Abu Elias, tucked in the north end of Montreal in Ville St-Laurent, is part butcher shop, part sandwich counter, and entirely a culinary pilgrimage. Known for its charcoal-grilled meat sandwiches—lamb, kafta, filet mignon, shish taouk, and sujuk—each pita comes loaded with smoky perfection, tangy pickles, and a taste of Beirut.
Beyond the sandwiches, Abu Elias dazzles with a fridge full of treasures: lahmajoun, vine leaves, creamy hummus, and their famed shish barak—open-topped dumplings stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture. Take them home, heat them up, and smother them with their irresistible garlic sauce for a feast that’s pure joy.
Don’t skip the butcher counter, where complimentary bites of kibbe nayyeh and even adventurous cuts like lamb brain might just broaden your palate.
733 Boulevard Cote Vertu Ouest
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