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

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

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

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