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Humus x Hortense*

Modern | €€€ | Menu
8,5 (15 reviews)
80% recommended

Humus x Hortense*

Modern | €€€ | Menu
8,5 (15 reviews)
80% recommended
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What 15 people say about Humus x Hortense*

8.5 Based on 15 reviews. 80% of the guests recommend this restaurant.
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"Expectations vs reality"
3.7 Cuisine 2 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 6

I went yesterday to Humus et Hortense because we had quite a lot of expectations and finally we managed to go. I was just disappointed. with all... food was somehow tasteless and sauces were way to salty.. alcohol or non alcohol pairing.. speechless... my girlfriend took the non alcohol pairing and out of 3 she onl...

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I went yesterday to Humus et Hortense because we had quite a lot of expectations and finally we managed to go. I was just disappointed. with all... food was somehow tasteless and sauces were way to salty.. alcohol or non alcohol pairing.. speechless... my girlfriend took the non alcohol pairing and out of 3 she only drunk 1.. the others were super sweet and not good at all - she had a sip and she left them (normally in such a restaurant they should inquire you abut why you didn't drink, or if you didn't like.. no, they just took them back as if all were normal.. Also they dont explain what drink goes with what plate. I took the 5 alcohol pairing drink and before the 1st plate they already put me one t glass of wine and a "shot" of sake.. I was just confused.. didn't know what does first.
Also the service is not good, waiters don't know very well the menu neither the drinks and they seems that they have memorized it they are just reading it out loud. A waiter was taking a plate from other table and he accidentally drop it in the floor (it happens), but he reaction/behavior was saying "MEEEERDEEEE" out loud and staying static in from of the customers (weird no ?!)
And they serve you in plates, bowls etc that are slightly broken in the corners.. this a completely shame for such Michelin restaurants..
Overall, dont recommend.. don't spend your money here!

Pedro at 08 June 2023
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"Bad food!"
1.3 Cuisine 1 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 1

What a disappointment! Nothing surprising, nothing spectacular, nothing „wow”. Complete waste of money. Pretentious, salty, boring veggies. All of them either smoked or fermented. I was just glad we haven’t taken the drinks… 60€ for three, one being cider…
We just had water, for 8€ per person…
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What a disappointment! Nothing surprising, nothing spectacular, nothing „wow”. Complete waste of money. Pretentious, salty, boring veggies. All of them either smoked or fermented. I was just glad we haven’t taken the drinks… 60€ for three, one being cider…
We just had water, for 8€ per person…
Service not up to the standard. Waiters learned things by heart and struggled quoting them, they seemed not having a clue about food. They also didn’t know how to handle critique.
Owner was not nice to say the least. Again, very pretentious, impolite. I honesly laughted when learned that there are 7 cooks there. Well, as the saying says: too many cooks spoil the broth.
Decor is nice, but then again, dates back to 2013 so don’t get too excited.
Overall no idea why they got a star. The only reason I see is to promote vegan diet. But then again, better to have fries at Flagey. Also vegan (well, depends which oil they use) but tasty. Save your money (at least over 100€ pp! for beetroot that taste like a beetroot or equally boring onion or leek) and don’t go there.

Tina at 03 April 2023
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"Au plaisir du palais et de yeux!"
10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

Un florilège de saveurs qui vous feront le tour du monde. Une ribambelle de plats uniques et inédits composés avec goût et savoir-faire. Une sélection digne de la plus fine cuisine. Le patron est un esthète qui vous en fera voir de toutes les couleurs! Le plaisir du palais et des yeux.
Ambiance feutrée et décorati...

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Un florilège de saveurs qui vous feront le tour du monde. Une ribambelle de plats uniques et inédits composés avec goût et savoir-faire. Une sélection digne de la plus fine cuisine. Le patron est un esthète qui vous en fera voir de toutes les couleurs! Le plaisir du palais et des yeux.
Ambiance feutrée et décoration à vous couper le souffle. Les boissons composées avec l'imagination la plus originale n'accompagnent pas les plats mais les intensifient La bouche sera soumise à tellement de stimuli que vous en perdrez pied. Bienvenue dans la 4ème dimension de la sensation!

P.P. at 01 April 2023
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"deugd doend heerlijk"
10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

van bloemig naar aards
van luchtig naar vaster
van zingend naar brullend
zweverig elixir scherp uit de hoek
speltige bubbels
carnaval op het bord
ode aan umagie
rollercoaster aan smaken
schoon en proper
voor de wereld
deugd doend

benedicte lobelle at 23 March 2023
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"Een ster waardig"
10.0 Cuisine 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10

En die ster hebben ze net gekregen.

WP at 17 March 2023
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About Humus x Hortense*

Cuisine: Modern

Since 2008, the visionary culinary couple, Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten, have been working on the concept of 'botanical gastronomy'. This with the aim of changing the conventional food system through the senses. Humus x Hortense is the result. A fully plant-based and far-reaching sustainable fine dining restaurant. The kitchen serves a botanical tasting menu that moves with the rhythm of 24 micro-seasons and changes every week depending on the harvest of the wild farm Le Monde des Mille Couleurs. Humus x Hortense strives for the highest quality ingredients and at the same time the least food waste thanks to age-old preservation techniques and zero-waste methods. After all these years of pioneering, the restaurant Humus x hortense has been awarded a Michelin Green Star and received the award for Best Sustainable Restaurant from Gault & Millau in 2022. Nicolas Decloedt has also been voted 'Best Vegetable Chef' by the renowned culinary guide Gault & Millau (20/15). In addition, the restaurant is in the top 10 of 100 best vegetable restaurants worldwide by We're Smart Green Guide. Let your senses be stimulated and get to know the botanical gastronomy of Humus x Hortense.

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