- Swizz Bakery – One of the oldest eateries in the capital, this one boasts of a cozy ambience. You may like to try out the special omelet with cheese or the variety of burgers that come with cheese, egg, salami and ham fillings.
- Café Klein – Another restaurant that is modestly done but has good pizza, French fries, a variety of sandwiches, burgers and spaghetti. Don’t miss the Goulash soup – a nourishing beef and vegetable stew.
- Ambient Café – A very comfortable space with unobtrusive music, Wi-Fi and good coffee. The place offers you a choice of sandwiches, confectionaries and beverages.
- The Zone – If you would like to look around while eating, The Zone has space for “eating out”. One of the more frequented eateries in town, it offers you a choice of continental and Bhutanese dishes.
- Chopstick – You may have to rush for a seat but the food (Chinese as the restaurant name suggests) is palatable and the rates are reasonable. Try out the beef and cheese momos, fried Chicken and shredded pork.
- Plum’s Café: Above the main junction, its specialties are the traditional ema-datse (chili with cheese), shamu dates (mushrooms and cheese) and fried nakey (ferns)
- Khamsa Coffee: Treat yourself to waffles and ice cream.
- Musk Restaurant: Located at the clock tower, the menu comprises mostly traditional fare but there are also a few Thai and Indian dishes.
- Seasons Restaurant: Most famous for its excellent pizzas and desserts.
- Zombala: For the best momos in town!
- Chula: The most famous restaurant in town when it comes to Indian food. Try the chicken karai, tikka masal and paneer tikka!
- Tandin Hotel: One of the oldest hotels in town, try out the butter naan, sikum datse, shakam datse and garlic fried rice.
- Cypress Hotel: Famous for its Nepali food including thalis.
- Karma’s Coffee: A US-style coffeehouse with full range of espresso drinks, brownies and daily food specials.
- Baan Thai: Offers excellent Thai food that is usually spicy.