And yet, it will be necessary, since the menu is also very tempting. Breathtaking view, enchanting setting and extremely fresh ingredients, AKAI has everything to become the new trendy place in the capital. The establishment offers gourmet Asian cuisine. Behind the stove, we find chef Tibor Repa, who has worked at Zuma, Aqua Kyoto, The Ned London and The Ned Doha. The latter offers a map that celebrates the fusion between Asia and the Mediterranean. You will have the choice of opting for small dishes to share or individual starters to start the meal. For our part, we let ourselves be seduced by California makis with crab, as well as pieces of extremely fresh tuna served with mango. The keenest observers will be able to watch the chef make sashimi and maki live at the back of the room in the sushi counter. It must be admitted that fish is king at AKAI. But you can also whet your appetite with buns&bao or nori tacos.
While we still find very nice pieces of fish in the dishes, such as truffled miso or grilled squid, meat lovers won’t be left out either. Roast duck, beef and chicken tickle the taste buds with unique flavors. Dishes made with high quality ingredients. For dessert, AKAI dares to make surprising combinations with a yuzu cheesecake or a matcha tiramisu. In short, a perfectly successful fusion between two continents. If the flavors are there, we will simply regret the somewhat high prices, which can climb up to 48 euros per dish.
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Finally, let’s end with a little word about the decoration of the place. AKAI has a chic and intimate atmosphere, with burgundy tones, mustard yellow, velvet armchairs and marble, creating a luxurious atmosphere in which you feel good. When night falls, the space in front of the DJ booth transforms to make way for the party. Live DJ sets (Thursday to Saturday) punctuate the evenings, making AKAI the new meeting place for Brussels night owls. On this subject, cocktail lovers will be in heaven, since the bar offers dozens and dozens, no less!
Want to discover this place for yourself? We strongly advise you to go to the restaurant’s website to reserve your table.
