Pairing Thukpa correctly — a note on butter tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Thukpa. I ordered it with butter tea and the simply seasoned and clean elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. black lentils in particular became more prominent in a good way.

dal bhat power for 24 hours is a trekking mantra reflecting how central the dish is to Nepali daily life. The a Sherpa kitchen in the mountains is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Thukpa with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.