Eating - Prague and the Czech Republic - page 132

Lehká Hlava (Clear Head) Vegetarian Restaurant, tucked
away on a cul-de-sac, has a mission to provide a “clear atmosphere
for enjoying food.” Sitting in an enchanted-forest setting, din-
ers enjoy dishes from around the world. Reserve in advance for
evenings (100-150-Kč plates, two-course 90-Kč daily special, no
eggs, no smoke, lots of vegan dishes, daily 11:30-23:30, between
Bethlehem Chapel and the river at Boršov 2, tel. [phone]).
Klub Architektů, next to Bethlehem Chapel, is a modern
hangout in a medieval cellar that serves excellent original dishes,
hearty salads, Moravian wines, and Slovak beer (daily, Betlémské
Náměstí 169, tel. [phone]).
At Le Patio, on the big and busy Národní Třída, the first thing
you'll notice are the many lanterns suspended from the ceiling—
and the big ship moored out back (okay, just its hulking bow). Le
Patio has a hip, continental feel, but for a place that also sells fur-
niture (head straight back, and down the stairs), it definitely needs
comfier dining chairs. The atmosphere is as pleasant and carefully
designed as the dishes, with international fare from India, France,
and points in between. There's always a serious vegetarian option
available (200-350-Kč plates, daily 8:00-23:00, Národní 22, see
“New Town” map on page 122, tel. [phone]). Diners enjoy live
music on Friday and Saturday nights (19:30-22:30).
Ethnic Eateries and Bars near Dlouhá Street
Dlouhá, the wide street leading away from the Old Town Square
behind the Jan Hus Memorial (left of Týn Church), is lined with
ethnic restaurants catering mostly to cosmopolitan locals. Within
a couple of blocks, you can eat your way around the world. From
Dlouhá, wander the Rámová/Haštalská area to survey a United
Nations of eateries: You'll find Moroccan ( Dahab, with some
interesting hubbly-bubbly action at Dlouhá 33), French ( Chez
Marcel at Haštalská 12 is understandably popular—with a fun-
loving waitstaff), ), Afghan, Italian, and these five, which deserve
special consideration:
Indian: Beas is a cheap vegetarian restaurant ruled by a
Punjabi chef who concocts mild thalis (mixed platters in the style
of the north Indian plains), and dosas (south Indian crêpes). Tucked
away in a courtyard behind the Týn Church, this place is popular
with university students (Mon-Sat 9:30-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00,
Týnská 19, mobile [phone]).
Thai: Orange Moon specializes in Thai curries, but you'll also
find dishes from Myanmar (Burma) and India, served in a space
delightfully decorated with artwork from Southeast Asia. This res-
taurant attracts a mixture of locals, expats, and tourists—as well
as a mixture of wait-staff attitudes (daily 11:30-23:30, reservations
recommended, Rámová 5, tel. [phone]).