The Specialty
Halal deli sandwiches, mortadella, Montreal smoked meat, shawarma — inside a grocery store
# El Gourmet Express
A completely unique halal experience. El Gourmet is inside a grocery store in Pickering, and what they've built is something genuinely special — a halal deli counter with options you just can't find anywhere else. Mortadella, Montreal smoked meat, vegetarian options, all halal. It's the kind of place that barely exists in this city.
## What to Order
The deli sandwiches. Whatever they're building at the deli counter that day — mortadella, smoked meat, the specialty options. The shawarma is decent too, but the deli is why you're here.
## Must Try
The deli — go in with an open mind and try the mortadella or Montreal smoked meat option. It's a rare find in the halal world.
## The Verdict
One of the most exciting halal concepts in the GTA for what it does in the deli space. If you're in the Pickering area, this is a must. Completely unique, genuinely delicious, and fills a gap that barely anyone else is addressing. The deli alone earns this a permanent spot on the Hit List.
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