Le Makoto is a restaurant that offers variety. The menu has a little of everything, traditional Korean and Japanese favorites. The food is tasty and affordable!
Start with an original cocktail, they are really fun! You can then order the most delicious and comforting spicy pork soup and an amazing fish tempura. The Deung Gal bi is unforgettable, easily the most tender and juicy that you have ever tried. They use quality ingredients that are full of unique flavors. A very clean place with a good atmosphere and friendly service that is also very fast. Honestly one of the best Korean and Japanese restaurants in Montreal!
Makoto is described as a welcoming, affordable spot with generous portions and a fusion of Japanese and Korean flavors, where the food is consistently tasty, portions are satisfying, and service is friendly in a Japan inspired atmosphere; reviewers note good value and variety including bibimbap, tofu dishes and miso soup with meals, but some miss old menu items like okonomiyaki, sundubu jjigae, and udon, and a few note changes in presentation after reopening with hopes that favorites will return.
Food & service was great, highly recommend! We came as a large group & were very well accommodated. The owner also generously gifted us tiramisu for having to wait.
Tout ce que j'ai pris & mon amie était délicieux! J'ai même essayé le calmar en entrée pour me challenger & je suis surprise de me dire que je vais le recommander!! Tellement bon! Pas cher & bonne portion
Ça fait 8 ans que je suis au Québec & je n'avais pas mangé un okonomiyaki depuis. Je suis tombé par hasard sur le restaurant Makoto. & bien je vais y retourner. Sans hésitation. Très bon, copieux. & très abordable
******
Mise a jour de ma note. Je laisse toujours 5 etoiles mais la carte a changé. & les okonomiyaki ont été retirés. Pas grave, ca reste toujours bon :)
Mar 22, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Si vous venez dans ce restaurant, c'est surtout pour l'expérience, bien que la nourriture soit très bonne. À votre entrée, le serveur vous accueillera & vous placera vers une table dépendant le nombre de personnes que vous êtes. Lorsque vous entrerez, vous verrez la magnifique décoration qui nous fait tout de suite penser au Japon. Le serveur vous donnera des verres d'eaux & les menus lorsque vous serez à votre table. Pendant que vous serez entrain de choisir votre plat, le serveur vous donnera gratuitement du thé. Aussi, les plats principaux viennent avec des soupes miso. Je vous conseille les plats à base de poulet, car ils sont excellents.
Mar 15, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
I love this place. My family & I come here often. But, regarding the new menu, I am not convinced about the changes. I miss the sundubu jjigae & the beef/seafood udon. Also, the salad with the ginger vinaigrette... I hope the restaurant brings them back soon !
Jan 23, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
We were excited to return to Makoto after its closure during the holidays, but we were disappointed with the menu changes as well as the presentation. We ordered the Katsu chicken & noticed that the new side dish (potatoes, Green beans, mushrooms) as well as the rice were served cold. We preferred the previous side, which consisted of a salad with a variety of vegetables & the delicious dressing that paired so well with the dumplings & rice. We also noticed that the chicken's breading was more crumbly. Overall, our experience was less satisfying than usual. We hope that the restaurant will consider bringing back elements of the previous menu, which we greatly enjoyed.
My wife & I used to be a regular customer here. We were waiting for the restaurant to be reopen. However it was total disappointment when the menu kind of changed. My go-to usual was the Fried Chicken Udon Noodles & Karaag. Both were unavailable on the new menu & Chicken katsu seem to be new style as well which didn't like. Flavor lacks & we really prefer the old menu & flavor combinations. Hope the owner takes this seriously because we would love to come back again.
EDIT: At the owner's suggestion I requested the old version via uber eats & it was fully accommodated, 5 stars & a big thank you! Love your food
The Pork Katsu used to be one of my favorite things to order anywhere but the new vegetables on the side really don't work for me. The greenbeans have their stems & the whole garlic cloves aren't super pleasant for me. Otherwise everything is always good & I'll continue to order, I just liked it before the menu changed more
