Discover ema datshi, a traditional Bhutanese chili and cheese dish, and explore Bhutanese and Himalayan cuisine at Garleek Kitchen in Toronto’s Parkdale.

Muli is a Tibetan-style daikon condiment made with mustard oil and spices. Discover Himalayan pantry flavours at Garleek Kitchen in Parkdale, Toronto.

When Toronto’s weather turns colder, there is something especially comforting about a steaming bowl of noodle soup. Across the Himalayas, one of the dishes that has provided that kind of comfort for generations is thukpa — a hearty noodle soup enjoyed in different forms throughout the region. For Toronto diners discovering Himalayan cuisine, thukpa offers an opportunity to go beyond the better-known momo and explore another important part of Tibetan and Himalayan food culture

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

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

Learn about the most unique breakfast in Toronto

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

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