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Maza'j, on Boulevard du Souverain in Auderghem, is a restaurant that lives by its motto. The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious, with outdoor seating available for warmer days. The kitchen focuses on Lebanese and Middle Eastern cooking, using fresh ingredients and preparing each dish to order.
The restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026, a recognition for good quality and good value cooking. It's a fitting nod to the careful balance Maza'j strikes between generous portions and refined technique.
The menu is built around shared starters and substantial mains. Start with a selection of mezzes: Houmous Blahmi (chickpea purée with minced meat), Mutabbal (aubergine caviar), or Warak Inab (stuffed vine leaves). Salads like Taboulé and Fattouch bring freshness, while Rikakat (feta and thyme pastries) and Sanbousik (meat rissoles with pine nuts) offer crisp, savoury bites.
Mains are served with a puff pastry, two mezzes, and a salad. Choices include Kibbé Nayé (raw minced beef with cumin, garlic cream, and cracked wheat), Chawarma (grilled lamb and veal in spiced tomato sauce), and Kafta (grilled minced meat skewers). Seafood options like Kraidess (prawns marinated in white wine and pistachio paste) and Tartare de Saumon (salmon tartare) sit alongside vegetarian plates such as Falafel and Halloumi.
A lunch menu is offered at €30, with a vegetarian version available. It includes a chef’s puff pastry, Taboulé, Chanklish (dry goat cheese), mixed grill, Hummus, Mutabbal, and Falafel. For the evening, a "Mezze du Jour" menu at €50 adds a main course of lamb crown or Tawook chicken, plus dessert.
Maza'j is a place where Lebanese hospitality meets careful cooking. It's straightforward, satisfying, and deserves its Bib Gourmand.
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