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

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

Learn about the most unique breakfast in Toronto

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

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

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