MK
Mulia Khatan
Jul 17, 2025
Greasy, Salty, and Nothing Like It Used to Be!!
I've been a big fan of Sumac since it first opened. During COVID, I used to order a few times a week and recommended it to many friends and coworkers. I tried every dish and especially loved the grandma's banana bread pudding. It was a great, healthy delivery option during busy times and one of my go-to places whenever I craved Muhammara and lentil balls.
Today, I decided to order ahead and pick up on my way home. I placed an order for a side of okra for myself, the beef and eggplant stew for my boyfriend, and two jars of chicken and beef broth for next week's dinners.
Unfortunately, this will be the last time I order from Sumac, the quality just isn't there anymore.
When I arrived, I realized my online order hadn't gone through because the beef bone broth was no longer available. Since the order didn't process, I ended up ordering directly from the window and got my food 10-15 minutes later.
The side of okra was disappointing, I only received three pieces of okra. The container was mostly filled with tomatoes and fried potatoes, and everything was extremely greasy. It seemed like the tomatoes and potatoes were grilled on the same surface used for burgers.
The eggplant and beef stew was basically just a beef stew with the same greasy tomatoes and potatoes side order okra had. It was extremely salty and oily--to the point where it was unpleasant to eat. I had two jars of chicken broth instead of chicken and beef. Maybe they were out, but when I asked, the person said they did have beef broth.
This wasn't the first disappointing experience either. Two months ago, we ordered the salmon wraps, and they were a mess. The salmon wasn't crispy or prepared in a way that worked for a wrap--it ended up soggy, lacking balance, and missing ingredients like arugula or cucumber. Earlier this year, I ordered the lentil bowl, and the lentil balls weren't the same as they used to be--the whole bowl was overly greasy.