Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses Outside the US

Northern Smokes

Toronto, Canada

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Northern Smokes

Halal Southern-style barbecue restaurant in Toronto, open since 2019 and listed in the Michelin Guide. Meats are smoked over seasoned wood logs, with brisket and Dino ribs as the signature dishes.

Highlights

  • Angus beef brisket
  • Dino short ribs
  • Mac and cheese

Good to know

  • Reservations recommended, especially on weekends
  • Waits of 30 to 45 minutes are common
  • Dino ribs sell out early

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