Strategically located at one of the most scenic places in Bhutan, Druk Wangyal Cafeteria, more popularly known as Dochula Café is a must stopover not only for food but more so for the breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan ranges from the Dochula Pass. Just off the main highway between Thimphu and Punakha, the Dochula Café is a high quality restaurant that serves fresh brewed coffee and a fusion of local Bhutanese, Continental, Chinese and Indian dishes.

Their coffee and delicious meals can be enjoyed in their in-house dining room around the Bukhari (wood burning stove) or out on courtyard with a view of the 108 small stupas nearby a small hill and the snowcapped mountains of Bhutan in the distance.

Located along the Thimphu-Punakha Highway Menchuna Restaurant amongst the lush greenery is a welcome sight and a great place to stopover for lunch or a quick break for coffee on the long drive. Menchuna Restaurant enjoys a peaceful environment that complements perfectly with the wonderful variety of multicuisine dishes. The restaurant offers both vegetarian as well as non – vegetarian dishes of local, Indian, Chinese and Continental. Apart from the food, you will come across a good collection of thangkas (painted or embroidered religious picture/wall hanging) for sale in their cozy souvenir shop.

Named after the Divine Madman/saint lama Drukpa Kuenley, the Drukpa Kinley Cafeteria is an excellent choice for dining option while in Punakha valley or visiting the famed Chime Lhakhang/Fertility Temple. The Café offers special lunch and dinner menu that reflects the cultural traditions of Bhutan.

Their multi cuisine menu is an infusion of local, continental, Indian and Chinese, featuring seasonally available local and organic ingredients. The restaurant offers charming view of the Fertility Temple and the paddy fields of Sopsokha village.

Located along the walking trail to the popular Chimi Lhakhang / Fertility Temple, the Chimi Lhakhang Café enjoys stunning views of the temple, the beautiful paddy fields and traditional houses of Sopsokha village. The cafeteria is well established and caters to mostly tourists with tables lined up against wide windows and a spacious courtyard for outdoors dining.

The café serves excellent home style Bhutanese cooking fused with Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes adapted to foreign taste with both Ala Carte and buffet options. All their ingredients are local, fresh and organic picked up from the nearby farmers’ market and neighboring farmhouses.

Overlooking the wide and beautiful turquoise Puna Tsang Chhu river, colorful paddy fields and the mountains dotted with traditional houses, Lobesa Village Restaurant specializes in serving authentic Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes to tourists and locals alike. All their ingredients are local, fresh and organic picked up from the nearby farmers’ market. Their bar is also stocked well with local spirits like whisky, wine and beer.

Lobesa Village Restaurant rates highly on the TripAdvisor for their delicious meals and reputation for their excellent and warm hospitality.

Babee restaurant is a cozy family run restaurant picturesquely located few meters away from the Punakha town. Babee Restaurant is a convenient place to enjoy a sumptuous meal as you explore the many attractions of Punakha valley. Being in the business for many years, their warm and hospitable ambience complemented by their quick and efficient service is a favorite amongst the tourists and tour guides.

They serve excellent home style Bhutanese cooking fused with Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes adapted to foreign taste. All their ingredients are local, fresh and organic picked up from the nearby farmers’ market and farms from neighboring villages. Babee Restaurant also offers outdoors catering services for picnics and camping in and around the valley.