Best 7 Asian Restaurants in Prague: Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai & Indian

Seven Asian restaurants in Prague worth your evening, from a calm Japanese dining room and a Žižkov ramen bar to Peking duck, banh mi, Thai and Indian.

Prague’s Asian food scene is broader than most visitors expect. The city has a large Vietnamese community, rooted in the student and worker exchanges of the communist era, and Vietnamese cooking has become part of everyday Prague eating. Around it has grown a spread of Japanese restaurants, from sushi counters to ramen bars, alongside long-standing Chinese, Thai and Indian kitchens. This list suits anyone who needs a break from dumplings and pork, groups who want to share plates, and solo travellers after a quick, fresh lunch.

We have grouped the page by cuisine: Japanese first (Miyabi, Taikō and Yami Sushi House), then Chinese (Peking Restaurant), Vietnamese (Banh–mi–ba), Thai (NOI) and Indian (Golden Tikka). Every one is a place we have written about in detail on Prague Hints, and they are spread across neighbourhoods and budgets, from Old Town and Malá Strana out to Žižkov and Pankrác, and from a takeaway sandwich to a full sit-down dinner.

At a glance

Best for a calm Japanese dinner	Miyabi Japanese Restaurant — tea-ceremony calm, sushi and sashimi
Best for ramen	Taikō — ramen, gyoza and Kirin under sakura branches
Best for watching sushi chefs	Yami Sushi House — sushi bar seats and a summer garden
Best for Peking duck	Peking Restaurant — duck, dim sum and seafood in Pankrác
Best for a quick lunch	Banh–mi–ba — banh mi on freshly baked baguettes
Best for Thai	NOI Restaurant — healthy Thai cooking in Malá Strana
Best for Indian in Old Town	Golden Tikka — big menu, vegetarian and meat, Indian sweets

1. Miyabi Japanese Restaurant

Navrátilova 10 · New Town

Miyabi Japanese Restaurant builds its whole approach around harmony, purity, respect and peace, the values at the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony. The room is quiet and considered, suited to an intimate dinner for two as much as to a larger table. The kitchen sticks to traditional Japanese cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients: sushi and sashimi, plus other classic dishes.

Order a spread of sashimi and a couple of cooked dishes rather than rolls alone, since the traditional side is where Miyabi stands out. It also runs occasional events such as wagashi (Japanese sweets) workshops and sushi evenings, so ask about upcoming dates if that appeals. Book for dinner, and do not come expecting a lively bar scene.

Read our full guide to Miyabi Japanese Restaurant →

2. Taikō

Husitská 63 · Žižkov

Taikō is a Japanese restaurant in Žižkov, the hilly, bar-filled district just east of the centre, and it is our pick for ramen in Prague. The room is decorated with blooming sakura trees and traditional Japanese lanterns, which give it a soft, warm light that works for a casual lunch or a relaxed evening.

Order a bowl of ramen, rich savoury broth with noodles, vegetables and your choice of toppings, plus a plate of crispy gyoza; rice dishes are there if you want something heavier. To drink, there is Kirin beer and a list of Japanese-inspired cocktails. It takes reservations and also does delivery, but ramen is at its best eaten at the table, straight from the kitchen.

Read our full guide to Taikō →

3. Yami Sushi House

Masná 3 · Old Town

Yami Sushi House is a sushi-focused Japanese restaurant on Masná in Old Town, and the main attraction is watching the sushi chefs prepare your food right in front of you. You can choose between seats at the sushi bar, regular tables for friends and family, or, in warmer months, the summer garden.

Sushi is the point here, made from fresh ingredients, with a range of other Japanese dishes alongside. If there are two of you, ask for the sushi bar so you can watch the chefs work; on a warm evening, ask for the garden instead. It has kept daily hours from midday into the evening, which makes it an easy late lunch in Old Town.

Read our full guide to Yami Sushi House →

4. Peking Restaurant

Pujmanové 10 / Milevská 20 · Pankrác

Peking Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Pankrác, Prague 4, and well worth the trip out of the centre. Its menu leans on well-known Chinese specialities: Beijing roasted duck with crispy skin and tender meat, Hong Kong dim sum and fresh seafood dishes. The dining room is warm and comfortable, set up for family meals and special occasions, and the restaurant lists WeChat as well as WhatsApp for getting in touch.

Come with a group and share: duck as the centrepiece, a round of dim sum and a seafood dish or two. Many Chinese restaurants ask you to order whole duck in advance, so ask about it when you book. Pankrác is on metro line C, a quick ride from the city centre.

Read our full guide to Peking Restaurant →

5. Banh–mi–ba

Panská 9 · New Town

Banh–mi–ba is a modern Vietnamese bistro with several branches in Prague; this one is on Panská, just off Jindřišská. Its signature is the banh mi, made with freshly baked baguettes and filled with anything from tender meat to vegetarian options, and the menu adds noodle dishes, soups and other Vietnamese classics. Fresh herbs and local ingredients do the work, with no artificial flavourings.

A banh mi makes a fast lunch between Wenceslas Square and Náměstí Republiky; on a cold day, sit down with a bowl of noodle soup instead. The style is casual and clean, set up for a quick meal or takeaway rather than a long evening.

Read our full guide to Banh–mi–ba →

6. NOI Restaurant

Újezd 19 · Malá Strana

NOI Restaurant brings healthy Thai cooking to Újezd in Malá Strana, with the kitchen led by Chef Nathaya Kaewphoopha and her team. The idea is harmony and relaxation, and the decor is elegant and soothing.

Expect vibrant flavours and fresh ingredients across a menu of Thai dishes; ordering several to share is the best way to eat here. Tell the staff how hot you want your food, since restaurants in Prague often tone down the chilli unless asked. Újezd runs along the foot of Petřín hill, so NOI works well after an afternoon up on the hill.

Read our full guide to NOI Restaurant →

7. Golden Tikka

Konviktská 9 · Old Town

Golden Tikka is a traditional Indian restaurant on Konviktská in the quieter southern part of Old Town, known for an extensive menu of vegetarian and meat dishes cooked by Indian chefs with authentic spices. The decor reflects Indian heritage, and the atmosphere is warm enough for a special occasion as well as a casual dinner.

This is the easiest Asian pick for a group with vegetarians and meat-eaters at the same table, as both get a long list to choose from. Leave room for the Indian sweets, prepared by the restaurant’s Indian cooks. As at NOI, say how spicy you want things when you order.

Read our full guide to Golden Tikka →

Practical tips

Book Japanese dinners at weekends. Miyabi and Yami can fill up in the evening, and there are only so many seats at a sushi bar, so reserve for Friday and Saturday nights.
Ask for real heat. Thai and Indian kitchens in Prague often cook milder for local tastes. If you like it spicy, say so clearly when you order.
Leave the centre for some of the best. Taikō in Žižkov and Peking Restaurant in Pankrác are outside the tourist core but easy to reach by tram or metro.
Use lunch for the quick wins. Banh–mi–ba is built for a fast, fresh midday meal, and many Asian restaurants in Prague offer weekday lunch deals.
Vegetarians have options. Golden Tikka has a long vegetarian list, and Banh–mi–ba offers vegetarian fillings for its banh mi.

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Where can I find good sushi in Prague?

Yami Sushi House in Old Town is the place to watch sushi chefs at work from the bar, and Miyabi in New Town offers a quieter, more traditional Japanese meal with sushi and sashimi. Both are worth booking for dinner.

Is there good Vietnamese food in Prague?

Yes. Prague has a large Vietnamese community, and Vietnamese food is everywhere, from bistros to takeaway counters. Banh–mi–ba is an easy, central place to start, with banh mi, noodle dishes and soups.

Where is the best ramen in Prague?

Our pick is Taikō in Žižkov, which serves ramen with a choice of toppings, crispy gyoza and Kirin beer in a room decorated with sakura trees and lanterns.

Is tipping expected in Prague restaurants?

Tipping is customary but modest: rounding up or adding around 10% for good service is normal. Check your bill first, as some restaurants add a service charge.