Parking Shokudo, Aarschot

On-site parking for Shokudo (Schaluin 10B)

If you’re looking for parking Shokudo in Aarschot, the first option to check is the restaurant’s own parking area. Shokudo’s facilities are there specifically for customers, so it’s often the easiest way to park without dealing with city-center limits.

Use the on-site signage/entrances when you arrive, especially if you’re doing a quick pick-up and want to avoid searching for street spaces.

Paid street parking near Shokudo (generally 09:00–18:00)

Aarschot uses a paid zone for central streets. Typically, the paid rules apply every day from 9:00 to 18:00 (with exceptions such as Sundays, public holidays, and July 11). Payment is made at the parking meter, and you’ll typically see an option to start with short time parking.

• Free 15-minute ticket: you can often get a free short ticket directly at the meter (look for the green/quick option).
• Free parking hour: there are scheduled free windows, including between 15:00–16:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 11:30–12:30 on Wednesday (linked to school dismissal times).
• Maximum stay in some “red zone” areas: some paid areas have a maximum duration of about 4h15, and reported hourly costs can reach ~€1.14/hour depending on the tariff.

Because street tariffs can vary by exact street and timing, confirm the amount on the meter or the payment app at the spot you park.

Blue zone parking: use a disc (max stay 3 hours)

If you see blue-zone signage, you’ll need a blue parking disc. In the blue zone, the typical rule is a maximum parking time of 3 hours.

Be careful around the Parking Centrum (Demervallei) area: some parts require a disc even where there is also unlimited free parking elsewhere, and resident cards are not valid in the blue zone there. When in doubt, match your parking space to the signage on that specific section.

30-minute free sensor parking (short stops only)

For very short stops in the center, Aarschot has sensor parking: there are 3 spots on the Grote Markt and 13 spots near the station (at Velo). The rule is up to 30 minutes for free without needing a ticket or disc.

Sensor parking is time-monitored—if you exceed 30 minutes, the reported fine is €25. If you want to reduce the risk of time-limit issues on the day you visit Shokudo, you can also check Mobypark for any future availability near Shokudo for your dates.

Public car parks and garages for longer stays (Parking Centrum & station B-parkings)

When you want a more predictable stay than street parking, consider nearby public parking areas:

• Parking Centrum Demervallei: parts of it operate as a blue zone (disc required, max 3 hours), while other sections offer unlimited free parking.
• Station B-parkings (NMBS): there are barrier-controlled car parks behind the station (Nieuwlandlaan) and in front of the station (Statieplein/Leuvensesteenweg). They’re typically free from 19:00 to 07:00. During the day, tariffs apply; one reported example for non-train passengers is ~€2.19/hour with a max of ~€21.90 per 24 hours (exact pricing should be confirmed on-site).

Resident permits and visitor expectations

If you’re not sure what you can use as a driver (especially if you have a resident card through someone you’re visiting), remember that rules can be area-specific. In particular, resident cards are not valid in the blue zone of Parking Centrum’s blue-zone section.

On the spot, follow the signage for your exact parking area—this is the quickest way to avoid disc/permit mistakes and potential fines.

When planning your arrival to Shokudo, use the location + dates search flow on Mobypark to check if any parking becomes available for your trip. Since availability can change, it’s worth trying if you’re arriving at a busy time.