The Chulo

What is The Chulo? Perched along a busy student-heavy stretch of Bloor Street West near Spadina, The Chulo delivers soulful Himalayan comfort food in a relaxed, intimate dining room. Named after the traditional Nepali clay cooking stove, the restaurant was opened by veteran Himalayan kitchen hands to spotlight heritage recipes alongside classic northern Indian staples. The space is casual and no-frills, outfitted with warm pendant lighting, cozy standard tables, and a modest bar counter suited for quick solo dinners or group spreads.

The Chulo Menu & What to Order Momos are the undisputed anchor here, particularly the house Dami Jhol Momo served bathing in a tangy, roasted-sesame and peanut broth, or the charcoal-kissed Poleko Momo straight from the tandoor. For shared starters, grab the Majja Ko Chatpate Chana—a crunchy, street-style blend of spiced black chickpeas, Wai Wai noodles, and fresh herbs—or the smoky skewered Chicken Sekuwa. Heartier cravings call for the comprehensive Mutton Thakali Thali set, an abundant tray of jimbu-scented black lentils, curried goat, and seasonal pickles, rounded out cleanly with a chilled mango lassi.

Know Before You Go Reservations can be booked directly through the restaurant’s website or by phone, but walk-ins are readily accommodated outside the dinner rush. Peak times hit on weekend evenings when nearby University of Toronto students and local Annex diners pack the tables, so anticipate modest kitchen wait times. Subway access is effortless via Spadina Station just steps away, with street parking available along Bloor and surrounding side streets.