What’s not? This restaurant is best suited to those ready to eat vegan; it’s probably best not to bring your die-hard carnivore friends.

Vibe: Make no mistake, this is a fast-food restaurant, you won’t be hanging around for hours. The vibe is an industrial, old-school diner. The tables and chairs are second-hand furniture, and the counter is a custom design made from recycled materials.

Who’s picking up the check? The prices are fairly standard for fast food in Brussels. Burgers range from €9 to €13, and sides from €3.50 to €7. Unfortunately, they don’t accept meal vouchers.

Spotted: A large group of members from animal rights collective Anonymous for the Voiceless — obviously very happy to have a new vegan joint to congregate in.

Insider tip: The restaurant takes reservations via WhatsApp and, as it’s not a huge space, it’s likely to fill up during typical rush hours. Best to make a reservation to avoid disappointment.

Fun fact: Kitsune started out as a food truck and two pop-up restaurants, and following their success they decided to open a permanent location. Owners Pauline and Guillaume crowdfunded the necessary cash, and more than doubled their initial goal of €5,000 by preselling meals. Their success continues as they recently won a Belgian Vegan Award.

How to get there: Stop here to catch your breath after elbowing your way through crowds of tourists in the city center — it’s a three-minute walk from Grand Place or seven minutes from Gare Centrale.

— Review by Róisín O’Hara  published April 4, 2024. Illustration by Dato Parulava/POLITICO.