Northern Smokes
Visited by our team. Halal status checked on our visit — see how.
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.
Our take from the visit
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.
76/100 · Excellent
- Public rating (75%)
- 73/100 from Google 4.6 across 2,713 reviews (adjusted to 4.6 for review volume)
- Halal assurance (25%)
- 85/100: fully halal
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Rating data: Google. Scores can't be bought. How the score works
How it compares
- #8 of 35 scored halal spots in Scarborough.
- #2 of 12 scored grill spots on the Hit List.
- 2 other halal listings within 3 km. Nearest scored: Rosa's Pasta Express (0.2 km, 74), Boardwalk Burgers (1.8 km, 56).
Halal status was checked on our visit. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
Northern Smokes — quick answers
Is Northern Smokes halal?
Northern Smokes in Scarborough is listed as "Fully halal (checked on our visit)" on the Halal Hit List. Halal status was checked on our visit. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
Where is Northern Smokes located?
Northern Smokes is at 371 Old Kingston Rd #12, Scarborough, Ontario, in the Scarborough area.
What is the Hit List Score for Northern Smokes?
76 out of 100 (Excellent). It blends the Google rating, weighted by review count, with halal assurance. The formula is on our methodology page.
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