Sumac se spécialise dans la cuisine du Moyen-Orient, mettant en valeur des pitas fraîchement préparés, des falafels savoureux et un poulet rôti minutieusement assaisonné. La carte propose une variété de salades traditionnelles et de tartinades, notamment un houmous onctueux fait maison et un baba ganoush riche et fumé. Les ingrédients sont sélectionnés pour garantir les saveurs et les textures authentiques qui définissent les traditions culinaires de cette région. La cuisine utilise un mélange d'épices audacieuses comme le zaatar et le sumac pour transformer des composants simples et de qualité en plats cohérents et goûteux. Une atmosphère décontractée permet de concentrer l'attention sur l'intégrité des produits proposés. Chaque assiette constitue une exploration directe des bases levantines, élaborées avec un engagement constant pour la profondeur des saveurs et le respect des techniques culinaires classiques.
Sumac est largement reconnu comme une véritable perle culinaire à Montréal, offrant une expérience de restauration méditerranéenne authentique et savoureuse. Les clients louent constamment la fraîcheur exceptionnelle des ingrédients, soulignant que le houmous onctueux, le shawarma au poulet savoureux et les falafels remarquables sont des plats incontournables. Le restaurant propose une atmosphère accueillante et chaleureuse, complétée par une équipe amicale et efficace qui assure une visite agréable tant pour les sorties décontractées que pour les repas en famille. Grâce à ses options de menu créatives et saines, à ses portions généreuses et à sa qualité constante, Sumac demeure une destination privilégiée pour ceux qui recherchent une cuisine délicieuse et de grande qualité dans un cadre invitant.
The food at sumac is superb- everything is very fresh & flavourful. They have many vegetarian options. I like the platter because of the salads that come with or the eggplant & egg pita
The restaurant has a more modern vibe compared to other Lebanese places, which is refreshing. However, I found it disappointing that they don't bring the menu or bill to the table, which feels less welcoming. We ordered the chicken shawarma & kafta kebab. The chicken was delicious & juicy, but the kebab, unfortunately, was tough. The salad seemed far from fresh, as if it had been prepared days in advance. The fries, though, were the standout! They were a masterpiece, especially with the sumac sprinkled on top, which made them unique & absolutely delicious. Overall, a mixed experience, with some definite highlights & a few areas for improvement.
7 nov. 2024
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A great Middle Eastern place - wonderful tasty falafel, some great salads, & really don't sleep on the fries. The drinks were really good as well! Portions were in the large side, & even splitting with my husband, we were pretty full. Looking forward to trying it again soon!
For whatever it's worth, my favorite spot in Montreal (was only there a week). The food was really good & creative. The fennel salad was super good with the chicken shawarma plate. I came back twice during my trip. The portions are generous & the fast casual setup is nice for a quick quality meal.
Really nice relaxed place, there is a large communal table in the middle which is great for large groups. There is a bit of a wait sometime. The staff are very helpful. Food taste delicious. The mezes & salads are great. There is draft beer & wine options are available.
Fantastic Lebanese restaurant. The plates are nicely put together with a generous portion of meat, lovely salads, fresh bread seasoned with zataar & some amazingly-textured hummus. I found one piece of bread not enough for the amount of meat but that's only because the portion was so good. Flavours were all very complimentary. I think at their price point, table-service would be appropriate but the service is still great nontheless. Atmosphere leans towards the casual side, doesn't quite fit the cuisine but it's still nice. Plan to return on my lunch breaks in the future.
So I'm sure many people will disagree with my ratings but here is why. Food Fries: frozen, pasty, covered in their seasoning which lacks salt & anything to wow you. I don't like ketchup & had to use ketchup to add flavour & moisture & then realized this & stopped - waste of money period! Don't sell inferior product & sell at home made pricing. Picketed beet: very good, crisp & fresh Pita: nicely warmed with zatar seasoning was good Green cabbage salad: with lean on, dill, cabbage & some sort of creamy substance - maybe mayonnaise (mit certain) & tahini not sure, was good Hummus spread topped with seasoning & olive oil, average & too smooth. Shawarma: a big let down. It's as if they cooked the shawarma before, heated it up on a skillet with some oil to moisten it, then sprinkle shawarma seasoning all over it making it dry & over cooked. Not so good. Salad cuit (cooked tomatoes salad) was excellent. Kefta (middle eastern hamburger): not fully cooked, seasoning was so so & lacked moisture. As a non sauce person I found myself needed to dip in to ketchup to add flavour & moisture - & I don't like ketchup. & they are really small burgers so it should be easy to cook it right. Overall I round that the value to not be so good. I just recently went to a middle eastern restaurant offering the same food, & it was plentiful so much so that two people could eat it & the quality was high & fresh as can be. Shawarma moist & juicy & not recooked & overdone with powder seasoning all over it. This is not (to me) the way it is in the Middle East, it's their version. If you're looking for true middle eastern in afraid this is (for the most part) not it. It's not bad, & it's not great, it's just ok - but for the portion I feel pricing a little high. The staff are nice & knowledgeable & the interior is nothing fancy but clean & nice & people aren't packed in so you have good personal space. Parking in the area is a real challenge & for me it's not a place I would go a 3rd time. I did come here when they opened & thought the food was a little better or perhaps my memory escapes me. Nonetheless, À chacun ses goûts taste.
One of the best Arab Mediterranean (Lebanese?) places I've ever dined at, period! The salads were all fantastic. I particularly loved the falafel & the sabich platters. The Muhammara was up there with the best-rich & nutty! Quantities are generous. Generally par for the cost.. highly recommend!
