A creamy dill soup containing mushrooms, potatoes, and a poached or hard-boiled egg.
5 top-rated spots found
Widely considered the gold standard in Prague, Chef Jan Punčochář's version is a masterclass in balance. It avoids the common pitfall of being overly sweet or sour, delivering a silky texture that purists adore.
📍 U Matěje 24/1, 160 00 Praha 6 · View on Maps
Dining here is a historical event. The soup is as decadent as the Art Deco mosaic ceilings. It is the most famous version in the city, overseen by celebrity chef Zdeněk Pohlreich.
📍 Na Poříčí 15, 110 00 Praha 1 · View on Maps
Located away from the main tourist traps, U Kroka offers a soulful, home-cooked feel. Their Kulajda is frequently cited by locals as the best value-for-money bowl in the city without sacrificing gourmet quality.
📍 Vratislavova 12/28, 128 00 Praha 2 · View on Maps
The Ambiente group's flagship café serves a refined, elegant version of Kulajda. The atmosphere of 19th-century Neo-Renaissance luxury elevates the simple potato soup into a fine-dining experience.
📍 Vítězná 124/5, 150 00 Malá Strana · View on Maps
Lokál is the benchmark for 'honest' Czech food. Their Kulajda is made daily from fresh ingredients without artificial thickeners, representing the soup exactly as it would be served in a traditional Czech home.
📍 Dlouhá 33, 110 00 Staré Město · View on Maps