Returned to dine-in! The inside of the restaurant is classy and has character, and it's bigger than…read moreit looks from the outside or when you first walk in. This time I had the Methi Malai Matar and a Sundried Tomato Olive Naan, and Masala Chaas to drink. My mom had the Paneer Butter Masala and a Garlic Naan, and we ordered the Fire Chicken to take back for my dad. The food was once again very good. The methi malai matar was flavourful without being very hot/spicy and the peas tasted very fresh! I ended up eating a lot of the gravy of my mom's butter paneer too - I started with just a taste, but then she had a lot left over at the end and I couldn't help but finish it. The gravy was nice and tangy, with a pleasant, rich mouthfeel. My mom ordered this she asked the waitress for the mildest paneer dish on the menu (we weren't given the option to specify spice level, but we didn't try, so if you need to, it could still be worth asking), but it still had a bit more of a bite than my dish, which I would have described as relatively mild but not spiceless. She was still able to handle it fine - her spice preference is low but not zero - it was just spicy to her. I didn't try the fire chicken but my dad spoke very highly of it and it smelled amazing. He also said, as you would expect, that it was quite spicy. My mom and I agreed the naans were just amazing. I think she said it was probably the best she'd had and for me there's been too many good ones to say for sure, but it was definitely a contender, and I remember last time we were all also in awe of the bread. They get it perfectly crispy without sacrificing softness. I also really liked the sundried tomato and olive flavour which I haven't seen before at other restaurants, and it complimented both of our entrees well. My masala chaas was really good too - it was a little spicy but still went down very smoothly and was a refreshing compliment to my meal. Even though it did have a little kick, it would still temper the heat well if you ordered a really spicy dish. I do wish they had metal or at least paper straws instead of plastic - (they're pretty much standard in Vancouver now, so I'm a little spoiled) - I would skip the straw where possible but I ended up needing it here to get all the froth, and I didn't think to bring my own. The staff was very polite, but not as attentive as we really needed. When we ordered our meals, we told our waitress we were going to place a takeout order later, but she disappeared after bringing our food and never came back to check on us, so we had to get the attention of another waitress to order the takeout when we were about halfway done eating. It was ready before we were done though, which seemed quick. We also never had our waters refilled. I think the prices are okay for the quality. The naans are big and the mains are reasonably-sized. For me, an entire naan and an entire entree (plus the chaas) was a filling but not heavy meal, so there's room to add appetizers if you have bigger appetites and/or want to go all out. One thing that is puzzling to me is that their online menu and takeout menu is significantly cheaper than what you pay to dine-in. On the online menu, you can choose the size of the entrees, and they're all cheaper than the price on the menu in the actual restaurant, but my "small" from last time was about the same as the dine-in portion, and if you order online, a small Methi Malai Matar is $11.5, but the dine-in price was $19.5. It's worth paying the extra few dollars for the dine-in experience in my view, but this is a huge difference and they should make their menus consistent across web and physical. The takeout is definitely the way to go if you want a high-quality meal for a lower price.

We were staying nearby. We are from Philadelphia but my wife is Mumbai born. So we were definitely…read moresampling the local Desi joints. She got Malai chicken and Pav Bhaji to bring back to the hotel. We are here to report that the Malai chicken was quite good. It was flavorful and tender. We are also here to report that the Pav Bhaji was a complete miss. When she opened it up, she said out loud that she could tell it would not meet her standards. When she took a bite, she physically grimaced and shook her head no. The flavor profile and texture was completely off to her. The roll was not buttery at all. The Bhaji was way too much tomato and way too much spice. I took o e bite and regretted it immediately. And I have some spice tolerance. But it was definitely not close to what we know as good Pav Bhaji. One out of two will have to do.

My second time here, and this time it was because the nearby Himalayan Kitchen was full with at…read moreleast a 45 minute wait. Unfortunately, Norling was a disappointment. It was relatively quiet - quieter than the last time I was here, which was mid week evening, around the same time (7ish). The yellow laphing was spicy, and tasty, and something we hadn't had before. The beef steamed momos were juicy and really bursting with flavour despite the simplicity. The sizzling chicken plate was really disappointing - bland with rubbery chicken. While the service was pleasant, and the menu felt more authentic than the nearby momo places; it was still disappointing.

Been going here for quite some time now so it's about time I review it properly and give this gem…read moreof a restaurant the recognition they deserve! What better way to start of 2022 am I right ?! Norling has some of the best momos Toronto has to offer and their food really does remind me of home. While I can't go visit Calcutta right now I can still hit up Parkdale for a little trip down memory lane for sure! Pictured here is my go to order whenever I visit: - Steamed beef momos - Pan fried chicken momos - Deep fried amdo momos All 3 types are sure to satisfy everyone's preferences, they're all SUPER juicy and delicious! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic momos. They also have a full Tibetan and Hakka style menu with many other items to try other than their momos, I've tried their gyuma before as well and licked my fingers (no joke). Gyuma is Tibetan style blood sausage and oh so yummy! Their prices are very reasonable and quantity is exceptional, definitely my kind of place. Check them out y'all :)

This review is for delivery orders. I didn't quite like the first delivery as had the promo items…read more Second time I did a platter that fared much better. Good seasoning and good dips with decent sides. In addition their garlic sauce packs a much desired punch. Good stuff will order again

came here because a friend wanna try this place. not my…read morepreferred place (after reading reviews) but im open to taste it and have my own thoughts. place has a nice decor and ambience. fast and attentive service. ordered lamb medium rare and yogurt brulee. lamb was juicy but it's a bit tough & hard to cut. the salad that comes with it is overly sour-cannot taste the veggie itself (i have never eat sour salad before. maybe this is how armenian eat it. my friend who tolerate sour better than me also commented the same). yogurt brulee is good. different/unique. but nothing wow. overall it's a good experience but not a place i'll be going back.

Super friendly service, operated by a family (husband, wife, and the young kids helps out on the…read moreweekend). The wife is a darling, so friendly. Momos are good. Butter chicken is more tart than sweet, and the paratha is oddly more flakey than I'm used to. Overall, good portion for 2 people. They offer papadum with mint chutney and tamarind as a starter for free which was a nice touch. Soon to be a new brand with Thai cuisine included. Space is huge and certainly can hold a lot of people.

Gods was pretty good. I ordered the shrimp curry and it was fresh, and the gravy was thick, and…read morecreamy. All of our dishes could not be fresher. The room looked very old in a good way, with wooden beams, and intricate decor, it was absolutely lovely! The staff were so talented. The waiter was able to get our order for apps, mains and dessert without writing it down, and it came out right from start to finish. We were thoroughly impressed! All of the dishes we tried today were really delicious, flavourful, and pipping hot when they came out! We can't wait to come back to try the rest of the Menu.

Came here on the recommendation of a Nepalese friend and so glad we did. This place has that…read moreunmistakable feel of a family-run spot--warm service from the moment we walked in. You can tell they genuinely care about what they're putting out. The food was excellent and left us wanting to work through more of the menu. Already planning our next visit to try other dishes. A real neighbourhood gem on Parliament.

Get the chow min and you won't be disappointed. It's the typical indo-Chinese street food that is…read moredelicious. We asked for the spiciest level and boy did they deliver. The quantity was good for two people and very reasonably priced. We ordered a takeout, so we didn't dine in but it looked neat and calm. Overall would come back to try other items on the menu.

When I am in Parkdale, I cannot resist having a new momo experience! There are endless momo places…read moreto try, some are popular and often mentioned in all sorts of media. Others are hidden tiny places which I find by chance. Still others are somewhere in between - not extensively spoken about in the media, but there are people who spread the words among momo lovers - like Garleek Kitchen. I was excited to visit here for the first time. As I was in a hurry between work-related meetings, I did take-out the following momos: I tried: - Steamed Chicken Momos - Pan-fried Beef Momos I liked Pan-fried beef momos as it had good amount of juice inside. Chicken steamed momos were a bit drier with less juice. The wrappers were beautifully sealing the filling, chewy and flavorful, perfectly cooked. The pan-fried one was gives the momo a nice extra crispy texture on the bottom. Just wished there was more fillings - momo felt a bit doughy for the amount of filling, especially the steamed chicken momos. I was impressed by the sauces that came with momo. Carefully prepared with multi-dimensional flavor & texture & spice profiles. Something that is not easily found in any other momo places. This place's side sauces are one of the most enjoyable things here. The service was pleasant, caring and homey - which is what I enjoy most in the Parkdale momo central. I will come back to try their other momo styles!

Having tried a couple of different Tibetan and Nepalese restaurants in Toronto's Little Tibet,…read moreGarleek Kitchen has become my favourite for the following reasons: 1) Depite the restaurant having a simple and humble appearance, the food tastes great, healthy, fresh, and very delicious. 2) They can customize all their dishes to be non-spicy (especially the Kothu Roti). 3) Lots of vegetarian and vegan options 4) Very friendly and hospitable owner and chef 5) The menu is unique because not only does it serve Tibetan and Nepalese dishes, but it also serves Sri Lankan (Kothu Roti) and Vietnamese (Pho) dishes. 6) Their momos are some of the best in the city - big, juicy, nice chewy dumpling wrapper, and tasty fillings. (I can only speak to the vegetarian filling, but I'm sure the other momo varieties are great too.) 7) The restaurant name came from combining "garlic" and "leek", two ingredients that are used generously in almost all of the dishes (which make everything so flavourful and delicious!). 8) Affordable and good value for their portion size and quality of food 9) Talented chef who could cook dishes from various Asian countries, and make them taste authentic and home-cooked I tried the following dishes, and loved them all: 1) Vegetarian Thali (rice, dal (lentils), dum aloo (potato curry), pickles, mustard greens, tomato chutney, raita (yogurt), papadam) - The rice was nice and fluffy. My favourite was the dal (as always), followed by the mustard greens (wish they included more of it in the thali) and raita. The papadam was a bit too oily for me, and not as crispy as some other papadams in other places. 2) Steamed Vegetarian Momos - As mentioned above: one of the best places for momos in the city. Loved the chewy outer wrapper and delicous veggie fillings. 3) Vegetarian Kothu Roti - I had been wanting to try this popular Sri Lankan street food for some time, so I was glad that they had this on the menu. It was big, heavy, and hearty dish. They were able to customize it to make it non-spicy, which I greatly appreciated. 4) Garlic & Ginger Shrimps (with rice and vegetables) - The sauce was flavourful and great on the rice. They gave a pretty good amount of shrimps and stir-fried vegetables (cabbage and carrots). A very well-rounded dish.

This was my first time at a Tibetan joint, so I tried to not get too excited. But how could you…read morenot?!?! As you step into Shangrila, the aroma of the spices and rice just pull you away to a distant land. The menu is extensive and there were a lot of dish I was curious to try. My friend and i got the Jhol Momo, dumpling soup (which we thought were "soup dumpling", but they were simply dumplings in a soup - oops!), and we ordered some chilli chicken (i think). Regardless, everything was delicious. I would eat a bowl of Jhol Momo right now with some of their homemade hot sauce. 3 dishes, 2 beers = about $43 + tip! Shangrila is totally going on my roster of cheap eats, and I can't wait to go back for a bowl of Jhol Momo!

This was my first time at a Tibetan restaurant and I went on the suggestion of a local business…read moreowner (she is from Tibet so I trusted her recommendation. Story has it, there was a monk from Tibet who came with body guards and entourage who went to the restaurant so we had to go. We ordered the beef momo, vegetarian soup with homemade noodles and deep fried cauliflower. Everything tasted amazing and was spiced so nicely. The broth was flavourful and clean. Prices are fair and service is nice! Would definitely come back to try more Tibetan dishes!

This restaurant was one of my mom and dad's favorite places to eat, especially for a nice afternoon…read moremeal. For our family, it's more than just a restaurant it's full of memories. At first glance, the place is very simple. The décor isn't fancy, and the seating is pretty basic. But honestly, once the food arrives, you don't care what kind of chair you're sitting on. You're too busy enjoying the food. The food is the star of the show, and it always has been. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, the protein servings are good, and the service has always been good whenever we visited. Everything tasted homemade and full of flavor. After my dad passed away, we decided to go there in his honor because it was one of his favorite places. The moment we walked through the door, my mom started crying. She and my dad had come there so many times over the years that being there without him was just too much for her. We sat down, ordered our food, and tried our best, but my mom was a mess. In the end, we took the food to go because she couldn't stay. Since then, we've tried a few times. We would drive there, park the car, look at each other, and then leave without going in. It's hard to explain unless you've lost someone you love. Sometimes a restaurant becomes part of your family's story, and every corner holds a memory. I miss the food. I miss the atmosphere. But most of all, I miss the memories of sitting there with my dad. Even as I'm writing this review, my heart hurts a little. That's not because of the restaurant it's because this place was such a happy part of our lives. The food was always amazing, the service was always good, and they became part of some of our family's best memories. Thank you for giving us those memories. They will always stay with us.

Walking into Afghan Flame in Toronto felt like stepping into a five-star Instagram filter. The…read moreplace is spotless, the staff are ridiculously welcoming, and somehow, some magical force got my bolani to the table in two minutes. Two. Minutes. I barely sat down. Then the meat platter showed up seven minutes later, and I honestly think I heard angels singing. Every bite? Finger-licking, jaw-dropping, "why am I still eating at home?" good. Service this fast, food this good, and a vibe this classy? Honestly, I'm convinced they secretly have a teleportation device in the kitchen. Afghan Flame isn't just a restaurant--it's a cheat code for happiness.