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Thimphu is not really know for its restaurants, much like the rest of Bhutan but there are a few interesting places all within walking distance of the center of town.

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June 30, 2005 new by stuartc1 (1 point)

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Benez

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Benez is a tiny little place which has a very interesting clientele. Some of Thimphu's more colorful locals mix with the many foreign NGO workers living in Thimphu. Friday night is always packed and the tiny bar is jammed. The BBQ ribs are the best in town, not that anyone else ever has them. They tend to be fairly spicy. They also make excellent mo mos but it takes a long time. Their Fench Fries are the best.

type:	Local
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address:	One block north of the town square

Hotel Druk

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The restaurant which boasts of serving the finest multi - cuisine in the country, Pine Bark serves Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and Continental. From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks. At Druk, they offer a distinctive dining experience, one that explores the nuances of the finest Indian and International cuisine, serving traditional and contemporary favourites.
only restaurant where you get the authentic indian food and who says it is expensive, great price for great more..

type:	Indian and Pakistani
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tel:	322966

The Art Cafe

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The Art Cafe is probably the cutest and cleanest restaurant in Thimphu. They serve mainly sandwiches and pastrys and have a small outside courtyard. There are daily specials which sometime change and sometimes do not. The chicken wraps are always on and a deal at less then a dollar.

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address:	One block west of the traffic circle.

Seasons

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Seasons is the only place in Thimphu to get a pizza and while it may not be the best in the world, if you haven't had one for a while it is pretty tasty. The Devil's Pizza makes use of some very hot chile and is not for the timid. I do not recommend any pizza with yak. Be sure to check that Sandya is cooking, she is the owner. If her husband is on the job the food is no where near as good.

type:	Italian
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address:	One block north and one block west of the traffic circle.

The Bhutan Kitchen

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For the best authentic Bhutanese cuisine the Bhutan Kitchen is the place to go. It opened in the summer of 2004 and has become THE place for the local big shots to hang out. The Crown Prince often dines there with his entourage. The buckwheat pancakes are a specialty and are great to wrap around the meat from the pork stew or the local staple of chiles and cheese.

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address:	One block of the town square on the thrid floor.