Ask Toronto food lovers where to find great momos and the conversation will eventually lead to Parkdale. And somewhere along Queen Street West, one small Tibetan restaurant has developed a particularly strong reputation for its dumplings: Garleek Kitchen. The restaurant’s own website says it has been “Voted the best Momos in Toronto!” (garleek-new) But Garleek Kitchen isn’t relying on its own claim. Food publications, customer reviews and Toronto food communities have indepen

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The Toronto Star explores traditional Tibetan and Himalayan Breakfast in Parkdale, Toronto

Garleek Kitchen is proud to celebrate Chef Tsering Phuntsok’s feature in Toronto Guardian, sharing his journey from Tibetan food traditions to Parkdale, Toronto.

What happens when a Tibetan chef who loves going out for breakfast with his family brings that experience into his own restaurant? At Garleek Kitchen in Parkdale, the answer is a breakfast menu that starts with Tibetan and Himalayan tradition and grows into something distinctly Toronto. For Chef Karma, breakfast has always been about more than the food on the plate. Since moving to Toronto, one of his favourite activities has been going out for breakfast with his family. When

Every restaurant has a story, but some stories begin long before the restaurant itself. For Chef Karma, the journey to opening Garleek Kitchen in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood began during childhood, when he was sent to be raised as a monk at a Tibetan monastery. It was there, surrounded by Tibetan culture and tradition, that Karma developed an early relationship with food and cooking. He helped prepare meals for the other monks, learning that preparing food was not simply

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

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