A straightforward local restaurant in central Thimphu serving traditional Bhutanese food at prices aimed at locals rather than tourists. The menu centres on rice, red chilli dishes, and ema datshi (chillies cooked with cheese) — Bhutan's national dish. Buckwheat noodles (puta) and red rice are usually on offer. The setting is plain and the service efficient rather than decorative. If you want to understand what Bhutanese food actually tastes like without the tourist-restaurant markup, this is a reliable choice.
Wangchuk Restaurant
Unpretentious local restaurant serving traditional Bhutanese food