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 draws praise for its welcoming staff, quick service and cozy ambiance, with favorites like bibimbap, kimchi jjigae, tofu dishes and teokkochi earning frequent compliments. The food is often described as flavorful with generous portions and reasonable prices, and miso soup and a simple salad come with meals. Several reviewers express disappointment with menu changes, missing items such as sundubu jjigae, beef seafood udon, fried chicken udon and the salad with ginger vinaigrette, hoping for their return. Some diners find the new side dishes less appealing and the chicken breading crumbly. A number of guests hope the restaurant will reintroduce elements of the old menu while still offering new options. Delivery experiences have shown that old versions can be accessed through the restaurant's ordering options, which helps bridge dine in and takeout. Overall Makoto is seen as a reliable, affordable option with tasty dishes and friendly service, though menu revisions have divided opinion and left regulars hoping for a balance between nostalgia and new ideas.
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.
Absolutely delicious food, cooked with such care. The tofu teriyaki is my go-to: always good. The agedashi tofu is delicious & the Tteok-kochi was perfection! Crispy outside, chewy inside, perfectly spicy. Miso soup & a fresh & delicious salad come with every meal. This place is a wonderful find! Super yummy, affordable food, & the service is wonderful as well.
This spot is amazing. Great new find. I'm not sure how other rate it lower than 4-5 stars. The portions are big, & you get a miso soup with a salad for below average price, that's unbeatable at this day & age.
The food came really fast. There's only one waiter yet he managed to serve us politely & pack the food for the other tables & take other orders or pay bill. He's very efficient.
More detail on the food: (if you're willing to read)
I haven't had a good pancake like that in awhile. Not too much better & just the right amount of crispy with veggies. It wasn't too overcooked like some place & oily.
The Katsu had more batter but still very crispy. But this is my preference bc I don't like batter & carbs, I can go protein all day.
The karage has good amount of meat. A bit on the firmer side than the juicy soft but maybe it's the chicken breast rather than other parts of the chicken.
The salad entré has great flavor with olives, tomatoes & greens. The miso was also great. I usually don't like the grainy dense texture but it didn't bother me & wasn't salty like some places.
This is my first time trying the Okonomiyaki & it was amazing. It was filling. I wished it had more protein but again this is just me. There's good amount of sauce & full of veggies. Can't go wrong! I loved it, I was so full after that even though I shouldn't be eating like that on my cut.
Sorry for not taking picture before devouring it! 😅
I took the beef Bulgogi & some appetizers. The food was soooooo good! They even gave free tea at the start & a free miso soup. I will definitly go back to try their other dishes
Good food, fantastic presentation (a lot of care was placed into the dish as it included soup, salad & ginger too) & service was excellent. I was getting take out & the host invited me to sit & brought me a cup of tea. It was a really thoughtful & kind gesture when I was having a rough day. I will definitely be back.
Cuisine coréenne & japonaise variée & équilibrée. Les plats sont bien présentés, la nourriture est délicieuse & le prix très abordable. Nous avons essayé le Kimmari, l'agedashi au tofu & le takoyaki & nous nous sommes régalés. On nous a offert le thé & une soupe miso, délicieux tous le deux. De plus, le personnel est sympathique, accueillant & très aimable.
Mar 3, 2024
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Absolutely delicious food, cooked with care & so much skill. I had the tofu teriyaki & my girlfriend had the beef, we were both blown away. The agedashi tofu was delicious as well. & the Tteok-kochi was perfection! Crispy outside, chewy inside, perfectly spicy. Miso soup & a fresh & delicious salad come with every meal. This place is such a find! Super yummy, caring service, & affordable food. We can't wait to go back.
Bon rapport qualité prix. Bonne soupe miso bonne mais sans plus. Le poulet Karaage manquait de goût mais je crois bien que le problème est le poulet en général qui manque de goût. Le service attentif & poli. Il manque un peu de finition dans le décor. Pour l'expérience général, j'ai été bien satisfaite, bonne table simple.
