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biSTRO jAdRAnkA Perhaps not exactly central, Bistro Jadranka is near enough to the centre to be accessible, but far enough away that your fellow guests are likely to be locals. Menu changes each Monday, with extra fish dishes added each Friday. Has an active Facebook account where you can find out what’s available in a given week. You can pick your own wine from the shop next door, and have it with your meal for a small surcharge.QI‑3, Ulica Grada Vukovara 56, tel. (+385‑1) 611 35 18. Open 12:00‑18:00; closed Sat, Sun. (78‑129kn). APGBS fiClEk Just below the Dolac market, it could be said to be the belly of the city. Ficlek in Zagreb means a small piece, which would mean that you should be able to try pieces of traditional Zagreb food here. On the menu you can find ajngemahtec, Zagreb steak, rags with cabbage, stuffed with potato salad, tafelšpic, štrukle, granadirmarš and various side dishes such as mashed potatoes, grinders, bizi rice and so on. QC‑2, Pod Zidom 5, tel. (+385‑) 099 495 89 09. Open 11:00‑17:00. (46‑ 98kn).

jEžEvA kUćiCA If you are after a place that has good home-made cuisine, a relaxed atmosphere and a great surrounding, you will be thrilled with Ježeva kućica (Hedgehog’s House) in Maksimir. Positioned right next to the Maksimir park-forest, this is a great retreat from city’s hustle and bustle as well as trendy restaurants. In a great atmosphere of this cozy new restaurant, one will enjoy the home specialties at affordable prices. Great food and the beauty of the location makes this place truly unique. QUl. Fakultetsko dobro 8, tel. (+385‑01) 353 52 22, www. jezeva‑kucica.hr. Open 10:00‑22:00; Sun 10:00‑21:00; closed Mon. (75‑185kn).

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CURRy bOwl So two brothers whilst travelling across Europe happen to fall in love with Zagreb and decide to introduce the best Sri Lankan meals to this wonderful city. And that’s the inception of ‘Curry Bowl’, a place of rich and intense flavours, exotic spicy herbs, all combined with organic vegetables and meats from the famous local market Dolac. Head to the vibrant Tkalčićeva Street for some kotthu, devilled dishes or ‘curry in a hurry’! QC‑1, Tkalčićeva 44, tel. (+385‑1) 557 91 75, www. srilankancurrybowl.com. Open 11:00‑23:00; Fri, Sat 11:00‑ 24:00. (58‑74kn). ABSJ El TORO RESTAURAnT & bAR As you might expect from the name, this place is themed around good steaks and Latin American cuisine – however these are just the starting blocks for chef Mario Mihelj’s imaginative way with the pots and pans. The aged T-bones and ribeyes are what many people come for although there’s plenty more to choose from, including gourmet tacos and a couple Kali Tourist Board Archives of variations on ceviche (a spicy citrus raw-fish dish from

Peru). Seafood is a bit more adventurous than in traditional Croatian restaurants; the baked sea bass for example comes with a delicate twist of ginger and sweet-and-sour sauce. QJ‑3, Ul. fra Filipa Grabovca 1, tel. (+385‑) 099 613 2926, www.eltoro.hr. Open 12:00‑23:00; closed Mon. (80‑200kn). APGB iZAkAyA If you want to get out of the city centre, one possibility is Izakaya on Selska cesta. This restaurant is known for its good food, interesting interpretation of Japanese cuisine and great cocktails. Desserts are definitely worth a try.QSelska 90b, tel. (+385‑1) 333 36 60, www.izakaya.hr. Open 11:00‑23:00; Fri, Sat 11:00‑24:00; closed Sun. (50‑180kn). A jApAnESE RESTAURAnT TEkkA You might not normally associate Zagreb with Japanese cuisine, but over the last 5 years the Croatian capital has seen an impressive influx of high quality sushi. Tekka is one of the most recent additions, a bustling venue with an equally eager staff. A full menu is available, as well as several Japanese beers.QJ‑3, Radnička cesta 37 b, tel. (+385‑1) 638 93 98, www.tekka.hr. Open 11:00‑23:00; closed Sun. (105‑480kn). APGTUBSVLK nAMASTE biSTRO In the centre of the city there is a small Indian bistro with dishes that lean on the South Indian tradition. A good atmosphere with helpful waiters, and a good selection of various dishes that you can share are a great choice for lunch. The food is delicious, not too spicy. A couple of Croatian wines are also offered, and there is a special menu for cocktails.QC‑2, Preradovićeva 2, tel. (+385‑1) 626 44 58. Open 09:00‑23:00; Sun 09:00‑22:00. (70‑95kn).

ROyAl indiA The perfect place to savour some authentic Indian cuisine where the scent of incense greets you right at the door and creates a temple-like atmosphere. Try some samosas, tandoori chicken and warm naan with a cup of lassi or cardamom tea along with a wide variety of other delicious dishes. Be careful when ordering your food spicy because unlike most of the restaurants in Zagreb, the food really is spicy. Best of all, the extremely friendly staff recommends the best dishes with the freshest ingredients for the day.QC‑1, Tkalčićeva 26, tel. (+385‑1) 468 09 65. Open 11:30‑22:30. (70‑110kn). APGTBSVJK SARAlEE’S THAi STREET fOOd A welcome addition to the city centre’s fast food outlets, Khaos Thai is neatly placed right behind the Galleria Business Centre on Vlaška, at Trg Drage Iblera 10. You’ll be hard pressed to find fault with anything here. Great value for money, fantastic flavour and taste across the entire menu, and some of the friendliest staff there is. If you’re searching for your new go-to place, just try their green curry and you’ll know you’ve found it! QD‑2, Trg Drage Iblera 10. Open 11:00‑18:00; closed Mon, Sun. (60‑66kn). SJ SOfRA Once you’ve sampled all the Croatian specialties, there are still more culinary delights to try. First stop: the rich and heavy food of Bosnia. You can try all types of Bosnian specialties like krumpiruša, kvrguša and urmašice and then move on to a scrumptious piece of baklava and authentic Turkish coffee. Q1.Gardijske brigade Tigrovi 1, tel. (+385‑1) 613 10 26, www.restoransofra.com. Open 10:00‑22:00; Sun 12:00‑ 17:00. (56‑180kn). APGB TORi STREET fOOd Asian street food fans and fanatics have now got their new favorite place. Tori street food restaurant has recently opened its doors in the western part of Zagreb, the area of Špansko, which is becoming increasingly popular with new trendy places for good food and great fun. Tori street food is the latest contribution to the list. The chef Vid Nikolić prepares the mouthwatering Asian dishes that will make you want to return for more. QTrg Ivana Kukuljevića 5, tel. (+385‑) 099 380 26 57, www.toristreetfood.com/. Open 12:00‑21:30; closed Sun. (80‑95kn). SV

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MAnO2 To say that the cuisine at ManO2 is inspirational would be a gross underestimation. Creative, highly unusual and with unparalleled presentation, these are not meals, they are ex-