1600 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1A8, Canada
Shangrila is a small family-owned restaurant located in Parkdale Toronto serving authentic Tibetian and Asian fusion foods. Visit us for an assortment of momos, chicken chili, chow mein, and crispy cauliflower.
Food was unreal, every dish we ordered was full of flavour and I couldn’t have enough of their chilli fries, not just one my favourites in the city it’s on the top of the list. Very friendly service too ❤️
This place is THE BEST!! The atmosphere is beautiful with lots of colours on the walls and pleasant lighting. I love the floor seated tables (they also have regular seating) and the owners are so friendly. The vege Jhol and chili momos are amazing (the meat ones are good too!) and the sauces are exquisite!! The sautéed Chinese greens are a perfect pairing with the momos. I highly recommend this jewel of a restaurant!
My god the best chowmin and jhol momos I had in Toronto. Must visit ❤️
According to Wikipedia, Shangrila is a fictional place in Tibet’s Kunlun Mountains, described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon. However, Shangrila does, in fact, exist on the south-western periphery of Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. A visit to Shangrila (the restaurant), seemed to be a visit to Tibet itself. The restaurant’s décor is stunning, with the Tibetan language script lavished throughout and traditional ornamentation panelled on the walls and tables. There are both Western- and Tibetan-style dining areas. Many quotations of Tibetan teachings are on display, however one that I enjoyed most was a simple handwritten note pasted on the wall: “No Wifi, talk to each other.” (photo included). This is wisdom, indeed. I enjoyed the chicken momos with moderately spicy chili sauce. A potential for improvement would be that the sauce seemed to have heavy notes of ketchup which overshadowed the chili taste. For my first foray into Toronto’s Little Tibet, Shangrila was a welcome destination. བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས. Tashi delek!
Classical tibetan food and tasty vegetarian dishes. The tim mo is very good to come with the soup. The chill tofu is crispy outside but soft touch inside, the favor is comfort to tongue and not spicy. The noodle is also very good with wok chi. Their service is very good. Definitely recommend to this restaurant for vegetarian food!
Follow @bredgyeats for yummy food pictures! The Jhol momos are stuffed with a beefy buffalo filling, bathing in a pool of Jhol gravy packed with a nutty sesame and soybean flavour. The wrapper isn't too thick but provides a satisfying chewy texture to contrast the tender chunks of meat. It's so addicting.
Tried vegetable Jhol momos, they were really delicious. The jhol gravy was flavourful and chutney/ dip was hot & zesty, loved it! The Vegetarian momos had a paneer filling which was a nice surprise. My only issue was that they had added an egg in the vegetable hot & sour soup, which was not mentioned in the description. For this reason I could not consume it, but it looked nice. Overall it is a decent place to order from, if you are looking for authentic momos.
Spacious spot for Tibetan eats. Came here to try the Jhol steamed momos (beef) and really liked it. The gravy was especially quite flavorful. Really attentive and kind staff. Good for groups of any sizes.
The owner is a sweetheart, food is amazing hidden gem
Ive been coming to this restaurant for about 8 years or so. I recommend the pork belly, the chili chicken and above all else the crispy cauliflower, it is amazing.
This place is so unhygienic, the cook in the back was constantly blowing his nose and coughing while making orders
I ordered Cheley khatsa, and a couple of different momos(beef tongue). Good food,but I think these guys dont know what is beef tongue, as I got beef meet, definitely not tongue.
Really bad behaviour from staff they don t know how to talk with customers Really dissatisfied Service
Best Tibetan food restaurant there is ..
The service was the best and food so delicious! Thanks Siri for hospitality
Most authentic Nepali/Tibetan food in GTA
Very good
It was ok
Jhol mo: mo is good.
We celebrated my boyfriends and his sisters birthday here! The momos are tasty!! I loved their vegetable jhol momos the best! Since we have cakes, they were very nice to help us out with it!
Cost shoot with floor pad seating area as well as regular tables. Good food and fast, attentive service.
I ordered steamed chicken momos. The portion was good and they were tasty.
Really tasty food.
Excellent momos and hakka food. The chilli fish is exceptional and my favourite dish, though the chilli chicken and momos are quite good too.
Whenever my partner and I have any opportunity to eat out, we cannot help thinking about their food so this place is my top pick since I moved to the neighborhood. The atmosphere here is very cozy and chill - the staff is always welcoming and friendly. Inarguably the best restaurant in the neighborhood :)
very delicious food, perfect tofu, good service
I had the best jhol momo ever from Shangrila. The ingredients were so fresh and of good quality, and it was so delicious. One of the best foods Ive had in recent times; it was so flavorful. I loved it!!!
Best momos and soup. Spicy Gyu-ma which Tibetan beef sausage is my favourite! Had a great time with great friends at a Friday night!
Just our goto. Someone stays and visits? We have a room but you gotta buy dinner at Shangrila!
The cuisine was exceptionally good. I appreciate the ambience as it closely resembled that of Boudha, Nepal, offering an authentic taste experience. I highly recommend this place to all Nepalese. Will come back again for sure!
Food is delicious. Serve girl is polite and patient. And price is reasonable! Love it!
Great fooodd... must try pork chilly and jhol momo
Loved the food. Best customer service. Was my first time and it was worth it. Will come again for sure.
Good place to have momos, but not the best. The jhol has more of peanut butter taste to it, and chilli momos is more like paneer chilly gravy.
Cute spot in Parkdale for Tibetan food!
Incredible!!!!! The shangrila noodles are to die for. Awesome spot for vegetarians/vegans. Highly recommend!
Every thing is just wow
Such a beautiful, peaceful spot with out of this world food and service. Try the Shangri-la Noodles and you will be so happy. I hope this place has success forever.
Such a cute place to sit with a group of friends or on a date! They have mirrors and Tibetan art everywhere. Theres a lot of space, with a lower sitting area by the bar in the back. Their momos, egg drop soup, and fried rice is amazing !! My personal favorite was the steamed chicken momos but I will definitely order the chili momos again next time because the sauce was delicious. Their prices are great for the amount and quality of the food (eg. 10 momos per order, large plate of fried rice to share between 2 people). The service was also great, the whole team was attentive and friendly. Ill definitely be coming again!
One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Feels like home. I love the sukuti and Jhol momo but the entire menu is delicious!
I had food delivered through uber. Must say pork chili and chilli chicken was good but fried rice is not upto the taste, very very dry and rice was not fresh cooked. Dopa katsa taste horrible, could have cooked in traditional style instead of cooking it in more indian style: turmeric and masala. Wish if it is crispy and dry.
Delicious for the whole family, including plenty of vegetarian options!
The place has a nice cool calm vibe to it! The food is amazing ! This is best chopsuey I ve had! Butter chicken momos are so delicious!! Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options and the server was nice enough to check with us if eggs are ok to be added.
Amazing place
Worst hospitality. The owner/server was so rude. We strictly asked for vegetarian main course but got egg in the fried rice. The owner/manager was in a hurry to leave. The food was just fine nothing great. I m not coming back again here neither will I recommend this place to my friends.
The food is always great and comforting. Perfect place for an authentic taste of Tibetan food along with great service. My favourites are the momos and the pork chilli.
One of early Tibetan spots in Parkdale, and my personal go-to sit down restaurant. Lots of great options on the menu, from fried cauliflower to hearty noodle soups and curries. Portion sizes are quite generous. Butter chicken momos are a gateway food for the neophobics.
Consistently my favourite restaurant. I live in the neighbourhood and have tried all the Tibetan on the strip. This is the undeniable best. Also service is amazing. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available and super tasty.
Amazing food and very friendly owners. Always one of my recommendations for people looking for a good restaurant in Toronto. Their Homemade hot sauce is the best.
Years and years ago, my ex tried brining me here but unfortunately they were always closed at this time for renovations and I never made it in until lastnight. I am so happy I finally made it in because this place is AMAZING!! I ordered the butter chicken momos and hot and sour soup (the other momos were my friends, I think he got chicken) which were both phenomenal especially the momos! If you havent tried this place then you need to, like RIGHT NOW!! Oh and shout out to the super cool staff there also, they were so chill and friendly
The owner obviously has zero pride in their restaurant to allow it to look like that, yikes. The food is mediocre at best. Rough, just rough.
My favourite place for Tibetan cuisine. Writing this review after visiting this place so many times, i feel it criminal to not have reviewed it Must haves 1. Jhol momo (chicken/veg) 2. Chilli Momo Other items which i like are: 1. Honey Chilli Fries 2. Thukpa (But i have had it much better in India) 3. Steamed Momos 4. Noodles
We had the most delicious vegetarian dinner here today. We ordered Jhol momos, veggie fried momos, Then-thuk and Tofu chilli and Tibetan tea. Everything was delicious, tasted so flavourful and we felt so at home there. Definitely will be coming back! Came back here to try the chili momos and the Shangri-La noodles, both of which felt like we were eating the most flavourful home-cooked meals. We always have a great time here. Vegetarian options: There are many vegetarian options and they are delicious. As always I specify for food to be vegetarian without egg and they were very happy to make sure that our food was as requested.
Authentic and delicious cuisine. The family feels complete the experience. Mom is amazing.
Very bad experience .Today we went over this and the waiter who came to ask for order was too rude . We went 7 including infant. We requested her to provide a chair for our infant baby. She replied so rudely telling us to keep our baby in floor .
Food is average if you compare it with Himalayan kitchen. Its not bad but definitely a room for improvisation. Service is good and you get the traditional Tibetan ambience.
When we entered the place we got a vibe of Nepal. We went here to try Momo and our experience was good.
I went there with my friends especially to have momo. I couldn t wait for C-momo to take pictures . Felt like taste from home and I found Ms. Tshering is amicable and companionable. Place is clean and hygiene. i would recommend everyone to go there and taste once for yourself.
It was an amazing culinary experience with tantalising traditional dish.
Amazing food and hospitality! Warm and cozy ambiance. Great for taking a group, a lot of their dishes are a must try. The chicken chilli momos, veg chowmein and tingmo with shabtak are my favourites!
Great food
All of the food is delicious and makes me happy every time.
Affordable and good quality. Decor is basic. Food
Modest food with decent portions.
Fantastic food but the behavior with customer especially from the lady who seems to be the owner. The waitress was very well mannered but unfortunately that wasnt the case with the other lady behind the counter. Visited twice and might still come again but their attitude needs to change.
I ordered jhol momo and thukpa. Jhol momo is amazing here
Best Tibetan food in Parkdale.!
The food here is heartwarming. The chilli fries, chicken lollis, and momos are a must-do. The hot sauce is homemade and packs a punch. Soo good! I wish I could buy a bottle of it.
Good food good service
A nice Shangrila in Parkdale. Peaceful and lovely service. Drinking Chai served in a little earthy cup underneath all the prayer flags and HHDL s blessings is one of the best things you can find on a busy street. Vegetarian options: Vege Momo
So many variety of momo s, love chowmein , love fry momo.
This place is great. The food excellent. I find it easy to be comfortable in here with old and new friends because the atmosphere gives an easy going family friendly vibe. You can be loud with a large group having a good laugh and eat delicious food. The food is wonderful. I order shabtak with gravy, tingmo and Gyuma. My friends ordered mixed momos, tofu chilli, beef and broccoli and a paneer dish. We ate it all and continued to so even after we were full. As always service was wonderful and friendly.
We got the crispy tofu, paneer Manchurian, beef and broccoli, mixed platter of momos. Everything was amazing!
Food is pretty nice and tastes very home made. Nothing fancy. The price is pretty good for the portion though it cant beat some food court in scarborough. Vibe is pretty chill.
Such great service and amazing food!
THE UNDERDOG. Place is my go to restaurant for momos and noodles. Home like feels. Pro tip- try and get floor sitting. Adds to experience
Such an amazing place, good food with great pricing and staff!
Love the food and the vibes
A very cozy and warm place, I was enjoying the food so much I forgot to click pictures. I tried the chili momos, which was a top pick for me, and you can choose spicy if you like. The chowmein is a must try, steam dumpling are pretty decent, too. The pork chili was really spicy and tasty, too. The owners are really nice ppl, and service is quick.
Authentic Tibetan cuisine, we had all veg options; hot and sour soup, steamed veg momos and then-thuk (which was super tasty). Lots of seating space and street parking. Decent service.
Great food & service - was recommended by a friend and am very grateful they did! Will definitely be coming back :)
staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. chowmein and pork sekuwa were my favourite.
The food well priced and fantastic food will go again
Thank you making food like back home. This was the best chowmein in all the Tibetan restaurants!! Such authentic taste and didn t find MSG taste at all. Loved it. Thanks
The best food ever. Very friendly staff and very clean restaurant.
Best food and service!
Very bad staff, i dont know if that lady was the owner or the manager. Whoever it was she was super rude to us.I have been a customer since last year. But the way she treated was so bad and will never visit the place again. There are many restaurants in toronto who knows customer service.
Food, Service, Hospitality all 10/10. You wont regret it. Promise. I asked for: Jhol momo, Thukpa, Phingsa (Bread)
Popped into share some momo platter with chilli chicken sauce, chilli garlic fries and chow mein, all was good good portions good prices Would eat here again. Food
Me and my friends have tried over 10 of the local momo restaurants in the area in search of the best momos. The chilli chicken momos were so good we got a second order. The flavors were sweet and spicy! The momos filling could be a little more but other than that they re the best flavoured chilli momos in the area!!
The food from Shangrila is so delicious and comforting. The crispy cauliflower and gya thuk soup are particular favourites. I ordered from this restaurant a lot while I was pregnant, and now my 2 year old loves their food too.
Best sweet & sour chicken
Shangrila is part of my top 3 favourite places in Toronto to order take out when I want to treat myself (or friends) to delicious, seemingly healthy food. Its a nice family run business that is always warm and inviting. Best dishes for me are the masala chicken, blood sausage, chicken fried rice and crispy cauliflower. Love this place.
Great food and service! Try the chilli dumplings.
Lovely!
fabulous Tibetan food
This is one of the very few establishments in the GTA you dont want to miss while you are in town or in the neighbourhood if youd like to enjoy Tibetan or Nepali cuisines. I have been to this place several times, and Momos and Nepali Thali are my most favourite dishes! In addition, the staff members are very friendly and the atmosphere is quite welcoming! They accept Discover cards but do not take American Express. But that hasnt changed my love for their food. Thank you, Shangrila! Highly recommended!
Absolutely incredible! Love the owners there. They are super nice and the food is always delicious.
Best authentic Tibetan food in Toronto. Food is really tasty.
It is our favourite place for Tibetan & Asian food. We have been going for 3 years Thank you for all your service and great dishes OMG we ate yesterday evening but I would like to have now as well Also beer & chilli fries combination is the best ( I had just on photo lately)
Hidden gem, amazing food, very reasonable and good portions, we tried chilli momos, chicken momos soup, chilli chicken and Hakka chowmien everything was amazing, such balanced flavours, nothing over the top. I live in Niagara region but can go to this place every weekend.
Great cuisine
Lovely spot. We have been going here for years. The food is delicious.
Delicious food and great service!
Food was amazing! Definitely a gem for Tibetan food. Dropa khatse (tripe) was so good. Gyuma (blood sausage) was fresh and tasty. Staff was professional, checked our vaccine status, area was clean. 100% would go again and I will be bringing friends.
I frequently order takeout here and it s always delicious. The chicken chilli momos are my go-to. The ingredients always taste fresh and the the chilli flavour is amazing.
Fantastic
I brought my family here for a dinner one quiet Saturday evening. The interior feels cozy and familiar while paying homage to its Tibetan heritage. Our server was attentive and gave us great recommendations, even warning us when we were ordering too much food (and there was a lot!) Delicious and filling plates. We especially enjoyed the tripe appetizer and the momos.
Tibetan and hakka cuisine offered
I absolutely loved their momos and chilli chicken.. would definitely visit again
This is probably the worst Chilli chicken Ive had living in the city. Wasnt deep fried or crispy at all (almost feels like Im eating old left overs), the onion pieces were raw. Last time I use reviews to order food The sauce was spicy which was nice thou.
I recall visiting this spot before covid and couldnt stop raving about how good the food was. I saw it on my uber eats tonight and was so excited. Unfortunately consistency is a rarity. The chowmein was bland and the shangrila chicken...what what that! Boiled chicken seasoned with store bought spice. It was so bad. No crispyness and no flavor. This was the last time ill be ordering.
Definitely a GO TO SPOT. Between Namgyal & Tsering they nsuevthis PJSC the very best for TIBETAN food. Absolutely top of the line. Consistent quality. Great service.
A many time guest. Possibly by now becoming a regular. Coming from downturn core to the restaurant. NAMGYAL & family run a super fantastic restaurant. From great cuisine, to awesome service. Consistently top quality. Won t go wrong.
Absolutely excellent food. I love it, surely I will guarantee you that you wont be regretted. So please try this restaurant.
Really good food and amazing customer service . Stumbled upon this resturant by mistake and I couldnt have been happier . I live in barrie and I drive down whenever I crave GOOD FOOD ( never a disappointment) ..really authentic . Good soul food that makes your belly and heart happy . Cant wait to go back .
Best Nepalese food in Toronto!
As always. Been here several times. Visited couple of days back as a family plus a friend. Fantastic food. Wonderful service. Family managed. Warm, friendly & welcoming. Recommended 100%. Owner Namgayal together with his wife are terrific. Cheers.
Amazing Food and very authentic Tibetan food. Would highly recommended It to anyone looking for a Tibetan Restaurant in Toronto.
Such an amazing restaurant, both in terms of food and environment. I love that you can take your shoes off and sit down which makes it feel like you re at home with your family. Even the staff make you feel like family. The lollipop chicken is a must try and the French fries were surprisingly good. Definitely coming back.
Amazing spot, if you missing warm hospitality and food. Whenever I am in Toronto I always visit this spot to have authentic Tibetan and Nepali cuisine
Best Tibetan food you going find in Canada, Anything Tsering and family makes is with pure love and passion. Its one of the very few restaurants in world they truly passionate of there customers to be happy. I say this many times. Momos to Chicken Pakora to noodles to soups all are done from scratch and very fresh and great food.
Living in parkdale, I eat tons of Tibetan food. Wanting a change I ordered a variety of their more Chinese-style dishes. They were shockingly bad. I have never written a review before but I am Overcome with a storm of regretful emotions. Stick to the Tibetan menu if you don t want to suffer my fate.
Always our go to place for Momos! Great owners and service.
Amazing food! I have gone to a few other restaurants in the same area and was not impressed, but Shangrila always has amazing service and the best food. MUST TRY the chilli momo!
The best chili chicken I have ever tasted. Highly recommend visiting.
You will get your order ready on time, TibetiaTibetan Flavour Blend with Nepalese Menu. Friendly staff with delicious food. COvid 19 Pandemic Friendly
Truly the best momos Ive eaten in Toronto. They also have this incredible cauliflower dish that I am constantly craving. And the owners are truly delightful!
Awesome momos. The chili fries are amazing as well.
Chilli chilli fries yummy and that sauce is the bomb
Great place for dine ins and take outs. I love their jhol momos. (Dumplings)
Tried this place for the first time, everything I ordered impressed me. Very happy with the garlic chili noodles, pork chili and the crispy beef. I will deffo order again
One of the best places to have tibetan food in toronto. The place feels homely and the food is tasty. Will be back for more. The jhol momo is delicious and chicken chilli too.
Average food
This is one of our go to place for momos and pork chilli. The owner is really friendly and welcoming.
Hands down the best Tibetian restaurant in town. Dont think twice.
This place might be the hidden gem in Parkdale Ive been looking for. Amazing service and amazing food! Vegan friendly too! Cant wait to come back
We as a group of ten wanted to go out and eat. Not only were we able to all sit at one table, we also had the best food in a long time. The portions are big and well-seasoned. Staff is nice and professional. The waiting time was reasonable. The ambiance was very calming. Only minor minus:The washrooms look a bit shabby. Thats it. Its great. I wholeheartedly recommend this
I was drawn to this place by the beautiful interior and I m ecstatic to find out that the food is also amazing. There s a floor-seating option which is a super comfy way to experience a meal here. We had the chilli momo, jhol momo, and aloo phingsha and the flavours and spices were wonderful. Staff is super friendly too!! I ll definitely be back
Great taste. Should go for momo.
Good food
First time trying this restaurant and we were not disappointed! Nice atmosphere, fast, friendly, and helpful service, and delicious food at a very reasonable price! Highly recommend the Aloo. Phingsha, a traditional Tibetan dish and house special. Very tasty and flavourful! Couldnt believe that two dishes, a soft drink, and a beer only came to around $32! Planning to return for sure!
Simple awesome food. For authentic & tasty Tibetan food, this is a must visit place. The prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes are really good. Street parking available outside the restaurant.
The staff was attentive, the food was delicious and they checked everyones vaccination records which made me feel a bit safer eating indoors. Ill definitely order food here again. The honey garlic chicken and chili fries are a must have if you like spice in your life.
I came here with my family and I gotta say it lives up to a 4.5 starred restaurant because the food is amzing and the service is exceptional
Absolutely amazing food and great customer service. The food is exceptionally flavourful. There Doepa Khatsa (Beef tripe) and Gyu-ma (blood pudding also know as blood sausage) are a must. I was very excited to find a restaurant that served Gyu-ma, as blood pudding in general is difficult to come by in Toronto. There Gyu-ma was made very well and was very fresh. If you are a fan of fresh food, that has been seasoned to perfection this place is a must!!
Amazing place. The food is very reasonably priced and tastes amazing. For jhol momo, pork chilly dry, pork sekuwa and chilly fries, this place is untouchable. Try those things. Overall amazing food, amazing customer service and one of the best price in town.
First time having momo and I m glad it was from here. Will definitely be back. The owners are very friendly and personable.
The second time i went there, picked up my food and went home and as i started eating i found a hair and not just any hair; that hair definitely didnt come from the head which is even more GROSS. (See pictures below) big disappointment. I would never order there again Please be clean and be strict with your staff about hygiene.
The best tibetan spot in the city. Authentic, fresh, and filling. Highly recommend. Get the chili fries and momos btw. I would add photos but the food barely made it out of the car.
Amazing and authentic Tibetian cuisine! From the chilli chicken to the fried chicken momo, the taste and flavour was absolutely divine. If youre looking for the best Tibetian spot in town look no further as this is it.
This review is long overdue.....I have been visiting this place for over 5 years or so, I must say the food, Its taste and quality has not changed a bit. It is always a very satisfying experience. Kudos to the owners and staff... You have an amazing place...!!