, Snails, Tripe
- Editor tip
- Lunch is the main service. The Smedenstraat shopping street sits west of the Markt toward 't Zand.
CuisineFrench regional
Price€€
Neighborhoodsmedenstraat
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-16:00 (takeaway 11:00-16:30); Sun closed
Phone+3250705802
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Signature dishes: Partridge, Snails, Tripe
Must order: The chef's daily suggestion; the card is short and changes with what is in season.
Tip: Lunch is the main service. The Smedenstraat shopping street sits west of the Markt toward 't Zand.
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Location
Address: Smedenstraat 47, 8000 Brugge, Bruges
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