Kamo

Kamo brings a precise, personal style of Japanese cooking to Ixelles. The restaurant holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, and the inspectors describe it as a slice of Tokyo, with a minimalist interior rich in wood. Its heart is the counter, where diners watch chef Kamo at work and the meal unfolds course by course in front of them.

The evening format is a surprise tasting menu, so there is no need to agonise over choices. It opens with a palate-cleansing appetiser and builds through a series of carefully composed plates. The house signature is a chazuke in which thin slices of sea bream are dressed with a sauce of sesame, nori and wasabi and served with a smoked kombu stock. Lunch, offered on Fridays, is more traditional, with sushi made to order at the counter.

Kamo suits couples, solo diners who enjoy counter seating and anyone who appreciates Japanese technique and seasonal produce. The intimate room and focused service make it less suitable for large groups or young children, and the tasting-menu format means it is best to tell the restaurant about any allergies or dietary needs when you book. Prices reflect the starred cooking and premium ingredients.

According to the Michelin Guide, Kamo serves dinner from Monday to Friday with seatings from 18:30, opens for lunch on Fridays from 12:00 and is closed at weekends. Reserve directly with the restaurant well in advance. Arrive on time, as counter service works to a set rhythm. Allow around two to two and a half hours for dinner.

The restaurant is on the Chaussée de Waterloo in Ixelles, in the south of the city. The cafés of Ixelles and the Art Nouveau streets of Ixelles and Saint-Gilles, including the Horta Museum, are within reach for a walk before or after your meal.

For first-timers, the best approach is simply to trust the chef. Counter seats give the clearest view of the preparation, and watching the knife work and the timing of each course is part of what makes the meal memorable. If you would like a drinks pairing, ask when you book so the team can advise on what is available.