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Had an enjoyable lunch with friends at Tibet Kitchen. It was my first time having Tibetan and Himalayan food so I was pretty excited. Our group ordered a few dishes to share including the chili fries, pork chili and tse nan zom (steamed mixed veggie with light garlic and ginger). Of course we had to try a variety of momos, we settled on the pan fried veggie kothey momo, steamed veggie lhasa momo, steamed bun ting mo, and veggie c momos in curry sauce. Standouts for me flavour-wise were the fries and c momos. For the fries, it's like they coated it in sauce and then fried it. Every fry was coated so evenly in sauce but it ended up staying nice and crispy without a hint of sogginess. The tumeric curry with the c momos was bursting with flavour. I also liked when our server (who I also felt was the owner?) came by to speak to us about the story of how those dumplings are made green. He told us that they grind spinach in an efforts to make it more healthy. If that means more guilt-free dumplings then I'm all for it! The most disappointing dish was probably the ting mo and that's mostly because we didn't know what to expect. It's literally just a large lump of steamed bun dough with no filling and I wasn't really into that. I also thought I'd like the fried kothey momos more than I did but because momos are pretty doughy dumplings, the fried dough felt like a little too much for me. Overall our group really enjoyed Tibet Kitchen. I don't think momos are my cup of tea but I def would be down to go back to try their other dishes!
It was such a great experience. We always wanted to try Tibetan food. I recommend this place. We take steel Momo with beef and fried Momo with chicken. The last one was the best. Totally must have tried.
Got the JOHL MOMO (8 dumplings in total and we asked for a mix of beef, chicken, and vegetable). The johl sauce looked very vibrant, but unfortunately the flavour fell short. The chicken momo filling was my favourite while the vegetable momo was bland. We also got the MUTTON CURRY, which was super flavourful and the lamb was delicious! Honestly kind of disappointed especially because they weren't offering the Thali (round plate with assorted Tibetan side dishes) even though it was on the menu AND I came on a Saturday ~6pm. With other Tibetan restaurants around, I'd rather try something else if I'm back in the neighbourhood.
Food: 3 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 4 Stars I have been really wanting to trying out Tibet Kitchen after reading all the great reviews on Yelp. Needless to say I was very excited when we finally decided to try this place out. The actual experience however fell short of my expectations. Since this was our first time here we decided to ask for recommendations. Basically we were told the Momo and chow mein were popular and that was the extent of the recommendations. So we ended up ordering the beef Lhasa Momo, the Lhasa Langsha, and the Tsey Khatsa. Overall it was a mixed bag. I have never had Momo before so I can't compare but this Momo was juicy on the inside and the skin was a nice thickness. The beef inside however was a little on the tough side but otherwise it was good. The Lhasa Langsha was fairly average and again I found the beef to be tough, even moreso than what was in the Momo. The Tsey Khatsa however was great and we really enjoyed the flavours. Do note that I found the portions to be a little on the small side so order accordingly. In terms of service the service staff were extremely friendly and personable for the most part. They came by often to check on us and our glasses were always full. The one thing I do have to deduct points from is the rate at which the food is served. It took nearly 50 minutes after we placed our order before we received it all. It was nearly 25 minutes before we even received our first dish. They seem to be a very popular spot for take out so I get that they are busy and it is understandable why the food would take so long. What irked me was that the table beside us which arrived after we had placed our order received most of their food before us and their order was much larger while my guests sat there complaining about being hungry. The restaurant has a nice patio in the back while the restaurant interior was fine. It did not feel cramped and the space was clean. I think the best way to describe my experience at Tibet Kitchen is that they did some things very well but those seem to be cancelled out by other issues. I am not sure if the food is worth the long wait so maybe just take out next time.
First time having momos and there is no other place to try it in Toronto than here! Supposedly rated the best momos in the city, I had to try it! We came here just before they closed up midday which I had no idea and should have checked because as we were eating, the staff sat at a nearby table and started eating. The momos itself were very good, it came out piping hot but just by looking at it, it looked very delicious. We asked for recommendations since we did not know what to get and good thing we asked. All dumplings were juicy and rich in flavor. The chili (I believe they said it was Himalayan) was so different than the chili I am used it, in a good way. Service was great, I would be happy to come back!
Tibet Kitchen. I want to give it a 4-stars, but simply cannot. Here's why: 1) Food: This is a tough one. It may be just Tibetan food, but the entrees we ordered oddly lacked flavor and spice. We ordered the shaptak and chicken chili, both promising a little heat, but it was lacking. It almost had no taste. 2) Service: They were friendly, but slooooooooow. It took awhile to get seated, to take our order, for our food to arrive, and for us to get the bill. The entire experience took around three hours. Despite the above, the space is beautiful and spacious. They have a back outdoor patio that is perfect. When we went it was full, so it must be popular. Perhaps we're missing something.
Have heard wonderful things about this place and decided to come visit and give it a try! I had done my due diligence beforehand and so had a list compiled before coming... When Garab, the owner, saw this list, he was so intrigued and kept asking which friend recommended us to come haha! He was super enthusiastic and welcoming, and very excited to share Tibetan cuisine with us. His high spirits and friendly, smiling personality certainly brings a great vibe and atmosphere to the place! We ended up ordering the following: - Gyuma It said beef sausage on the menu, but I suspect that this was actually a beef blood sausage of some sorts. It was slightly spicy and very rich in flavour, and came stuffed with rice and dressed with raw scallions. Pretty good, though slightly on the saltier side! - Beef Lhasa Momos While these were good, they weren't the best momos I've had! The skin / wrapping is a little thicker, and the juice within is almost purely beef broth. I'm used to having a bit more curry / seasoning on the inside, but this was super flavourful nevertheless. - Ting Mo For those who love carbs, this may hit the spot! A slightly oily but very hearty steamed bun, this roll goes perfectly with curries to soak up every last drop. - Pork Chili Garab recommended this over the phingsha, so we chose this! It was quite spicy but extremely rich and flavourful. The pork is thinly sliced and quite crispy (I suspect it was fried beforehand), and marbled with lots of fat. It actually quite resembles char siu! The red onions are fried well, and the sweetness comes right out. - Mutton Curry This dish was definitely the highlight of all that we ordered! Although curry was slightly watery, the broth was super delicious. There was the slight gameyness from the mutton, and the curry was adequately spicy to go very well with the complementary rice. There were many pieces of mutton inside, making it a very generously portioned dish of curry. Loved this dish so much! My family cleared it all. - Butter Tea According to Garab, this tea, which is mixed with butter and salt, is meant to be consumed by those who require vast amounts of energy for their hiking trips. It helps your body keep warm, and indeed, the beverage stayed piping hot to the end of our meal! Though we weren't massive fans of the flavour, it was definitely a great and unique experience. When we spoke to Garab right after, he was super enthusiastic and gave us the drink on the house! Overall, a wonderful and eye opening experience! Garab is a lovely and welcoming owner, and the food is very flavourful and rich. Would recommend you come if you're feeling something hearty!
Tibet Kitchen is located in Parkdale on Queen West among the many Tibetian restaurants around the area. I dropped by for lunch on a Friday not knowing what to expect (I've never had Tibetian food before except for momos!). The restaurant was not busy at all at noon on Friday but I did speak with the owner and he said that the place gets very busy on the weekends. I ordered the chicken chili lunch special for $10 and it included a bowl of hot and sour soup, rice, and a deep fried momo. It was a lot of food for lunch and I wasn't able to finish all the rice. The chicken was tender and moist and had a good flavour to it. The deep fried momo was delicious (I'm now very tempted to go next time just to get a plate of their momos). The hot and sour soup was very warming and had the right amount of spice to it. Overall, good value for the amount of food you get. The service was attentive and friendly. The owner is super sweet and nice. He always had a smile on his face and started conversations and joked around with the customers (myself included). He did mention that his main chef was away the day I went so he apologized ahead of time if the food was not good. Overall, great introduction to Tibetian food! Great and friendly service, I will be back for more and bringing friends to try more Tibetian dishes next time!
We went for a weekend lunch to this place after seeing the reviews. I was not impressed. We tried the C-Momos and Jhol Momos. They had the same sauce and there was not much flavour as I had expected. I had the chai and it was the one thing I really liked about the place. It was empty for lunch time on weekend, we were the only people in the restaurant.
Great patio in the back and very casual. Our server was amazing. Very nice, knowledgeable and quick. We tried two kinds of beef dumplings (they were out of the chicken sadly). We also got the chow mein, a bun (which was steamed and amazing like a bbq pork bun but plain). The sausages were my favourite. They came in thick coins and had the nicest flavour and a great texture with rice in the sausage as well. The noodles were the only part I didn't love. They weren't very flavourful so that's where they lost points. Can't wait to go back in winter for the middle soup and more dumplings.
Came by here (commuted over 2 hours) because I heard they had the BEST CHILI CHICKEN....nope. Not even close. My friend and I found it to have no spicy and little flavour at all. Originally, I thought we must have gotten the wrong item but looking at photos, it looks right. We were expecting the chicken to be crispy as I read in some reviews, however, our dry chili chicken was SOGGY. It was actually the worst chili chicken Ive ever had... I would reccomend this place in Scarborough on pharmacy (forgot the name), or chili chicken house in Mississauga. Try making chili chicken at home too. My mom's is much better than this place. Other menu items/highlights : - gyuma blood sausage appetizer: DELICIOUS MUST TRY ITEM. It was my first time trying blood sausage or blood anything. Had no idea what I was putting in my mouth but everything including the onions were a delight. The sauce was sososo good! - ginger garlic bok Choy had a great tasting sauce - was not expecting a huge bowl of steamed rice. We ordered a fried rice bowl and ended up not eating much of the plain rice or finishing the fried rice. It looked like they used different grains of rice. - tibet fried rice was better than expected, tastier than the basic Chinese fried rice that it basically looks like - service: okay... We didn't have water for a long time. We waited for her to come back and asked her to fill it. I think even then, she only did once. We were the only table in the restaurant too for awhile. Then two other groups came.
This place is great. What they lack in curb appeal is more than made up in Tibetan goodness. We have ordered takeout from here three times now and each time it has been very good. The first time we ordered it was better than I expected and the next two times, it has somehow been a little better than I remember. Have I been to Tibet? Yes, I have. Does it remind me of the food there? Yes, it does. Mind you I was not a huge fan of the food when I was there. But Tibet Kitchen seems to have gotten the best of the restaurants in Lhasa and infused it with a little local flavour and thus created something truly wonderful. We have found our Tibetan restaurant of choice and you needn't look for another.
I'll admit it. I am completely unfamiliar with Tibet/Nepalese food. I had been waiting for someone else in my circle to try it. Then base my decision on that whether I should go. I've seen and walked by numerous Tibetan restaurants and had never gone in. One day, I was surfing and saw some of the highest ratings for food - in general, for one of the places I kept walking by, Tibet Kitchen. After that, I made a plan to go and try it on my own. I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered their lunch special Chili Chicken(Jhasa Khatsa) made to your heat preference. It came with a vegetable spring roll, rice, pickled daikon/carrots and hot and sour soup. I also ordered their beef momos (shae mo). The food was incredible! Flavourful with just enough heat for me in the chili chicken. The accompanying vegetable spring roll was crispy and not greasy. The hot and sour soup completely hit the spot. Warm goodness that really helped me out that cold day. The steamed beef dumplings were a delight. Two sauces come with it: one with some kick and the other without. Hard to say which was the highlight because in all honestly everything tasted good. The coffee was amazing too! They use Propeller coffee folks. Good stuff. One of the things that made the experience over the top was the customer service. It turns out the welcoming host, Garab, was the manager. He's such a pleasant fellow and extremely helpful with any questions you might have. It's so great to support an independent local restaurant when you realize how much passion they have for what they produce and want to share. Give them a try. Absolutely worth your time, pocket and palette.
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I tried the Thukpa, Jhol Mimi's and chilli chicken and all of them were delicious! My friend recommended me to try the thukpa- a noodles dish and I am in love :) read more
Great spot if you like enjoy delicious and spicy food. We were greeted by the friendly staff and they immediately had us seated. We ordered Delhi momos (must try) and 4 ting-mos. If you love spicy food and want to try something different - this place should be next on your list! read more
10 years ago
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A small, very friendly place minutes from Roncesvalles in Parkdale.. I found it while idly browsing the net during my down time at work and was tempted enough by reviews to try it during my lunch hour. The proprietor was super friendly. I ordered two appetizers: Dropa Khatsa - well done beef tripe ($4.99) and Gyuma - beef sausage ($5.99). The tripe was well curried, very spicy and I loved it. Sausauge was soft and it strongly reminded me of kaszanka - a traditional blood sausage in Polish cuisine. I also ordered Phaksha Khatsa - chili pork ($8.99) and loved it as well. I always try hot and sour soup wherever it's available and this was not an exception. It was the only food item that I truly disliked and would never again order it there - too watery and pretty much tasteless. I repeated my experience there few days later. The proprietor greeted me like a long lost friend. We ordered lunch consisting of fried dumpling, chicken corn soup, chili chicken, small ball of rice, a steamed bun - it was fantastic. Portions were huge and we both ended taking half home. The cost? $6.99 plus tax ! I'm a believer now and shall be returning on many occasions. read more
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Thank you Katherine for your nice words!
13 years ago
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Thank you Kelle for nice words!
8 years ago
I've never tried Tibet food before, it was the first time I tried! The server recommended chilly chicken and he was so right! The chicken was soooooooooo delicious!!! also C momo(beef) was good too! It's a little sweeter than chicken tho. still loved it! Also the (seems) owner was super kind and funny :) I would visit again with my friends anytime soon! read more
6 years ago
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9 years ago
OMG! I miss Tibet kitchen already!!! The owner is so funny and friendly. The environment is so lively and the atmosphere was just so uplifting. I loved all of the dishes especially gyuma because since I live in Chicago, we don't have any Tibetan restaurant here. I am hoping to visit again during winter. STRONGLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO GO TO THIS RESTAURANT! You won't be disappointed! read more
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Thank you Tenzin la and I am glad you enjoy our food and services.…
14 years ago
9 years ago
If you are in this area you MUST come here for lunch. Mt friend and I came here after reading all the yelp reviews and they're all true (the good ratings ones anyways). The walk around this area is a bit sketchy but the food here is so good. We got the lunch specials which is only $8.99 and came with so much food. Soup of the day, steam bun, rice, fried dumpling, and one entree. I got the chicken curry and my friend got the dry chili chicken both wete really good. The service was exceptional. We came there at 11am right when they open and the lady there was very nice to us. They take credit and debit and cash. No american express. read more
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16 years ago
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Great little place for authentic Tibetian/Nepalese food. Veggie momos were just okay, but the veggie Manchuria and the Chilli shrimp were really flavourful. Also have a nice little patio in the back, with tons of street parking up front. Super friendly staff and very reasonable prices as well! Definitely will go back here. read more
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7 years ago
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12 years ago
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Thanks Mark!
10 years ago
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9 years ago
Authentic Tibetan food with the blend of some Nepalese. The outdoor patio is cool for summer and drinks are quite reasonable priced. Should definitely try MoMo read more
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First time ever eating any of the Tibet style food. I would eat here again. The choice on the menus was very easy to understand and everyone in our party was pleased with the food. read more
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10 years ago
9 years ago
It was an awesome experience, we ordered pan seared momos, the spicy momos in the excellent sauce and the chilli chicken. Next time definitely we are ordering more momos. Service was great and quick. It was our first time here and it certainly isn't going to be last time. read more
11 years ago
Being a Tibetan I'm pretty picky with my Tibetan foods. & it's hard to find satisfying good Tibetan food. But Tibet Kitchen is beyond my satisfaction. Super like!! read more
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Thank you Tsering la ! We glad to know you that you didn't made any…
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Thank you Sunny Sonam la!
10 years ago
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Thank you! Yes we have a great patio in this neighbourhood and we…
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1378 Queen Street W
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