What Kewa datshi is
Potato and cheese stew with chilli.
Kewa datshi is listed as a dish in the Bhutan guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Kewa datshi
Kewa datshi is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Bhutan. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Bhutan guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Kewa datshi sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 7 food entries we track for Bhutan, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Ema datshi, Momos, Red rice |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Phaksha paa, Kewa datshi |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Kewa datshi is one of 5 dish entries and 2 mid-range items; 2 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Bhutan items that make most sense alongside Kewa datshi, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Bhutan items share the most tags with Kewa datshi, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Kewa datshi: common questions
What is Kewa datshi?
Potato and cheese stew with chilli. It is listed in the TasteBridge Bhutan guide as a dish.
How much does Kewa datshi cost in Bhutan?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Kewa datshi vegetarian?
Kewa datshi is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Kewa datshi?
Our index lists it across Bhutan, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Bhutan. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.