This is a very typical shawarma place where the food could be good, but the staff completely ruin the experience. The employee with grey hair cutting the shawarma was dry, miserable, grumpy, and unwelcoming from the moment I walked in. No greeting, no basic courtesy—just attitude, as if customers were an inconvenience.
The shawarma itself was little, which made the visit even more frustrating. On top of that, the menu listed the veal sandwich at $11.49, but when I paid, I was charged an extra $1 for toppings. Toppings normally come included with a shawarma sandwich, and at the very least, the employee should have clearly told me they were extra before adding them. Charging extra without informing the customer feels misleading and predatory.
Between the unfriendly service, dry food, and surprise charges, I won’t be returning. There are plenty of shawarma places where customers are treated respectfully and the pricing is transparent.

Came here for the first time on National Shawarma Day. It was the size of a snack wrap. What a joke. The food was okay, but no where near as good as people make it out to be. If this is how they hope to entice new customers. It didn’t work. I went to Shelby’s for the same promotion. Way bigger and much tastier. I would gladly go back there instead.

This is my absolute favourite place to grab shawarma. From the food, to the atmosphere to the best people, especially Mohsen, that make you feel right at home every single time. No matter what time of day you go, the place is filled with people and the quality of the food stays perfect. Even though I live in Whitby, I happily make the drive there time and time again, keep doing what you guys do:)

Great shawarma. Tasted so good. The Tanour / Tandoor bread is perfect. Tried the chicken shawarma, and was worth the wait.
Perfect spice and sauce. Excited to try more things here. Recommend

Best Iraqi Food in Toronto! Food is fresh and delicious! Food is made quickly, hardly have to wait. Gets busy at peak dinner time. Not a lot of seating but we always manage to get a table. Rama was our cashier, she was friendly and had a lovely smile. We come here frequently! Will be back again soon, thank you!

I got the lamb wrap combo with garlic potatoes and upgraded the bread. I also ordered an extra piece of bread on its own.

・The bread was definitely worth to wait. The freshly made bread was delicious even on its own.

・As someone who really loves the distinctive flavor of lamb, though, I found the lamb a little lacking in that characteristic taste.

・I definitely wouldn’t recommend the garlic potatoes. They look really appetizing, but just look at the last photo soaked in excessive amount of oil. I even tried wrapping them in the extra bread I ordered, but they were still way too greasy.

・The guys who were cooking had a nice vibe, but unfortunately, a lady at the cash register came across as quite condescending. Even after I left a tip, there wasn’t so much as a thanks or a smile, which honestly left me regretting it a little.

My first job, at 14 years old, for $5 an hour, was at a shawarma restaurant. It's fair to say I've been in the shawarma game a long time, and I've had my fair share.

This is, in my opinion, the best shawarma plate in Toronto. Sumaq's shawarma is like a symphony – the chicken was the lead violin: perfectly seasoned, juicy and beautifully charred. The garlic sauce: the brass section - bold, powerful and impossible to ignore. The pickles: flutists. The salad kept the tempo, and the rice and potatoes provided the warm, dependable bass line holding the whole performance together. the hot sauce delicately dings the triangle. Every ingredient played its part, nothing was out of tune, and by the end, a single solitary tear ran down my cheek and I suddenly understood what it must have been like to be at Mozart's last performance. An absolutely outstanding plate.

The food was good but they really messed up my order. I asked for 3 wraps,, one with veal, 2 chicken, and one veal supreme on tanour bread, all spicy and no pickles. But the 3 wraps all had pickles, and they gave me a chicken supreme, which is $1 less than the veal supreme, and it was not spicy. Disappointed in the botched order. I recommend the, regular wrap to the supreme.

The Chicken shawarma tasted okay, slightly bland. The toppings were skimpy and Flavor was lacking.

Mine extra hot and it tasted mild -medium.

I excepted more from this place but didn't find it.

I'll have to visit again and try other items. Maybe it will be better next time.

The Chicken shawarma tasted okay, slightly bland. The toppings were skimpy and Flavor was lacking.

Mine extra hot and it tasted mild -medium.

I excepted more from this place but didn't find it.

I'll have to visit again and try other items. Maybe it will be better next time.

We had a wonderful experience at Sumaq Iraqi 🇮🇶 Charcoal Grill. I visited with my family and we ordered the mixed kebab, fresh bread, and other items from the menu. Everything was amazing. The food was delicious, tasty, and full of flavor. The fresh bread was warm and perfectly made, which made the meal even better.

The restaurant looked very clean, and everything felt fresh and well prepared. The service was also excellent — the staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.

The prices are definitely worth it for the quality and portion size. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit, and my whole family loved it. We will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!
Best service by Mariam
Thank you !

We had a wonderful experience at Sumaq Iraqi 🇮🇶 Charcoal Grill. I visited with my family and we ordered the mixed kebab, fresh bread, and other items from the menu. Everything was amazing. The food was delicious, tasty, and full of flavor. The fresh bread was warm and perfectly made, which made the meal even better.

The restaurant looked very clean, and everything felt fresh and well prepared. The service was also excellent — the staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.

The prices are definitely worth it for the quality and portion size. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit, and my whole family loved it. We will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!
Best service by Mariam
Thank you !

My kids insisted we come here over March Break and so happy I made the trek. I had the most delicious chicken shwarma wrap while my kids had the chicken supreme. The portion was big enough that I took home leftovers. The flavor and chargrilled taste were *chef's kiss*. We can't wait to visit again to try something new.

My kids insisted we come here over March Break and so happy I made the trek. I had the most delicious chicken shwarma wrap while my kids had the chicken supreme. The portion was big enough that I took home leftovers. The flavor and chargrilled taste were *chef's kiss*. We can't wait to visit again to try something new.

After hearing non-stop recommendations from friends, I finally made the trip to Sumaq, and it’s safe to say the hype is real. I opted for the chicken shawarma wrap on their signature tandoori bread, and it was a game-changer.

​The first thing you notice is the portion size—it is incredibly filling. The chicken was the highlight: perfectly tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Unlike some spots that skimp on the greens, this wrap was packed with fresh, crunchy veggies that balanced the richness of the meat beautifully. The tandoori bread added a nice, authentic chew that elevated it above your standard pita wrap.

​The outlet stays buzzing with energy, which is usually a sign of quality. While the place is busy and finding a seat can be a bit of a gamble during peak hours, the staff is impressively efficient. I was in and out within 10 minutes, which is a feat considering the crowd.
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If you're looking for a fast, high-quality meal that doesn't compromise on flavor or freshness, Sumaq is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be heading back soon!

We had the Iraqi Kebab Plate and the Supreme Chicken Shawarma. Both are excellent options I would highly recommend.

The Iraqi Kebab Plate's serving size is big. Depending on the person, you can either indulge and eat it all in one seating or eat just enough and take a portion to go. The Plate comes with 2 sauces and a side of grilled veggies to balance out the meaty taste.

Their Supreme Chicken Shawarma is top-tier. It is densely packed with thin slices of meat, sauces, and other fillings. Everything is packaged together in their freshly made tanoor bread that is soft and cripsy. Right before serving the tanoor-wrapped shawarma is slightly pressed against the grill to give it that welcome burnt crisp taste. What stood out as a little different was that the shawarma wrap has something like coleslaw inside. It gives it a unique flavour profile compared to many othet shawarma wraps.

Overall, the Kebab Plate and especially Supreme Shawarma Wrap are among the best in class for Kebab and Shawarma. Next time I come in I would try out their Veal meat options.

My only suggestion is I hope that they put in more description as to what is included in the menu items as displayed on the menu board above and behind the counter. It can help in the ordering process to know exactly how the Iraqi Kebab Plate differs with the Mixed Kebab Plate as an example.

We had the Iraqi Kebab Plate and the Supreme Chicken Shawarma. Both are excellent options I would highly recommend.

The Iraqi Kebab Plate's serving size is big. Depending on the person, you can either indulge and eat it all in one seating or eat just enough and take a portion to go. The Plate comes with 2 sauces and a side of grilled veggies to balance out the meaty taste.

Their Supreme Chicken Shawarma is top-tier. It is densely packed with thin slices of meat, sauces, and other fillings. Everything is packaged together in their freshly made tanoor bread that is soft and cripsy. Right before serving the tanoor-wrapped shawarma is slightly pressed against the grill to give it that welcome burnt crisp taste. What stood out as a little different was that the shawarma wrap has something like coleslaw inside. It gives it a unique flavour profile compared to many othet shawarma wraps.

Overall, the Kebab Plate and especially Supreme Shawarma Wrap are among the best in class for Kebab and Shawarma. Next time I come in I would try out their Veal meat options.

My only suggestion is I hope that they put in more description as to what is included in the menu items as displayed on the menu board above and behind the counter. It can help in the ordering process to know exactly how the Iraqi Kebab Plate differs with the Mixed Kebab Plate as an example.

Hands down, one of the best places to have Middle Eastern food in GTA is this place.
Their food is absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The grilled meats are tender and beautifully seasoned, with that authentic smoky flavor that makes Iraqi cuisine so special. Every dish tastes homemade and thoughtfully crafted, from the rice to the freshly baked bread (Tanoor).
We usually order their wraps, and have tried almost all of them; Falafel, Chicken, beef and Kabob. All of which have their own authentic taste, but my favourite is Falafel, it’s so crispy, flavourful and packed with spices.
If you’re looking for authentic Iraqi flavors, high-quality ingredients, and a welcoming experience, Sumaq Iraqi Grill is a must-visit. I can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu.