Backpack Storybook

Prague, Czech Republic - The Lonely Planet described Czech cuisine as revolving around pork, dumplings and cabbage.

Not sure if that somewhat boring description is true for the rest of the country, but in Prague it was a case of all that and a lot, lot more.

I had perhaps the best breakfast, ever, at Bohemia Bagel in Mala Strana. So good (and so big) I didn't need to eat until that evening. The secret was the cold cream cheese contrasting with the hot scrambled eggs. Delish.

As I mentioned in the last post we were surprised to find a Vietnamese food stall in the markets serving authentic pho bo. We sat on rickety wooden benches amongst the other Vietnamese stall holders and slurped to our hearts content. I even surprised the owner by throwing out a "cam on" when we finished.

Lunch at Hany Bany near Old Town was also an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Admist the tourist traps was a real bohemian bar with dim lights and smoky atmosphere. We joined office workers and students on the mismatched tables and chairs for a meal of sausage and dumplings washed down with turkish coffee.

After a hard days sight seeing dinner was eagerly anticipated and the cafes around Holesovice didn't disappoint. For just a few pounds we ate huge plates full of pork or grilled chicken with vegetables, all topped with thick sauces bursting with the flavour of garlic and butter.

Labels: Czech Republic