Got food to go: It takes a while (20-30 minuets) for them to prepare it, so I suggest you call in advance and get it ready. The food is extremely tasty (and smells amazing). The portion of meat in the wrap is overwhelming, will definitely come again. With tax and tip it came to $9 For Wrap. (see pictures) read more

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Little Persian/Iranian restaurant serving your typical combination of rice and meat. But they also have other traditional stew dishes, sandwiches/burgers, and salads. Overall the food was fine, but the price is a bit high for what you get. For $13-15, you get a skewer of meat (like chicken, veal, koobideh) which comes with rice and a roasted tomato. Unfortunately, they don't allow you to switch your carbs to a salad, thus forcing you to pay an additional $3, for a salad and yogurt. That works out to be almost $20 with a soda... a bit pricey given this is more of a take-out fast food joint. The food is alright. Pretty average, typical Persian food. The skewers are all quite fresh, tomatoes are BBQ'd fresh. Your rice and meat dishes come with a bit of butter for your to add to your meal too. Also... the amount of rice they give is HYYUUGGGEE. If you're hungry, this is perf for you! Although this place seems mostly to be a takeout joint, they do have a couple tables and some bar chairs available if you'd like to sit in. Credit card is accepted here! read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - (Top) Chicken and veal with rice (Bottom) Zereshk polo: Chicken stewed in tomato sauce over rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My colleague and I seem to have a knack for coordinating our meetings downtown just in time for us to go for lunch and try out new restaurants! Sumac Kebab was our pick this time and we were both in the mood for some koobideh! When you walk in, there only a few tables and I suspect that the majority of their business is takeaway. There is however, seating upstairs and since we preferred to eat in, we placed our order and up we went. We both chose to have the sultani kebab which consists of one strip of koobideh and one strip of barg. The meal comes with rice, grilled tomato and a small side salad. I switched out my rice for the delicious dill and fava bean rice... oh how I love that rice! The meat was cooked perfectly and the flavours were spot on. There service was quick and friendly. If I worked in this area I would be here all the time! read more

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Amazing restaurant with great service! The restaurant owner was very kind and offered us a delicious appetizer for free. I had the pleasure of ordering a beef wrap, which-with a perfect blend of juicy beef, fresh vegetables and soft bread-tasted delicious, along with a side of crispy fries and a drink. My sister ordered a burger, which was homemade and absolutely delectable. Menu has many tasty options for those both looking for something new but also wanting something more familiar. read more

Food was clean and tasty. If you're looking for clean tasting "real food" - come here. Yeah, it may look a little rough around the edges yet the food is tasty! Had the Sumac Special with a skewer of chicken veal, minced beef, with rice and a grilled tomato -- this was tasty and definitely Mediterranean! The chicken was well cooked yet still juicy along with the other meat. The rice arrived with butter on the side which is great! Up the stairs opens up to more seating area, however, it's warm and a little dark so I was glad the table by the entrance was available. It's a delight! read more

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I guess 2.5 stars would be more fair but I'm rounding down since they got my order wrong and the server wasn't making an effort to allow me to ask any questions. I ordered the fried eggplant meal (eggplant over rice and beans) and a single beef kebab. What I received instead was the fried eggplant side that came with pita bread. The eggplant had a white sauce on top that I was not aware would be there. I attempted to ask the server if it was yogurt and/or if it was dairy-based (I have some allergies) and he started walking away as I was asking and kept walking as he gave a half answer. I didn't have a chance for a follow up question because his back was to me and he had walked so far away. I realize he felt he had other things to do but you can stop for a minute when a customer has a question. I just had to scoop off the top layer of eggplant that was touching the sauce. The customer service needs some work here but I guess the food is alright. I don't think I'll be back though if I can help it. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Beef kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is one of the best Persian cuisines I've been to in Toronto. The workers are friendly and offered us extra yoghurt when the accidentally switched our sides. Food is great and healthier than other Persian food I've had. Overall a great place for a quick and fulfilling bite! read more

The store is super small but they have AMAZING deals and super great service ! My boyfriend and I came 30 minutes before their opening time at 11am and they still served us with lots of kindness and guidance to their menu! They make our platter as quickly as they can even though their stove wasn't even on yet! They made sure the food was still cooked to their quality. My boyfriend and I were not clear with the menu and the owner really helped us not only choose the best option for us but the best deal (saving us $5). We got both the beef and chicken platter and it was A LOT of food for two people. It also lasted us for 2 meals! He also felt bad because he told us to come back in 15 minutes but it wasn't done as soon as he wanted to. He was apologetic and also gave us free appetizers !! The appetizer was a GREAT pairing with our meal though. It was creamy and savoury and it was great putting it onto our meat pieces. This is one of the best service we have had in a while in a fast food location. Support food locations like this during these hard time! We will definitely come back and try new food on the menu! :) read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - a plate of food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Overall quality is good, and great staffs. Nice area, cozy and friendly, cheaper than a most of Persian restaurant, but quality is acceptable. read more

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I would give this place 3.5 stars. Pros: Food portion size is great. We got the veggie sumac and the veal combo and there's plenty of rice but not as much of the other stuff proportionally. Food is also very flavourful. There's also a second floor with plenty of space and nice lighting. Con: Service is slow. There's too much rice compared to the other items on the plate. And it's also a bit on the pricier end. Would recommend if you're really craving middle eastern food but it wouldn't be a must go-to in the area. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Sumac veggie - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Like any hot-blooded Canadian girl, I get a hankering for Persian food every so often. However, I used to get it at Yonge & Steeles (an area which some have creatively named "Tehranto" - hee!) and that's no longer feasible, because I got rid of my car when I moved downtown. That's why I was super delighted to see Sumac's sign going up when construction started! The food is a little more expensive than Yonge & Steeles/Finch, but if you factor in the two subway tokens, it works out to be the same - plus I save a lot of time eating down here. The quality of the food is pretty good. Not the best I've ever had, but will absolutely do when I'm craving Persian food. It could be a little dry and they don't always give you butter/margarine for your rice - plus I've never gotten a wedge of lemon or, in fact, any sumac to sprinkle on top - but all things considered, the food here is solid. Everything is grilled fresh when you order it. Their Sumac salad, with the minty dressing, is fantastic - their veggies are always very fresh. I've never tried the stews but I'd like to! This place is in a unique position because their competitiors in downtown Toronto are too formal and far away (Sheherezade/Pomegranate) or too formal and don't offer dark meat for their grilled chicken (Darvish), and ain't nobody got time for desert-dry grilled chicken breast! I will happily continue to return. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Vaziri platter with chicken leg! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had the best ghorme sabzi of the city here ... I tried it once and hope it's good all the time because I will go there again for sure. My friend had kobide but it wasn't our favorite. Maybe because we were so happy with our Ghorme Sabzi :) read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Ghorme Sabzi...yummy! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located near the AGO, this is a good place to come for a convenient, no-fuss Persian meal. There is a nice dining area upstairs with some neat looking clay-work wall decorations depicting traditional Persian lifestyle. For my choice, I had something new to me. It was this herb stew called a Ghormeh Sabzi which I read is well-known around Iran. The meal came with a salad that I felt counter the flavor of the stew, in a light tasting way. The flavor of the stew was good enough but if the rice had some seasoning it would have been a really great flavor combination. But the bright orange distinct looking sign outside is a enough to attract the attention of passersby that I might want to come back to try the kebabs and grilled meat sandwiches. read more

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This is my second time and third for my husband at Sumac. We had their: Koobideh (beef kebabs) - it's always a winner on taste and doneness. It's super flavorful, great texture and juicy! You have an option to pair your meal with salad or yogurt, both are fantastic. However if you opt for yogurt, try out the smoked eggplant yogurt, it has a really nice smokey flavor. The cucumber yogurt is refreshing if that is what you're looking for. Eggplant stew - pair it with their special rice (rice, pistachio and barberrries), it's amazing with a hint of tartness from the dried berries. A really nice vegetarian option; super tasty! The service at this place is top notch and super friendly. The seating area at the top is nice and spacious, and it's great for dining in or take out. read more

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This was a strictly grab and go expedition which proved to be wise as on a day with sweltering heat the seating area with all the windows had unbearable heat. The menu is straight forward provided you are familiar with this cuisine. A good sign was the raw marinated meat was sitting in a cooler up front and items are grilled to order. We ordered a combo of Kobbiedeh (minced beef) and chicken breast combo and a single order of chicken. We added in a couple of orders of salads as well. After a 10-15 min wait (expected as this is grilled to order) we were on our way with boxes of food. The mains come with a generous portion of rice (decent) a grilled whole tomato (not the greatest fan of this as its always unseasoned). There was yogurt mix side as well to balance the dry approach of this cuisine towards grilled food. Kobbideh was just average (maybe I should have asked for Sumac). The meat was bit too lean for my liking. The chicken was pretty bland as well though it did appeal to my fellow diners. Just average IMO but a welcome relief in this stretch of below average restaurants. They do deliver as well so if you don't want to hang around here this is a viable option. 3 Stars mainly due to the location. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We came here for lunch with a few co-workers, one of whom recommended us to come here. There are seating in the upstairs and a patio-like area in the back. This place can definitely seat more than it seems FOOD: I ordered the chicken breast kebab with rice and salad. Because I haven't had many good chicken breast kebabs, I have to say this was the best one I've ever had. It wasn't dry and the seasoning was just right. The rice was very fragrant and you can add more sumac if preferred. Fresh vegetables for the salad and you get a delicious grilled tomato. Their best seller is the ground beef kebab which I have to say is better than the chicken. So try the beef kebab! SERVICE: We were served quickly considering we had a group of 6. You pay for your food and go sit down. Their service was decent and we did not think to pay tip since we paid for our meal first. I personally think they deserve some tip. All in all a very good experience of delicious kebabs. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Chicken breast kebab with salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went there to grab a quick bite after school. I tried the Chicken Sandwich (joojeh) and my friend got the Koobideh which is the ground beef skewer. The orders came with the choice of a drink or fries and cost around $10. I thought my sandwich was pretty good and portion size was fair considering the price. Think of this place as a casual take out or eat-in place like the other Middle Eastern places in the area like Ali Baba (but a bit cleaner and not as loud) with Perisan food. Would go there again! Food: 4/5 Service and atmosphere: 4/5 Price: 4.5/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

Protein, salad and a bit of spice were the requirements for our Friday girl's night. It was my girlfriend's first time having Persian food and Sumac Kebab Kitchen was a good teaser. The main floor of Sumac is a take-out frontier, designed for the grab and goers. The second floor is the hidden nest for eat in diners. After ordering and paying for food downstairs, you can take a seat in your choice of curved wooden booths, cushioned bench chairs, or the royal table. Yes, the royal table - exactly as you imagine, a 3 meter long table with one valet chair at each end. We ordered the Vaziri plate, a menu item created for the indecisive foodies such as ourselves. It's a mix of chicken and beef grilled to perfection - moist, tender and seasoned well. It comes on a generous bed of rice with butter, and a choice between cucumber and tomato salad, or leafy greens ~$14 a plate. Ran into a friendly visitor from SF and he agreed Sumac was a winning find. Eat here. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Vaziri plate - chicken and beef grilled to perfection - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Have been coming here for lunch takeout. The Persian rice is outstanding. Mix of veggies on rice give it great flavours. You need to preorder over phone though as they make it fresh. Takes about 20 minutes. But worth the wait. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Persian Rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 stars. Got the vaziri plate for $17 with tax and tip it's $21. Should of got the koobiden kebab sandwich for $9.50 as it comes with fries and drink. There was a sticky note covering the original price. Vaziri comes with chicken and minced kebab. The chicken wasn't that juicey compared to other places I've tried before. But not bad.. However I did like the minced beef a lot. Tender and full flavour. Came with slice lime, lots of rice (doesn't look like safforn) and a whole roasted tomatoe. Overall it was good and I would recommend but would not pay that much for a lunch next time. Yes I'll be back lol.. read more

I was really disappointed with this place, especially given the positive Yelp reviews. I was craving a salad with meat on top, and to get that at Sumac's involved ordering a Main Dish (about $13, which comes with a Kebob and rice) and then adding $3.00 to get a salad base instead. My lunch came to about $17. At that price point, I expected a big portion of food. Instead I got a tiny, boring salad (was literally maybe about a cup of lettuce) and a SINGLE chicken skewer. How can anyone get full off of that? I felt totally jipped. The food didn't taste at all memorable either. I'd never go back. read more

It's a complete and utter rip off! Stay away if you value your money and want to be at least half full! Sure, the dudes behind the counter are friendly, and the location is good, place is clean enough. But the portion sizes are a disgrace for the price paid! I hope someone will contact me about this rip off experience. Ordered 2 veal dishes, one take out, one dine in. One veal/chicken dish, and one kidney bean with beef stew - No drinks, no tea, not even water. After taxes and 10 percent tip it came to $85! Save your time and money and head to an Afghan restaurant or anywhere else! read more

I have yet to write a Yelp review, but feel compelled to after the wonderful experience I had here earlier today. After asking if my friend and I were here for the first time, and seeing that it was, the friendly owner/manager proceeded to tell us in detail all the options available for the day. He also offered to give us different combinations so we could try as many different things as possible. We ended up with a plate of white rice with lamb shank, another with chelo chicken and eggplant on the side, and a third plate of two different rice-- one with vegetables and tomato sauce and another with saffron and nuts. He counted this as two meals ($12 each, including tax), and so we also each got a yogurt, one mixed with cucumber, and another with eggplant. At one point during our meal, he also came out with a complimentary eggplant dish, with bread on the side. It was a LOT of food, but it was all SO delicious we could not help but devour it all. Each kind of rice was flavorful, my favorite was the saffron one. Both eggplant dishes were wonderful, especially the side, which was ground with dried Egyptian mint. The chicken and sauce, which also contained potatoes, was flavorful and tasted delicious with the different rices. My absolute favorite part of the meal, however, was the lamb shank- it was cooked to perfection, absolutely melteddd in my mouth. Its sauce also blended wonderfully with the white rice, and the yogurt was a nice touch to it all. Various members of the kitchen checked up on us every now and then, asking how we liked the food, everyone was incredibly friendly. I would recommend this wonderful new place (it has only been open for two months) to anyone in the area, or even those not-- it is worth the trip. One final note-- all the meats are HALAL, which is a big bonus for anyone looking for that specifically. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Eggplant side - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3 stars here - just because its decent. Nothing to write home about and nothing to rave about but the food and service are decent. I have eaten here twice and I will certainly go back if im downtown and craving Persian food. My first time saw me getting the Gormeh Sabzi with rice. It was quite good and filling. The portion was big enough for 2. The second time there, I got the lamb shank - again pretty decent and quite tender. I converted this into two meals. Extra points for the free tea with your meal - I do recommend having a hot tea- you really do need to wash down the food as it is rather heavy in terms of fat. The portion size here is good, staff is friendly and nice. They have a yoghurt sauce that they serve with the meals as well that is quite nice but needs to be seasoned. Ask for the tadig with your meal - it's the crispy rice from the bottom of the dish. It's ok here - I prefer when it is really golden brown read more

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Ordered the Veggie plate as it was supposed to come with eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes. Both the potatoes and tomatoes we're missing from the order. The eggplant was not well made- it had no flavor. I should've just made my own. Also felt extremely nauseous and got food poisoning the next day. This was the only thing I ate that day. Will never order again and suggest you avoid as well. This place is a disgrace and I'm extremely upset at their service, and food. read more

The food is amazing BUT, the washroom is a disaster and disgraceful. To be honest I felt sick using it and had to hold my breath, I can't believe workers don't know about it. The place is so small and I am sure they know about it. I have used public washrooms but by far this one is in the lead of the most disgusting washroom. read more

We had the Zereskh Polo ba Morgh (chicken with barberry rice) - the chicken was extremely tender and juicy, with tasty gravy on top. The rice was also great quality and had fresh barberry. All in all great dish for $11! Would highly recommend. There's also ample seating upstairs, but seems great for takeaway as well. read more

Sumac Kebab Kitchen - Zereshk Polo ba Morgh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This guys are total rip off and not even Persian. If any one has tried Persian food before then they know what I am talking about. I am an executive chef for one of the biggest hotels in the world and was cursed by owner when I questioned their practice!!! Avoid, they are Afghani pretending to be Persian. What a shame!!!! And I am Persian!!!! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for some time and out of hunger and lack of other options I finally gave it a go. Cut to the chase, the soup was lukewarm, rice was cold, chicken kebab was fine and though i imagined it to have just come off the grill, it wasn't very hot?? The yogurt on the side was was delicious and i really enjoyed the grilled tomatoes. my friend ordered the veal&chicken kebab and could barely eat the veal. For the amount of food you get, i wouldn't have minded the price if the execution was better, but it wasn't worth it. Few hours later and we were so hungry again. wouldn't come back & really wouldn't recommend it. read more

Popped in here for dinner one evening, and was pleased with the food quality, given that it's pretty much a glorified fast food joint. I didn't find the guy behind the counter to be particularly friendly, and found myself questioning if I would catch food poisoning from the food while waiting for my take out order, but thankfully I didn't fall sick, and the food hit the spot. I would recommend Sumac if you're in a pinch for something quick and are looking for some decent Persian food. Don't expect to be blown away, just satisfied, which is good enough for an average Wednesday or Thursday night. read more

For 2 grilled chicken wraps, 2 fries (stingy with the fries btw) and 2 cans of pop for $35 not to mention waiting 30 minutes for the food... never again read more

Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. Food was good just not warm enough. I had the rice and chicken kabob. I enjoyed the included side salad which has an Iranian name to it(cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, onions and lemon juice). The ground floor looks like a standard limited seating takeout joint but there is a seating area upstairs with nice and wide benches and tables. The two men who operated the restaurant were warm and friendly and were quite efficient. read more

Probably the most delicious kababs I've had in a while. The koobideh (beef kabab) is tender, juicy and flavourful. The difference that I noticed is that the kabab is made with onions as an ingredient. I like how warm bread is also served, instead of dried pita bread, which I often see at Persian restaurants. The washrooms were clean, which is a good sign of the general cleanliness of the restaurant. What I also appreciated was the staff. The waitresses, who could have also been the owners, are like anyone's mom. My only complaint is that the prices are too high. A few dollars less and this otherwise great restaurant will have prices on par with other Persian restaurants. read more

Very friendly service, and hot to order dishes so be prepared to wait a few extra minutes. From the outside it looks like small, limited-seating fast food joint, but they have an upstairs seating area that is private and quite romantic - dim lighting with a great view and benched booths. We were even offered tea since we stayed upstairs for awhile dining. Food was excellent and prices were very reasonable. Would come back here again soon! read more

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I work in this area and rarely go out to eat, but when I do, I mostly come here for lunch. I have been here many times and used their food to cater my office lunches as well. I have never had a bad meal here. I have tried pretty much all of their meats and they're all great. They're freshly made and marinated; never frozen (I checked with their employee). All the meat is made to order so it taste great off the grill. I love the fact that they have a chicken breast option for those who stick to leaner proteins. Their rice is so good that it can be addicting (not dry, contrary to what another Yelper said). Price here is reasonable as well. For $11, you can get their chicken breast option, which is rice (huge portion), 1 skewer, grilled tomato, and choice of salad or yogurt. Other items range from $8-15. You can also get their plate options in a sandwich form, which is delicious as well. read more

The staff was very friendly. Restaurant was extremely clean. But the best part was the food. I ordered two plates, one mixed lamb/beef shawarma and one beef kebab, barbecued on charcoal. The portion size was generous and the quality of meat was amazing. Also we had fresh flat bread, cooked in front of me in a tandoori oven. For what we paid it was an amazing value. Would recommend for sure! read more

This is the definition of Persian food. We just finished our lunch here and it was perfect!!!!! Update: went there again for all meals except breakfast a few weekends ago. Still perfect! read more

This place recently opened up on near Dundas and Mccaul. From my experience and what others have told me I'll for sure be coming back. I only tried their chicken Kebab so far. It was a mix of a kebab and a sub. I enjoyed it but next time I'll try something different. It was better than Subway or Mr.Sub but nothing amazing. Talking to other people they really enjoyed their chicken and rice dishes which I'll order next time. read more

THE BEST KABAB IN TORONTO !!!!!! 1 line is enough said This is actual legit food No cutting corners!!! read more

I came here for a weekday lunch with my friend to try something different as there are not a lot of Persian cuisines around the University/Dundas area. My friend ordered a platter (cannot recall the name) with a skewer of beef (Koobideh - minced beef), a skewer of chicken, charred whole tomato and rice. The person working behind the counter did let us know that the platter did not come with a salad as shown on the menu screens above. Cost of the meal was around $19+tax which is quite pricey relative to other Middle Eastern take out places in the area. Despite the cost, the meat was cooked well. I had the hormeh Sabzi which was well seasoned - you could definitely taste the herbs that was used. Comparing based on food volume and cost, this was again a let down. If I had to go back to this place again, I would definitely not order the two dishes noted above. It seems like there are better lunch deals (i.e. sandwiches, wraps, poutines). read more