Cuichine

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Cuichine: Non-Traditional Chinese Dining in Antwerpen – Michelin Recommended

A Non-Traditional Chinese Restaurant Since 2011

Cuichine stakes its own ground on Draakplaats in Antwerpen. Since 2011, it has described itself as a “Non-Traditional Chinese Restaurant” — a label that signals both respect for Chinese culinary roots and a willingness to depart from the expected. The kitchen, led by a chef who specialises in meat and seafood, turns out dishes that are precise, bold, and built around strong primary ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan options are limited by design, and the kitchen cannot accommodate allergies to soy sauce, ginger, garlic, or severe gluten intolerance. That clarity is part of the restaurant’s confident, no-compromise approach.

Setting and Service

Cuichine occupies a corner spot in the lively Zurenborg neighbourhood, with an outdoor terrace available when the weather cooperates. Inside, counter dining brings guests close to the action. The atmosphere is understated and direct — no fuss, just focused cooking. Lunch service runs on Tuesdays and Fridays; dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday. Paid street parking is available nearby, and Q-Park Berchem Station is an eight-minute walk away.

Recognition

Michelin has included Cuichine in its recommended selection for 2026, a nod to the consistent quality and clear identity of the cooking. The restaurant’s food is not a fusion but a personal interpretation of Chinese cuisine, rooted in strong technique and respect for ingredients. For diners who appreciate straightforward, flavour-driven cooking in an informal setting, Cuichine delivers without pretence.