BABAQUE Japans Restaurant — Restaurant in The Hague

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Babaque Restaurant in The Hague, and I can confidently say it was an experience to remember. The ambience was absolutely nostalgic, with a cozy and warm atmosphere that felt like a welcome escape from the busy city. It's the perfect spot for a chill and relaxing meal with friends or family. It also reminds me of the small hidden gems I found in the midst of Osaka

They have a range of Japanese food that I really wanted to try, but I decided to go for the Tonkatsu. It was perfectly crispy on the outside, yet tender and flavourful with every bite. The balance of textures and taste was simply delicious and showcased their attention to detail in crafting authentic dishes. To top it all off, I ended the meal with their delightful matcha tiramisu, which was a creative fusion of creamy goodness and subtle matcha flavour—a dessert that’s both refreshing and satisfying.

Babaque Restaurant truly knows how to deliver a memorable lunch experience, and I can’t wait to return to try more of their menu. Highly...

As opposed to many other (so-called) Japanese restaurants in the The Hague area, this one is really run by a Japanese couple and a very active and well versed Philippina assistant who speaks (albeit, the American version of) English fluently. Furthermore, if the weather permits, they have a nice deep terrace in the back to enjoy your lunch or dinner in. They dó have a little garden gnome out there... I would suggest they could consider removing this, as it takes away the (albeit slightl) Japanese atmosphere. I ordered a takeaway for two people, which in the eyes of the hostess, in her honest and polite Japanese way, let me know that it was possibly a bit too large of an order. An appreciated nice touch! I ordered sashimi and tempura as main dishes, and they were very much enjoyed. Babaque seens certainly tk be a pleasant place to pay a visit to and enjoy real authentic...

I was here twice, once in winter and once recently. Really wanted to sit at their garden in summer which was very nice! :) But to be honest, I had better experience during my first time.

Both times it took a long time for our food to arrive, the second time we stayed there for almost 3 hours and waitresses were all very busy😅

The food was great (even though maybe my choice of udon noodle soup the second time wasn’t the greatest but my bf’s food was really good!). Do try their Katsu don and desserts! (Strawberry mochi and rice cake with vanilla ice cream were very tasty!)

Overall, nice experience but only if you are ready to wait 2-3 hours and not in a rush. They have quite a big menu, so would definitely try something...