One typically associates Belgian food with heavy meats, beer, chocolate, and waffles. However, there is quite a farm-to-table movement and there are many restaurants serving lighter and ingredients-focused fare. Pre de chez Nous is known for its focus on local and sustainable food, providing excellent quality at a great value.
It's no surprise that I put it on my list of places to try early during our unexpected 2 month stay in Brussels.
The Food
Chef Henri Depiesse runs the show here and changes up the menu frequently, something I love (and miss in Hong Kong). A blackboard showcases the daily dishes on the menu inspired by the produce they have obtained directly from local partner suppliers.
The Michelin Guide has designated it as a Bib Gourmand, which means it's a restaurant that delivers high quality at a reasonable prices. It has also been recognized by Gault Millau as having excellent quality for price. At the time we went, Pre de chez Nous offered a 3-, 4-, or 5- course tasting menu for €36, €45, or €54 respectively, which is a pretty good value. A la carte, starters were €15,50, mains €21,50, and desserts €8.
Since the menu changes frequently, I am certain the dishes I've shown in this post will not be the exact ones available if you go. However, it gives you a sense of Chef Depiesse's modern yet rustic and familiar approach to food.
Apple crumble 
Chocolate beer cake
General Thoughts
All in all, Pre de chez Nous is one of those places that I could visit over and over again. I love the focus on seasonal vegetables and the ever-changing menu. The ambiance is really very pleasant, and the service is friendly. If you're a tourist looking for something uniquely Belgian, perhaps you'd choose something else. However, Pre de chez Nous is a perfect place for local residents to enjoy a relaxing, pleasant meals made with an ever changing bounty of fresh produce.
Pre de chez Nous Brussels
Rue des Dominicains 19
Brussels 1000 Belgium
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