Prague’s dining scene has no shortage of international influences, but one of its newest arrivals brings a distinctly Japanese comfort food to the city center.

Takumi, which opened this summer on the square next to the Franz Kafka rotating head, is the second Czech branch of the ramen chain that began nearly two decades ago in Germany.

The first Czech location introduced local diners to Sapporo-style noodles and long-simmered broths.

The new branch is meant to make the brand more visible — set in one of the busiest parts of the city, it’s easy to find for both office workers on their lunch break and tourists exploring the area.

Inside, the design stays close to the brand’s aesthetic: pared down, warm wood, and a Japanese-inspired minimalism that doesn’t feel intimidating.

The menu highlights the chain’s staples — miso and shoyu ramen — but the kitchen is also adapting to Europe’s changing tastes.

Visitors can find Ajitama Tonkotsu Ramen — a rich, creamy pork-bone broth, slow-cooked to depth and served with a marinated egg. For those who prefer a little fire, there’s Mala Paitan, a silky chicken broth layered with Sichuan pepper that leaves a warm, tingling finish.

Diners looking for lighter options can turn to the miso vegan ramen, developed with Sapporo noodle makers, which captures the chewy bite of traditional noodles while keeping the broth entirely plant-based.

To round out the meal, you can try Japanese-inspired ice creams — matcha, black sesame, and a bright yuzu sorbet — flavors that carry the meal into the sweeter side of Asia.

 

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Beyond the bowls themselves, Takumi has built a following that goes beyond food. The brand now sells merchandise, from posters to T-shirts, turning what started as a ramen shop into a small cultural export.

For Prague, the new location adds another piece to the city’s growing network of Asian restaurants, which have moved far past the days of generic “Chinese buffets” and are now competing to offer regional, authentic cooking.

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