Belgian Fries Sauces: a Guide for Visitors

Belgium is known worldwide for its culinary specialties. Fries in particular have become hugely popular around the world. What is less well known, however, is that Belgium is also truly a country of sauces. Anyone ordering fries at a Belgian fries shop can therefore quickly face an unfamiliar challenge: there may be 20–30 cold sauces on the menu. As a visitor, it is easy to fall back on familiar classics such as mayonnaise or ketchup. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that – but… read more
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Food and Drink in Belgium

Belgium delights visitors not only with its historic cities, picturesque landscapes, and rich culture, but also with an exceptional variety of culinary delights. Belgian cuisine combines diverse regional influences, traditional craftsmanship, and the high standards of quality for which the country is renowned. Many of its specialties have long gained international recognition and are considered an essential part of an authentic Belgian experience for travelers. In this article, you will discover some of Belgium’s most famous specialties. Fries Belgian fries are not a side dish… read more
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Everyone is crazy about Belgian Waffles

Belgium is fries, chocolate, beer. For decades, that was the country’s culinary trinity. But anyone scrolling through YouTube videos or Instagram reels about Belgium today quickly gets a different impression: apparently the entire country now consists of waffles. More specifically, Liège waffles. Hardly any travel video from Brussels or Bruges begins without someone first holding a caramelized waffle up to the camera. Golden brown, glossy, heavy, often still steaming. Belgian waffles have become social media stars. But in reality, there is no single Belgian waffle.… read more
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“French” Fries: Belgium’s National Dish

Do French fries come from France? The name might suggest so. Do they originate from the Netherlands, the land of deep fryers? Or could fish and chips from the UK have played a role in their creation? Or perhaps fast-food chains from the US? In the Meuse valley, located in the French-speaking southeast of Belgium, small fish were caught in the Meuse and then fried. However, in winter, when the river froze and fishing became difficult, people started frying potato sticks as a substitute. This… read more
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