In Town is one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants Prague has to offer. Open-minded food aficionados new to Chinese cooking will discover this spot is one place worth experiencing. Ideal for small groups of friends, the atmosphere at this venue is totally unique. From its appropriately designed dining area to the bold ingredients on display with condensation fog running off plates of beef and lamb rolls is eye-catching. The place aims to impress from the moment you enter. What I also value is the open kitchen exposing chefs busying themselves to prepare cuts of meat and veg on stylishly presented bowls and bamboo boards. During the evening a Sichuan Opera-face changer sashays around in provincial costume transitioning between a medley of masks in a blink of an eye. Regarding the food, to those unfamiliar with the concept of Chinese hotpot, newbies to this are in for a treat. The four cooking bases on offer give diners a real taste of this ingenious, communal eating custom. Look out for the model lion in the spicy option! Cooking pots are positioned inside every table and heat is regulated by a remote control. Choosing from a range of dishes, priced from about 120 Czech crowns, it's easy to get carried away. For the conservative gourmand one can degust on fine beef strips, needle mushrooms and tasty greens. Yet the ambitious can dive into rooster testicles, beef stomach or pigs trotter; the latter eaten cold and not a component for the hotpot. Then it's just of a case of popping in your chosen food choices and waiting until they're done. A separate counter focuses on mixing sauces, herbs and spices – the perfect accompaniment for dipping after the food has simmered. Service is fast, friendly and attentive. Service is fast, friendly and attentive. #lunch #dinner #sichuan #hotphotpot #beer