SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Founded | April 2018 |
| Founder | Sumith Fernando |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
Area served | Scarborough, Toronto |
| Products | Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches, smoked meat-topped poutine, black cherry soda, pickled peppers |
| Owner | Sumith Fernando |
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli is a Jewish delicatessen located in Toronto’s Scarborough district, Ontario, Canada.
History
Established in April 2018, this eatery is positioned along Steeles Avenue near the border between Scarborough and Markham. Its primary focus is on Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches.
The deli is owned by Sumith Fernando, a Sri Lankan Canadian immigrant who brings nearly twenty years of experience from working at the famous Jewish deli Schwartz's in Montreal. Fernando’s deep knowledge of smoked meat preparation plays a crucial role in defining SumiLicious’s authentic taste and competitive edge.
Smoked Meat
Fernando acknowledges that his smoked meat recipe is heavily inspired by the techniques used at Schwartz's. Montreal-style smoked meat is a kosher-style deli specialty crafted from beef brisket, cured with a blend of spices and salt, then subjected to hot-smoking followed by steaming until fully cooked. At SumiLicious, the brisket undergoes a 10-day marination, an eight-hour smoking process, and three hours of steaming.
In addition to its signature sandwiches, SumiLicious serves a smoked meat-topped poutine. The menu also features traditional Montreal accompaniments such as black cherry soda and pickled peppers sourced from a Montreal-based supplier.
Recognition
At Toronto’s 2022 Michelin Guide awards, SumiLicious earned the Bib Gourmand distinction and successfully maintained this accolade through 2023 and 2024. This honor recognizes establishments delivering "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." Up to 2024, it remained the sole Scarborough-based restaurant included in the Michelin Guide.
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