🆕 Brussels: 5 new addresses opening in early 2026 that are generating buzz
Updated March 2, 2026 by Pierre
Brussels never slows down when it comes to food. Between hand-pulled noodles, generously filled bagels, bright brunches and Mediterranean mezze, these new openings each bring their own identity.
Here are 5 spots to try now.
🍜 1. Alley Mian
Already known for Because Good, their Szechuan canteen in Ixelles, Yadan Zheng and Lingyuan Wei They put the chopsticks back in the center with Alley Mian.
The place is vast, almost industrial: Raw concrete, light wood tables, hanging vegetation, and above all, a real spectacle in the shop window. The lāmiàn (hand-pulled noodles) They are stretched, slapped and unfurled before being plunged into large bowls of steaming broth.
On the menu: Beef broth with braised rib on the bone, Pak choi and bamboo shoots, Slices of beef and white radish, Pickled vegetables & tofu… In short, there's something for everyone!
Less soup? dàndàn (Larger ones) are best enjoyed with chili oil, chive oil, or sweet soy sauce.
(I.e. For thirst: Homemade iced teas (jasmine-lemon or green tea with milk & tapioca pearls – €5,50) or hot versions with lychee, strawberry or grape.
💶 Price details Starters: €6 to €8,80 | Noodles: €9,90 to €21,80 | Desserts: €7 to €8,80
???? What we particularly appreciate:
- The authenticity and technical skill of the noodles
- Rich and generous broths
- The immersive experience (see the prepared noodles)
- A place also suitable for eating alone
- An “antidepressant” spot for some, thanks to the comforting bowls
A new large noodle workshop in the center of Brussels — open for lunch, dinner and Sunday.
(I.e. Schildknaapsstraat 45, 1000 Brussels
???? Instagram: @alley_mian
⭐ Our current rating: 4.4/5
💶 Price: from 16 to 35 €
(I.e. Opening hours: 12pm–15pm & 17:30pm–21:30pm · Closed Monday · Open Sunday
☕🥯 2. Malō Coffee — Well-made coffee & bagels
Small, bright space, light wood, calm atmosphere. Malō Coffee keeps it simple: specialty coffee and bagels made on site.
The bagels are generous, well-filled, and served in a relaxed atmosphere. People come here for coffee and stay for lunch.
💬 General feeling:
- High-quality coffee
- Fresh and balanced bagels
- Exceptionally warm service
- New favorite spot in the neighborhood
A spot that is already finding its audience in Ixelles.
📍 Chaussée de Waterloo 586, 1050 Ixelles
💶 €10–20
📸 @malo.brussels
☕🍳 3. Journal — The elegant all-day journal
📍 Avenue Orban 231, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
💶 €20–30
📸 @journal.brussels
Journal focuses on light and space. A place that works from morning until lunchtime, with simple but refined cuisine.
A well-crafted brunch, beautifully presented dishes, fresh produce: you can sense a desire for elegance without rigidity.
💬 Key takeaways from feedback:
- Warm environment
- Very good brunch
- Attentive service
- A pleasant place to take your time
A place where one lingers.
🍷 4. Bistro Mousse — The friendly bistro
📍 Avenue du Diamant 60, 1030 Schaerbeek
📸 @bistro.mousse
Still young, already noticed. Bistro Mousse offers accessible contemporary cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
💬 Initial feedback suggests:
- A particularly warm welcome
- Carefully prepared and generous dishes
- Friendly atmosphere
A modern bistro that seems well on its way to becoming a fixture in the Schaerbeek scene.
🇬🇷 5. Yassou Bistro Bar — Mediterranean in Ixelles
📍 Place de Londres 1, 1050 Ixelles
💶 €20–30
📸 @yassou.bistro
Yassou brings a contemporary Greek touch to the European Quarter. Mezzes to share, fresh produce, friendly atmosphere.
💬 Visitors point out:
- Freshness of the dishes
- Pleasant atmosphere
- A friendly experience centered around sharing
A solar spot, even on weekdays.
✨ The Brussels scene continues to evolve
What is striking is the diversity:
spectacular noodle workshop, neighborhood coffee spot, bright brunch, contemporary bistro and revisited Greek cuisine.
Brussels remains a city where you can still discover a new restaurant every month — and that's what makes it exciting.
Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launched “InsideBrussels.be” more than 10 years ago, the idea is simple: “What to do? Where to go to eat or have a drink? “. Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. EatLocal.io; KingCard.be, Bricabrac.be … Like wine, with time the project improves!
Pierre does not hesitate to share his favorites and his best addresses of Brussels restaurants that he could recommend to you with his eyes closed.
