Phangu — Restaurant in Thimphu District

The restaurant does well in showcasing art rather than serving food. The rooms were decorated each with a different theme and were visually pleasing. However the prayer flag room was decorated with 'mii-shii' flags or Manidhar, the flags that we hoist for the dead. So from a cultural context, it might not be as appropriate to dine and wine in a room full of flags for the dead. Artistic none the less.

From a food perspective, I feel it's not as flavourful and authentic as a traditional Bhutanese cuisine is. This kind of reminds me of the Indian dish version we get in the Western countries. Almost feels like the food is more of 'whitewashed-Bhutanese cuisine.' Oh and the potion size is also very western....

The PHANGU in Thimpu is honestly one of the best spots I’ve been to, I have been to a few restaurants prior, but nothing compared to The PHANGU because The food was so authentic, and delicious at the same time, they had this crazy 7 to 10 course meal. The coolest part? Each course came with its own show! It was like watching TV while eating nonstop entertainment, which was super fun and thoughtful. There were about 10 performances in total, and me and my friends even got up and joined the dancing. That was unforgettable ! The drinks were on point, the food was five stars, and the place was super clean. We had an amazing time, and Id totally eat there every day if I could! definitely...

Of the four times I have been in Bhutan, this has been some of the best food I have eaten. The blending of traditional foods with contemporary techniques really set it a notch above. Each thematic room feels intimate (the mask room is my personal favorite) and allows diners to enjoy time together. Make Phangu a MUST for an...