Brussels' Congolese and African quarter, named after a district of Kinshasa: hair salons, wax-print shops, African groceries and restaurants at low prices.
- Address
- Chaussee de Wavre and Rue Longue Vie, 1050 Ixelles (metro Porte de Namur)
- Hours
- Shops daytime; restaurants into the evening
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free to wander; cheap food
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Try a moambe or grilled fish in one of the small restaurants.
- Evenings are lively; the usual pickpocket care near Porte de Namur.