Momos in Thimphu. Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Zombala 2
A simple, cheap local spot known for some of the best momos in the capital, steamed or fried, with meat or vegetable fillings.
Near Zombala 2
More to see around Thimphu.
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Restaurants
Ambient Cafe
A relaxed café above the city square with coffee, salads, sandwiches, hummus and vegan cakes. A good choice for vegetarians or a light lunch.
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Restaurants
Babesa Village Restaurant
Only traditional Bhutanese food, from ema datshi and sikam paa to jaju soup, served in an old rammed-earth farmhouse on the city's southern edge.
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Museums & Institutions
Bhutan Postal Museum
The museum features images that chronicle this journey, along with rare artifacts and Bhutan’s unique stamps, highlighting the nation's rich traditions and cultural heritage.
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Temples & Monasteries
Buddha Dordenma
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue located on Kuensel Phodrang ridge overlooking the city.
