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.
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la qualité (& les quantités) de tout ce qu'on a commandé, le raffinement des sauces, y compris les vinaigrettes des salades. Je suis venue deux fois depuis dimanche.
Bravo!
Célia Moréno
I've been to Makoto once before, & I'm pleased to say they lived up to my positive memories of it. The ingredients are fresh & the food is tasty. The ambience is modest but cozy. It is nice to have a Japanese restaurant that offers more than your typical sushi & teriyaki combined with their Korean offerings which go beyond the BBQ offerings.
I do not know whether or not it is authentic... but I'm more interested in good food & a nice evening... I'll be returning here.
Service agréable. Nourriture très bonne. Portion tout à fait raisonnable. Nous étions un groupe de 11 personnes. Il a seulement été difficile d'être servi à des moments aussi différents. Les premiers ont reçu leurs plats au moins 30 minutes avant les derniers.
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.
Dined with a party of 6. We were running a little late but it wasn't a problem. The food & service was excellent, & very fairly priced. Would certainly return.
