Food and Cuisine

Bhutanese food is straightforward, filling, and flavorful. The most well-known dish is Ema Datshi, a national favorite prepared with cheese and chiles. Meals frequently contain vegetables, stews, and handmade cheese, while rice, particularly red rice, is a mainstay. Pork, chicken, and beef dishes are also typical. Bhutanese cuisine provides visitors with a distinctive sense of the local way of life. The food is healthful and soothing since it uses traditional cooking techniques, moderate spices, and fresh ingredients. Additionally, there are warm soups, noodles, and momos (dumplings) that are ideal for the chilly mountain climate.

When traveling to Bhutan these are the must-try dishes:

• Ema Datshi
• Kewa Datshi
• Shakam Paa
• Phaksha Paa
• Jasha Maru
• Red rice
• Hoentay
• Suja
• Ara
• Thukpa
• Momo