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.

Looking for Himalayan food in Toronto? Discover Tibetan and Nepalese flavours, momos, thukpa, tingmo, and more at Garleek Kitchen in Parkdale.

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

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

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,