Good food in Brussels doesn't have to come at a price. After all, you can fill up at one of our many famous chip shops for just a few euros. Other snacks like durums, mitraillettes or the triangular samosas for sale in night shops are also easy on your wallet.
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In most Brussels eateries, a bowl of soup with bread will not cost you an arm and a leg. Looking for something a little more filling?
At Bavet in the Sainte Catherine neighbourhood, you can get a large bowl of spaghetti for a reasonable price. Other Mediterranean delights can be found at Cabraliego - a little corner of Spain in Brussels - or at Italian restaurants Nona and Spago. Another very popular spot is My Tannour, where you can taste delicious artisan dishes from Syria. Even more exotic are the burritos at Chez Wawa, the spring rolls at Knees to Chin, Lil Bao’s bao buns and Japanese gyozas at Takumi and Makisu.
If you're a little more demanding and are prepared to spend a few extra euros, don't hesitate to head to the nearby Wolf Brussels Food Market, which offers a world tour of cuisines with no less than 17 restaurants and 2 bars. If you prefer local dishes, go to Bouillon, in the Îlot sacré: Belgian cuisine for affordable prices, in a superb Art Nouveau-ish, Belle Époque setting.
