Tibetan restaurants in Toronto are for the most part found concentrated around the far end of Queen St. West, making Parkdate a veritable Little Tibet. For the uninitiated, Tibetan food takes many cues from Indian, Napalese, Chinese and Hakka cuisines, though there are distinct dishes - like momos - that are a must!
Here are are my picks for the top Tibetan restaurants in Toronto.
Tibet Kitchen
Himalayan and Nepalese cuisines are the specialty at this Parkdale spot with a glorious patio. Thali lunch sets are especially generous, while other not to be missed menu items include the impressive variety of dumplings like sha-bhaley (Tibetan style beef and cabbage patties) and shae-thuk noodle soups.
Loga's Corner
This family-run operation is primarily a takeout counter with cozy cafe seating located a couple of doors down. The menu here is delightfully cheap, specializing in Tibetan momos served 10 at a time for $6-$7, aloo momos (deep fried potato dumplings) for just $1, and freshly made parathas (two for $5) stuffed with curried potato and green onion and accompanied by yogurt.
Norling
Start with a cup of boe cha (butter tea) before moving on to Tibetan and Indian Hakka specialties at this casual eatery. On the menu you'll find delicacies like sesame-flecked chicken pakoras, dropa khatsa (curried beef tripe), and gyuma (spicy blood sausage in tomato sauce).
Himalayan Kitchen
Momos tossed in chili sauce, spicy laphing (mung bean noodles), and Nepalese thali lunch sets starring mutton, chicken or chickpeas are all on the menu at this vibrant restaurant.
Shangrila
Vegetarians and vegans will find ample selection at this Parkdale restaurant. The potato chili (kind of like chili-sauced fries) are a house favourite, as are the crescent shaped dumplings and tingmo (steamed buns).
Om Restaurant
Another restaurant in the heart of Parkdale, this one with a liquor license and vast menu that boasts nearly 80 a la carte options. Find Indian and Tibetan dishes on the menu including curries, rice dishes, dumplings and fresh hand-pulled noodle stir fries.
Tsampa Cafe
There's no menu at this tiny Parkdale takeout counter, just a whiteboard billing momos, sha-balay, chow mein and various curries that come with a choice of rice, puri (fried bread) or tingmo.
Lhasa Kitchen
Get your momo fix at this newest addition to Parkdale's thriving Tibetan dining scene . Aside from dumplings, find the kitchen cooking up laphing, chowmein, curried beef and chili chicken.
Tibet Cafe
This Kensington Market cafe and juice bar offers an eclectic menu of sandwiches, burgers, pad thai, and best of all momos. Try the Thukpa special soup featuring house-made momos with spinach and tomato in a steaming bowl of broth.
Kathmandu
With locations in Yorkville and on Yonge St. (at College), this restaurant serves up Nepalese and Indian specialties including curries, tandoori dishes and an AYCE buffet at lunch. Momos stuffed with chicken, fresh coriander and ginger are steamed and come with a tangy house-made achar for dipping.
What did I miss? Add your favourite Tibetan restaurant in Toronto via the comments.
Photo from Loga's Corner by Jesse Milns
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