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Philippe Meyers – Modern French Cuisine in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium | Michelin Star

Philippe Meyers: Modern French Cuisine in Braine-l'Alleud

In the quiet town of Braine-l'Alleud, chef Philippe Meyers runs a kitchen that has earned a Michelin star for its high-quality cooking. The restaurant focuses on Modern French cuisine, where each dish is built on precision and respect for the product.

The menu changes with the seasons. A recent lunch offering started with a tartare of sea bass with citrus, avocado, and a freshly churned herb sorbet, or a tomato gateau with fresh goat cheese and Bellota ham. Mains might include a local fish with tomato reduction and basil beurre blanc, or a tender Iberian pluma with a fondue of courgettes and aubergines, finished with a reduced brown jus. Desserts play with texture—strawberries in several preparations—or a classic Belgian cheese board from a master affineur.

For a more streamlined experience, the “Bongo” menu is a fixed three-course affair: a salmon carpaccio with candied citrus and sesame-yuzu tuile, Barbary duck breast with fennel purée and confit lemon reduction, and a house-made dame blanche churned to order.

The atmosphere is professional and understated, letting the food speak. Whether you come for a weekday lunch or a special evening, the cooking is consistent and thoughtful. Philippe Meyers proves that Modern French cuisine, executed with skill and without fuss, is worth the trip to Braine-l'Alleud.