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Food tastings of the best shrimp croquettes in Brussels
Come and enjoy a 4-course menu of typical Brussels and Belgian dishes in Belgium's very first Bouillon.
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What to order at Brasserie Ploegmans
- Must order
- Carbonnade flamande with frites, and a Westvleteren 12 if it is on the board.
- Signature dishes
- Carbonnade flamande, Shrimp croquettes
- Editor tip
- Closed Monday. Book ahead for Sunday lunch when the Jeu de Balle flea market is in full swing.
CuisineBelgian Brasserie
Price€€€€
NeighborhoodMarolles
HoursTue-Thu 12:00-14:15, 19:00-21:45, Fri-Sat 12:00-14:15, 19:00-22:15, Sun 12:00-14:15, Mon closed
Phone+32 2 503 21 24
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Location
Address: Rue Haute 148, 1000 Brussels
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