This place is great! Went here for lunch and I told the waiter I was in a rush to get back to work. I waited about 15 mins for my food, which I think is reasonable.

Everything was fresh and delicious. The banchan were so good and varied - there was a grilled eggplant, sesame glass noodles, something like a sliced fish cake?, green beans and a couple others. Each item tasted different but all... more

Seriously, I would go here more often if it was closer to where I live.
their selection of banchan (side dish) is so much better in taste and quality compare to Korean restaurants in Christie and Bloor Korea town area. Also, I know that korean food has a lot of sodium, and sometimes when I eat korean restaurant food, I get so dehydrated because of so much sodium intake, but it seems like Makkal... more

I REALLY like this place because their food is actually amazing and they don't cheap out on side dishes BUT be prepared to wait. Wait for someone to clean your table so you can sit (because they're pretty busy), wait for someone to bring you water/tea and menus, wait for someone to take your order, wait for your side dishes, wait for your food and finally wait for your bill (walk up to the... more