Free-from restaurants in Thimphu

Suddha Shakahari

Thimphu

The restaurant describes itself as '100% vegetarian' and 'Pure Veg' across several independent sources, including a Mappls listing that carries a 'Pure Veg' amenity flag.

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Hotel New Grand Restaurant & Bar

Thimphu

Hotel New Grand Restaurant & Bar is repeatedly described as a pure vegetarian restaurant with a fully vegetarian menu.

Ambient Cafe

Thimphu · Cafe · Brunch

The restaurant labels several items as vegan, including a Full Vegan Breakfast and vegan banana cake. Soy milk is available. Staff are described as knowledgeable about vegan options.

The Wednesday

Norzin Lam 1

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. The kitchen uses a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Staff are described as knowledgeable about coeliac needs and cross-contamination protocols.

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Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant

Thimphu

Traditional Bhutanese food is almost entirely gluten-free by defaultchers, and the kitchen staff at this restaurant understood coeliac disease without explanation.

Dumpling House

Taba · Fast food

U Dumpling House in Framingham, MA has a dedicated gluten-free fryer, as reported by 17 community members, and knowledgeable staff. Menu items are marked GF.

The HOPE Cafe and BAR

Thim Throm · Cafe

The venue’s own website states that gluten-free options are available. FindMeGlutenFree reviews indicate that staff are knowledgeable and will clean surfaces or change gloves, and the menu is reported as well labeled.

Dordenma Café / Restaurant

Buddha Point · Cafe · Vegan

The kitchen offers a number of vegetarian dishes such as noodles, dim sum, chili paneer, pav bhaji, biryani, sandwiches and homemade desserts.

The Zone

Thimphu · Cafe

TripAdvisor reviews mention the venue is 'Vegetarian friendly' and staff helped identify vegan options, but multiple reviewers also report limited vegetarian choices.

Sky Garden

Thimphu-IHCL SeleQtions

The restaurant's listing on the National Celiac Association directory notes that most items are gluten-free, with the spicy red dressing as the only exception.

Zombala Restaurant

Norzin

Several travel listings mention that vegetarian options are plentiful and that the venue caters to vegetarian diets, though no details are given about kitchen practice, cross-contamination, or whether dishes are clearly marked.

Delicia

Chang Genye

The venue's own website describes itself as a plant-based bakery offering "100% plant-based ingredients," and one HappyCow review mentions the waitress helped with vegan modifications.

San Maru Restaurant

Thimphu · Korean

TripAdvisor lists this venue as having vegan options, but no details on kitchen practice or cross-contamination are available. Calling ahead to confirm they can accommodate specific needs is advisable.

Solé

Thimphu

A vegan-friendly directory describes Solé with clearly labelled vegan options and knowledgeable staff. A separate blog lists vegan soups and salads, but notes several items may contain dairy.