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On Saturday, August 8, Garleek Kitchen is bringing the flavours of Tibet and the Himalayan region to one of Toronto’s favourite neighbourhood events: the Roncy Flea Market. Known for celebrating local makers, artisans, and small businesses, the Roncy Flea Market is the perfect place to discover unique products, connect with the community, and enjoy great food. Bringing Parkdale’s Himalayan Cuisine to Roncesvalles As a family-owned restaurant in Parkdale, Garleek Kitchen is pa

Toronto’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, and on Saturday, August 8, that diversity will be on full display as the community gathers at Nathan Phillips Square for Himalayan Mela, a vibrant celebration of Himalayan culture, music, and food. This year, Garleek Kitchen is excited to be part of the festivities, bringing authentic Himalayan flavours from Parkdale to the heart of downtown Toronto. Celebrating Himalayan Culture Through Food Food has always been an import

The experience behind Tibetan momos

When most people think of Tibetan cuisine, they often picture handmade momos. While momos are one of Tibet’s best-known dishes, there is another ingredient that has nourished generations of Tibetan families for centuries: tsampa. At Garleek Kitchen, our family is proud to share this important part of Tibetan culture with Toronto through our homemade Tsampa Pancakes, one of the most unique breakfast dishes on our menu. Made with roasted barley flour, tsampa pancakes are hearty

The Parkdalien Night Market was an incredible celebration of the Parkdale community, and our family at Garleek Kitchen was honoured to be part of it. Throughout the evening, hundreds of visitors stopped by to discover authentic Tibetan cuisine, many tasting handmade Tibetan momos for the very first time. We also served our signature tsampa pancakes, a traditional Tibetan staple made from roasted barley flour that reflects generations of Himalayan culinary heritage. One of the

Garleek Kitchen is excited to be participating in the Parkdale Tequila Crawl, hosted by Project Parkdale, on Friday, July 24. Community events like this are what make Parkdale one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, and we’re thrilled to welcome both familiar faces and first-time visitors into our restaurant. To help keep everyone energized throughout the evening, we’ll be serving complimentary Aloo Dum to participants. Aloo Dum is a comforting Tibetan-style potato dish

We're excited to announce that Garleek Kitchen will be participating in the first Parkdalien Night Market of 2026, proudly sponsored by Project Parkdale! Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, for an unforgettable evening celebrating local food, culture, music, art, and community in the heart of Parkdale. Whether you're a longtime Garleek Kitchen fan or trying our food for the first time, we'll be serving up some of our favourite handcrafted dishes made with

Ask someone to name a Tibetan dish, and chances are they’ll say momos. While these handmade dumplings are undoubtedly one of the most beloved foods from the Himalayan region, Tibetan cuisine has so much more to offer. Rich in history, shaped by geography, and built around comforting, nourishing ingredients, it's a cuisine that's still waiting to be discovered by many diners in Toronto. At Garleek Kitchen, we love introducing guests to dishes they've never experienced before,

Toronto is celebrated as one of the world’s most multicultural cities, yet one of its most remarkable cuisines is still unfamiliar to many people: Tibetan food. At Garleek Kitchen in Parkdale, we believe every meal tells a story. Our menu is rooted in Tibetan culinary traditions while celebrating the flavours and influences that have shaped life throughout the Himalayan region. Every handmade momo, every freshly prepared bread, and every comforting bowl is created with care,