10 Tibetan Foods to Try in Toronto | Garleek Kitchen

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

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

The experience behind Tibetan momos

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