Pelbu Suites Cafe
Cafe, Bakery, Bhutanese at Pelbu Suites in Olakha
Address: Pelbu Suites, Olakha, Thimphu, Bhutan
Phone: +97516193410
Menu prices: 86.50–520 · £££ · Median main: 200 · 74/74 with a published price
Cafe, Bakery, Bhutanese at Pelbu Suites
Whiskey
- K5 — Nu 150Bhutanese malt spirit (K5) by the pour — smooth and warming. Ask the team for measure options.
Tea
- Lipton ice tea — Nu 86.5
Barista coffee
- Espresso — Nu 100Double shot pulled short and bright — thick crema, chocolate-walnut depth, a clean highland finish.
- Double espresso — Nu 140Two rich espresso shots side by side — deeper body, longer crema, pure bean without milk.
- Americano — Nu 120Espresso lengthened with hot water for a clear, amber cup. Soft bitterness, long finish.
- Latte — Nu 160Silky steamed milk folded into espresso with a quiet fern pour. Soft sweetness, rounded body.
- Cappuccino — Nu 160Equal parts espresso, steamed milk and foam — structured and comforting. Cocoa dust on request.
- Flat white — Nu 170Ristretto intensity under a thin veil of microfoam. Stronger coffee presence than a latte, still silken.
- Mocha — Nu 190Espresso with dark chocolate and steamed milk — dessert warmth without the cake. Cocoa-rich, mild sweet.
- Macchiato — Nu 130Espresso marked with a dollop of foam — pure crema, a breath of milk. Short, bold and tidy.
- Cortado — Nu 150Equal espresso and steamed milk in a short glass — balanced heat, no excess foam.
- Hot chocolate — Nu 180Real cocoa melted into steamed milk, lightly sweetened. Thick, comforting and mild — non-coffee warmth.
Breakfast
- Suja & Khabzay — Nu 120Butter tea with traditional biscuits
- Himalayan Oats Bowl — Nu 280Local honey, dried apple, walnuts
- Egg & Cheese Paratha — Nu 320Flaky paratha, farm egg, cheddar
Lunch
- Thukpa Cup — Nu 350Clear noodle soup, herbs, chili oil
- Chicken Momos (6) (Lunch) — Nu 380Steamed, tomato achar
- Olakha Club Sandwich — Nu 450Chicken, egg, salad, fries
Dinner
- Ema Datshi Rice Bowl — Nu 420Classic chili cheese with red rice
- Grilled Chicken Plate — Nu 520Seasonal salad, mashed potato
Pastry
- Cardamom Bun — Nu 95Soft bun, local cardamom
- Dark Chocolate Brownie — Nu 150Walnut, sea salt
- Apple Crumble Slice — Nu 160Thimphu apple, oat topping
Cafe snacks
- Crispy chilli potato — Nu 200Potato cubes fried until golden, then tossed in a glossy chilli-garlic glaze with spring onion. Crisp edges, soft centres, and a medium heat that invites sharing.
- French fries — Nu 180Straight-cut potatoes fried twice for a light, blistered crust. Seasoned with sea salt and served hot from the fryer — clean, savoury, and easy to share.
- Salted cashewnut — Nu 250Whole cashews warmed through and finished with a light salt. Buttery crunch and a quiet mineral finish — ideal with coffee or a cold drink.
- Salted almond — Nu 250Almonds toasted until the skins perfume, then simply salted. Firm snap, toasty depth, and a clean finish between sips.
- Peanut masala — Nu 200Roasted peanuts coated in house masala spice. Warm, aromatic heat with earthy crunch — a fragrant medium kick for the café table.
- Onion fritters — Nu 200Six to seven fritters with a soft onion heart wrapped in a lace of spiced batter. Golden and fragrant from the fryer — mild warmth, best freshly shared.
- Chilli cheese nuggets — Nu 250Molten cheese centres sealed in a light, chilli-kissed crust. Crisp outside, creamy within — mild-to-medium heat that stays playful, not fierce.
- Chicken lollipop — Nu 300Bone-in chicken, marinated and fried until the coating crackles, then finished in a glossy chilli lacquer. Juicy meat, sticky heat — medium-to-spicy café favourite.
- Fried chicken — Nu 300Choose drumstick, wing or breast — seasoned, coated and fried to a deep golden crunch. Juicy meat under a savoury crust; mild by default, with heat on request.
Cold drinks
- Iced latte — Nu 180Espresso shaken or layered over ice with cold milk. Creamy chill, clean caffeine.
- Iced mocha — Nu 210Chocolate, espresso and cold milk over ice — dessert-leaning chill without losing coffee focus.
- Iced americano — Nu 150Espresso over ice and cold water — bright, long and unsweetened by default.
- Cold brew — Nu 190Slow-steeped concentrate served over ice. Low acid, chocolate depth, clean cold-coffee finish.
- Fresh lime soda — Nu 120Fresh lime and soda over ice with a mint lift. Bright acid, soft fizz — the highland cool-down.
- Fresh orange juice — Nu 160Pressed orange, served chilled. Bright citrus, clean morning finish.
- Seasonal fruit smoothie — Nu 200Blended seasonal fruit, cream-smooth — highland café cool-down without heavy sugar.
- Banana milkshake — Nu 180Ripe banana and milk, ice-blended. Soft, familiar, café-counter classic.
- Chocolate milkshake — Nu 190Cocoa milkshake with soft foam top. Mild sweet, cold and filling.
- Mango lassi — Nu 180Mango and yogurt, lightly sweet — Indian café comfort in a tall glass.
Boba tea
- Classic milk tea boba — Nu 220Assam-leaning milk tea with chewy black pearls. Creamy, lightly sweet — signature pearl cup.
- Brown sugar boba — Nu 250Caramelised brown-sugar syrup streaked into milk with pearls that hold the caramel.
- Mango boba — Nu 250Ripe mango purée with pearls and a soft tea base. Tropical fruit lift, gentle sweetness.
- Taro boba — Nu 240Taro milk tea in soft lilac, pearls below. Nutty starch comfort, mild sweet.
- Matcha milk tea boba — Nu 250Ceremonial-leaning matcha over milk with black pearls. Green tea bitterness meets soft sweet milk.
- Thai milk tea boba — Nu 240Bright Thai tea with condensed milk gloss and chewy pearls — spiced-orange colour, soft sweet finish.
Bakery
- Chocolate croissant — Nu 180Flaky laminate filled with dark chocolate that melts as you pull apart the layers.
Tea & specialty
- Assam black tea — Nu 100Full-leaf Assam, amber and malty. Clean pot service for guests who want tea, not espresso.
- Green tea — Nu 110Pale jade liquor, gentle steam. Soft vegetal finish — calm highland cup.
- Masala chai — Nu 140Black tea simmered with house spice and milk. Warm spice aroma, mild sweet, café staple.
Burgers
- Beef burger — Nu 350House-seasoned beef seared on the griddle, held in a soft bun with melt, greens and our café sauces. Juicy, savoury and unhurried — a full highland lunch.
- Chicken burger — Nu 300Seasoned chicken, lightly griddled, layered with crisp lettuce and a clean mayo finish. Tender protein, soft bun, mild and bright — not heavy.
- Potato burger — Nu 300A crisp potato patty with herb seasoning, greens and soft bun — full vegetarian hold. Golden exterior, fluffy centre; mild, savoury comfort.
Highland bites
- Suja (butter tea) (Highland bites) — Nu 100Traditional Bhutanese butter tea, served warm and mildly salted-buttery. Highland hospitality in a cup.
- Ezay chilli cheese — Nu 180House ezay: chilli heat with soft cheese, plated small for the café table. Fragrant medium spice.
- Kewa datshi — Nu 220Potato in soft local-style cheese sauce with green chilli glow. Valley comfort, café plating.
- Cheese chilli toast — Nu 200Thick toast under melted cheese and green chilli. Crisp base, gooey top — mild heat.
- Ema cheese bite — Nu 220Cheese-and-chilli inspired pastry, plated refined — golden outer, soft melt, mild–medium heat. Four-star take on valley flavour.
- Buckwheat khule — Nu 200Thin buckwheat pancakes with honey butter. Nutty grain, soft golden edges — elevated Bhutanese café grain.
- Zaw & cream — Nu 180Roasted rice flakes with honey yogurt cream. Light crunch, soft dairy — refined local nibble, not village bulk bag.
- Mountain biscuit selection — Nu 160House shortbread and tea biscuits for coffee service. Quiet crunch with espresso or suja.
- Pe-datshi cups — Nu 220Green pea and soft cheese, gently chilli-warmed, portioned as small café cups. Mild–medium, elegant local colour.
Rice & momo
- Vegetable fried rice — Nu 250Wok-seared rice with seasonal vegetables, hotel seasoning, light spring-onion finish. Mild full plate.
- Egg fried rice — Nu 280Golden egg ribbons through aromatic fried rice. Soft, savoury, café lunch staple.
- Chicken fried rice — Nu 320Diced chicken wok-tossed through seasoned rice with clean soy gloss. Mild, popular, complete.
- Chicken or veg momo — Nu 280Handmade momo — choose chicken or vegetable filling — steamed tender with house chilli achar. Soft wrap, savoury heart.
- Steamed vegetable momo — Nu 260Handmade vegetable momo steamed to order with house chilli achar. Soft wrap, clean herb fill.
- Steamed chicken momo — Nu 300Handmade chicken momo steamed to order with house chilli achar. Juicy savoury fill, tender wrap.
Sandwiches
- Veg sandwich — Nu 200Garden vegetables layered on soft bread with a light house spread. Fresh crunch, cool dairy notes in the filling — mild all-day café fare.
- Hotdog — Nu 250Classic sausage warmed through and nestled in a soft roll with mustard and ketchup. Juicy, smoky and familiar — mild street-side comfort, hotel-polished.
- Club sandwich — Nu 300The Olakha club: layered chicken or mixed fillings, greens, egg and toast in a tall, composed stack. Hearty but tidy — mild, satisfying day food.
- Tuna sandwich — Nu 300Flaked tuna folded with greens and a light dressing on soft crumb. Clean ocean savour, cool texture — protein without heaviness.