Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant

Delicious set group lunch at the Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant. A group of 5 of us dined here as part of our package deal trip so we didn't pay for the lunch directly. The dishes were all traditional tasty. The Ema Datshi was probably the best we had in Bhutan. The chili with cheese was amazing. They asked if we wanted pork or chicken. They even cooked me up an omelette as I was eating vegetarian. The buckwheat pancakes were also a treat. We all filled up here before making our way across to the museum after lunch.

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 that was about

Nice restaurant with traditional kitchen. The chili with cheese was perfect. Also I like traditional wooden cups for soup or tea.

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 Restaurant in Thimphu.

Our best meal in bhutan so far. Great authentic local food with maybe some moderation of spice (which is needed for most of us non Bhutanese). Realized that the veggie dishes sign in the cuisine while the meat or fish dishes are ok or maybe an acquired taste. Definitely worth a visit

Tasty food with wide variety of traditional menu, from buckwheat pancakes, Ema dashi, kewa dashi, chicken paa and pork. We went there in evening. The ambience was spectacular. If somebody is staying in thimpu for two days then one should definitely visit here once. Heard it's managed by queen mother of Bhutan

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 zow. Enjoyed!

Good enough, can give it try. The representation of Bhutanese life style in ancient time is displayed well but unfortunately they do not allow to click pictures inside, don't know why? The pictures posted on social platforms instead helps to promote attractions & no way harm. The administration may rethink its policy for allowing photography.