The smoked meat sandwich at SumiLicious was amazing. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, thickly cut, and full of flavour. It was prepared with just enough mustard (you can ask for extra if you want) and stacked high on rye bread. The sandwich exceeded my expectations. When ordering, the staff were very helpful and happily explained the sandwich options and combos. They suggested choosing medium fat for their Montreal smoked meat for first-timers (which I was), so that's what I ordered. Ordering was fast and efficient, though the restaurant is small, with only two sets of tables and counter seating around the perimeter. When we arrived around 1:20 PM on a Sunday, all table seating was occupied, with only a few stools available at one of the counters. After we took our seats, our order was ready within a few minutes. We ordered three Smoked Meat Combos, which included the Montreal smoked meat sandwich, fries (very good--crispy, hot, and fresh), a small container of coleslaw, and a pickle. Would I return? Yes, if I were in the area again. I'm from Mississauga, so it's a bit of a trek. If SumiLicious opened another location in Mississauga, I'd be a regular customer. read more

Sumilicious - Smoked Meat Sandwich Combo - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Small store, no fluff, simple diner style feel. Their smoked meat sandwich is simple yet so delicious. I'm sure the preparation that goes into smoking this meat is not simple at all. But this place has perfected it! Who knew perfectly cooked smoked meat in between slices of untoasted rye bread and a small amount of mustard would be such a dreamy combination. Montreal smoked sandwiches can be found in our very own backyard here at Sumilicious. The poutine is everything you want it to be! Was so impressed with the place, we decided to order a whole turkey for thanksgiving..it was alright, don't think we will be doing that again though. You pay by the pound after the meat has been cooked so it shrinks in size but still ends up being quite expensive. But I will stay the staff care so much about their products. They take great pride in what they make from the smoked meat to the turkey. Upon picking up the turkey, took the time to give me specific care instructions on how to store and reheat the bird. Come check out Sumilicious. read more

Amazing Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich! Sumilicious is my favourite place for Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich! I highly recommend ordering their Smoked Meat Sandwich (~$17). The smoked meat tasted fresh, tender, and succulent and pairs well with mustard. I personally ask for extra mustard. If you're very hungry and can eat a lot, Small Plate of Smoked Meat (~$26) is perfect too, which includes enough smoked meat, slices of bread, and mustard packets for 1.5 sandwiches. I also love their Jar of Regular Pickles (~$7)! If you like pickles, their pickles pairs well with the Smoked Meat. Service is quick and isn't that busy during lunchtime. Good amount of seating available. Prices may be a tiny bit expensive but the quality of their Smoked Meat is great! read more

The quality of the smoked meat itself is quite comparable to smoked meat places I've eaten at in Montreal. The portion sizes are noticeably smaller though. Rating as a 3 because you won't get as much value for what you pay for compared to Montreal. For $16.25, the smoked meat sandwich was quite small. There was not much smoked meat given in the smoked meat poutine. We did not leave feeling full. read more

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Off the beaten path but frankly worth the detour if you're looking for what's likely the best Montreal smoked meat outside of Montreal itself. A couple small gripes, though. The smoked meat that tops the poutine is chopped up too finely, and when asking for a fattier cut, they seem to just add literal globs of fat (rather than just cutting from the fattier end of the brisket as is traditional. Still good, though! read more

Sumilicious - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Excellent Smoke meat spot. Love the tenderness of the beef. Simple layout with a wall of all the awards. Service is excellent. Looks like a family run business. Great spot with a great sandwich. Gem for classic deli. Limited menu. So plan for only smoke meat which is the goal. Fresh and great. read more

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Came here for their smoked meat and it did not disappoint. Really delicious and definitely satisfied my craving for Montreal smoked meat. So glad this place exists in Toronto! Bought some to go too and the staff taught us how to reheat them and it tasted just as good. Would definitely keep coming back for their smoked meat! Service was great and love their wall decor! read more

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Finally had a chance to try after hearing from so much good things from friends and after earning the bib gourmand. Expectations were high walking into the shop, but we were greeted with an unpleasant smell. I am not too sure if it's from the smoked meats, cleaning agents, or something else. It was not my favourite odour. Smoked meats combo - Combo consists of a sandwich, fries, drink and pickles. Lots of meat piled on in the sandwhich, mustard was great to cut the fattiness. Was good, but not amazing. Fries were fried from potatoes, but not as crispy as I'd like. Overall it was okay to try, but did not meet the hype. Unlikely to come back again. read more

Sumilicious - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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I haven't been to SumiLicious for quite a while but I've been craving their delicious Smoked Meat Sandwich for a long time. It was time to go! I had their sandwich combo, which included fries, coleslaw, and a pickle. The meat was tender and flavourful without being too salty - just perfect! This was a great sandwich and a good meal! This place has earned their Michelin Bib Gourmand rating! read more

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If you've ever tried Montreal smoked meat... and then try Schwartz from Montreal, THIS is the next best thing! Their service is quick and they will try to upsell you on that massive pickle that they make for $2-3. If you want a quick and easy lunch or dinner - or even breakfast - this is the best place to get it. read more

This review has been long overdue. I live in the area and I went to this restaurant for the first time when it first opened. One of the owners was in and he was such a kind gentlemen and he gave me a piece of fresh brisket right out of the smoker and was one of the best pieces of meat I've had. Nice retro feel inside of the restaurant. I recommend the smoked meat poutine to any poutine lovers. Anyone looking for a place to have a great smoked meat sandwich should go here. read more

Sumilicious - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Yes yes if in the neighborhood do patron this place. The meat is of stellar quality where you tell them if you want the cut lean, medium or fatty. Of course as a tourist I zeroed into the smoked meat poutine. Fries are crispy with the gravy, cheese, and meat on top. Perfect. Others had the brisket sandwich. Everyone was satisfied and went across the street for dessert. This Asian mini mall seems to be THE place for food. read more

Really enjoyed the smoked meat poutine! The meat was tender, the seasoned fries held up well, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. Loved the melty cheese curds, those cheese pulls were so satisfying. Great portion and super tasty. read more

Sumilicious - Smoked Meat Poutine - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

This is the spot for smoked meat sandwiches, save a trip to Montréal. Sumilicious is a Halal smoked meat shop & deli with a passionate owner that brings two decades of experience from Schwartz's. Along with a loyal customer base, his rendition of smoked meat is recognized on Toronto's Michelin guide. The smoked meat brisket has a unique spice seasoning that along with mustard is a magical sandwich experience. Fully-loaded. Also try a satisfying smoked meat poutine to get the full Montréal experience in Toronto. This spot will remind you of that favorite deli without the insane wait. You can even pick cuts between "lean" to "fat" to suit your appetite. read more

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Went there after a recent review of the restaurant's smoked meat, coleslaw and fries. Very impressed with the quality of the homage to Swartz's as the meat was very tender and perfectly cooked & sliced. The coleslaw sweetness brought back some sensory memories to my childhood too. Fries were very good. Definitely returning albeit it is a drive from downtown Toronto. read more

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Who'd think diners working for the Michelin Guide would venture this far into a nondescript Scarborough plaza (and it's quite far a trip even by east ender standards) in search of good food, and liked what they found enough to grace SumiLicious a place in the first edition Toronto Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand honour? Honestly. The first time I checked it out was long before the Michelin hype though, drawn instead by the Scarborough Spots Instagram profile drawing attention to their smoked meat poutine. I had no awareness of the backstory--the owner spending years working at a famous Montreal smoked meat diner before venturing to open his own shop bringing Montreal smoked meat to this far corner of Toronto proper--all that it mattered then as a poutine aficionado was I had to try what smoked meat poutine was all about. This was at the thick of the COVID pandemic though; tables were closed so I had to enjoy it in the car, and i recall it was a filling gravy drenched smasher delight requiring a fully empty stomach. Guess nothing says Montreal like smoked meat and poutine eh. The couple other visits since yes the tables were finally open but now the walls are covered with the aftermath of their Michelin Guide recognition. Sit down finally (if there is even a table open amongst the busyness) and helped myself to their smoked meat sandwich. The sandwich deal includes fries, a pickle and coleslaw (a drink is extra), but the draw of course is the thick, loose and flavourful tender pieces of smoked beef brisket sprinkled with some mustard and slapped between two pieces of rye bread. As good as it gets for a sandwich for a decent price. read more

I LOVE Montreal's smoked meat. IMHO, it's better than any pastrami in the USA. Sorry Katz's. That said, Michelin Guide bib gourmand awarded Montreal smoked meat 350 miles away in Toronto? Oh yeah! What it lacks in the old school deli's in Montreal, it makes up for in outstanding flavor, tenderness and juiciness. Dry rubbed beef brisket with salt and pepper goodness, smoked for hours before being steamed for hours more, sliced up and piled up high on simple sandwich bread slathered with mustard. The smoking imparts a plesant aftertaste that sets it apart from typical pastrami. Sandwiches are great eats but if carb free is your thing,, grab a plate (small or large) and a side of tangy slaw. Be sure to specify the desired fattiness. Medium is a very good balance without getting excessively greasy. Sizable portions. Inexpensive Other sandwiches available but seriously, why mess with perfection? read more

This is my go to spot when I'm craving Montreal smoked meat. I usually get the smoked meat sandwich with a side of fries. The sandwich is stacked with a generous portion of meat and bread is slathered with mayo. This time we got the smoked meat poutine instead of fried and we enjoyed it as well. We also tried the salami sandwich this time and a side of turkey breast meat. Both were very good. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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Delicious!!! My 1 yr old baby chomped down too! Flavourful flaky Montreal smoked meat piled sky high. Sadly they didn't have the hot mustard so the choices were yellow mustard, Dijon or honey mustard. The fries were crispy with a nice seasoning but lacked salt. The cole slaw was the type I like, none creamy but acidic. Staff were all friendly who helped me decide between sandwiches or plates. I called back to inquire about ingredients for my friend's daughter who has severe allergies, I was passed around to 3 different staff who assured me the meat was safe to eat but the bread "may contain." I always appreciate restaurants who take allergies seriously as it can be life threatening. I only wish Sumilicious was closer! Please consider opening one in North York! read more

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This was the best smoked meat sandwich I've ever had, and its not even close. The medium fatty smoked meat was the perfect blend of fatty and lean, seasoned to perfection, and along with the classic mustard and bread culminated into a perfect sandwich. Yes I realize I used the word "perfect" 3 times in that sentence but frankly there is no better adjective for that sandwich. Even the picture alone looked so mouth-watering, two of my friends had to immediately go try it and were just as impressed. Not to mention the fries - they're just the right amount of crispy and coated with a smoky / spicy seasoning, and go great with a bite of the juicy pickle served on the side. Overall, this was an easy 5/5 and I can't wait to go back. read more

Sumilicious - Smoked meat sandwich - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Best smoke meat in the city. I come here at least 2-3 times a week and it's just around the corner.

Sumilicious continues to impress especially with their BIB Gourmand status from the Michelin Guide! Since arriving in the Scarborough community, Sumilicious continues to bring a taste of Montreal with their amazing smoked meat that is filled with flavour! Whether it's in a sandwich with mustard, shredded in their legendary poutine, or straight up as it is, you can always expect a large portion for a solid price! read more

Sumilicious - Smoked Meat Poutine - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Unpretentious deli with a great staff. Have been looking for a smoked meat sandwich in GTA like Schwartz's in Montreal. Well I found the real thing. One of best smoked meat if not the best smoked meat ever. Meat melts in your mouth. Live in the NW Mississauga area but willing to do drive weekly for this sandwich. Delicious and amazing. read more

I love this place! The smoked meat is the best I've ever had and I've had smoked meat in all the good places in Montreal and Toronto. Try it I'm sure you're going to love it. The owners are very nice people. read more

Completely surpassed my expectations! This was my first authentic poutine experience since it was my first time in Canada. Visually, it looked very soggy and not exactly the neatest bowl of food. When my husband and I dug in, we were surprised at how the fries still retained some crunchiness under all that gravy! It wasn't like a burnt end tip fast food fry type of crunchy, it was an fresh airy type of crunchy. The texture, the crunch was perfect with the gravy. The meat was delicious. Especially the smoked brisket sandwich! Hands down the best smoked brisket I've ever had. It had a good amount of fat in it to make it a perfect bite in your mouth. These are things my kids usually would not eat. However, they both loved the poutine! read more

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My first time visiting and trying out this restaurant today. Heard about them after they were awarded the Bin Gourmand from Michelin. Went in on a Thursday morning around 11:15am, no line up but steady flow of customers coming in. Ordered 4 smoked meat sandwiches and 3 smoked meat poutines. Smoke with the gentlemen behind the counter as he was preparing our meals, and asked about the restaurant and also some of the other options available. Was quite interested in the smoked spiced whole turkey to pre order for the upcoming thanksgiving holiday. Brought the sandwiches and poutine home and started on the poutine. The poutine seemed a bit small and lacking in fries. Most likely they are doing sizeflation and having the container being smaller. The fries had a good amount of gravy and cheese curds. Smoked meat tasted good, and it was a enjoyable dish. Next up was the smoked meat sandwich. One bite and wow wow wow wow wow! I haven't been to Montreal and to Schwartz in over 7 years. And I truly enjoyed the sandwich at SumiLicious. The bread was warm, OG mustard, and the smoked meat was so mouth warming and melting in my mouth. This sandwich was finished very quickly and for next time if I was truly hungry I would order two sandwiches instead of a sandwich and poutine. Well deserved Bib Gourmand award!! I will be back read more

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Attracted my interest after recently receiving "BIB" recognition from Michelin. To avoid lines and waiting times. Got there at 1130 with only a few people on line. Ordered the meat sandwich combo ( pickle, coleslaw, fries). Need to buy drink separately. Fries were not soggy but moist with a slight exterior crispness, great potato flavor. Pickle was nice and crunchy, Coleslaw was not creamy but in a clear vinegrette type dressing. The star of the show was the Montreal meat sandwich served the traditional way with soft rye bread and yellow mustard. Meat was tender and moist with some fat, nice flavor bomb Counter staff were friendly and efficient, took the time to explain their menu. Only negative is you can't upgrade the fries to poutine in the combo. Limited seating with many customers standing waiting for their orders. Attention all carnivores "They have the meat" read more

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Seriously guys if you haven't had their smoked meat sandwich then you are definitely missing out big time. I mean I can't get over their sandwich. So let's start with the order taking I called in ahead and my order was ready in 10 minutes so they do take phone orders which was definitely a plus. The gentleman on phone was courteous and polite. I got there grabbed my sandwich and took a pic inside the restaurant which unfortunately due to the lockdown wasn't open to inside dining.The staff behind the counter were cordial and even asked me why I was taking a pic-super friendly staff. Now let's get down to business-this sandwich was love at first bite. The bread was perfect and the meat was so moist and flavorful. The sandwich was loaded with meat. The best part about the meat aside from the great flavor was that it was super juicy and bursting of simple meat flavor .The meat almost melts in your mouth. The mustard put in was the right amount. Now the best way to enjoy this sandwich would be right away so since the inside dining is closed I ate it in the car. It's too juicy to take it long distance. So overall food, service, order taking all top notch. I wish it was closer for me I would have definitely become their regular. Lots of parking outside the place. read more

Sumilicious - Definitely lived up to the hype 10/10 - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

On our most recent visit, we ordered 3 pounds for take out and my husband specified fatty. We brought it home and it was barely even medium. We were terribly let down since we were hyping it up to our friends. We all quietly ate our sandwiches with sighs of disappointment. The poutine was pretty mediocre as well. What happened Sumilicious? You were at the top of our list of uptown suggested must eats but I hate to say it, you really missed the mark this time around. read more

So excited to know that Montreal-style smoked meat is available in that area! (closer to my home in Durham) Took out their sliced smoked meat (brisket, hot) 2 hrs prior to our dinner time. We warmed it up putting them in a zip lock bag and soaked it in mid-hot water (not microwaving) before eating. The meat was flavorful and delicious but not as tender as I wished - and I thought the pieces had a lot of fat parts. Maybe it is about luck? And maybe we'd better eat it as soon as possible? Willing to try again! read more

Sumilicious - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

So much hype, Michelin mention etc. Nice staff. I've eaten at a lot of smoked meat places in Montreal and Toronto. I've had better. Generous portion but small fries. My sandwich was dry. Large thick pieces that crumbled, not very juicy. Far out from city (40 min) read more

This place is pure throwback to Deli's like Schwartz's in Montreal. And the sandwiches and food I think outdoes what that place currently offers. We had the poutine and a smoked meat sandwich. Both were so amazing! The place is far... I do wish they had a downtown location. That's my only issue. Definitely, get out here when you can! read more

Sumilicious - About to eat smoked meat sandwich! - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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I haven't been here in a long time because of the pandemic. But OMG It's still as good as ever, another 5 stars for this visit and review. Ordered a 1 lb smoked meat platter (I had rye bread already) and it was enough for 3 people. The smoked meat poutine was to die for!! This is a must visit place for anyone in the GTA, I would recommend to all my family and friends and the Yelp crew out there (shoutout). Can't wait for my next checkin at Summilicious!! read more

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Was wanting to try their smoked meat poutine and this place did not disappoint! Their food is both delicious and very well priced. You can choose from their smoked meat sandwiches ($13 and under) or their smoked meat poutine ($11.50). I went with the second choice and was very happy with my decision. The poutine was delicious and the gravy was very high quality. The fries and smoked meat went well with one another. For he quality of food at such an affordable price, it deserves the 5 stars. read more

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The chef here worked for 17 years at Schwartz's in Montreal. The smoked meat was tender & flavourful, with nice fatty bits. Also had the smoked meat poutine. Unfortunately it was less than the sum of its parts. The smoked meat was very finely chopped, which made it very hard to appreciate its texture and flavour. The fries were fresh & crispy. The cheese curds were quite squeaky but the finely chopped smoked meat made it hard to appreciate their texture. The gravy was quite mild tasting, which would have been alright on its own, but together with the finely chopped smoked meat it resulted in a muddied flavour profile. read more

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So surprisingly, I'd never ever had a smoked meat sandwich in my LIFE before trying Sumilicious. Why? I have no idea...I guess I didn't really understand what it was or how it could be good....boy, was I wrong! I was introduced to this place by some friends at a picnic, and let's just say that I'm now kicking myself for letting 40 years pass by without knowing the pleasure that is a smoked meat sandwich. I was worried it would be chewy or gristly but honestly it melted in my mouth! Thick, juicy meat piled HIGH with mustard...this sandwich has earned a spot in my heart! Given that I have nothing to compare it to, this is now my standard to which I will compare every other smoked meat sandwich to - they'll have to be top notch, that's for sure! Little hidden gem in a little plaza on the Scarborough/Markham border, make sure you check this place out! read more

Sumilicious - Beautiful smoked meat! - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Fantastic smoked meat finally available outside of Montreal! Saved the drive and trip to have some delicious smoked goodness. The service is solid, with friendly and helpful servers, with a diner style ambiance and feel. Great to grab some takeout and enjoy at home! read more

Everything was okay. I can't say it was amazing. I should have asked for fatty meat for my smoked meat sandwich because it was dry- I asked for the combo but didn't think to ask for extra fat. Fries were just ok; pickle was great but wrapped in Saran Wrap and so it felt very ... cheap? I dunno. Little things make a difference and the entire experience was underwhelming. I ate inside so I'm not sure why everything had to be wrapped up. They have vernors and cherry cola- good memories. There were a lot of folk who trekked up to the area to try it though. read more

I am so happy this place is easily accessible for me...I mean...did ya see the pics of all that MEAT? Located in a plaza on Steeles/Middlefield (Scarborough), this place does smoked meat right. Dare I say...I like it better than Schwartz...personal preference but I find it not as salty and less fatty than Schwartz. I know some prefer the fattiness...but this sandwich was perfect for me. The meat is STACKED high - definitely not losing out on anything here...and taking a bite (can you fit the whole thing in your mouth??) I know what heaven must be like. The mustard adds a nice, but not overwhelming touch to the meat...b/c let's face it... that smoking hot meat is where it's at bay-bee. I only got the sandwich (came to about $11-12 with tax). I see they have the cherry cola (same as Schwartz's) but I'm not really a fan of pop. At this time - takeout only. They have removed their tables for dine in. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Definitely will be hitting it up again read more

Sumilicious - Smoked meat goodness - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Let me talk moistly to you, cause that'll happen to you when you're chomping away on this meaty goodness. I've honestly been searching for decent Montreal smoked meat in Toronto for eons and this place ranks up there. You get a choice of cuts, and well.. fatty likes a fatty. My only slight nit pick is I wish there was more options for bread. But I'm a bread snob. Hopefully the good folks here will expand to more locations. read more

Sumilicious - Delis Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario