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.

Our take from the visit

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.