Little Apo

The story

Little Apo | Authentic Vietnamese Kitchen in Brussels

The Chef and the Kitchen

Little Apo brings Vietnamese street food to Brussels, where Rosa Dam departed her parents’ acclaimed Apocalypse to open this Saint Gilles kitchen. She built the menu around fresh produce and traditional preparation methods. The project earned a spot on Le Fooding’s 2026 list for its unpretentious approach to Vietnamese cooking.

Signature Preparations

Diners typically begin with bo tai chanh, a raw beef carpaccio dressed with Thai basil, spring onions, and sharp citrus juice. The kitchen also handles broths with patience, simmering chicken thighs in bone stock until they yield rich, aromatic pho gha. Grilled pork and chicken skewers arrive brushed with a proprietary caramel glaze that pairs neatly with cold vermicelli and garden herbs.

Room and Refreshments

The interior retains a warm, wood clad character that suits casual midweek lunches and weekend dinners alike. Beverages match this straightforward approach, featuring house pressed lemonade, seasonal bio ferments from L'Annexe, and crisp Saint Gilles brews. A surprise dessert arrives nightly, often showcasing Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée or jasmine iced tea crafted with red dates and ginger.