6 Must-Have Dishes In Your Bhutan Trip

6 Must-Have Dishes To Try In Your Bhutan Trip

Food In Bhutan

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What To Try?

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1. Ema Datshi

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2. Phaksha Paa

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3. Suja

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4. Jasha Maroo

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5. Hoentoe

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6. Khur-le

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