Something of a culinary UFO, Kobe Desramaults, of In De Wulf and Chambre Séparée among others, has never ceased to grow and evolve and now operates in the heart of Brussels. A meal at Eliane, which is named after his grandmother, feels a bit like eating in the chef’s own home. From the elegant table service to the made-to-measure skillets and the background music, chef Kobe definitely has a knack for creating a distinctive vibe. The stars of the culinary show are undoubtedly the man’s inventive streak and virtuoso technique. You are in for a festival of big-boned appetisers and dishes, designed to showcase the purity of the often-local ingredient. For example, his rich, velvety risotto, flavoured with vin jaune and paired with briny oyster, is out of this world. Eliane delivers a genuine culinary experience, that is best appreciated when seated at the counter.