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iOda – Inventive Plant-Based Tasting Menu in Brussels by Chef Cesar Hoed

iOda

In Saint-Gilles, Brussels, iOda is the project of Chef Cesar Hoed. The restaurant celebrates seasonality with an inventive, plant-based cuisine punctuated by iodized flavors. Each dish blends creativity, indulgence, and aesthetics, highlighting local ingredients in refined compositions.

The experience is a multi-course tasting menu that evolves constantly with the chef’s inspiration and daily arrivals. The menu centers on sustainably caught North Sea fish and seasonal vegetables, with dishes like Jerusalem artichoke with herring and black garlic, scallops with yogurt and horseradish, and beetroot with goat cheese and grapefruit. The cooking is precise, the flavors clean and layered.

iOda’s recognition in the Michelin guide underscores the quality of this focused, ingredient-driven approach. The restaurant offers a 6-course menu at 69 euros, with wine and non-alcoholic pairings available. Reservations open every Tuesday at 4 PM for the fourth week ahead.