Traditional Nepali cuisine comprises a variety of cuisines based on ethnicity, soil, and climate relating to Nepal's cultural diversity and geography. Much of the cuisine is a variation on Asian themes. Other foods have hybrid Tibetan, Indian, and Thai origins. Naturally gluten-free (GF) - thanks to chickpeas!!
Traditional Bhutanese food has been influenced by its neighbors, especially China, Tibet, and India. But like the country, the local cuisine has maintained its unique character. It's less oily than Chinese or Indian food. They also cook with smoked cheese and chill known as datsi(s). A smoked cheese dish cooked with meat and vegetables.
