Bia Mara ★ 4.1
Bia Mara in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the British-style fish and chips counter near the Bourse. Sustainable cod, hand-cut chips, condiment bar runs Belgian; full meal under €15.
Try: Beer-battered cod and chips
The dishCaramelised tofu summer roll set
Location
Address: Rue de Livourne 125-127, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
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Vitalgaufre ★ 3.8
Vitalgaufre in Brussels has been pressing Liège-style sugar waffles by hand since 1998 from Rue Neuve. Pearl-sugar batter, cast-iron irons; toppings include chocolate, whipped cream, strawberries.
Try: Liège-style waffle with toppings
Noordzee Mer du Nord ★ 4.5
Noordzee Mer du Nord in Brussels' Sainte-Catherine is the standing-only seafood counter. Shrimp croquettes, fish soup, oysters and grilled langoustines; cheap quality at the steel bar.
Try: Shrimp croquettes
Shezan ★ 4.0
Shezan in Brussels' Ixelles serves Pakistani halal lunch under €16 on Chaussee de Wavre. Tandoori grills, biryanis, full halal kitchen; weekday lunch deal is the value pick.
Try: Halal Pakistani biryani
Marche du Midi Stalls ★ 4.2
Marche du Midi stalls in Brussels fire Moroccan and Tunisian merguez every Sunday morning. The stalls run along Gare du Midi; merguez sandwiches lead the queue.
Try: Merguez sandwich
Maison Antoine ★ 4.5
Maison Antoine in Brussels' Place Jourdan has been the canonical fritkot since 1948. Paper cones of double-fried Bintje potatoes, eaten standing or at the surrounding bars that allow Antoine bags.
Try: Frites with classic sauces