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Mussel Dish
Moules-frites
at Chez Leon
Brussels, Belgium
Recommended by Sophia Ho and 25 other food critics.
Recommendations
"This is the best place for cheap, high quality moules."
"Like other shellfish, a single bad one can have dire consequences, so it’s best to only tuck into mussels at trusted restaurants with experience in preparing them correctly, such as the seven spots we’ve included in this guide: Chez Leon - Chez Léon’s menu is brimming with moules-frites options. Chefs prepare the shellfish in three ways – a pot, à la plancha, or in foil."
"And here were the Mussels and Fries! I absolutely loved this! The mussels were medium size and plump. Extremely fresh! The fries were also great as they weren’t too oily."
"The go-to place to enjoy mussels. For the last 160 years, this establishment has led the way with the national dish of mussels and chips. Guaranteed fresh given the turnover and the tons of mussels eaten here every year."
"Two house labelled wine glasses are placed on the table, the plate of mussels and a steel side dish of chips. Simple; to the point; divine."
"Huge, jam-packed Chez Léon has been the city's top spot for mussels since 1893 - not to mention wonderfully crispy fries."
"Leon is a real institution. The Brussels brand has been around for over 100 years! The mussels and fries are delicious (especially those with garlic)."
"With so many eateries it is easy to go wrong here, but Chez Leon, a sprawling ‘temple of mussels and chips’ established in 1893, will not disappoint."
"This restaurant has become an exception on our list of suggested eating venues: it is super touristic, but the food was so good that we decided to include it. Moules Frites, mussels cooked on a tomato sauce and in a butter and herb sauce, both outstanding!"
"What Chez Léon does really well is mussels. They have a huge menu loaded with Belgian specialities, but I have never deviated from moules and have always enjoyed them. Many try, but nowhere does mussels quite like Belgium."