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Katsura
Traditional washoku by Japanese Washoku chefwashokusake pairinghotel dining
Katsura is Prague's dedicated Japanese Washoku specialist, operated by OTOKOYAMA s.r.o. — whose name (男山) is itself a Japanese word — with a professional Washoku chef at the helm. No sushi; instead, expect deeply traditional Japanese home-style cooking and curated sake pairings.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Praha 6 (Dejvice)
Plate № 04
About
Tucked in the second basement of the Vienna House Diplomat hotel in Praha 6, Katsura is one of Prague's most serious expressions of authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is operated by OTOKOYAMA s.r.o. (男山 — a Japanese term for a sake rice cultivar and a classical place name), and its bilingual Japanese-Czech website articulates a clear Washoku philosophy shaped by Japanese professional culinary training. Unlike most Prague Japanese restaurants, Katsura deliberately eschews sushi in favour of the full breadth of traditional Japanese home cooking: simmered dishes, grilled fish, seasonal vegetables, and richly crafted dashi broths. A curated sake menu accompanies each meal, with options for pairing. The kitchen operates under the motto of respecting traditional techniques while allowing carefully considered modern expression.
Neighborhood & visiting
Katsura sits in Praha 6 (Dejvice), one of Prague's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- One of Prague's only restaurants dedicated to traditional Washoku cooking — no sushi, but the full spectrum of Japanese home-style cuisine.
- Operated by OTOKOYAMA s.r.o. (男山), a Japanese-named entity, with a professional Japanese Washoku chef.
- Bilingual Japanese-Czech menu and a curated sake pairing programme reflect deep commitment to Japanese culinary culture.
- Intimate hotel setting in Praha 6 — away from tourist crowds — offering a calm, unhurried Japanese dining experience.
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Frequently asked
About Katsura
- Is Katsura an authentic traditional washoku by japanese washoku chef restaurant in Prague?
- Yes — Katsura is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional washoku by japanese washoku chef in Prague: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Katsura located?
- Katsura is located at Evropská 15, 160 00 Praha 6, Vienna House Diplomat Prague (2nd basement floor), Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic in the Praha 6 (Dejvice) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Katsura?
- Katsura accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Katsura?
- Katsura sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for traditional washoku by japanese washoku chef of this format in Prague.
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