Restaurant Makoto — Restaurant in Montreal

This spot is amazing. Great new find. I'm not sure how other rate it lower than 4-5 stars. The portions are big, and you get a miso soup with a salad for below average price, that's unbeatable at this day and age.

The food came really fast. There's only one waiter yet he managed to serve us politely and pack the food for the other tables and 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 and just the right amount of crispy with veggies. It wasn't too overcooked like some place and oily.

The Katsu had more batter but still very crispy. But this is my preference bc I don't like batter and 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 and greens. The miso was also great. I usually don't like the grainy dense texture but it didn't bother me and wasn't salty like some places.

This is my first time trying the Okonomiyaki and it was amazing. It was filling. I wished it had more protein but again this is just me. There's good amount of sauce and 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...

From the moment we stepped into Restaurant Makoto, we were greeted by the warm ambiance that promised a memorable dining experience. The starters set the stage for the culinary delights that followed. The Pajeon was a crispy, savory pancake that was a perfect blend of flavors and textures, while the Takoyaki was a delightful treat, with its tender octopus filling encased in a light and fluffy batter.

The main course was a generous display of the restaurant's commitment to both quality and quantity. The Chicken Katsu was a standout, with its perfectly crispy exterior and succulent interior, accompanied by a hearty portion of steamed rice, fresh vegetables, and two delectable gyozas.

But the star of the evening was undoubtedly the Chicken Okonomiyaki. This Japanese savory pancake was not only huge in size but also in flavor. Each bite was a mix of tender chicken and a rich, complex array of seasonings that made it extremely flavorful.

In conclusion, Restaurant Makoto in Montreal is a gem that offers an authentic taste of Japanese cuisine. The dishes we tried were not only delicious but also presented with care, making our dining experience truly exceptional. We left with our appetites fully satisfied and our taste buds tantalized, eagerly anticipating...

The food was nice. It was a bit disappointing that they didn't have all the selections in the liquor (due to SAQ reason as what we'vebeentold)... the food was good. I did notice that the katsu weren't seasoned enough; it would've been nice to have a bit more salt on the meat as you bite on it. Yes, there's tonkatsu but it's supposed to compliment the meat not give it it's flavor. The bibimbap was nice, it was laid in a stone pot. The tteokbokki was good! I wasn't a big fan of the egg in the tteokbokki. It looked like it's been cooked for a while so the eggs were overly done as opposed to soft boiled egg that's just been cooked. Too bad I forgot to take pictures... Aside from bringing our food when they were ready, we didn't see the server again to be asked if everything was okay, only once to fill up our glasses once we've finished eating. I think a bit more interaction would've been nice. How about extra drinks? Maybe dessert? Anyway, it won't be something I would go to again anytime soon. It's an option in little Italy that I could go to if I'm nearby and I'm craving for this type of food. It isn't somewhere that I would go and drive the distance just to have some. I was going to give 3 🌟but I would like to give them a...