Food & drinks menu
in Thimphu.
145 dishes and drinks across 17 sections. Bhutanese cooking, international classics, Druk beers and Bhutanese spirits. Prices in Ngultrum.
Descriptions explain familiar dishes and classic drink styles; house recipes and current pours may vary. Please ask our team about ingredients or dietary needs before ordering.
Kitchen
Food · 10 sectionsAppetizers
17 items
- Nu.180
Home Chips
Crispy golden potato chips, perfect for sharing.
- Nu.180
Potato Wedges
Golden potato wedges with a crisp outside and soft centre.
- Nu.200
Corn Fritters
Sweetcorn fritters with a light, savoury crunch.
- Nu.250
Cheese Balls
Crispy bites with a warm, melted cheese centre.
- Nu.220
Spicy Chilli Potato
Crispy potato tossed with chilli and a spicy sauce.
- Nu.280
Paneer Chilli
Indian-style paneer with peppers, onion and chilli sauce.
- Nu.200
Veg Tempura
Lightly battered vegetables fried until crisp.
- Nu.180
Wai Wai Chaat
A crunchy, spicy noodle snack with fresh toppings.
- Nu.200
Onion Rings
Crispy battered onion rings served as a classic sharing snack.
- Nu.220
Chips and Dip (Prawn)
Crisp chips served with a creamy prawn dip.
- Nu.250
Chicken Sausages
Seasoned chicken sausages, grilled and easy to share.
- Nu.270
Chicken / Beef / Pork Chilli
Your choice of meat tossed with peppers, onion and chilli.
- Nu.350
Chilli Garlic Prawn
Prawns cooked with garlic and a lively chilli kick.
- Nu.350
Prawn Tempura
Light, crisp batter wrapped around tender prawns.
- Nu.250
Chicken Lollipop
Crispy, seasoned chicken drumettes with plenty of flavour.
- Nu.250
Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings with a savoury, spicy finish.
- Nu.300
Fried Chicken with Fries
Crispy fried chicken served with golden fries.
Soups & Salads
8 items
- Nu.180
Clear Veg / Creamy Veg Soup
Choose a light clear vegetable broth or a richer creamy soup packed with comforting vegetable flavour.
- Nu.200
Mushroom Soup
A warming soup with earthy mushroom flavour.
- Nu.180
Hot and Sour Soup
A warming soup balancing savoury, sour and spicy flavours with a lively finish.
- Nu.200
Egg Drop Soup
Silky egg ribbons in a light, savoury broth.
- Nu.250
Creamy Chicken Soup
A rich, comforting soup with tender chicken in a smooth creamy broth.
- Nu.200
Fresh Green Veg Salad
A crisp salad of fresh green vegetables for a light, refreshing choice.
- Nu.200
Hogay (Spicy Cucumber)
A refreshing Bhutanese salad of cucumber, chilli and Bhutanese cheese, with a cool crunch and a lively spicy finish.
- Nu.250
Grilled Beef / Chicken Salad
Fresh salad topped with grilled beef or chicken for a light but satisfying meal.
Rice
7 items
- Nu.100
Steamed Rice
Plain steamed rice: a simple accompaniment to curries, datsi and stir-fries.
- Nu.180
Veg / Egg Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with vegetables and optional egg, lightly seasoned and full of texture.
- Nu.220
Chicken / Beef / Pork Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with your choice of chicken, beef or pork, vegetables and savoury seasoning.
- Nu.220
Sausage Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried with sausage for a hearty, savoury one-dish meal.
- Nu.250
Prawn Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with prawns, combining savoury rice with a delicate seafood flavour.
- Nu.220
Veg / Egg Totsey
A Bhutanese-style rice dish with vegetables and optional egg, cooked with aromatic seasoning.
- Nu.250
Chicken / Beef / Pork Totsey
A Bhutanese-style stir-fry of meat with vegetables, chilli and savoury seasoning.
Eggs
4 items
- Nu.60
Boiled Egg
A simply cooked egg, ideal as a light breakfast or addition to a meal.
- Nu.150
Plain / Masala Omelet
Fluffy eggs served plain or seasoned with aromatic masala spices.
- Nu.150
Sunny Side Up
Eggs fried gently with set whites and soft, golden yolks.
- Nu.150
Scrambled Eggs
Soft, creamy scrambled eggs cooked to order.
Pizza
7 items
- Nu.400
Grilled Vegetable
A crisp pizza topped with smoky grilled vegetables and melted cheese.
- Nu.450
Butter Fried Corn and Spinach
Sweetcorn and spinach cooked in butter, then baked over a crisp pizza base with a rich savoury finish.
- Nu.400
Mushroom
Mushroom pizza with earthy mushroom flavour and a melted-cheese topping.
- Nu.380
Plain Cheese
A simple cheese pizza with a golden, melted-cheese topping.
- Nu.500
Sausage
A savoury sausage-topped pizza with melted cheese.
- Nu.500
BBQ Chicken
Chicken pizza with the sweet, smoky character of barbecue sauce.
- Nu.500
Beef
Beef-topped pizza with a hearty, savoury flavour.
House Specials
7 items
- Nu.500
Spicy Sweet Pork Chops
Pork chops with a sweet-and-spicy flavour balance.
- Nu.500
Pan Seared Chicken
Chicken seared in a hot pan for a browned exterior and savoury flavour.
- Nu.500
Beef Steak
A hearty cut of beef with a rich, savoury character. Ask the team about the cut and preparation.
- Nu.500
Smiler's Spicy Chicken / Beef / Pork Rice Bowl
A hearty rice bowl topped with your choice of spicy chicken, beef or pork and bold savoury flavours.
- Nu.300
Herb Toast Vegetable with Garlic Bread
Seasoned vegetables with fragrant herbs, served with crisp garlic bread for dipping.
- Nu.280
Puta (Buckwheat Pasta)
Traditional Bhutanese buckwheat noodles, nutty and earthy, served as a comforting local pasta dish.
- Nu.280
Jangbhali (Wheat Pasta)
A Bhutanese wheat-noodle dish with a soft, satisfying texture and savoury local-style seasoning.
Bhutanese & Indian
9 items
- Nu.200
Ema Datsi (Dried / Green Chilli)
Bhutan’s signature dish: chillies cooked with Bhutanese cheese into a rich, spicy and comforting curry.
- Nu.220
Mushroom Datsi
A Bhutanese cheese-and-chilli stew with earthy mushrooms and a creamy, warming finish.
- Nu.200
Kewa Datsi (Potato)
A comforting Bhutanese curry of potatoes simmered with chilli and Bhutanese cheese.
- Nu.200
Stir Fried Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables quickly stir-fried to keep their colour, freshness and crunch.
- Nu.250
Paneer Masala
Indian paneer cheese simmered in a fragrant masala sauce.
- Nu.280
Chicken / Beef Maru (Soup)
A spicy Bhutanese meat soup seasoned with roasted chillies, garlic and warming local spices.
- Nu.300
Chicken / Beef / Pork Datsi
Tender meat cooked in a Bhutanese-style chilli and cheese sauce, rich, savoury and gently creamy.
- Nu.300
Chicken / Beef / Pork Paa (Fried)
A classic Bhutanese fried meat dish, cooked with onions, chillies and aromatic spices.
- Nu.300
Chicken / Beef / Pork Curry
A hearty curry of tender meat simmered in a fragrant sauce with warming spices.
Burgers & Sandwiches
5 items
- Nu.250
Veg Cheese Burger
A satisfying vegetarian burger with a vegetable patty, cheese and fresh toppings.
- Nu.300
Chicken / Beef Burger
A juicy chicken or beef burger served with classic fresh toppings.
- Nu.250
Veg / Egg Sandwich
A light sandwich filled with fresh vegetables and optional egg.
- Nu.250
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Golden toasted bread with a warm, melted cheese filling.
- Nu.300
Chicken Sandwich
Tender chicken with fresh fillings in a toasted sandwich.
Spaghetti
4 items
- Nu.250
Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil and gentle chilli heat: simple, fragrant and satisfying.
- Nu.250
Creamy Cheese
Spaghetti in a creamy cheese sauce: rich, smooth and comforting.
- Nu.300
Bolognese (Beef)
Spaghetti coated in a rich beef and tomato sauce, slow-simmered for deep savoury flavour.
- Nu.300
Carbonara (Pork)
Creamy spaghetti with pork and a rich, comforting finish.
Noodles & Ramen
4 items
- Nu.220
Stir Fried Veg / Egg Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables or egg, for a satisfying savoury bowl.
- Nu.270
Stir Fried Chicken / Beef / Pork Noodles
Stir-fried noodles with your choice of chicken, beef or pork.
- Nu.220
Veg / Egg Ramen
Ramen noodles in a warming broth with vegetables or egg.
- Nu.270
Chicken / Beef / Pork Ramen
Ramen noodles in a warming broth with your choice of chicken, beef or pork.
Bar
Drinks · 7 sectionsDiscover cocktails and custom drinks at Smilers in Thimphu, right next to Clock Tower Square.
Cocktails
20 items
- Nu.350
Cosmopolitan (Vodka)
A bright, elegant vodka cocktail with citrus and cranberry notes.
- Nu.350
Screwdriver (Vodka)
A straightforward vodka-and-orange-juice classic, bright and fruity.
- Nu.400
Sex on the Beach (Vodka)
A fruity vodka classic with peach, orange and cranberry flavours.
- Nu.350
Vodka Sour (Vodka)
A vodka-based sour balancing bright lemon citrus with sweetness.
- Nu.350
Blue Lagoon (Vodka)
A vivid blue vodka classic with blue-curacao citrus and a refreshing lemonade finish.
- Nu.350
Bees Knees (Gin)
A gin classic balancing fragrant honey with sharp lemon citrus.
- Nu.350
East Side (Gin)
A refreshing gin cocktail with cucumber, mint and lime.
- Nu.350
Gimlet (Gin)
A crisp gin-and-lime classic with a clean sweet-and-sour balance.
- Nu.350
Mojito (Rum)
A refreshing rum cocktail with mint, lime, sweetness and sparkling soda.
- Nu.350
Green Devil (Rum)
Green Devil.
- Nu.350
Daiquiri (Rum)
The classic rum, lime and sugar sour: crisp, citrusy and balanced.
- Nu.500
Long Island Ice Tea (Rum)
A strong, citrusy mixed drink combining several spirits with a refreshing cola finish.
- Nu.350
Margarita (Tequila)
A crisp tequila cocktail balancing lime, citrus and a lightly salted finish.
- Nu.350
Tequila Sunrise (Tequila)
Tequila with orange juice and grenadine, fruity and sweet with a sunrise-like colour.
- Nu.350
Tequila Lemonade (Tequila)
Tequila paired with lemonade for an easy-drinking citrus refresher.
- Nu.350
Black Watch (Whiskey)
Black Watch.
- Nu.350
Whiskey Sour (Whiskey)
Whiskey balanced with citrus and sweetness for a smooth, sharp classic cocktail.
- Nu.400
Hot Toddy (Whiskey)
A warming whiskey drink with citrus and sweetness, ideal for a slow evening.
- Nu.400
Watermelon Whiskey Smash (Whiskey)
Whiskey shaken with fresh watermelon and citrus for a fruity, refreshing cocktail.
- Nu.400
Smiler's Bomb (Whiskey)
Smiler's Bomb.
Beers
5 items
- Nu.150
Druk Lager
A Bhutanese lager: an easy-going beer choice alongside snacks or a meal.
- Nu.170
Druk 11000
Druk 11000.
- Nu.180
Druk Wit
A wit-style beer, typically light in body with a soft wheat character.
- Nu.200
Bhutanese Wheat
A Bhutanese wheat beer with the soft, rounded character typical of the style.
- Nu.220
Brezzer
Brezzer.
Whiskey
7 items
- Nu.120
Bhutan Grain Whiskey
Bhutan Grain Whiskey.
- Nu.130
Special Courier
Special Courier.
- Nu.250
K5
K5.
- Nu.250
Misty Peak
Misty Peak.
- Nu.450
Jack Daniel
Jack Daniel.
- Nu.500
Black Label
Black Label.
- Nu.600
Double Black
Double Black.
Wine & Shots
7 items
- Nu.200
Red Wine (per glass)
Red wine by the glass; ask the team which wine is currently being poured.
- Nu.200
White Wine (per glass)
White wine by the glass; ask the team about the current selection and style.
- Nu.300
Soju
A Korean-style distilled spirit, usually clean and gently sweet. Ask about the available flavour.
- Nu.250
Vodka Shot
A straight vodka serve with the clean, neutral character typical of the spirit.
- Nu.350
Tequila Shot
A straight tequila serve with the distinctive agave character of the spirit.
- Nu.350
Gin Shot
A straight gin serve with juniper-led botanical character.
- Nu.350
Rum Shot
A straight rum serve; flavour varies from lighter and clean to richer sugarcane notes.
Mocktails
5 items
- Nu.220
Cucumber Lime
A crisp, cooling mocktail combining cucumber freshness with bright lime.
- Nu.250
Ginger Lemon Ice Tea
Chilled tea with ginger warmth and bright lemon refreshment.
- Nu.250
Mango Booster
Mango Booster.
- Nu.220
Virgin Mojito
A fresh non-alcoholic cooler with mint, lime, sweetness and soda.
- Nu.220
Virgin Blue Lagoon
A non-alcoholic blue citrus cooler with a sweet, refreshing lemonade-style character.
Cold Drinks
12 items
- Nu.200
Fresh Watermelon Juice
Freshly pressed watermelon juice, naturally sweet and deeply refreshing.
- Nu.100
Fresh Lemonade
Bright, freshly mixed lemonade with a clean citrus finish.
- Nu.150
Orange Juice
Orange juice with a bright, sweet-and-tangy citrus flavour.
- Nu.100
Mango Juice
Mango juice with a sweet, rounded tropical-fruit flavour.
- Nu.60
Apple Juice
Apple juice with a light, sweet orchard-fruit flavour.
- Nu.120
Peach Ice Tea
Chilled tea with a sweet peach-fruit flavour.
- Nu.60
Coke / Sprite
Choose classic cola or a lemon-lime soft drink.
- Nu.80
Diet Coke
A sugar-free cola with a crisp, familiar cola flavour.
- Nu.20
Mineral Water
A simple bottled-water option alongside your food or drinks.
- Nu.80
Soda Water
Plain carbonated water: crisp and sparkling, on its own or as a mixer.
- Nu.200
Banana Shake
A thick, creamy shake blended with ripe banana.
- Nu.200
Vanilla / Strawberry Milkshake
A creamy milkshake in vanilla or strawberry, smooth and indulgent.
Coffee & Tea
17 items
- Nu.120
Espresso
A concentrated coffee shot with a bold aroma and full coffee flavour.
- Nu.120
Americano
Espresso lengthened with hot water for a smooth black coffee.
- Nu.150
Latte
Espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam: mellow and creamy.
- Nu.150
Cappuccino
Espresso with steamed milk and a generous cap of milk foam.
- Nu.180
Mocha
Coffee and chocolate combined with milk for a rich, gently sweet drink.
- Nu.180
Affogato
A classic dessert-style coffee, pairing hot espresso with ice cream.
- Nu.200
Iced Caramel Latte
Espresso and milk over ice with sweet caramel flavour.
- Nu.200
Iced Vanilla Latte
Espresso and milk over ice with fragrant vanilla flavour.
- Nu.120
Iced Americano
Espresso lengthened with cold water and ice for a refreshing black coffee.
- Nu.180
Iced Latte
Espresso with cold milk and ice: smooth, milky and refreshing.
- Nu.50
Milk Tea
Tea brewed with milk for a warming, mellow cup.
- Nu.80
Masala Tea
Black tea brewed with aromatic spices for a warming, fragrant cup.
- Nu.100
Hot / Cold Herbal Tea
A soothing herbal tea served hot or chilled.
- Nu.80
Lemon Mint Tea
Refreshing tea lifted with bright lemon and cooling mint.
- Nu.150
Apple Tea
A fragrant tea with gentle apple sweetness.
- Nu.150
Hot Chocolate
Rich, warming chocolate made for a comforting sweet pause.
- Nu.30
Black Tea
Plain black tea with a clear, aromatic tea flavour.
