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    Yegyel Restaurant

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    Started by a Thai man who married a local woman, Yegyel Restaurant is Paro's only Thai restaurant, centrally located toward the south end of the main market area. The Thai chef makes authentic, reasonably decent dishes with large portions that will be a welcome break from buffets. Everything is made to order so it may take a while for your food to arrive. Their fried chicken is particularly good — good enough to have a recipe named after it (yes indeed, “Yegyel’s Fried Chicken”). This specialty is aroi mak mak (very very delicious). The regular menu has the items you would expect: veg pad Thai noodles and raw papaya salad (both recommended), tom yum, noodle soups, stir fry mixed vegetable, spring rolls, red and green curries. The espresso is good, and alcohol including Red Panda beer from Bumthang is on the menu. Yegyel also serves sandwiches and burgers as well as a few Bhutanese items. For variety, you can always ask about the day's specials. Open Wednesday to Monday 9 am to 9 pm (closed Tuesday).

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