Only one server for the whole restaurant was a little too much but she did an amazing job. Wanted to try this from a regular go to Korean and very happy with the experience and ban chan was different than we have had which is always great. Had a soon tofu and beef soup and seafood pancake and portion was so large 3 of us could not finish! Place opened at noon and was full by 1230! read more

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Personally, I really love Korean food. Any new Korean restaurant, I definitely would try 1 thing at least. The beef bones soup with rice. Since this was the new restaurant I had never been to before, so I would like to try the beef soup as well. And my hubby wanted to have the seafood pancake. The food came fast one by one. I really loved their Apps, all little dishes, but they all Korean famous Appetizers. They were allowed to be refilled if customer ordered good enough dishes. The beef tofu soup was really small, not the traditional soup that we knew. And the seafood pancake was big enough, but too much flour and green onions. It was good amounted of seafood, if less flour and green onions would be much better. The service was ok. We were not really picky about it. read more

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Came here on a cold winter weeknight and it was such a lovely spot for comfort korean food. read more

Makkal Chon - Pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This hidden gem was definitely worth the trip. Fantastic food and service! The stone pot Bi-Bim-Bab and seafood pancake were delicious. Will definitely be going back. read more

I went to Makkal Chon on 1979 Lawrence Ave East in Scarborough last Friday Aug. 14, with my family of 12. Jinju was our server. I believe she also cooked the food. She did a fantastic job considering that she was the only server for the whole restaurant. Jinju was very welcoming and very attentive to our needs. Many in my family ordered and enjoyed the Pork Bone Soup. On Tuesday, Aug 18, I went to Makkal Chon and ordered takeout of Pork Bone Soup; it was delicious. read more

One of the few Korean restaurants along Lawrence Ave E, this is a good option for Korean dishes in the area. The highlight of the dishes we tried, the bulgogi stew was great, very flavourful. Service and interior were fine, nothing to ride home about. read more

Makkal Chon - Bulgogi Stew - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Dined in for lunch on Saturday. The restaurant was full house when we got there around 12:30. We ordered Seafood pancake, Bulgogi and Soft tofu soup. Service was a bit slow as it was full house. The portion of the dishes were big - we barely finished 2 dishes out of the 3 dishes. Seafood pancake was much thicker than usual Koren pancakes but crispy and not saggy. There were many ingredients in it. I really liked the pancake. Bulgogi was tasty but nothing special. Soft tofu soup had good seafood flavor but a bit too salty. Free side dishes were delicious. 5 free side dishes came in one plate. They allow one free refill. I liked eggplant and tteokbokki. The bill came to over 90 dollars after taxes and tips which is a bit on a higher side for a Korean restaurant. read more

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That Pork Bone Soup is the best I've ever had! I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this one is a must-eat! Plus, I've tried more than 5 different Korean Restaurants, their Pork Bone Soup and Pork Cutlet, don't come close to Makkal Chon! I used to live in the area a decade ago, and I live an hour away from this amazing restaurant. But it's worth it! 10/10!!!! The staff was also really friendly and very efficient. 10/10 read more

Makkal Chon - Pork Bone Soup and Pork Cutlet - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came a couple times now. Parking lot's a bit busy, and the restaurant isn't big, but haven't had trouble getting seated quickly. Service is good and their soup/stew options are great. On this visit, ordered Kimchi Jjim, Bibimbap, and a Gamjatang. And they give a small platter of banchan, this time with tteokbokki, japchae, eggplant, lotus root and kimchi. Everything was very tasty. Like a lot of Korean food, can get spicy if you're not good with it. I especially liked the Gamjatang soup flavour and the banchan. Price is reasonable. Will come back again for sure. read more

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I visited their place and had some pork bone soup. I paid by cash, but they automatically charged a 15% tip, which isn't acceptable. She didn't even ask us how much tip we wanted to give. The server wasn't attentive or friendly and gave us a weird look. read more

Very friendly and efficient service. Really surprised that they were open on Canada Day. Pork bone soup came with 3 pieces of pork and it was so tender and juicy. The soup was very spicy though! The side dishes were amazing! One of the best I've had in awhile. Total came to about $20! Would come again if I"m in the area. Ambiance was nice! read more

Makkal Chon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I recently visited Makkal Chon after a long break, and my K-drama binge had me craving some Korean food! I went for the mixed spicy soft tofu soup (seafood, beef, and pork), and it arrived steaming hot. The flavor was spot on--not too spicy, just right. The banchan (side dishes) included five perfectly balanced items. Plus, my server was super friendly and courteous. Highly recommended! read more

Makkal Chon - Dol-sot-bi-bim-bab - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Looking for some authentic Korean fare on sizzling plates? Makkal Chon is one of my favourite restaurants #whenhungerstrikes17. I usually order the veggie wrap combo which gives you choice of 2 sizzling plates, hot tofu soup and green lettuce, bok choy to wrap the delicious sizzling meat. I recommend ordering the pork belly and spicy pork. Yummy in my tummy. Service here is friendly, and they are real Korean people. Big plus! Hehe. Ambiance, decor very asian with lots of wood accented walls and some Korean music playing in the background. Love it all!!! read more

Makkal Chon - Tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hot pork bone soup. So good, so flavourful. Absolutely fantastic for wintertime! Go early if you don't want to wait for a table. Easily have a line-up at night. read more

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Decided to try this place after reading the reviews. Nice first impression. The place is clean and has a warm, simple decor. I came around 6:30pm on a Tuesday and it wasn't that busy, just 1 other table. I ordered the Pork Bone soup and was pleasantly surprised it came with complimentary sides and rice. Everything tasted delicious. Initially, I thought the portion of the soup looked a bit small, but I was stuffed by the end of the meal. My waitresses was nice and attentive. I will go back to try other dishes. read more

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Quaint/small Korean family restaurant. When this place gets busy, it's not unusual to wait half an hour for seats. The wait is well worth it due to the quality. It is one of the finer Korean joints. Firstly due to the intensity of flavours, they don't skimp with seasonings. Secondly the volume of food, you won't be disappointed. Pork bone soup was extremely tender and fall off the bone. Kimchi tofu soup was intense and flavourful. Price point is higher than most Korean joints but well worth it due to quality of ingredients. Congrats to the owner for running such a great place. The only recommendation is to hire another bus-boy or server to clean tables to increase turnover. read more

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First time back here since the pandemic and I must say the food quality and taste hasn't changed, which is great. I'm thankful for this hole in the wall in Scarborough for still thriving in these unprecedented times. The only thing I'm a little bit disappointed at is the fact that they are using takeout cutlery and takeout containers to serve their food. Took a picture of the menu as the prices on the site isn't accurate that way anyone going won't be surprised to see a discrepancy! read more

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I did not think that Scarborough could do decent Korean and then I went to Makkal Chon. Man oh man! I had the spicy chicken wrap - good but spicy as the name says. Comes with a spicy sauce on the side as well if you're looking to crank up the heat. Lettuce to assemble, purple rice and chicken of course. Fun to assemble and even more fun to eat. The soup that comes with it is a fish and tofu one but it was way too spicy for me. Bibimbap was delicious, quite filling and another favorite. Alternatively, the bulgogi seemed a bit meager but I added the sauce and some spicy kimchi to boost the flavour. Overall, food was fresh, service was good, portions were decent, and we went on a weekday so it wasn't busy but I can see how it might fill up fast as there isn't much space. read more

Makkal Chon - Dol-sot-bi-bim-bab - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a small Korean restaurant, probably seats around 8-9 4 seat tables. We came for Sunday lunch and had to wait for a few minutes for a table to clear up so it might be useful to come at slightly off hours to prevent We ordered the spicy chicken lettuce wraps, bulgogi lettuce wraps, pork bone soup and kimchi soup. They brought both water and tea to our table which I appreciated. The soups were absolutely delicious and the lettuce wraps were a nice break from the stews. It was A LOT of food and we were all extremely satisfied after finishing. The ambiance was cozy due to the wooden furniture and the restaurant felt bigger as one wall was fully lined with mirrors. read more

Makkal Chon - Side dishes - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Been here a couple of times already and always surprised of their consistency in flavor and taste. They served lots of side dishes even in to go orders compared to other Korean resto. A must try in Scarborough area! read more

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A solid choice for Korean food in the area. I loved their mixed seafood beef and pork soft tofu stew with rice. Under $20 and very filling and super tasty too. In fact I think this might be my fave tofu soup in GTA. The dish also comes with several side dishes such as soy eggplants which was very good, kimchi which was very good, and marinated fish cake which was very good. Now I need to go back and try some other dishes! read more

There's not a lot of Korean restaurants in the east end but this is by far one of the best one! I've been here many times and it never disappoint. They don't take reservations and they get super busy during prime time. They give you the best and most appetizers. There are seven appetizers to be exact..and they are huge. Their appetizers are so tasty and my fave ones are their rice cakes, eggplants and chapchae. I always get the Wraps Combo for two which consists of vegetable wrap, soybean paste stew, bowl of rice with two meat dishes. I've tried the buigogi and spicy chicken as the meat dishes. The bulgogi is much better than the spicy chicken. The bulgogi bibimbap is really good. It comes in a hot pot, fresh and hot. The bulgogi sauce definitely add more flavour to it. The pork bone soup is also good. The meat comes off the bone easily. Didn't ask for the soup to be "spicy" like I would for other Korean restaurants and the spice level was just perfect. I like how all the rice is purple. The food prices at Makkal Chon cost slightly more than other restos in Korean Town (in the Annex) but the quality definitely makes up for it. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Makkal Chon We've been going here for a few years now since moving to the east end and this is one of the best and few (if not only) authetic Korean restaurants around! They always serve lots of delicious side dishes and always have great friendly service. We absolutely love their pork bone soup family size and their SEAFOOD PANCAKE!! Seafood pancake is massive and can definitely be meal on its own if you so choose (we always have leftovers) Pork bone soup is arguably better than owl's! it's super flavourful and piping hot when you eat in restaurant. If you takeaway, make sure you reboil to make it super hot and delicious. They also serve purple rice which is a nice touch. Restaurant itself is quite small, and turnover can be slow. no reservations. so either get there early (before 6pm) or be ready to wait! read more

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Pork bone in soup is one of the best soups I've had in my life. I had to come back for more, it's just an amazing soup with a mountain of pork meat around a bone with potato, kimchi, pepper, chili flakes, green onion. It's so comforting, easy to eat and delicious. Staff is very friendly and cute too! read more

Makkal Chon - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nothing special about this place. It has the standard offerings of most Korean restaurants but the price is the same as other places in Korea town (high). For the location and quality, I would expect closer to $12-15 instead of $17-$25. We orders the bulgolgi glass noodle stew ($18) and the pork and squid wrap ($25?) The banchan were quite tasty but surprisingly had no kimchi. They had the pickled chilli cucumber, eggplant, pickled radish, seaweed salad and pickled zucchini. Banchan was probably the highlight of the meal but nothing special. Overall this is a good spot if you're in a pinch/neighborhood spot but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

[3.5/5]: Great Korean food but slow service. I came here with my boyfriend because one of my friends had recommended this spot to us as her favourite Korean place ever. So it might have set our expectations a little too high. We came for a late lunch on a Saturday and the place was half full. We were seated immediately. Staff were friendly and polite. I thought the menu was pretty small compared to a lot of Korean restaurants I've gone to - which wasn't a bad thing because then you aren't overwhelmed with so much choice. The service was extremely slow, we waited over 30 mins after ordering and they still didn't serve us side dishes while we waited for our mains. When the side dishes did come, it's kind of cool how they placed everything in a diamond shape pattern. I thought their japchae was too peppery. Anyways, I ordered bulgogi with noodles (it came with a side of rice) and my boyfriend ordered spicy squid with rice. My meal was delicioussss!! My boyfriend didn't really like the spicy squid with rice. He said he had it better somewhere else before. Overall, this place is a decent Korean place. read more

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4.5 stars Passing by this strip mall, you wouldn't think much of this place, but what a hidden gem!!!! Ambiance Small and cozy. Expect to wait during peak meal hours. Not too loud or too quiet. Usually when you leave there's a big smell but not here. They keep the tables very clean. No seating till they've disinfected, which post covid is very appreciated. Food OMG the pork bone soup is amazing! The base soup isn't too gamey yet full of flavour. The meat is fall off the bone, usually when it's fall off the bone type there isn't a lot of pork flavour left, but some how they managed to retain the pork flavour in the meat. The ban chans were so so. That's where they lost my .5 star. Service Post Covid there was really only 1 to 2 people serving and cleaning so a bit slow is expected and very understandable. Overall Great Korean restaurant, amazing food. Will definitely be back! read more

Makkal Chon - Korean pork bone soup hot pot - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Authentic, Korean cuisine. It's a small restaurant or another way of saying it, it's cozy, and on a Friday night, there's usually a line, but it's worth it. The Kimchi fried rice and beef bulgogi are my top dishes. Also, the side dishes are delicious too. read more

One of my favourite Korean restaurants. I am not a huge fan of Korean BBQ do it your own, so this restaurant is perfect for me. The side dishes change depending on the day, but they always taste so good and are fresh. I believe they are family run which is so nice, the food tastes great, portions are lovely too, overall, my favourite place to go. read more

Makkal Chon - Beef bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is one of THE best Korean restaurants in the GTA, in my humble opinion. It's in an area with a lot of other food options, so the fact that it has so many reviews should already speak volumes to the quality of the food they serve here. We came for an early dinner, but it got insanely packed during peak time. Being a small restaurant, the line would go out the door (keep that in mind in this cold Canadian winter)! As with any Korean restaurant, they serve some small banchans before you get your food. This place served us the most banchans that I've ever eaten at a Korean restaurant, and they were all insanely good. My favourites were the bamboo shoots and candied sweet potatoes, but I think that they rotate their banchans depending on what is in season. For my meal, I got the tofu stew, which was good and had the perfect amount of spiciness. This restaurant is pretty small, so you might miss it if not consciously looking for it Because it's a small restaurant and it's very busy, food comes quick, but service is slow. I think I tried for a couple minutes to get a server's attention for extra water. However, this is pretty typical of authentic Asian restaurants! Verdict: Cannot wait to come back here when I am next in the area! read more

Makkal Chon - Tofu stew - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friends and family's go-to place when we want to get some quick Korean food. Pricing is reasonable. Food preparation is quick. Service is excellent. The helping of side dishes is such a treat. Their kimchi is a little below average for me, however the eggplant and japchae are great and are my favourites. The waiters are also quite generous with the re-serves of the sides. I do not know until how many re-orders we can push the limit and ask for sides. We usually have around 3 to 4 during the times we eat here. The only gripe I have is that sometimes I do feel cramped and have little elbowroom to work with when dining here. That at least is true when ordering the Wraps Combo where reaching across the table for the wraps and stuffing are necessary. On a final note, Makkal Chon is that small reliable restaurant you go to when you want to go for some Korean food. You pay a fare price for your food. There is not usually room for surprises, and you get what you expect. read more

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Just another cold winter day in Toronto, making a stop to my favourite Korean spot! Comfort food... yes please. Whenever I feel under the weather, or have a sore throat, or simply just freezing from the cold - I try to drop by Makkal Chon and order the Beef Soft-Tofu Stew (Mild Spicy: still working on my spice tolerance). One thing I may have forgotten to mention in my past reviews here is that it's UNLIMITED SIDES (see in the pictures). If you want more Kimchi or Glass Noodles, just ask and they'll bring it to you! Always feel welcomed here and comforted with high quality Korean food! read more

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The inside of this place is much MUCH nicer than the unassuming look of the outside. They had korean ballads playing when we came in to eat which set the perfect mood for the rainy day we were having. First came the banchan. Best banchan I have ever had hands freakin down. It was ridiculous how good the side dishes were. I was living for the roasted squash with honey and peanuts. If they served me only that for lunch they would have still gotten 5 stars. But lucky me I ordered the pork bone soup like I always do at korean restaurants. I always feel like I am missing out if I order anything else. I thought that the pork bone soup from Nakkwon was the best in the city but damn I was wrong. Makkal chon's version was even more delicious. This dish hit all the right notes for me. I really enjoyed my experience eating here. I would love to come back and try their other dishes. But to be honest I might end up ordering the pork bone soup again. Lol read more

Makkal Chon - Banchan. That sweet squash was life. But everything else was really good. - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I enjoyed the banchan very much. We ordered the pork bone soup and bulgogi. It is a small restaurant but the tables are full because the food tastes pretty much like homemade Korean food. The female waitress is pleasant. I like the atmosphere. read more

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Makkal Chon is my family's go-to restaurant for Korean cuisine. They serve the best comfort foods - I crave for their dishes in the winter, as it warms and fills my tummy up (there's always leftovers). Over the years, I've tried almost everything on their menu but I love love love their kimchi fried rice, pork bone soup, pork cutlet, and the veggie wraps. The banchan is also just as fresh and delicious as the main dishes. They do rotate their banchan dishes but the common ones to get are sweet potato, japchae, and eggplant. Recently, I came here on a scorching hot, Saturday night. I normally don't come here often in the summer, so I was surprised to find out that the restaurant didn't have AC on. Not sure if it wasn't working that night or they just don't have it. They had a Dyson fan by the cashier to cool customers down though. Service can be slow at times as there's typically only one or two servers working in the restaurant, but they really do make up for it by serving the yummiest Korean food I've ever tasted. It's definitely worth the wait - unless you're feeling very hangry, then maybe this place isn't the best option for a quick dinner! I've been here countless times over the years and the quality and presentation of food has remained consistent. The restaurant is quite small so I wouldn't recommend bringing a large group (6 people max) or else it won't be comfy. If you're looking to try fresh, authentic Korean dishes at a fair price, you need to come check this place out! read more

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It had been a long, hard summer without eating in Korean restaurants during the pandemic. I attempted multiple times to make my own gamjatang, but it was never quite right. Plus it is difficult to commit to having a large array of side dishes. When Toronto hit phase 3, I was dying for Korean food, and I jumped at the chance to eat here. The menu here was disappointing. I was hoping for some appetizers like potstickers or dukbokki, but here it is straight to the stews. My mom got the seafood soon tofu, and I got the gamjatang. The soups were fantastic, rich, deep, and wonderfully seasoned. The seafood flavor really shined in the soon tofu. My gamjatang had pork that just fell right off the bone. The portions were generous, and it was delicious that I had to take the leftovers home. I also really liked how the side dishes were served - they were put into sectioned lunch trays. The whole experience was very sanitary. read more

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Came again, great atmosphere and fresh food. Ordered some soup and bulgogi, tasted great! read more

Found on Lawrence Street in Scarborough amongst a row of local and ethnic restaurants and business, this Korean dive offers both delicious meals at super affordable prices. We had heard about this place for quite awhile so we decided to try it on for a Sunday brunch. To our surprise, the restaurant offers set menus And their most popular is the all you can eat lettuce wraps which offers different fillings. This also includes your typical side like edemame, yams, sauteed sprouts, egg plants, etc. If you're not into this, you can order individual plates or combos. Dining space is limited and they don't take reservations so die to its popularity, you can wait a bit. Because this place is popular, the public parking is usually full so you may need to park on nearby streets. $$ read more

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We checked this out on our way back from the cottage. We wanted bibimbap so Korean it is. This was located in an inconspicuous plaza. We almost missed it actually. It was around mid afternoon and so it's quite empty. The place is your typical Korean restaurant. No frills, chopsticks and spoons on the table. Service: fast and friendly. They don't hound you and we received our food quickly. Food: seafood pancake is a great deal. It is cheap compared to other Korean restaurants. Yet is full of seafood and filling. Definitely a must try. Pork bone soup. It is good, not amazing, hands down Owl has the best broth. However, the meat is tender and it came piping hot just how it should. Bibimbap, it is good. We got our craving out of the way. I guess it's really difficult to screw up bibimbap. Of course your unlimited banchans (side dishes). Go visit this place. read more

Sooo good..best korean gamjatang..tasty food,clean and good service..yuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyy read more

Makkal Chon - Our fave gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario