10 Reasons to Visit the Czech Republic: Cuisine & Beer

Jan 5, 2015 by Marina Shmelyova

Czechia is well-known for its original, unrivaled and diverse cuisine, as well as famous Czech beer. The country is well worth visiting to enjoy the exquisite taste of its national food and beverages.

Czech food is famous for:

• Unique and amazing taste
• Diversity and originality of dishes
• Calorific value
• Affordability due to low cost of wholefood
• Generous portions
• A great choice of dishes for every taste

Czech cuisine originates from Slavic cuisine but is much richer in taste and diversity. It is famous for meat-based dishes that are really worth trying, especially the famous Pečené vepřovékoleno. Delicious salads, spreads, fried cheese, sausages, various potato dishes, pies, cookies, swirls and other pastry – Czech cuisine has it all and a lot more.

People who wish to lose weight or, on the contrary, put on weight easily should be very careful with Czech food. It’s simply so delicious that it can be difficult to stop. Plusб this food is calorie loaded, while cafes and restaurants traditionally serve large portions.

It is impossible to visit the Czech Republic and never taste its famous beer. This county is the homeland of skilled brewers and best beer in the world. Bitter and sweet, dark and light – local brewers make beers to suit every taste. Besides, many Czech dishes taste their best when paired with this beverage.