It is my staple place for authentic Korean. Food is great, very comparable to actual Korean food in Seoul. But service is quite slow - maybe understaffed for a place that is often packed on weekend lunch and dinner. read more

Amazing food all around for a decent price. I got a veggie wrap combo, which came with the banchan, a tofu soup, different types of leafy veggies, and 3 different meats. We chose the bulgogi, grilled pork, and spicy chicken as our meats, and all delivered. The pork was nice and sweet, with just enough fat, the bulgogi was also sweet as expected, and the spicy chicken had the tang typical of spicy korean food. The venue itself was small, but the servers were all friendly and food came out on time. The food came out to around $50, and satisfied 3 very hungry people, with some left over. Will definitely come back to try more, and would recommend to anyone with a craving for bulgogi read more

My fav Korean place in Scarb. Side dishes are a nice variety. The quality of food and service are reliably good. One thing to note is that there's usually a line up as it is a smaller restaurant. read more

Short on staff but food was excellent. Was clean and service was average. Food definitely made up for it. Best pork bone soup in the city.

Im so glad we checked yelp when we were looking for a restaurant in Scarborough area. We found Makkal Chon and we were not disappointed. We had the spicy pork and a pork bone soup. There was plenty of food and we even had to take home. The pork bone soup, I will definitely come back for. The meat was so tender and falling off the bone and so much different spices and flavours. It was perfect with the purple rice which was delicious too. I'm dreaming about it now! This is a small place but we arrived before 5pm so we were able to get a table no problem. However, once 5:30 hit, there were line ups and lots of people doing take out. That's a testament of how good this place is. Highly recommended, all the dishes that came out of the kitchen looked fantastic. I have to come back! read more

This is my first choice for Korean food in Scarborough. Its the best korean option you can find in the area. Good apps, good service. Prices are decent considering the lack of competition. Their BBQ combo is decently priced and of good cuts. Traditional looking Korean restaurant. read more

Didn't know what to expect based on the appearance of the place, but was not disappointed at all. The banchans were of a generous size, and seconds provided promptly when asked. Food was very tasty, and very reasonably priced. Will definitely have to come back again when to try the other options on their menu! read more

My all time favourite Korean cuisine in the Scarborough area. Me and my boyfriend have been here at least 11 times in the past year and we can't get enough of it. Food is amazing (bulgogi in hot pot!) and the place feels very nice and cozy. Staff is really friendly but it can get a little busy sometimes. They offer a generous amount of appetizers with free refills. Would recommend this place to just about anybody craving Korean and looking for a place to eat! read more

If you're looking for an actual Korean restaurant and not Korean-Japanese or Korean-Fusion, then Makkal Chon is your place. I've eaten here many times and my go-to dishes are the Bi-Bim-Bap (assorted vegetables, meat and fried egg served over rice in a sizzling stone bowl) and the Pork Bone Soup -- hot, spicy and rich! Each meal always starts with a tasty assortment of banchan (side dishes) that differs day to day. At first glance, the portions don't look big but they're filling. The service is friendly but when they're busy, can be slow. It's a small restaurant and they are usually full during peak dinner hours so I recommend going early. read more

Came here for dinner because I was seriously craving some good Korean food, we walked in and right off the bat I noticed it was a full house and that there was only one server working the front so I understood why it took five minutes for me and my boyfriend to be seated. When we were seated, the server didn't hand us a menu for ten minutes so we sat there until my boyfriend went up to the front counter and grabbed two menus for us. We ordered our food and I thought from there my experience at this place would be better than when we first stepped in, but the waiter then asked us to move to another table that was clearly not sanitized properly. We moved from our table and continued to wait, we waited and watched other customers come and go, only for customers that came in after us get served before us. Fifty minutes later we finally got our appetizers. I understand that it was busy, but it seemed like we were not prioritized as much as other customers were. Will NOT be coming back. read more

Pork bone soup (Kam ja tang) is a must have here. In fact it's the only thing I order. Service can be a bit slow or disorganized but it's still not bad enough to keep me from coming back. read more

Really great find in Scarbs. Super goood korean food! The banchan is bomb! So much variety! And the food is decently priced!

I came to Makkal Chon on a Sunday afternoon around 1:00pm. They had just opened around 11:00am. We were one of the three tables that were occupied. The server came and gave us water. I asked for tea. The friend i was with has allergy to spices and everything they had were spicy. So my friend got a pork cartillage soup that was non spicy and i ordered gam ja tung. Our friends were hungry so they asked for the house side dishes . They only refilled 3 of the 6 sides. At the end, my friend complained that her soup hardly had any meat inside, only just broth. The waiter asked me to pay for tips when they didnt even serve us that well. read more

I really enjoyed this meal. We ordered combo B veggie wraps (grilled pork, bulgogi and mackerel), pork bone soup and kimchi fried rice. There were 5 adults and a toddler. That was just enough for all my of us. The veggie wrap combo was good, bulgogi and grilled pork were tender and tasty the mackerel was flavourful. The dishes weren't greasy and weren't full of msg. I personally liked wrapping but everyone else thought it was unnecessary. Pork bone soup was amazing, my favourite dish from this meal. I would go back and just have the soup, perfect for a cold rainy day. Kimchi fried rice was too spicy, it was the only dish we didn't finish. We went on Sunday around 2:00 pm, the restaurant was half full with steady traffic. The service was slow considering it wasn't too busy (took 15 mins for ban chan, about 30 mins for food) and they weren't attentive (had to ask 3 times for tea). With drinks the meal was ~$80, so not too bad for 6 people. I would definitely go back and recommend this place. read more

Food was average however a bit pricier and portions are a bit smaller than most Korean places. Services are very slow (all 3 times I've been there). The side dishes are amazing (kept me coming back). Worth trying especially when you are stuck in that part of Scarborough with no other places to go... read more

100% the best Korean food in Scarborough and definitely at least top 3 in the GTA. This family-operated shop has a great selection of items and all the favourites such as the pork bone soup are expertly crafted and taste great. They like to change their appetizers around seasonally to keep things fresh for repeat customers, and there are lots of those at Makkal Chon! read more

Best pork bone soup! Side dishes are so exciting to have as well!

Quality food. Never disappoints. Great vegetable wrap options with grilled meat or fish, and the menu is simple, traditional, and one of the best Korean food in town. read more

One of my favorite Korean places. You can tell they spend a bit of time on their side dishes and they are happy to offer you refills upon request. I love their veggie wrap combos. They offer a variety of fresh veggies that is perfect for wrapping the rice and meat of your choice. I usually get something spicy like the squid or chicken to balance the fresh veggies. Their service for the most part is great, polite and tentative. Only complaint I have with this place is their speed. They can take a while, even if its a simple pork soup can take 20-25 minutes. So if you are in a hurry, this might not be the place for you. read more

A real hidden gem. Service is great and atmosphere is quite cozy. Real Korean servers too!

great place for korean food. staff members are fast and efficient. washrooms are clean. place is kind of small. it can get a bit stuffy when it's busy and the kitchen door is open so that the smells of the kitchen comes inside the eating area. the place is small. there are about ten tables or so. the food is pretty damn good. a bit pricey in my opinion but hey, we won't eat out here all the time. i had the single serving of pork bone soup and the vegetables roll. trust me, this is enough food for two persons!!!! i will defo come back here to try out the other items on the menu. they do not take reservations on fridays, saturdays and sundays. btw, there is a korean supermarket a few doors down. handy when you want some fruits and stuff. read more

Went there last week, we had the chicken cutlet and spicy bulgogi. the chicken cutlet is in the Japanese style -- salad, rice, two beautiful pieces of panko encrusted chicken katsu and it was amazingly good! Definitely getting this one again! The spicy bulgogi was really savoury and goes well with rice. I would say that the spicy bulgogi was too salty -- next time would order them to reduce the salt. We had miso soup, Korean banchan side dishes, and ate everything on the table. love this restaurant, always wanting to try something new each time I go. read more

I would have to say this is my favourite Korean restaurant hands down. Before I lived in the area, I would drive an hour and half just to satisfy my craving. This is the only place I know that has such a huge amount of banchan with multiple refills. I would definitely recommend making a reservation if you're dining on a weekday, weekends they don't take reservations. It gets super busy there because of the food and because it's a smaller restaurant. The grilled pork vegetable wraps is what I get every time. Comes with pork, lettuce and vegetables to wrap it in,rice, this soybean sauce and a side soybean soup. The prices are amazing, and the service is great for how busy it is. I've recommended it to my friends and they love it as well. Will definitely be back soon! read more

This place is soooooooooooo yum!! One downside is just the wait for food given its probably a family run restaurant. We had kimchi stew (5 stars), soft tofu stew and a mackerel wrap. We waited for about 45mins for our food but it's worth it!!! :) read more

The side dishes here are amazing. 5/5. there are usually 7 dishes. My favorite side dishes are their eggplant and sweet potatoes. Their vegetable wrap comes with a variety of vegetables including perilla leaves, steamed cabbage, kale, romaine lettuce etc. It is a must try! Just a note, they do offer raw garlic and chilli slices upon request. In terms of soup, I really enjoyed their ox knee cartilage soup and pork bone soup. Although the ox knee cartilage soupthe not as milky coloured as some other places, it is quite good still. This place is my favorite Korean restaurant read more

Very tasty korean food. I like this place because every dish is perfectly seasoned unlike most places which are a bit too salty. Portions are generous with a lot of side dishes. Although I cant say its the best, I would put this restaurant top 5 korean restaurants of the gta area. Be prepared to wait around 30 to 40 mins on weekends during peak hours. read more

I love the Bibimbap ang their Pork Bone Soup, will definitely come back and try another dishes

We always come here. Great side dishes and good tasting food. Gets busy at times so you might have to wait for a seat during busy lunch hours. Their family meals are a great deal coming with a variety of vegetables for wrapping. Would recommend to anyone. read more

Delicious Korean food for a fair price. And it doesn't hurt that I live close by. Can't go wrong with the pork bone soup! read more

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The food was OK, maybe 3 stars but the service was horrible. Although we got seated quickly, we were without water until our food came. Anything that we needed we had to ask for it twice. My tea was never refilled and not even one server came back to check on us. I understand that they are busy but that would mean that you would at least take care of the basics like spoons for the soup that came with our meal. If you see 5 people and there is only 4 bowls of rice coming out wouldn't you bring out an empty plate or bowl? We didn't even get that. We ordered the wrap for 2 and didn't get any dipping sauce. When we asked for it, they acted surprised before bring out one type of sauce when the picture showed 4. I understand that things change but they could have told us. Reading other reviews, they all got dipping sauce. Eh at this point nothing surprised me. All in all, the food didn't out weigh the service. Save your money and try a different place. read more

The search for great Korean food let me here and I was not disappointed. The portions are great they give you a ton of side dishes and the prices are quite cheap. It is very busy/popular though, as we visited within 1 hour of opening and the place was full. read more

Never go eat in this place. The rudest servers that I have encountered from the cashier, taking the orders and the waiters. They don't want business and that's for sure so they have to close down.Number 1 poor service and food. read more

Absolutely delicious food! Had the spicy pork bone stew and it was mouth-watering!! We also ordered the kimchi fried rice and everything was scrumptious. The food was worth the wait time as it is a small restaurant. Definitely planning to go back and try the other food options. read more

Probably the best spot for Korean food in the Scarborough area. Their wrap options are really good and not too commonly seen at other places. They offer a good variety of side dishes as well. However, the service is pretty bad. This is the closest Korean restaurant to me which is why I come here regularly but the service kills me. Every. Time. They never seem to feel the need to clear vacated tables despite the huge line at the door. I've literally stood beside an empty table for 10 minutes while there are several servers around who could be clearing the table. Also, it's not uncommon to wait for service... Whether it be for menus, to place your order or to ask for more water. Lastly, they don't give you the side dishes until your dish is ready... But with their service standards, that could be a while. If they find a way to improve the service and better train the wait staff, this place could be amazing. Even worth the higher than avg prices for Korean. Until then, it's good food but at the cost of terrible service. read more

Best pork bone soup and tofu soup I've ever had in Toronto. So soft and flavourful.

Food - 5 stars Everything else - 3.5 stars We came after 8pm on a Wednesday night and there was a couple waiting ahead of us. Groups of people were soon leaving the restaurant, so I didn't think it would take that long. But it did. I peaked inside, and there were a bunch of empty tables but not cleaned up. I noticed 2 small tables were clean, but I assumed they wanted to seat us at the better tables and thus were making us wait until they could clean it. Not so - after unnecessarily waiting for 15 minutes or so, we were seated at the awkward middle small tables since they were the only ones clean. The wait for food was longer than expected, but everything was delicious. We got bulgogi & pork/octopus wraps - awesome. I give the food 5 stars, but the messy restaurant (where more than half of the tables remained dirty for the entire time we were there), unnecessary waiting, very slow service and not letting us sit elsewhere (after I asked) puts this at a 3.5 for me. read more

Good service, reasonable prices and most importantly excellent food. Its the first time I have had Korean food and I really liked it here.. I do recommend the grilled fish, it was very good - hope you have a good appetite, cause it's a whole fish and it's good for atleast two people. read more

This place is awesome. One of the best Korean restaurants in Scarborough. You'd have to go to Christie or Yonge and Finch to get the same level of food. Their specialty seems to be their vegetable wraps. Really good! I would recommend the grilled pork vegetable wrap combo. TLDR; awesome Korean restaurant in the heart of scarborough read more

Great food. Great Service. There's a reason this place is packed. :) I can't really add anything to the tons of good reviews, some of the prices have increased marginally, but still amazing value for the food quality. Extremely friendly wait staff. we will be back again. read more

+ very flavourful food + wide variety of banchan appetizers - understaffed when I went in Recommended Dish: Sizzling Spicy Chicken read more