Went to this restaurant on Friday, parking is fairly easy, since the plaza doesn't seem to be very busy. Pros: The wet napkin is very thoughtful as most asian restaurants I go to don't provide. Love the side dishes, very neat, great taste. A lot less MSG than the famous Korean restaurants, which is a very good. The purple rice is very healthy, I am amazed this restaurant uses such a rice. Cons: The side dishes unlike the other Korean restaurants, they only come before the main dishes arrive. Time for the food is also kind of slow, since there were only 2 tables(including us) waiting for food. Overall I would actually give a 3.5, but since Yelp can only choose 3 or 4, I would give it a 3. read more

I had lunch here with two colleagues. We enjoyed ourselves, but probably won't be returning. It's not terribly close to work and wasn't quite good enough to justify the travel. Makkal Chon had several strikes against it early. We have tended to eat beef, grilled at the table (Kalbi/Galbi or Ju Mul Luk), and Makkal Chon doesn't do BBQ at the table. They do have vegetable wraps with meat, but the only beef option was Bulgogi, which is thinly sliced and not nearly as tender as the cuts we were able to get at some other Korean restaurants. Nonetheless, we ordered the vegetable wraps with bulgogi, beef teriyaki (not on the menu) and the short rib soup. The wet napkins to start the meal were amusing (they expand them from little pill form) and helpful. The barley tea was mixed with jasmine, and I couldn't really taste the barley flavor (then again, if you don't like the barley tea perhaps this will encourage you). The short rib soup was very simple, but tasty. The little korean appetizers were plentiful and tasty (although they weren't refreshed once we finished them). The sundubu / soon tofu soup was good, but not as good as the one we've had most often. The vegetable wraps came with plentiful wraps, most of which were leaves that were too small or too sparse to really serve well as wraps, adn the bulgogi and teriyaki beef were good, but just not up to the better cuts of beef we've had elsewhere. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves, and the meal wasn't overly expensive, but it just didn't stand out in any way, and isn't likely to draw us back. Don't avoid this place, but don't go out of your way either. read more

Fantastic food in a restaurant that has a super small footprint, so be prepared to wait. Lots has been said about the main dishes, which are all good. They also serve some interesting side dishes that are less common, such as a sweet squash that is incredible. The pricing in the liquor combos seems a bit off; not sure you actually save any money by ordering them. read more

Gamjatang is not that impressive. They made it super spicy without even asking us how spicy we want our soup to be. My coworker and I were just so hungry we tried to not care anymore. What sold me is are the side dishes though. They have better side dishes than other places. read more

Makkal Chon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

very poor customer service! Not friendly at all. I don't think I would come back! When I was there, it was pretty busy, but the guy who at cashier, his attitude is disgusting, keep saying some dirty words in Korean. Ignored customers request. Haven't tried the food yet, but the service...s read more

This place wasn't very clean for a Korean restaurant and service is expectedly a little slow but it's good if you look past that. We found this place in search of korean lettuce wraps. Not sure if I just didn't pay attention to other korean restaurants or if not many serves the wraps. We got combo a and came with 2 choices of meats. We got bulgogi and the pork & squid, very flavorful and fair portions. Cold noodle was smaller but reasonable. They have different side dishes and were all very good. Down side is that you can only refill 3 of the typical side dishes. We'll be back for the lettuce wraps. read more

Love the Kim Chi stew! Authentic Korean! Kalbi ribs are yummy. Love bi bim bap on the hot stove bowl. Small joint, but cute and quick service. Debit and cash only. read more

Very very impressed with this place. I'd kept hearing about the quality of food and portion sizes. Hidden in a corner of Scarborough this Mak Kal Chon is a true gem. Staff are polite and attentive. They even moved us to a bigger table because as they said the amount of food won't fit. We only ordered 2 combos! The salad wrap combo B is insanely good and portions are unheard of for the price. The side dishes were home cooked. And to top it off the combo came with a huge bowl of spicy tofu soup?!?! How do they make money?! This is my new favourite Korean restaurant. Authentic, delicious, and welcoming. read more

Had the worst experience with Makkal Chon. My friend placed an order over the phone and had asked me to collect it, as it was on my way. I went there and gave them my friend's name and asked for the order. They asked me if I knew what the order was and I told them I don't know but the order must be under her name. The waiter got rude and started to talk in an insulting manner. Shocked at her mannerism, I called my friend to know what she had ordered and asked her to talk to the waiter over the phone. Now the guy asks her for her phone number and tells her that they don't keep the order by names but by the phone numbers. After the call, I asked him why didn't he simply ask me for the phone number? I would have given him the number in the first the place. He got loud and insulting and told me to "use my common sense" as this has been their process for years. I was about to pay for the order when I mentioned that their customer service is really bad! After this, he held my order and asked me to say "sorry" to get the food. I left the restaurant in anger and disgust. I found the servers very rude and racist. read more

This should actually be a 4.5, as 5 is too high for just standard korean food but 4 is too low for the quality and service. This is the second time I've been here and it's just as good as I remember from when I came a year ago. There is a large variety of sides, and not just the really basic ones (japchae, rice cakes, yams, beans, egg). The portions are also generous, and the quality of food is better than most places I've tried in koreatown and yonge and finch. The service from both times I've gone is good, no bad experiences there. This would be my go-to safe bet Korean restaurant if it wasn't so far for me. read more

I like Korean food. I lived in Seattle for a while and there is a lot of good Korean food there, downtown Toronto has some good places too. Michigan so far, I have found to be lacking. I was actually rather shocked to learn there is a good Korean restaurant in Scarborough of all places. So I had to check it out. The decor of the place was really nice. It had a very traditional seeming type atmosphere. The waitress was really nice. Sometimes when you go to a place to eat, and you aren't a part of that ethnicity you get the impression that the servers and staff are sneering at you. Or they are just not really that friendly. I didn't really get that impression here. We paid 14.99 and we go a giant fish player with 7 sides, rice, and soup. Which even in terms of Korean food is an excellent price. Two of us ate quite easily within that amount and the food was really good. Naturally of course I loved the Kimchi, but that is the most recognizable Korean delicacy around. So, when I take into account the service, the restaurant, the price, the overall experience, I would have to say that this place is really in the category I would define as excellent. On a side note, I had lunch, so I skipped on Soju which I might normally have. That wasn't priced bad either. read more

food is pretty. Service is soso. Hope they can make some improvement. Would recommend getting pork bone soup and tofu soup. They serve great appetizers. read more

The Kimchi stew was fantastic! Maybe the top 3 I've had since being back from living in Korea. Lots of side dishes too and a good amount of food for the price. The stew was so flavorful and lots of meat and veggies packed in. My coworker ordered the bibimbap and was extremely impressed. The service however was quite slow for one server during lunch hour. Would not recommend going during lunch if you have a short lunch break. I would go back again but will adjust my time accordingly. read more

I've been back several times since my first visit and review last July. Makkal Chon remains at the very top of my Scarborough Korean list -- and the quality has been utterly consistent. Stopped by today with an out of town food friend, and we ordered a single dish -- the BBQ eel on a hot plate. This is ethereal. With the multiple sides that come with it, it's a splendid small meal in itself. Service was top notch too, friendly and efficient even though they were pretty crowded. read more

This little restaurant is hidden away in a area in Scarborough not known for Korean fare. I always order bulgogi at every Korean restaurant but decided to order the pork bone soup and turbot fish as well this time. They were both very delicious. All dishes come with the purple rice and it pairs very well with them. The side dishes are the best I've ever had. The kimchi here is perfect. And they can be refilled for free! It's a small restaurant so expect to wait during the busy times. They only have a handful of tables. It's run by a small family so food will take longer than usual if they're busy. Overall this is my go to Korean restaurant whenever I'm in Scarborough. read more

I've gone here three or four times now because it's the closest Korean restaurant that I know of. To be honest, I don't think this is the best food. I've been to other Korean restaurants that I've thought were much better. But it's a nice place with reasonable prices, and the ambience is pretty nice, so I continue to go there, (until I've found a better one in my area). Worth going to but not worth going out of your way for. read more

For those of you looking for a real authentic koan joint I highly recommend this place Get the lettuce wraps. Such interesting and complex flavours. read more

Run by Koreans means food is guaranteed authentic. The prices may seem a little more pricier but guaranteed worth it. You get a very good portion size for the amount you pay. I went with my mom and we got the chicken cutlet and beef bulgogi lettuce wrap set and it was so much food. But it was so worth it at the same time. The chicken cutlet came with purple rice, 3 slices of white meat chicken that was also cut into slices and salad. The bugogi lettuce wrap set came with a big bowl of lettuce, bulgogi, a bowl of purple rice, and a small soybean stew as well. Along with the meal we also got a wide range of side dishes as well which was great because at a lot of Korean restaurants I've been to, you only get a couple of side dishes. This is definitely a place to try especially when you see local Korean go to eat there as well read more

Makkal Chon - Various Korean side dishes that rotate every time I go. There are the staples like Kimchi and Japchae that are always there when I go - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This was our first visit and upon arrival, found the place to be a bit small. There was another couple waiting ahead of us and there were two empty tables that weren't cleaned yet. The two waitresses there didn't bother to bat an eye at us and worked at the pace of a tortoise. It took them 10 or more mins to finally and slowly clear our tables. We ordered their veggie wrap, which looked to be their speciality and a kimchi stew. The wraps were good, but the kimchi stew could've been better. The side dishes weren't bad, but the celery side dish didn't look fresh, surprising since their lettuce wraps were very fresh. Overall, the place is only okay, and I am a huge frequenter of Korean places. A better place in Scarborough is Incheon House. read more

I love Korean but my issue is many Korean restaurants are like clones but this small but vibrant restaurant breaks that mold. It offers unique side dishes and some great stews like ground bean with pork. This restaurant is very busy so be patient with your servers. The here is excellent. read more

Went back there today. It appears as though they are back on track quality of food wise. However, no more little towels to wipe your hands (unfortunately). The quality of the winter panchan was very good, the chonggukchang chigae was really, really good this afternoon. Waitress remembered us (hopefully in a positive way) ... LOL. They are back on track. I was worried after the last experience! This is a good place with refined, Korean cooking. One of our regular go-to lunch spots. YUM! read more

First time here and I got the bul go gi on the hot pot and it was delicious! Beef was fresh and tender. The sides were also great tasting. read more

Makkal Chon - Bul go gi on hot pot - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We went to this Korean restaurant since it was close by. We've had our share of Korean restaurants from Yonge / Finch to Bloor / Bathurst and even Chinatown so feel like we know a good place when we see it. I ordered the usual gamjatang and my wife ordered some beef stew. The apps came first and they were pretty good. A little bit more finessed (e.g. garnished with sesame seed) than the typical Korean resto. The pork bone soup was flavourful, not overly spicy. The beef stew was light, hint of beef flavor (Korean stew flavours aren't usually a rich, thick broth). Prices are a little above average, $10 for gamjatang, but it was a pretty good place and I would come back knowing that I'll be served a good quality meal. read more

This was the best Korean food I had in GTA bar non. First I was unhappy with slow service. To be fair there were ton of people waiting. But when the banchan came out, I can tell this was the real deal Korean food. When the food came out, I knew I was at home. Do not hesitate to try this place. This is what an authentic Korean food taste like. BB read more

Really fun to eat here LOL. The chicken is my favourite. Very well seasoned and spicy!!

I've been on this tip lately about trying as much different type of cuisines as much as I can. Korean food is definitely one of my favourites right now especially with the fact that I love spicy food. My friend told me about this place and how she liked it. The food is good, definitely filling. Price is definitely good as well. I recommend their Spicy Pork Bone Soup (YUMMY), the seafood pancake thingy, and their wraps. Everything that I tried so far from there was yummy sooooo, I definitely am coming back. read more

Good authentic Korean fare east of the DVP. Their banchan are very generous and the food is consistently flavorful and fresh. For a small restaurant, they have a good menu selection to choose from. It gets pretty packed no matter which night of the week so I like to show up by 6pm. I get my Korean food inspiration from them! read more

Makkal Chon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you are looking for a Korean joint in Scarborough this is the place to check out. A friend told me about this place and the first time I went I was hooked. There is a good selection of food here from diy wraps, pork bone soup, bimbimbap, grilled pork, korean short ribs and the list goes on. The food is great and easy to share. Along with your meal various side dishes are also added. You may not like everything offered but you will find something you like. Staff is nice and helpful. read more

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Finally found a decent Korean cuisine in the Scarborough area! Everything on the menu is affordable, the pork bone soup was $10.99 and the side dishes were big portioned compared to a lot of other Korean restaurants. Everything was flavourful, definitely will be back! read more

Makkal Chon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Omg delish, portions are massive and so so tasty. Chicken cutlet the best I've ever had. Sides were great. Highly recommend.

Lots of yummy appetizers. Pork bone soup is wonderful. Purple rice tastes quite interesting and aroma is perfect. (sushi rice + black rice = purple rice according to one of the food servers. Bulgogi, Kalbi are also recommended. Reasonable price. Great staff. May be good to call in and reserve in case you are coming during busy hours (lunch or dinner weekends) read more

This is one of the best Korean restaurant in GTA. But I wish I could give it 0 star for its service. Mind you, I have been to this restaurant numerous times and wished they would sober up their act, but what really broke the camel's back was when I took a bunch of people and the service was terrible, despite the fact that we spent a ridiculous amount of money on food. read more

Great food amazing price! We ordered the Gamjatang and Pork on rice, dishes were fresh and very tasty. Would highly recommend, going to come back in the future to try out the rest of the menu. read more

They always seem to be understaffed and busy. You can expect a reasonable wait. However I highly recommend sucking it up as its definitely worth the wait. read more

Makkal Chon - I'm actually a regular at this restaurant but I'm just yelping about it now. I recommend the pork bone soup. It's delicious! - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love the side dishes here!!!! I think side dishes are the highlights;) The price for the food is a bit high. But I think it is totally worthy! read more

My friend ate here with his family three years ago and had terrible service. Even in his village back home he had never been treated so badly. Three years later and he still struggles to enjoy Korean food without getting flashbacks to the rude staff here. 1/10. read more

Had a craving for Korean food and was moping around when someone mentioned this place. I had never noticed it before tucked into a small plaza, with an unassuming sign. Basic decor and reasonable prices. It was loosely full at lunch time and a 15 minute wait for my bulgogi with glass noodles which I took to go. What surprised me was that I got a number of sides with that, including a generous portion of rice. There were very few glass noodles and they were with a substantial amount of beef in broth. Tasty and good value I would say. I really wanted glass noodles the most so was slightly disappointed. read more

I got the bulgogi a few months ago, and it was pretty good. The menu options were descent, however they didn't offer ALL of the Korean foods I love. The side dishes were really good! I would suggest going here if you're unable to make it to the West or North end Koreatowns. Overall, though, pretty good! read more

Makkal Chon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Makkal Chon was recommended by one of my Korean foodie who lives downtown and she said Makkal Chon was by far the best Korean food in the city! So it's been bookmarked on my to go list for a few years and I'm glad I dropped by to check it out. Like most Korean restaurants, yummy side dishes are complimentary. But, what makes Makkal Chon stand out to me was the selection and the quality of these complimentary foods. Most joints don't offer such selection as they are not the main star of the show. You can tell their side dishes are made with love and care and not just straight out of the premade packages. The pork bone soup was a bit on the oily side.. You can tell they just added chili oil to flavor but you can see a layer of chili oil just sitting ontop of the soup. The soup was also a tad over priced... 10.99$ for pork bone soup while average joint charges around 8$. read more

Atmosphere: 2.5/5 (home run, cozy) Price: slightly pricier than other Korean restaurants Food: 3.5/5 What we ordered: 1. Pork bone soup - according to my bf, one of his new top go to. Good broth, served with purple rice 7.99 2. Bulgogi rice- well marinated, also served with rice 9.99 Service is typically a little slow, 1 server for the entire restaurant. But she's pretty quick. It's so close to home, I'll definitely be back. read more