R. Le Cedre - The Scent of Cedar in Sluis: A New Culinary Hotspot : Restaurant Le CÈDRE.

The name of the restaurant immediately reveals one of the most important specialties on the menu. At Le CÈDRE, dishes such as salmon, rib eye steak and tender chicken thighs are briefly cooked on fragrant cedar planks after grilling. This technique gives the dishes a subtle, smoky aroma that fits perfectly with the warm ambiance Arash has in mind.

Passion for the total experience

Arash is no stranger to the hospitality industry. With a rich past as manager and owner of businesses in Delft and Spain, and five years at the helm of Hotel de Elderschans, he brings a wealth of experience. After a well-deserved sabbatical, during which he took all the time for his family and two children, the entrepreneurial blood began to flow again. "I was looking for a new challenge that can be nicely combined with my family life," says Arash. "I am really looking forward to returning to the core: hospitality and quality."

Fresh, honest and affordable

The menu at Le CÈDRE is clear and accessible. Whether you choose fish, meat or vegetarian, one thing is certain: everything is fresh. "We deliberately do not work with an overcrowded menu," Arash explains. "Fresh products come first. This way we can offer healthy dishes at a fair price." In addition to the dinner menu, guests can also enjoy classics such as fresh pancakes, Brussels waffles and, of course, the mussels that are indispensable to Sluis.

While Arash focuses entirely on the guests and the kitchen, his wife supports him behind the scenes with the administration. For Arash, the goal is only achieved when the love for the craft jumps off the plate. "We want our guests to truly experience the passion for the total experience. Personal contact is essential in this."