EED Leuven Menu Overview
Nestled in the heart of Leuven, Belgium, EED offers a refined dining experience where every dish celebrates seasonal ingredients with innovative culinary techniques. This Michelin-starred restaurant presents a thoughtfully curated menu that invites guests to indulge in an exquisite gastronomic journey.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of artfully crafted starters that blend fresh flavors and textures:
- North Sea Shrimps, chicken skin, potato, tarragon: Delicate North Sea shrimps are paired with crispy chicken skin and smooth potato, accented by fragrant tarragon.
- Tartlet, furikake, turnip, trout eggs: A crisp tartlet topped with umami-rich furikake seasoning, creamy turnip, and vibrant trout eggs.
- Smoked Mackerel, fresh cheese: Rich smoked mackerel served alongside velvety fresh cheese for a harmonious taste.
- White asparagus, pea, basil: Fresh white asparagus complemented by sweet peas and aromatic basil.
- Hamachi, vinaigrette with cucumber, lovage, grapefruit: Tender Hamachi enhanced by a refreshing vinaigrette blending cucumber, lovage, and zesty grapefruit.
- Caviar ‘UMI Imperial Heritage’, cockles, asparagus, smoked butter: Luxurious caviar paired with tender cockles and asparagus, enriched by smoked butter.
- Morels, radicchio, fava beans, wild garlic, Parmesan: Earthy morels combined with bitter radicchio, creamy fava beans, pungent wild garlic, and sharp Parmesan.
Main courses
For the main event, savor dishes that showcase masterful techniques and bold flavors:
- Langoustine, kimchi of pointed cabbage, sea buckthorn, jus from carrots with spices: Succulent langoustine paired with a spicy kimchi made from pointed cabbage, complemented by tart sea buckthorn and a fragrant carrot jus.
- Wild Turbot, razor clams, sea lavender, verjus: Elegant wild turbot served with delicate razor clams, infused with aromatic sea lavender and a tangy verjus sauce.
- Sweetbread, tamarind, hazelnuts, lentils: Rich sweetbread elevated by tangy tamarind, crunchy hazelnuts, and hearty lentils.
- Quail, risotto of sunflower seeds, turnip-rooted parsley: Tender quail complemented by a creamy risotto featuring nutty sunflower seeds and earthy turnip-rooted parsley.
Desserts
Complete your meal with exquisite desserts that balance sweetness and texture:
- Cheese selection: A carefully chosen assortment of artisanal cheeses to savor.
- Rhubarb, saffron, samba and lemon thyme: A vibrant dessert combining tart rhubarb with fragrant saffron, samba, and refreshing lemon thyme.
- Cannelés de Bordeaux, Madeleine, praline: Classic Cannelés de Bordeaux paired with delicate Madeleines and crunchy praline for a perfect finish.
Drinks and Specials
EED offers a refined selection of wines and cocktails, including the signature EE’dition cocktail, carefully chosen to complement the menu’s flavors. Whether you prefer an elegant glass of wine or a creative cocktail, the attentive sommelière and staff ensure an exceptional pairing to elevate your dining experience.
