Dondonya comes across in reviews as a tiny, cozy, affordable spot that consistently delivers delicious Japanese and Asian fusion dishes with generous portions and solid value. The atmosphere is described as intimate and cute, with a warm, friendly service, though the space is very small and can get crowded at dinner, sometimes leading to a wait. The menu wins praise for favorites like gyudon, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, donburi, gyoza, and inventive fusion options, with many diners noting the quality, freshness and flavorful sauces, and standout items such as yam fries and popcorn chicken. A few notes mention not wheelchair accessible and occasional concerns about cleanliness or dust in certain corners, but these do not strongly distract most people. Overall, Dondonya is seen as a reliable, affordable, and cozy choice that brings repeat visits from locals and visitors alike, valued for consistent food quality, generous portions, and a welcoming vibe for a casual lunch or intimate dinner.
It was my first time ordering from that restaurant by ubereats & i was a bit disappointed because i am so used to eating Japanese food. They curry sauce was terrible. Tasted like water & in the middle the night i got sick, stomach was hurting bad. It felt i got the left over. Usually Japanese curry is gravy thick & brown & ive got the opposite. Atleast, the portion is good & the yam fries were excellent 👌🏾
Mar 21, 2026
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Very good food at a fair price, a very underrated dish is the Chicken Thai basil. It is slightly cramped but its part of the charm. The picture below is chashu don.
Très bonne nourriture, service agréable & ambiance locale & chaleureuse. Les prix sont raisonnables. Meilleure nourriture japonaise que j'ai mangé, je recommande fortement.
Amazing food, great options. Miso cucumber was tasty to start, had a beef rice bowl & the ginger brown sugar tea. 10/10 would recommend. Cute restaurant up a set of stairs.
One of my favorite places to go in DT! The chashus are crispy, the Waitress is super nice & the decorations are super cute too!
If you looking for some some cozy East Asian vibed restaurant to check out: this is the one you wanna check out ✅✅
The only minor downside would be it gets really crowded around dinner time, so be prepared to wait at the door for a bit
Extremely small space, so expect a wait time. Food was filling & delicious. Atmosphere & decorations were on point. Unfortunately not wheelchair accessibility.
J'ai dîné chez DonDonYa il y a quelques jours & j'ai vraiment adoré l'expérience. Une adresse parfaite pour manger une cuisine japonaise authentique, généreuse & à prix très raisonnable.
👉 Ce que j'ai goûté :?🥞 Okonomiyaki (crêpe salée japonaise)?Ultra copieuse & délicieuse : pâte moelleuse, chou, ingrédients bien équilibrés, nappée de sauce okonomi, mayonnaise & katsuobushi (le fameux'poisson dansant'). Une entrée à elle seule très rassasiante.
🍚 Yaki Don (porc grillé)?Un bol de riz garni de porc mariné façon BBQ asiatique (soja, ail, gingembre, sésame, mirin). Le porc est tendre, caramélisé, plein de saveurs, simple mais extrêmement efficace.
✅ Points forts :?• Portions très généreuses?• Excellente maîtrise des cuissons?• Saveurs équilibrées & assaisonnement impeccable?• Service impeccable?• Rapport qualité-prix vraiment intéressant
Super cute cozy place, it was full when we got there, but friendly staff got us a table quickly. The food was delicious, quick considering the amount of people in there & reasonably priced.
Definitely recommend trying the yam fries!
