Cuisines of Bhutan are as rich as its history and culture. Its varied cuisine matches its varied landscape which is hidden between Himalayan Mountains. In Bhutan cuisines, method of preparation is of great importance. Every region of Bhutan has its own specialty in terms of food. In Bhutan, people are majorly vegetarian and they love vegetarian dishes. Chili and cheese are the popular ingredients in the Bhutanese dishes.

Rice and Chicken are the staple diet in Bhutan. Chili is regarded as a vegetable rather than seasoning in Bhutan. Other food items which are eaten in Bhutan are corn, Pork, Beef, poultry, fish and goat. They also love to eat Yak meat. Corm, rice, spiced chilies, meat soups are the part of daily food in common Bhutanese homes. Variety of vegetable eaten by the Bhutanese includes fern, potatoes, spinach, cabbage, onions and cauliflower. A small amount of fresh cheese is the part of almost all the dishes in Bhutan. Buckwheat is the main staple diet in the Central Bhutan as rice can not be grown at this high altitude.

Famous Cuisines of Bhutan includes Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental, Indian and Tibetan. Professional chefs have the tendency to over spice the dishes. While preparing dishes from other parts of the world, they have to stop this tendency of over spicing of the food. Though pork fat is in high demand in the wilds but it is usually stale and hence inedible. Tibetan momos and noodles are also favorite dish eaten in Bhutan. Buttered tea (suja) and beer (Ara, a spirit distilled from the rice, wheat or corn.) obtained from the cereal grains are the favorite beverages. Ema Datshi is the most popular dish in the Bhutan which is served hot. This is the national dish of Bhutan. It is prepared from spicy chili mixed with a cheese sauce. Buckwheat pancakes and noodles are the specialty of the Bumthang region.

On your culinary tour to Bhutan, you will know that there are some unusual ingredients also which find place in the traditional Bhutanese vegetarian dishes. These ingredients include ferns, nettles, orchid mushrooms and more. Doma, known as paan in India, is one of the grate Bhutan vices. Most of the good quality restaurants in the Bhutan are located inside the hotels. People prefer to have buffet dinners.