Anju is where chef Sang-Hoon Degeimbre — the Korean-born, Belgian-raised star behind L'Air du Temps — comes home to his roots. This Bib Gourmand spot on Rue de la Source serves up bold, sharing-style Korean plates in a minimalist, trendy setting, backed by a seriously good natural and skin-contact wine list. It's the kind of place where you order everything and pass it around.
Michelin-starred chef Sang-Hoon Degeimbre's Bib Gourmand Korean sharing plates with an exceptional natural wine list in minimalist Saint-Gilles.
Book well ahead for weekends — the room is small and fills up fast. Come with a group so you can order the full spread of sharing plates.
Korean roots, natural wines, and a Bib Gourmand that earns it
Anju is Sang-Hoon Degeimbre's love letter to Korean cuisine, tucked away on Rue de la Source in Saint-Gilles. The Michelin-starred chef behind L'Air du Temps created this Bib Gourmand spot to showcase the food he grew up with — and you can feel the personal investment in every plate. The concept is sharing-style: order a spread of small plates, pass them around, and let the flavors build. The setting is minimalist and trendy, with a neo-Seoul energy that feels distinctly modern without trying too hard.
What makes Anju stand out beyond the food is the drinks program. The natural and skin-contact (orange) wine selection is genuinely impressive — not an afterthought but a core part of the experience. The staff knows the list inside out and will guide you toward pairings that work with the bold, fermented, and spicy flavors on the table. You'll also find Osan non-alcoholic drinks for anyone skipping booze.
The location — a six-minute walk from Louise metro — makes it easy to reach, and the casual atmosphere keeps things relaxed even when the food is technically precise. It's not a quiet romantic dinner spot; it's a place to come with a group, order too much, and have a great time. Reservations are essential, especially on weekends, as word has spread and the room fills up fast.