Maru

Cuisine

korean

Michelin

selected

Price

€€

Description

This urban Korean eatery on the doorstep of the Châtelain district never fails to deliver. The locals flock here at lunchtime to polish off a main course or take their time over a more leisurely meal with a glass of wine. Pajeon is one of its star dishes: a crisp pancake filled with meat or fish flanked by a sweet vinaigrette and a spicy chili sauce. This dish symbolises the delicate balance between sweet, sour and spicy notes achieved by the chef, further underscored by a playful melody of varied textures. The epitome of authentic Korean nosh!

Review score

3

Review count

80

Review summary

Maru offers authentic Korean cuisine in Brussels, managed by a Korean owner. Food quality receives mixed reviews; while some praise the freshness, balanced flavors, and kimchi, others report undercooked bulgogi and tasteless mandu. Service is polarizing, ranging from efficient and friendly to rushed and poorly explained, with some negative mentions of management behavior. The atmosphere is lively but can be noisy, and reservations are essential due to high demand. Although some find the experience superb, others feel the execution falls short of expectations, resulting in inconsistent dining experiences.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking authentic flavors who can tolerate service variability; reservations are recommended.

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