Oyster House

Bhutan


This popular restaurant boasts cosy sofa seating and a sunny terrace with pub tables overlooking the main strip, along with a menu of Tibetan and Bhutanese dishes: thukpa (noodles), momos (dumplings), and ribs with rice.


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