Anyone wanting to step into the role of lord or lady of the castle for an afternoon or evening should rush towards Ordingen Castle near Sint Truiden. A fantastically restored monument and estate with beautifully appointed rooms. Luxury radiates from everywhere.
The same goes for the starred restaurant Aurum, which still has the atmosphere of a real castle and contributes to a festive afternoon or evening. This starts with the playfully decorated lounge, where a nice glass of champagne will taste extra good.
Host Yannick Bouts and maître Harald Oostenbach ensure a warm welcome and in the restaurant, sommelier Koen Lammens knows which wines go best with the food. These are from chef Gary Kirchens, who radiates ambition and always wants to move up a level.
Although he adapts to the prestigious aura of the castle, he does not take the classic style too far, so that we remain in the present. For example, with a grilled octopus with samphire and kohlrabi with a sauce of saffron. Similarly, the lamb with a millefeuille of dates, aubergine and pistachio, which takes on an oriental influence with those ingredients.
