The Specialty
Michelin-recommended halal BBQ — smoked brisket, ribs, and platters
# Northern Smokes
The best halal BBQ restaurant in the city. Michelin Guide recommended, and you feel why the moment the food arrives. The flavour on everything here is exceptional — brisket, ribs, all of it. This is proper slow-smoked barbecue and it shows in the results.
## What to Order
The platter — you need to try a variety to appreciate the range. The brisket is the must-order within the platter.
## Must Try
The brisket. Perfectly smoked, properly rested, and unlike most halal BBQ you'll find in Toronto.
## The Verdict
Best halal BBQ in the city, full stop. The platters can get pricey when you're feeding a group — Chain Smoker is a better value if budget is a concern — but for pure BBQ quality, nothing in the halal space comes close to Northern Smokes. The Michelin nod is well deserved.
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