Thanuja V.

If there is one spot in Toronto that represents diversity in Asian food, it is Garleek kitchen. This is the perfect place you need to visit for Asian heritage month. Why? Very few restaurants are out there that serve dishes from Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and incorporate Chinese influences. It's amazing to have dishes like dhindo, pho and kothu roti all under one roof. I absolutely love the mutton curry and chili momos here. Very flavourful and perfect for sharing. This is a place that is humble, warm and comforting. Perfect for a cozy night in and authentic as it can get. It also doesn't break the bank and is located in one of the most diverse neighbourhoods, Parkdale/ Little Tibet. I know this is going to be one of those spots I go in regularly for a little dose of comfort and hearty goodness. This is definitely a spot you need to go to experience a range of delicious Asian cuisine.

Golds V.

We wanted to try Tibetan food, and chose this based on the poster at the front of the store, which had a cute little story that I think would be worth while For anyone to read about the chef. I ordered the breakfast combo which came with a bland chickpea curry, excellent hot sauce/salsa,l that I secretly wished they would sell out of jars for us to take home, and a potatoe curry that was perfectly seasoned, and a small slaw I think for decoration. The bread that it came with was delicious, perfectly light fluffy and fried. The second dish was the mutton kothu roti, which is a Sri Lankan cuisine, and for not really taste anything like the traditional one I was expecting, it was actually a really interesting taste that I really think would be a cross between a fried Asian noodle dish using mutton pieces and a type of paratha roti. I enjoyed this dish very much. Of course when your at a Tibetan restaurant you need to get momos, and we did! We ordered the fried chili beef momos, which I could t take a picture of cause my hands were drenched in grease from eating the other two dishes. This dish I felt was very heavy, as we ordered fried momos, I would have liked the boiled, but my dining partner really wanted to trey friend. The dumplings were sitting in chilie oil, and was topped with I think an onion sauce, I could t really tell. This dish was something I really think I would Have enjoyed more had it not been fried so we will give it another go that way, but the filling was excellent! The staff were exceptional, the restaurant was clean, there were several options and a secret mwnu. This place is loved by the locals, we had the pleasure of chatting with one while we were waiting for our food to come, which said it doesn't matter what you order it's always good. And I think he was mostly right.

Gayan P.

Being from Vancouver, I have had limited exposure to Tibetan/Nepalese food, which is a shame because it tastes amazing! The momos and other dishes have an amazing blend of East Asian and South Asian that I think is extremely unique. A blending together of the best the world has to offer in terms of food. No other part of the world has anything that could even come close in terms of taste. I look forward to going here again for dine-in when the pandemic is over.

Jo C.

The best Momo's are here at Garleek Kitchen located in Little Tibet or Parkdale. You can order the Momo's steamed or fried. The Momos are filled with Chicken. Beef and Veggie. I couldn't decide on which filling ....so Chef Karma asked if I wanted a mix with all the different types. It was amazing. Just be careful with the first bite since they will be very hot! I would definitely order from this

Janine W.

I was reading all the good reviews so I knew I had to come to try their momos. My son is an avid fan of another establishment so I have to come without him. Definitely freshly made as you wait 10-15 minutes for them and the filling is tasty with a good amount of filling too. The wrappers are green as you know you're getting extra vegetables with them. Their hot sauce was decent. I think Tashi Delek has the best hot sauce so far. Though I do love the chili paste at Loga's (different than his hot sauce which is a bit hotter than Garleek's) I definitely want to come back to try more things. The khotu roti and thali are on my list. And eventually their beef momos too. The place was filled wIth Tibetans which is always a good sign. It's a small place but the energy is good and the food is terrific. Definitely a win-win Update: so I've been back twice now. So now I've tried 1. All 3 types of momos 2. Thentuk soup veggie but with beef both 3. Mutton curry 4. Kothu roti veggie Ok so the veggie momos are still the best thing I've had. The broth was great but lacking in veggies. The curry was very flavourful and worth getting again. The kothu Roti was very plain. Lacking in spice, we added hot sauce to it. And again lacking in veggies. It didn't need much but there was basically none. Still want to try the thali

Roohi G.

I am back with the review of this awesome place. We ordered veg steam and veg chilli momos and they have some other options too if you like. The Momos were definitely amazing. I really liked the place and the staff members were really kind as well. Located in the parkdale area. I specifically like the chilli oil and the sauce. The preparations are too good. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Peter M.

Let's say we do that parking lot thing we all used to do "back in the day!" TL:DR - Great Restaurant, go get some! You know the one. You stand around in a circle...No...No...No... Not that Thing! Well...maybe after that thing when all of a sudden you are sooooo hungry, you'll eat a dirty street dog from a vending cart! Well...I digress. The parking lot convo is usually about where should we go to eat. Lots of ideas, then no matter what one person says, there's one that ends it by saying..."I'm not feeling it." Then the game starts over again! How about, Nepalese? Tibetan? Vietnamese? Indian? Sri Lankan?!? Murmurs die off and somehow there is interest in every category! People start dropping from pure hunger and other start to gnaw on trees and hunt small animals! What if I tell you that there is a place that does all those cuisine and pays full respect to each by creating excellent food. Welcome to Garleek Kitchen Asian Fusion Restaurant. A passionate chef and his charming wife opened up a winner in Little Tibet. Garleek, what were they thinking when they came up with that name? Well the story is actually pretty cool, especially when Chef Tsering Phuntsok took time out of his kitchen to answer my query on the name. Before Garleek, young Tsering was working in a factory and going to school to get his high school equivalent certificate. It was hard work and he befriended many people. One African man in particular would share his traditional meals with him. Tsering would prepare pork dishes, while his friend would prepare chicken. Simple foods with great flavour. Tsering revealed that he uses a lot of Garlic in his food preparations. After a little prodding, his friend told him that his secret ingredient was Leeks. Tsering said to himself....hmmmm.... Garlic and Leeks! Garleek! That will be what I will name my restaurant. And...that he did. Enter into the tiny shop and look up at the digital display. It will show food from many countries. As usual, a lot of food was ordered and equally enjoyed. Beef Chowmein, Aloo Dum, variety of Momos, Pho, and my personal favourite...Khotu Roti. Oh...Momos is their dumplings - in case you were trying to figure that one out (like I was - face palm). Oh my...Khotu Roti is basically taking Roti and shredding them into little bits and preparing them with vegetables and proteins. So basically a stirred fried noodle type dish but substitute roti in for the carbs. It was so delicious, I am thinking about it while writing this review....DroolZ!!! Please note that many places pre-fab the Momos. Not here. Ensure that you have plenty of time to order and wait -- worth every minute you invest. The freshly prepared and delicious dumplings will set you back 15mins for the order. Take your time. Savour each bite. BTW - each dish is priced at more than reasonable. Go try them all! As I mentioned in earlier reviews, I've been seeking out small and local biz that purvey new and amazing culinary treats. You also know that if a place delivers good food, service, and value -- it's the Trifecta!!!! It's a 5 Star Review. I've been giving out quite a bit of these gems lately. I'm willing to give out as many as I can because isn't it better to enjoy a 5 start at every meal, than hit a 1-star and ruin your night? Chef Tsering and Jenna (oh please...oh please...let me get her name right!) are fine people running a great spot in the "center of the universe" call the 6ix! I for one luv their place. Only if I can convince them to move to the 9ine, then I can have Momos everyday!!! :D CHEERS!!!

Shruti J.

Really good mutton Kottu roti and Chai! I also ordered the dumplings but i think the covers! Service is quick! I just have one complaint- they need to fix their noisy entrance door. This is a fairly small place and the noisy door is really disturbing!

Jenn W.

If you like intimate family run restaurants, Garleek Kitchen will definitely provide that cozy experience. The dining room consists of less than ten tables, and on a weekday visit, the entire operations was run by a single person - quite a feat to be host, waiter, and chef. To keep things simple, their menu is displayed on a television and cutlery & key condiments are found on the table. Meanwhile, most of the time, the proprietor is in the kitchen, making everything to order including the momos. These dumplings are the delicious pouches I remember most from past Tibetan meals. With the option to steam, pan fry, or deep fry the dumplings, we tried them two ways - pan-fried and steamed. The chicken pan-fried momos ($8.99) definitely hit the spot. The toasted crust adding a nice contrast compared to the soft top of the dumpling. While the nub in the middle of the dough was a bit too thick, the white meat chicken filling was juicy and savoury. So good the spicy dipping sauces weren't even required. They were needed for the steam vegetables momo ($7.99). While the chunky chili sauce added heat and extra flavour, the dumplings could still use more salt. Nevertheless, the filling consisted of an interesting combination of vegetables, which Garleek should consider leaving some less cooked (everything was rather soft) so the texture will vary. Nepalese chicken chow mein ($8.50) is made from thin chewy noodles cooked on a hot flattop so it develops a crust on some strands. Like Cantonese chow mein, there are the crispy and soft bits within the plate, but Garleek's is less oily and isn't topped with sauce allowing the noodles to remain crunchy. I loved the aromatic wok hay of the dish, but the chicken needs less time on the grill as it was overdone and dry.

L D.

Always love coming to Garleek. The portions are generous and the prices are dirt cheap. Usually I come here for their breakfast combo but their momos and other mains were great as well. Pro tip: ask for the momo hot sauce if you want fiery goodness but be careful! The hot sauce is extremely spicy

Sami H.

We decided to do a quiet valentines day dinner and we chose Garleek Kitchen since my wife had been raving about the reviews. Even though my family is from South East Asia I have barely tried the cuisine from the region that goes beyond my country, so I was very excited to try cuisine from the our Himalayan neighbors. Located in the Little Tibet neighborhood of Parkdale, this restaurant is very unassuming. There's probably seating for just under 20 people and it was very busy on 8pm on a Thursday night even though the rest of the neighborhood was quiet. We ordered the Mixed Momo plate which was a mix of beef, chicken and vegetarian dumplings. I got the Chicken Thali and my wife got the Chicken Chowmein. These are all dishes that I am familiar with by name and sight because they share common elements with cuisine from Bangladesh but it's the taste and the spices that are so vividly different that I have to give my hat off to the chef. Highly recommend this place if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and try something new from a very different part of the world. It's not the most visually appealing or filled with Instagram worthy decor, but the food is made out of love and perfected by skill and it really shows in the taste of the dishes.

Matt W.

I honestly didnt know what a Momo was before coming here. For simplicity you could think of it as a dumpling. But then the cooking style needs to be identified - which is cool because Garleek offers all 3 styles! There's deep fried, pan fried, and steamed! The textures drastically change but all 3 taste delicious. Whats great is the wrapping is made, flavored and done in house. They have a great selection of sauces, my personal favorite are the deep fried beef momos, but they have chicken and vegetarian as well. There's also classics like fried rice, noodles and Tibet Spinach Dip which is a great unique take on the classic. Service was incredible and the head chef took the time to greet us and say hi which was a nice touch.

Kerry W.

Garleek is an unpretentious but cozy little restaurant. The chef told us the story of how the name "Garleek" came to be. Yup, it does have something to do with garlic and leek lol. Since I have never tried Tibetan tea before, I was delighted that they offered it on the menu. It tasted like tea with a bit if salt. The menu is also pretty diverse, ranging from Tibetan to Napalese to Indian food. My favorites were the momos and khotu roti. The momos were one of the bigger momos I have seen. And it was juicy and filling. The biggest surprise was the khotu roti for $10. It is essentially shredded bread. BUT they did magic to it so that it tasted like chinese ho fan to me. It was simply delicious!!!!! Service was super friendly no matter how busy they got. And I like how the chef would pop in and out to chat from time to time. Prices are very reasonable for the dishes. A definite must go back!!!