Vol-Ver is the epitome of Flemish charm, hospitality and good taste as the handsome brick walls and warm welcome from Sharon and chef Sébastien Verveken bear witness. The set and à la carte menus may seem low profile, but right from the first bite, you will taste the chef’s enthusiastic approach to cooking. Don’t go expecting eccentric gimmicks, however, as chef Verveken is more interested in subtlety and in harnessing his skill to showcasing familiar flavours, albeit with nods to Asia. For example, he may pair fresh langoustine confit with a heroic blend of horseradish sauce, bergamot jelly, seaweed and cucumber stock perfumed with dill oil. This uninhibited chef cooks boldly, but always in a bid to enhance the ingredient. The establishment’s decision to offer beer as well as wine pairings is truly inspired!