Mixed feelings about their momos. (Pan fried beef momos & steamed chicken momos) Have to tell you first, I only had momos for take-out. So my review is quite limited... Loved the wrapper's texture and favour. Not too thin, not too thick. Hand pleated. Nice pure wheat-y flavour. No machine made tastelessness nonsense, which I really appreciated! But the fillings were under-seasoned, felt dry and bland to me. And many of the momos came with their wrappers torn - which may explain their dryness. When waiting for my order, I enjoyed its atmosphere - the unassuming outlook and hippy-way interior, very Kensinton-like place! May be better suited for eat-in, to feel the total ambience to boost my food experience. read more

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On my search for restaurants in the Spadina/Dundas area, this restaurant caught my attention with all the raving reviews and since Tibetan Cuisine is one of my favourite food, we decided to give this place a try. Our server was excellent giving us an overview of their signature dishes such as Thenthuk (Tibetan noodle soup) and Tingmo (steamed bread) and these two items go perfectly together...loved it! We also had their Cajun-chilli beef Momo (dumplings) which was delicious. I enjoyed almost all the dishes but I wasn't a huge fan of their steamed chicken Momo as the skin was a bit thick and the meat was a bit dry in the dumpling...probably better if it was deep fried. And I must mention their Chili Chicken was a bomb. And the prices were very reasonable ranging from $13 to $15 per dish. For the four of us, the total bill was $82 including taxes for 4 main dishes, an appetizer and 2 smoothies. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Fan of momos ? This is your place! I'd only had momos once before but these far exceeded those. Part of our food tour Tibet cafe, is a no frills all about the food cafe. Authentic food, family run with things I'd never heard of on the menu. Part of our tour was stopping here for momos which are essentially dumplings, filled with either veggies or meat. We had the veggie and beef ones to try. I loved the veggie one, the dough is thicker than most dumplings. With the spicy sauce it tasted really good, and they were steaming hot! I wasn't a fan of the butter tea, smelt too much like butter for me to drink! Also very milky. This is a nice way to sample foods you may have never had without breaking the bank. Nice little patio out back and seating inside too and out front. Another little gem in Kensington market. read more

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After my husband and I watched the movie "Seven Years in Tibet" on Netflix, we were craving Tibet food. We saw this place in Kensington market, so we decide to come here to try it out. I recommend this place for food, but I don't recommend the movie "Seven Years in Tibet", I don't like the movie. We order the beef momos, thukpa noodle soup, and butter tea. I like the beef momos, it is different from the traditional Chinese dumplings. The thukpa noodle soup is made of short noodles and vegetables. Butter tea is not my cup of tea. It is BOBA, but with salt. This place has a patio. It is a nice gem in the Kensington market. read more

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A cozy patio, a plate of perfectly cooked Momo and a cold beer on a hot summer day, makes this one of my favourite places in Toronto. The friendly service and reasonable prices are a welcomed bonus. read more

On a rainy day while walking in the Kensington street, I stopped by this Tibet Cafe and ordered chicken steamed momos. A plate of momos should cost you $10 and you'll get 8 pieces and some salad. The momos were very juicy and tasty, the chilli dip was too the point and I was satisfied with the quality and quantity served. I would highly recommend this place to people who crave for Momos. The ambience is also super amazing for both inside and our door sitting. read more

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I got fried momos and fried rice. The cappuccino was great. The staff took time to explain the menu and make recommendation. There are only few vegetarian options. No vegan options. Eggs are essential part of some of the dishes. The place is not fancy but food is delicious and worth it. read more

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After having tried momos in many different Tibetan restaurants in the GTA, I keep coming back to Tibet Cafe in Kensington Market because their vegetarian momos are simply one of the best out there. The vegetarian filling - made up of vegetables (cabbage, mushrooms) and tofu - is packed with flavour. The outer dough is nice and chewy. It's served with a side of simple fresh garden salad and spicy red sauce. The interior of the restaurant is cozy - there are patios both in front and at the back of the restaurant (the patio at the back tends to be quieter). There are big tables near the back / middle part of the restaurant - perfect for groups. read more

Tibet Cafe - Vegetarian Momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not sure why a Tibet restaurant would serves also pasta. It is also a pub serving alcohol as well. The reason I visited this restaurant was due to my longing of tasty MoMo dumplings. When I was in Hong Kong, I have tasted the best dumplings ever, and it was from a Tibetan MoMo restaurant. It was juicy with a thin soft dumpling wrap, finished with a very flavorful sauce. However, this restaurant has nothing that resembles that. The dumpling wrap was thick and floury, the meat was dry and lack of meat flavor. And the sauce was like a tomato pasta sauce!!! This is all wrong. So, if you want real MoMo, this restaurant does not do MoMo the real justice. read more

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Very good fried chicken momos at a non-fussy hole-in-the-wall in Kensington Market! The shells were not too thick and the fillings were flavorful. Sure, there is absolutely not much of an ambiance, but the service was friendly and pretty quick, so it worked great as a quick lunch stop. I would definitely consider coming back if I find myself craving Tibetan food in Toronto! read more

Tibet Cafe - Fried Chicken Momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered beef Momo and tingmo. Momo was good but I would have enjoyed it more with different traditional "achar"/sauce. The Tingmo I got here was just amazing!! Such butter flavoured.. Yumm. read more

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First time tried Tibet's cuisine and it was yummy, kind of reminded me my native Ukrainian one to be honest -:) read more

Tibet Cafe - a plate of food on a table - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I didn't think I liked Momos until trying them here Wow!! We opted for the pan seared chicken -butter chicken & pan seared spinach & cheese. Both delicious. The patio is pretty cute but not as cute as the owners! Definitely recommend $18 for 2 people and we had left overs #blowthisplaceup #yum read more

Cozy restaurant in Kensington, roomier than I expected. Had the pan fried chicken momos ($14), the dough thickness was ideal and I liked the spicy sauce. Good service, I think they are family-owned. Worth trying read more

Tibet Cafe - the interior of a chinese restaurant - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This little spot just off the corner, is surprising large. It is deceptively tiny. I assumed a quick grab and go place but seating continues in the back. It's been around for awhile judging from the decor. Definitely needs a revamp. All that being said what abut the food. We ordered the tofu birds nest and the chili chicken with gravy. By all accountants the birds nest was delicious as she had ordered this every time she ate here. My chili chicken was not bad but I have had much better ones in Little Tibet aka Parkdale. I can't say I would order it again as it was not as rich in flavour as I have had. Judging from all the reviews what I should have tried was their momos. It's a quaint and comfy though dated space. I would definitely come back again and try the momos. read more

We were strolling around Kensington market when I spotted Tibet Cafe. I've never had Tibetan food but have heard so many good things so we decided to stop for a quick bite and drink. Bonus that the Euro games were on at the same time so we got to catch a bit of the Germany vs. Poland match. Their patio in the back is super cozy - pretty sure we would have sat there if the game wasn't on. Otherwise, you can sit out on the entrance patio and people watch the day away. The menu. Damn, they have crazy hours. 7 days a week, 12:00pm - 12:00am??? Never understand when there's all day breakfast and burgers on the menu. Do people seriously order that? Key in on the Tibetan specialties - momo's. For drinks, it was a hot one so we both wanted to try their smoothies. - Mango smoothie ($3.50) - Ju ordered a mango smoothie which was honestly terrible. It was overloaded with ice and I couldn't taste any mangoes. Wasn't impressed. - Avocado and mango smoothie ($5.00) - avocado by itself is $4.00 but our waitress told us it would be an extra $1.00 to make my favourite fruit drink combo. No biggie as long as it was good. Well, the avocado that they used must not have been fresh as it was almost tasteless and lacked any creamy thickness. Pass on their drinks! - Beef momo ($9.50) - my first time trying momo's which are a Tibetan specialty. Homemade, half-moon dumplings are the best and these were fantastic. You have to wait about 15 minutes for your order but trust me, it's worth it. Eight juicy pieces stuffed to the tellies with meat. - Chicken momo ($9.50) - we were only going to get one dish of momo's to share but the beef ones were so tasty that we decided to order a round of chicken momo's to compare. Comes with the same side salad (meh) and Tibetan dipping sauce. Ju was telling me that each sauce is different as each restaurant has their own homemade/secret recipe. I can't decide which momo I liked best but can safely say both were extremely satisfying. Cool Toronto has such a wide, diverse group of cuisines to try. There are quite a few Tibetan places so I would love to try a couple more next time in town. Tibet Cafe was a solid first experience into the land of Tibetan food. read more

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I really wanted to like this restaurant since I have a close Tibetan friend who always tells me to try Tibetan momo. When I got here, it was clear that there wasn't much business (I was the only customer). It's clear that this is a family restaurant. I was a bit upset by the few drunk people on the front porch of the restaurant which made me feel quite uncomfortable. They seem to be customers of the restaurant. I ordered the chicken momo, basically chicken Tibetan dumplings, and it came in around 10-15 minutes. The food was really, really good. It also came with a side salad as well. The reason I'm only giving it a three star is because of the atmosphere. It felt really dead and I felt really uncomfortable sitting in front of the window, watching drunk people yell and shout on the front porch. I would come back here for food, but probably takeout. read more

Tibet Cafe - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here on a Saturday night as a party of three. Tibet Cafe is a little shop hidden in Kensington Market, it's a bit difficult to find as the sign isn't very obvious. There was barely anybody here on the Saturday, only 2-3 tables were occupied and there was still lots of space to sit. The restaurant doesn't look like much, there isn't much decor and you can tell that the place has been here for a while - it shows its age and there is no new renovations done. The service was friendly and they got to our order quickly, even mentioning that the steamed moms will take a little more time to cook. We ordered four dishes for the three of us: the vegetarian tofu soup, shrimp fried rice, chicken steamed momos, and vegetarian fried momos. I felt their portions were very generous. I enjoyed the flavours as it wasn't too heavy and spiced, but refreshing and with hints of flavour. The broth for the soup was rich and there was a lot of tofu with it. The fried rice wasn't too fried and greasy and there was quite a lot of shrimp given as well. I loved the momos, and thought they were packed fully with ingredients. The vegetarian momos were fried perfectly, and had a nice crunch to it. The chicken momos were generous on the chicken side, and I felt quite full eating four of them. The menu has many more options to choose from. I felt it was funny that they offered a 'Sandwich/Little Italy' section, when all the other sections were catered to their more traditional Tibetan food. Overall I enjoyed the food and the portion for the price we paid - I would definitely come back for more momos! read more

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Tibet Cafe is such a sweet, cozy little place. I wish it was a few blocks closer to my office so that I could spend more of my lunch hours there. The menu has everything: Tibetan favourites are alongside fruit smoothies, all day breakfast, burgers, pasta, stirfrys, pad thai, soups and salads... This is exactly the type of menu those Restaurant Make-Over people would slash to pieces. Take off the pasta and the chicken Parmesan, focus on the Tibetan specialties and the other Asian dishes! I go here for the momos, beef or veggie, which are served on a platter with a side salad for $8. Such a tasty, hearty, cheap meal! I confess, however, that I've never met a momo I didn't like, neither in Toronto or in their Himalayan heartland. The fruit smoothies are good, too. The soups are also recommended - big portions! Everything here is homemade and very fresh. However, because everything is homemade, it takes a not insignificant amount of time for the food to be served. This isn't the spot for a speedy meal. The staff at Tibet Cafe are very kindly and attentive despite the slowness. And maybe the 70s green colour scheme, the hand-painted and tiled decor plus the Dalai Lama portraits will make you smile. read more

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I haven't had momos for a long time! We weren't disappointed! You have to wait about 15 minutes for the momos to be made fresh but the time goes quickly! The dumpling soup was steamy and flavourful and we were so glad we ordered it! The owners are friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back! :) read more

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Was here for lunch with some colleagues this week. I've been into the momos since trying Loga's Corner in Parkdale a few weeks back. These were some pretty solid dumplings. We split orders of beef, chicken, and veggie momos. They were around $9 per order, comes with 8 momos, very tasty hot sauce and a side salad of romaine, tomato, cucumber and a balsamic vinaigrette. I appreciated the salad for some freshness. Momos were steamed and quite big - full of meat (or veg). The flavour was very nice and savoury, hints of ginger and green onion in the chicken. We all singled out the veggie as being a really nice surprise, I would order them again. Meal is very filling so I would say the value is right on. A couple of colleagues also split the chicken hot and sour soup. They really enjoyed it - I had a taste and would have to agree. There was a nice surprise of some pineapple for some sweetness. Rest of the menu is pretty strange (ice cream floats, chicken parmigiana etc.), I'd stick with the Tibetan stuff. read more

Tibet Cafe - Assortment of beef, chicken and veggie momos - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After leaving Cold Tea, my friend and I were walking around and saw this place. I got super excited to see that they had momos! I love me a good momo, so we had to try it out. The server informed us it would take about 15 mins, and the time went by pretty fast. The momo filling was pretty great, but the wrapper was a lot thicker than I expected. Though, it had a really delicious taste. The beef was cooked well (kinda sad that they didn't do the authentic buffalo, but I do figure it's super hard to source in TO and becomes a specialty kinda meat that not everyone would eat). The sauce on the side was great too. I'd definitely come back here again :) read more

Tashi delek! I really do love this place. Its a little encapsulation of Toronto's eccentricities. Located in the non-hipster section of Kensington and populated mostly by "colourful" locals, this place is a great hangout for pitchers and snacks. Ignore the "Veal Parmiona" on the menu and order the Momos (fried or boiled). They are quite a nice snack. Also the owner and his wife are always there and very nice (bonus points for the picture of him in his monk's robes with the Dalai Lama) Give it a try and support a small business! read more

Small Kensington market restaurant with a typical Kensington style decor (little effort put into that). Where the place shines however is the food. The food was excellent even for my vegetarian partner. I ordered the chicken momo (highly recommended) and chicken padthai and loved both of them. The pad thai is a bit more sour than what you would find in other places but I liked it more because of that. My partner ordered veggie momo and also liked it a lot. The meal is relatively cheap ( less than 10 per item) and very filling. Service was also fast....my pad Thai came within 10 mins. Decor aside this is a great place to try Tibetan cuisine. I would come back. Note they do not do delivery. read more

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This place is so full of character and open late nights. It's not my favourite dumpling place but it was still very good. Service was great and this was a great option for our group - veggie and meat friendly. Service was so friendly! This a great spot for a quick drop in or a couple of drinks with some locals by the bar. Pics posted are accurate and that's exactly how the dumplings look. read more

Tibet Cafe - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This tiny little cafe is excellent. It's right in the heart of Kensington Square and has great charm. The momos were delicious and the staff was friendly. Nice little patio out back. read more

A solid little joint with a cozy patio in the rear, run by some very friendly people. Definitely a prime contender for a place to grab a beer and a snack - I just wish they had a little more to choose from! read more

Nice food prices are good portions are decent. Was there for few minutes and wall art and quotes are very inspiring.

I met a friend here for drinks one afternoon. After a few, it was time to eat. My friend recommended the pad thai. Admittedly, I was a bit reluctant to eat pad thai because it's so overdone at restaurants these days. However, when it came, it was piping hot, nicely spiced - not too much like many restaurants and the tofu was hot and crispy also. It was delicious! I dare say that it was the best pad thai that I've ever had! I returned a few days later to try the veggie momos. They were freshly made, hot and awesome. The dipping sauce - was great also - some chili-type sauce with some ginger added in there for extra zest. The nice people that run this place, the unpretentious nature and great location make this a place that I will come back to on my next trip through Toronto and the Kensington Market! read more

After several visits to the newer Roncesvalles location, I finally made it to the original Tibet Cafe and Bar in Kensington Market in January, then returned a few days ago. The restaurant is very thin, with a small bar in the middle where I sat the first time, a few tables and a tv up front, and a seating area at the back where I sat on my recent visit. The decor is gold and brown with exposed brick and a few paintings and prints, dark wood furniture and low lighting. There was classic rock playing at the bar the first time, but Tibetan music playing in the back room the second. The service was fast and very friendly, both with the bartender who was newly arrived from Tibet, and with the owners on both visits. At the bar, I had the fried beef momos and a Tyskie beer then a cup of butter tea to go. I had the mokthuk soup and tingmo this last time with my butter tea, both bills totaling to $17. All of the food was very good: the fried momos were firm but not stiff; the soup had vegetables and small momos in it, and it was hot in temperature (good for a cold evening meal) but not very spicy; the tingmo (2 steamed buns) were soft enough to tear apart easily, and came with butter which was new for me. Other menu items include a variety of steamed momos, chili chicken, other soups, some thai and italian dishes, and a few Canadian dishes. The Saturday special was pork chops with a fried egg and rice for $10. There is also an espresso machine for various hot drinks, and a selection of smoothies and milkshakes. The bar seemed to have a good selection of alcohol, and prices are good, only $5.50 for my imported beer. Overall, another great addition to my list of Tibetan restaurants to choose from. read more

Great food and really warm staff. We recently tried this place for the first time and weren't disappointed at all. We tried the fried momos, thukpa, and the hot and sour soup and everything was on point. The server even agreed to do a half chicken-half veg plate for the momos and got us warm water to drink for the freezing snowstorm outside. The meal may not be very huge in portions but seemed good for the price. The only thing we wish was to try the steamed momos instead of fried but were told that they take more time, so hopefully the next time. read more

"What the heck is a momo?!" I wondered as I stumbled in through the door. I had read the reviews here, and knew I needed to find out for myself. I drank my cheap Coors Light (don't judge me!) while I waited for the chef to steam the veggie filled dumplings. The fifteen minutes it took to prepare went by fairly quickly as I amused myself watching Kensington's riffraff screaming at the Hab's game playing on the big screen TV while drinking pints and milkshakes. This really has an interesting environment. I usually only come here for the amazing and affordable 100% fruit smoothies (mango avocado please,) but was always scared off by the drunk smoking people who seem to always be there, even first thing in the morning. I'm glad I gave the food a chance because it was pretty delicious! read more

I have been here a few times and it's safe to say that they have great smoothies and horrible service. The general atmosphere seems very sketchy and thrown together. The mint green walls and plastic override booth tables makes me thing I am in a run-down hospital. I haven't really dissected the menu but the garlic toast I had was pretty lacklustre. I would probably just stick to the smoothies next time. read more

Tibet Cafe has the best vegan Momo's, stopped by for a late night bite and split an order along with some vegan soup read more

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I was clueless as to what Tibet's food was like until I accidentally ended up at this place. The ambiance of this place could use some improvement, there is a little patio in the front although the people sitting there seemed sketchy to us so we decided to go inside and we sat in the front of the restaurant. They have a bar and on the other side of the bar there is more seating. There is a second patio in the back, there appeared to be no one using it when we arrived. The food here seemed really fresh and those vegetarian Momo's were really amazing, I have never had momo's before so I don't know what else to compare it to but I have had dumplings at Chinese restaurants and this was fairly similar, but it tasted amazing. Service was fairly friendly, it seemed like it was a family run business. There are many options for vegetarians and vegans, i would go back here again. read more

One of the best places in the city for momos (Tibetan/Nepalese dumplings). The steamed momos (beef or chicken) are terrific, and the sauce that comes with them is great too. If you get the momos fried there aren't as many and they aren't as good. The meal isn't huge, but it's definitely worth the price. The smoothies are a nice treat in summer too. The service is friendly and efficient. read more

An affordable tucked away gem that I frequented lots during my student days. Usually a quiet spot amidst the hustle and bustle of the market. Good grub and I always liked their smoothies! read more

I've been to Tibet Cafe a number of times, and my friends and I are always excited to go back. There are two great patios - I especially enjoy the back one. The patios get tons of light, and the front one is perfect for people watching in Kensington. The food is delicious, with many options for vegetarians, vegans and the gluten-free. The portions are large and the prices are low. I especially enjoy the veggie and tofu stirfry on rice - super tasty and with tons of veggies. The service isn't always that great, and sometimes if you're on a patio you will have to go in to remind them that you're there. The inside is a bit dirty, with smudges on the walls and stains on the seats. But for the price, the awesome food, the great location and the many menu options...I'll keep going back for sure! read more

Went there for the first time today. The interior design is really unconventional but good for Kensington Market. We had: 1 x Chicken Momo 1 x Beef Momo 1 x Chicken Parm 1 x Mango Smoothie 1 x Coffee Service for us was terse but good. Food was genuinely great! The momo's had a dipping sauce that was spicy and exotic. The value for the momo's was great. The chicken parm was, unusual, in that it's an Italian dish in a Tibetan restaurant, but it was very tasty too. The penne was well cooked and in an excellent sauce. I'm not a fan of the mango smoothie, which had no dairy-just ice. My friend liked it though. It was OKAY, but not the way I usually like them. It did taste fresh. All the food we got was fresh, the coffee was good. There are lots of really colourful people in Kensington Market which makes the experience better. Will be back! read more

This is one of those hidden gems that you seldom find. I went here with a colleague for a late lunch and boy was I surprised, with food ranging from Tibet, Nepal, Thailand and Malaysia the menu was simply amazing. I'll admit the decor is a little rustic and the prices are above average compared to the serving size, but the food was fresh and clean so what's not to love. Recommendations: Chicken Momo w/ Chili Sauce Fruit Smoothies read more