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About this place
Belgian fries are an appealing order whether you’re dining solo or sharing a table. Visitors describe them as thick-cut and fluffy inside, with even the small size substantial enough to satisfy. One diner who tried the fries in the solo set also recalled being told they were fried in lard. Make the potatoes the main event for a light bite, or add Shirakane pork shoulder or chorizo for a fuller meal. A diner who tried the shoulder noted the clean, gentle sweetness of its fat.
Choosing a beer to go with the food is part of the pleasure at Brussels Kanda. The selection centres on Belgian beers, and one first-time visitor chose two varieties after staff explained the options. The menu includes Grisette Blanche, described as low in bitterness, with the soft sweetness of wheat and citrus notes from orange peel and coriander seed, as well as Saison Dupont, known for its refreshing finish. For something more unusual, there is also a beer made by infusing aged lambic with Japanese hojicha. The menu describes the tea’s roasted aroma mingling with the character of the lambic, with a flavour that can bring roasted seaweed to mind.
Some visitors have stopped at the first-floor counter for a single drink; others have taken their time over food and beer. The classically styled interior offers standing and seated spaces, so you can choose between a solo stop on the way somewhere and a meal with a group.
