What to Eat in Prague

Czech cuisine blends German, Austrian, and Hungarian influences, offering hearty and flavorful dishes. Here are some must-try traditional foods:

Main Dishes

Gulaš: Czech beef stew in a rich sauce, often served with dumplings (knedlíky).

Vepřo knedlo zelo: Pork with dumplings and sauerkraut.

Svíčková na smetaně: Veal in vegetable cream sauce with dumplings.

Koleno: Roasted pork knee.

Kachna: Roast duck with sauerkraut and potato dumplings.

Klobasa: Sausage, typically served with bread and mustard.

Řízek: Breaded chicken or pork cutlet.

Smažený sýr: Fried cheese.

Tatarák: Seasoned raw beef with toast and garlic.

Nakládaný hermelín: Marinated cheese with bread.

Side Dishes and Snacks

Knedlíky: Dumplings that accompany many dishes.

Bramboráky: Fried potato pancakes.

Hranolky: French fries.

Bramborový salát: Potato salad.

Soups

Gulášová polévka: Goulash soup.

Bramboračka: Potato soup.

Česnečka: Garlic soup with cheese and toast.

Desserts

Štrůdl or Závin: Apple strudel.

Medovník: Honey cake with cream.

Palačinky: Crepes.

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