Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant — Restaurant in Thimphu District

We came here following a recommendation from a blog, where the person had showcased a huge variety of vegetarian dishes as well. On arriving here, they had a set menu for lunch (per person) and on asking if they had vegetarian options they said yes

The ema dashi (chilies with cheese) was just plain red chilies with not even a hint of cheese, unlike the ema dashis we have been eating everywhere. And we got some boiled cauliflower with it. Quite a dry lunch overall, so that was a bit of a disappointment, especially at this price point. I think if you are a meat eater they might have much better options, but if you’re a vegetarian skip this and just eat anywhere in town

EDIT: while paying I saw two separate menus at the counter with different prices for the same options. Not sure what...

One upscale restaurant in Thimphu that is designed to let customers experience ancient Bhutanese household culture and tradition.

The staff are very friendly and cordial. They welcome every customer with a cup of suja (butter-tea) with zaaw or a palang of ara (local wine).

All items in the menu are traditional Bhutanese cuisines, which we don't see in almost all restaurants in Bhutan.

The interior designs are also so appealing and give us a feeling of being in a house of ancient Bhutanese elite.

But the prices aren't low as per local standard. If we go in a group, it becomes reasonable. Experience Bhutanese traditional household dining at Folk Heritage Museum...

First time I have seen real authentic Bhutanese food. They have traditional Bhutanese dishes cooked our own way. First time I have not seen dal (lentil) being served as Bhutanese food. No onions or tomatoes or other spices added. I enjoyed the lunch especially the “phagsha seekum paa” really well made with dried red chili 🌶️. The red chili 🌶️ datsi another super hit. Thank you for keeping our traditional food and cooking alive. I will come back for more “phagsha seekum”. A very nice treat after the museum tour with surja and...