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SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli

Name: SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Address: 5631 Steeles Ave E #5, Scarborough, ON, M1V 5P6, CA
Telephone: (647) 347-8899
Price range: moderate

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BIB GOURMAND

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli is one of the best steakhouse restaurants in Toronto for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Scarborough.

SumiLicious has settled a debate Torontonians used to lose to Montreal every time: yes, genuinely great smoked meat exists in this city — you just have to commit to Scarborough to find it.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

SumiLicious has settled a debate Torontonians used to lose to Montreal every time: yes, genuinely great smoked meat exists in this city — you just have to commit to Scarborough to find it. The backstory carries real weight here. Owner Sumith Fernando reportedly spent close to two decades working at Schwartz's in Montreal before opening his own counter in 2018, and that apprenticeship is exactly the credential you want behind a smoked meat operation. The result has attracted a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which is about as official a co-sign as a deli counter gets, and regulars have consistently described the product as holding its own against the Montreal benchmark rather than just nodding in its direction. The concept is straightforward deli, no apologies made. The room is a counter operation — don't arrive expecting white tablecloths or a cocktail program. What diners report is a focused menu built around smoked brisket sandwiches on rye, and the consensus across reviews leans heavily positive on the quality and generosity of the build. That said, a handful of reviewers have flagged that the spicing can read as aggressive depending on your palate, and there are occasional notes about the meat being chopped rather than hand-sliced during peak hours — worth knowing before you make the drive. The standing advice from repeat customers is to order medium-fat for the classic balance. Practically speaking: this is a value proposition that's hard to argue with at price level one, and the lack of a legendary lineup is its own selling point compared to the Montreal original. Go with reasonable expectations about the setting, know what you're ordering before you get to the counter, and treat it as the low-key, specific, point-of-pride Toronto institution that its reputation suggests it has become.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Scarborough · 5631 Steeles Ave E #5, Scarborough, ON M1V 5P6, Canada

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9.0 from 2,296 reviews

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SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli lands well in Scarborough when you want something unfussy and easy to say yes to. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,296 Google reviews.

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Address: 5631 Steeles Ave E #5, Scarborough, ON M1V 5P6, Canada
Phone: (647) 347-8899
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.0 (2,296 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Michelin: BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood: Scarborough

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SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli is a Steakhouse restaurant located in Scarborough, Toronto. SumiLicious has settled a debate Torontonians used to lose to Montreal every time: yes, genuinely great smoked meat exists in this city — you just have to commit to Scarborough to find it.

What is SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli best for?

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli is best for value dining, group dinner, value, michelin. SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli lands well in Scarborough when you want something unfussy and easy to say yes to. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,296 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli?

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,296 reviews

Is SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli worth visiting?

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,296 reviews. SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli lands well in Scarborough when you want something unfussy and easy to say yes to. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,296 Google reviews.

Where is SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli located?

SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli is located at 5631 Steeles Ave E #5, Scarborough, ON M1V 5P6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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