Hue Kafe opened in July 2025 at Karoliny Světlé 283/24 in Old Town as Prague’s first Indian café.

The idea came from owner Sameer Shaikh, who wanted a place where he could serve the street food he knows well and keep a clear connection to his art background.

Sameer moved to the Czech Republic as a student in 2021 with a simple aim: to build a place that feels like home, where food and art come together.

Alongside the welcoming atmosphere created by Sameer and his staff, Hue Kafe offers a range of Indian street food, including the chef’s specialties such as Egg Chaat, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri, and Bhel Chaat. The café also serves tea, coffee, and milkshakes.

Each dish is served with attention to colour and detail, reflecting Sameer’s background in art — the idea behind the name Hues Kafe.

On their website, one customer described Hues Kafe as “a unique art café in Prague with fresh and healthy food, specialty coffee, and local art displays. A perfect spot for food lovers and art fans.”

 

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Sameer wanted the café to show a different side of Indian cuisine.

“Indian cuisine is not just about butter chicken, or garlic naan, or Tikka Masala. And they get it everywhere, but I would like to show that side of India — that cuisine of India where it’s not very possible people will know about these dishes,” he said. “So that’s the main reason why when I started this place, my menu was all about having some speciality.”

With a background in design, Sameer worked his way toward this goal. He saved as much as he could while building experience, though starting a business as an immigrant and student came with challenges and required a considerable investment.

Through steady work and patience, he managed to open Hues Kafe.

“I came here as a fine artist with a dream of opening my own art gallery. A place where I could show my work, but just as importantly, give other artists space to show theirs. As a student, especially working in digital art, finding opportunities to exhibit felt limiting and often out of reach,” he said.

“At the same time, I had another dream. I wanted to build something truly unique for Prague. An Indian street food and coffee shop experience that people could actually connect with, not just consume. I realized I was craving both. A space for art, and a space for food, culture, and conversation. That’s when it clicked. Instead of choosing one, why not bring them together.” Sameer added.

Sameer plans to expand Hues Kafe into a space that also functions as an art gallery, featuring works from International and local artists.

Because the café has limited seating, reservations on their Google page are recommended, though walk-ins are welcome.

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