Ema datshi
The national dish: whole green chilies stewed in a fresh cheese sauce (datshi). Very spicy.
1-3 EUREverywhere, served at almost every meal
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Cuisine Bhutan
Piquant
In Bhutan chilli isn't a spice but a vegetable, and cheese finds its way into nearly everything. A bold, fiery Himalayan cuisine served with red rice.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Kewa datshi
Version plus douce a base de pommes de terre et de fromage.
1-3 EURLocal restaurants in Thimphu and Paro
Shamu datshi
Mushrooms melted into the cheese sauce, less spicy.
1,5-3 EURMushroom season (summer/autumn)
Momos
Steamed dumplings filled with beef, pork or vegetables/cheese, Tibetan-influenced.
1-2 EUR per portionStreet stalls and cafes
Jasha maru
Shredded chicken spiced with ginger, garlic and coriander, in sauce.
2-4 EURBhutanese restaurants
Phaksha paa
Pork simmered with radish, dried chillies and sometimes mountain spinach.
3-5 EURFestive meals, traditional restaurants
Red rice (Bhutanese red rice)
Local wholegrain rice with a reddish tint, the staple side of every meal.
inclusToutes les tables
Goep (tripe) and hoentay
Hoentay: buckwheat dumplings stuffed with turnip leaves, a specialty of the Haa valley.
2-4 EURVallee de Haa, fetes
Boissons
Boissons locales
Suja (the au beurre)
The sale battu avec du beurre et du sel, chaud et roboratif en altitude.
Ara
A traditional spirit distilled from rice, corn or barley, often served hot.
Bhutan beer / Druk 11000
Local beers, including the fairly strong Druk 11000.
Ngaja
The au lait sucre, boisson quotidienne.
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Steamed momos from the Thimphu stalls
- Ema datshi at a local eatery
- Zaw (riz souffle) et snacks au marche du week-end de Thimphou
Conseils de securite
- Drink sealed bottled water, avoid ice cubes
- Hot cooked dishes are fine; be wary of raw vegetables washed with tap water
- Va-y doucement sur le piment au debut, la cuisine locale est bien plus forte que dans les restaurants pour touristes
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Kuzuzangpo la | Hello (polite) |
| Kadrin chhey la | Thank you |
| Ema | Chilli |
| Datshi | Cheese |
| Chum / To | Riz |
| Chhu | Eau |
| Zhimbay | Delicious |
| Ja | The |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
Traditionally you eat with the right hand; cutlery is provided for tourists.
2
The meal often begins after a short prayer; wait for the host to invite you to eat.
3
Refusing several times out of politeness before accepting is a local custom.
4
Alcohol is not sold on Tuesdays (national dry day) at many shops.
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Vegetarianism is very widespread (Buddhism): ema datshi, kewa datshi and shamu datshi are meat-free.
Vegetable and cheese momos available everywhere.
Red rice, mountain spinach and various datshi make eating vegetarian effortless.
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
1-3 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
3-8 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
10-25 EUR (hotel buffet often included in the package)
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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