(photo: www.malybuddha.cz)

It is nearly impossible to find a good Asian restaurant in Prague. The hundreds of “Chinese” restaurants are usually run by Vietnamese and are just cheap places for office workers to have a quick lunch. They are usually of around average quality. And the ultimate paradox: you usually have to ask for chopsticks. Which is why “Little Buddha” is such a rare treat. Just  a few steps from Prague Castle, this Tibetan restaurant offers excellent vegetarian and meat dishes. Chopsticks are naturally part of the service and, unlike the Chinese bistros downtown, the dishes are not bathed in grease. Little Buddha also offers a wide range of good teas. Reservations recommended.

Radost FX Radost FX is many things: a CD store, a DVD rental place, a dance club (in the basement) – but also a great restaurant, popular in particular with young expats. The vegeterian and non-vegetarian dishes include such ethnic specialties as hummus or burritos.

Himalaya Himalaya is proof that the Oriental establishments are beginning to take root in Prague. This restaurant offers a wide range of Indian dishes, including beef birnyani, but also dishes made with paneer, a South Asian cheese resembling tofu.   Tikka dhaba Like Himalaya and Beas, Tikka Dhaba also features Indian cuisine made by Indian chefs. Here, too, vegetarians and carnivores will find meals to their liking. Take-away meals also available.

Klub cestovatelů This “Travelers’ Club” is in fact an excellent restaurant located right on the Vltava. The meals are inspired by the food of India and Lebanon, with a wide range of houmous, couscous, salads, kebab and other yumminess. In the summer, the open-air terrace lets you enjoy the riverfront air.

Jiná Krajina Not only a “Different Country,” but also a different kind of cuisine, with lots of fresh produce and an excellent selection of vegetarians and non-vegetarian dishes. And don’t forget to check out our other restaurant guides.