Bhutan’s Best Vegan Brunch Spot Found!

Wandering Thimphu’s old town, I was drawn to a green wooden door covered in ivy. Pushing it open, a wind chime tinkled, and sunlight, greenery, and freshly ground coffee aroma hit me—this is Ambient, the vegan brunch spot local friends raved about. Bhutan’s best, no doubt, with an instant cozy vibe that didn’t disappoint 🥰 📖 A Menu Thick Enough to Be a Book: Vegan Food with Flair First flipping through the menu, I nearly gasped: two full pages! Drinks spanned one (30+ options from coffee to fresh juice), food the other—salads, toasts, grain bowls, vegan burgers… The salad bar alone listed 20+ toppings (roasted pumpkin, avocado, quinoa, kale…) and 10 dressings (honey mustard, lemon olive oil, cashew cream…). Choice paralysis kicked in hard 🤯 I settled on the quinoa rainbow bowl: crispy roasted chickpeas mixed with orange-red roasted bell peppers, avocado slices layered below, drizzled with thick cashew cream, sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and fresh mint. One spoonful—nutty, sweet, creamy—no “boring vegan” vibes here. My friend’s whole-grain banana toast wowed too: thick homemade almond butter, naturally sweet banana slices, chia seeds crunching—simple but so good I wanted to lick the plate 🍞 ☕️ Bhutanese Butter Bulletproof Coffee: Sips That Boost Metabolism! The barista recommended their “Bhutanese special” bulletproof coffee. Served dark brown with a frothy top, it smelled faintly milky. First sip: coffee’s bitterness balanced by rich local butter, surprisingly non-greasy, with a smooth finish—like blending alpine milkiness and mountain freshness in a cup. “Made with our yak butter,” she smiled, “great for metabolism—drink before hiking, you’ll have more energy!” Whether placebo or not, paired with brunch, it left me feeling refreshed, even my heartbeat lighter 💓 🏔️ Window Seats: Mountains & Clock Tower Square as Your Backdrop Picking a window seat paid off: distant snow-capped peaks peeked through clouds, like frosted cake; below, Clock Tower Square bustled with people in traditional attire, red-roofed buildings glowing in sun. Sun warmed the table as I sipped coffee, nibbled salad, and watched the world go by—suddenly getting “brunch vibes”: no rush, just savoring food and views together 🌄 The decor is minimalist wood, with local artists’ mountain paintings on walls, ivy trailing from ceilings—blending seamlessly with outside nature. No forced photo spots, yet everywhere felt Instagram-worthy—“comfort” is the best filter, after all ✨ Leaving, ivy leaves swayed in the wind. I get why locals hang out here: vegan isn’t “settling,” it’s “indulging”; Bhutan isn’t just temples and prayer flags, but hidden corners of freshness and style. Next time in Thimphu, save morning for Ambient—let snow peaks frame your meal, butter coffee warm you, and soak in “effortless elegance.” #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #BhutanCulture #Brunch #Vegan #TravelInspo #Wanderlust