The   former   Baroque Monastery, where this restaurant makes it’s home, represents one of the jewels of the Little Quarter. The serene entrance courtyard, with it’s terracotta, pitched roofs and tree-lined terraces envelope guests in a welcoming embrace as they enter. The  other-worldly  atmosphere, which permeates the whole setting, extends into the five, inter-connected, vaulted, Baroque rooms which form the dining spaces.
Beige marble and a select choice of materials are introduced to the space to create a series of simple and tranquil spaces which hint at the former, monastic use of the building. The restrained setting, quite rightly, puts the focus on the excellent, contemporary Eurasian cuisine with its exotic range of flavors and tastes. An extensive selection of fine wines, housed directly in the cellar spaces, accompany the meals.
For after-dinner drinks guest may retire to the more flamboyant cocktail bar – featuring live music several days a week.
Cold Appetisers: Rilette of crab and gazpacho with avocado and cucumber relish (395Kc).
Carpaccio of asian spiced beef marinated in lemon grass, ginger, coriander and chilli with garlic – goat cheese tart (295Kc).
Warm Appetisers: Spiced thai fish cakes, served with homemade chilli jam (350Kc). Malay spiced beef , chicken and fish skewers served with home made pickled vegetables, spicy peanut sauce (350Kc).
Soup: Mushroom soup – seasonal mushrooms infused with truffle oil and a light foam (250Kc). Fish: Sesame crusted tuna, soba noodles with bonito broth and soy-ginger-mirin glaze (595Kc). Japanese style char red cod braised turnips and teriyaki sauce (525Kc).
Meat: Beef ‘n’ lamb, braised beef cheek, Szechuan lamb pie, seasonal spring vegetables and onion jam (595Kc).
Dessert: Mille feuille of amaretto mousse with chocolate ice-cream, raspberry sauce (285Kc).
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Nebovidska 459/1, Prague, Little Quarter