Mussels and chips (moules-frites), Belgium

Mussels and chips, best Belgium comfort food?

Mussels and chips are served everywhere in Belgium, from the coast of the North Sea to the bottom of the Ardennes. This is the national dish of Belgium! They are usually served in their cooking dishes and accompanied by crispy hand cut chips with mayonnaise or mustard. Belgian fries are also known to be the best in the world – So why do most people still mistake them for French fries?

Mussels and Fries (Moules-Frites)

A typical dish not to be missed if you have the opportunity to take a tour through Belgium.

There are different ways of cooking fried mussels:

  • Mussels with shallots, garlic, and white wine
  • Mussels in sour cream sauce
  • Mussels in curry sauce
  • Mussels in Roquefort sauce

A true delight! To taste sumptuous fried mussels go to the following addresses:

1/ Roy de la Moule 

Adress: Quai du Rempart 42, 6830 Bouillon, Belgium

Opening hours: 11.30 am – 14 pm / 18.30 pm – 10.30 pm

Phone: +32 61 46 62 49

2/ Le Zinneke 

Adress: Place de la Patrie 26, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium

Opening hours: 12 am – 14 pm / 18 pm – 10.30 pm

Phone: +32 2 245 03 22