Ikura is a Korean-Japanese sushi spot on Štefánikova in Smíchov, just a short walk from Petřín Hill and Malá Strana. It's the kind of place you go for fresh, no-nonsense sushi and sashimi without the downtown markup — the interior is modern and clean, the fish is cut daily, and there's a solid lunch menu that locals actually use. With a 4.4 Google rating across 265 reviews, it's quietly become one of Smíchov's most reliable Asian kitchens.
Fresh daily sushi and sashimi in a modern Smíchov setting near Petřín, with a weekly lunch menu that locals actually line up for.
Go for the weekday lunch menu (polední menu) — it changes weekly and offers the best value; arrive before 12:30 to avoid the Smíchov office crowd.
Fresh, reliable sushi near Petřín — Smíchov's quiet Asian kitchen
Ikura sits on Štefánikova street in Smíchov, a short walk from the Petřín funicular and Malá Strana — which means you can easily pair a sushi dinner with a sunset stroll up the hill. The interior is modern and freshly renovated, with clean lines and a calm atmosphere that's a step up from the typical neighborhood sushi joint. Reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the fish, and the menu covers both Japanese classics (nigiri, sashimi, rolls) and Korean-Japanese crossover dishes that give it a slightly broader identity than your standard sushi bar.
The real draw for locals is the lunch menu — polední menu — which changes weekly and offers solid value for the area. Come at noon on a weekday and you'll find Smíchov office workers grabbing a quick, quality meal. In the evening, it's quieter and more relaxed, good for a casual dinner without the crowds you'd fight in the center. Service is friendly if occasionally slow when it gets busy.
Is it the best sushi in Prague? No — there are more ambitious omakase spots in the center. But for the price point and the location, Ikura delivers reliably fresh fish in a pleasant, modern setting. If you're staying in Smíchov or exploring the Petřín area and want a low-key dinner that won't disappoint, this is a solid bet.