NEWSLETTER MIYABI - AUGUST 4, 2026

DEAR GUESTS, DEAR FRIENDS!

Summer is a time for travelling, but also for reading the books we usually never seem to have time for. I became absorbed in František Nepil’s collection of stories Dobré a ještě lepší jitro (A Good and Even Better Morning), and it helped me feel more optimistic despite my aching teeth. I have to quote a short passage from the chapter about travelling, because yes—this is exactly how it is: “When someone shows you the way to what you are looking for and saves you a great many steps, or when someone offers you a glass of water, it becomes a small but valid and lasting international treaty between ordinary people. And a walk through the streets of Dubrovnik, Malá Strana or Toledo creates for ordinary people a commitment just as strong—perhaps even stronger—than treaties of truce or non-aggression between states.” So, should you happen to be in Japan right now, I sincerely hope that you will make many of these friendly treaties with the people you meet. And I look forward to the thought that afterwards, every dish you enjoy with us at Miyabi will feel even dearer and taste even better—enriched by those Japanese friendships.

WAGYU MIYABI RAMEN – August 7–9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

You may associate ramen with autumn or winter, but believe me, a proper, rich broth is exactly what can give you the strength you need to cope with the summer heat. Somehow, when it is hot, we simply do not feel like eating. I remember a Czech lady who was so exhausted by the Japanese summer heat that she stopped eating, drank too little, and ended up in hospital on an IV drip. And the heat I myself struggled through in Japan fifty years ago is something we now experience here as well. So do not hesitate—come and enjoy Miyabi ramen in a rich wagyu broth. Those who have already tasted our wagyu soup at one of this year’s outdoor events know that the broth is truly powerful—and also extremely delicious. The wagyu meat and bones come from Czech wagyu cattle raised by Mr Müller on his farm near Pardubice, and our chef Jára Štěpánek knows exactly how to prepare the broth. We will serve Wagyu ramen for three days only, and only while supplies last—until the pot is empty. We recommend making a reservation. August 7, 8 and 9.

MIYABI SUMMER KAISEKI

One of the beautiful parts of travelling is coming home. We go somewhere, see, taste and experience something new, and then we are happy to return to the place we know and where we feel at ease. František Nepil writes about this in a chapter entitled Returning from Our Travels. I quote: “Home, where everything sounds in the sweet language of one’s mother tongue; home, where—should I happen to collapse—I can explain what is wrong with me and whom they should call… At home, even if I had no one, someone would take care of me, because this is where I belong.” On your travels, you will certainly taste many delicious things, and if you have travelled in Japan, it was surely a true gastronomic adventure. Perhaps you have sometimes felt that Miyabi is a small Japanese home here in the Czech Republic—a familiar and dependable place offering home dishes such as simple hijiki or kinpira. But we also serve refined food in beautiful vessels for special occasions, and that is precisely what kaiseki is. We are also always happy to take care of your comfort in an atmosphere that feels, after all, a little like home. We know you, and you know us.

MIYABI DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME – ORDER DIRECTLY AND SAVE

However, perhaps you have a reason for wanting to enjoy Japanese food somewhere other than at the restaurant—for example, in the comfort of your own home. In that case, you can have it delivered. Food delivery has become a normal part of our lives. You may already order from Miyabi through Wolt, Foodora or Bolt Food. But did you know that you can also order the same food directly through our own Choice ordering system? You will receive the same food, prepared in the same Miyabi kitchen and to the same standard of quality, but at a better price. Prices in our Choice system are not increased by 10% as they are on external delivery platforms. And for orders over CZK 3,000, you will also receive an additional 10% discount. This way, you can have Miyabi delivered straight to your home, save money and support our restaurant directly at the same time. It is only a small change in where you click, but for Miyabi it makes a very important difference.

PETR GEISLER AND THE FILM A PINT OF INK

A documentary entitled A Pint of Ink, dedicated to Petr Geisler, will be soon showing in cinemas. He was a Japanologist, translator, journalist, photographer and calligrapher who played an important role in bringing Japanese culture closer to Czech audiences. The film was initiated by his daughters and was screened at the recent Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Petr Geisler was dear person to me but also to Miyabi. He was my teacher at Charles University, a guest at Miyabi, and he even held a major exhibition of his calligraphy here. One of those works was recently included in the Gai-su-ru exhibition at DOX. We will now display this work at Miyabi, so you will be able to see it during your next visit. In a loose translation it may be An Afternoon Nap; literally it means A Dream While the Rice Is Cooking. It refers to a Chinese legend about a young man who longed for a great career. During his travels, he met a monk who offered him hospitality. The monk put some rice on to cook and gave the traveller a headrest. The young man immediately fell asleep and dreamed that he married a daughter from a noble family and lived a long life in prosperity and honor. Then he woke up and discovered that the rice had not even finished cooking. It makes me think that it is good to reflect on life—on values, on purpose. When we travel, we encounter unfamiliar people and unfamiliar situations, and perhaps, before the rice is cooked, we may also receive some message that helps us see more clearly.

SENJU EINOJO – DANCER AND SHAMISEN PLAYER

I have wonderful news: Senju, our Japanese friend of Miyabi, is spending the whole summer in the Czech Republic again, and we have helped arrange his stay.
He has brought T-shirts and bags featuring the image of his white lion’s mane from a Kabuki play, and these will be available for purchase at Miyabi. You can also contact Mr Senju through us if you are interested in private lessons in classical Japanese dance or shamisen. At the end of August and the beginning of September, we are planning two events together: one at the restaurant, accompanied by an Omakase kaiseki menu, and another featuring an intimate performance in our Zen house. As soon as the details are finalised, we will let you know so that you can save the dates in your diary.

YASUKAZU KANO’S FIRST CONCERT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Another cultural event at Miyabi will be an intimate concert by the Japanese musician Yasukazu Kano, a master of the shinobue flute. The concert will take place in our Zen house on September 11 and will be followed by a gathering with the artist. Matcha and wagashi will be served. Yasukazu Kano’s performance in Prague will be part of his European tour and, at the same time, his first concert in the Czech Republic. At Miyabi, he will perform together with his guest, musician Ami Shudo. Capacity is limited to just 16 guests, and advance booking is required. The concert begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is CZK 650, and tickets can be purchased HERE.

So, have a beautiful August! Whether you travel far away or remain in Prague, I wish you places you will always want to return to, people you will want to keep meeting, and dishes you will want to enjoy again and again.

I wish you joy in every day!

Yours, Miyabi Darja

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