DonDonYa comes across as a neighborhood staple with a cozy, eclectic vibe and a menu that blends comforting Japanese options with generous portions and fair prices. Reviewers praise tasty dishes like tonkatsu, torikatsu, gyoza, onigiri, curry and miso soup, along with strong tea selections and desserts, noting the food is consistently fresh, well prepared and visually appealing. The atmosphere is described as warm and inviting, with charming decor and a family friendly feel that makes it suitable for quick lunches, casual dinners or takeout. Service is frequently described as friendly and efficient, though a few visits mention slow or uneven pacing during busy times and occasional gaps in attention, suggesting that the experience can vary. Overall, DonDonYa is regarded as a go to spot in the area for flavorful Japanese comfort food at reasonable prices, with many locals promising to return for both the food and the welcoming, lively ambiance.
One of my favorite restaurant in Montreal & beyond. The food is just so good, the presentation & the service too.
The price are so affordable for this quality that I am scared it will raise in the future.
Sûrement le meilleur rapport qualité prix de Montréal
Lost count of how many times I've eaten here. One of my favourite neighborhood restaurant. Take out or dine in, the service is always great & kind. The food is really good!
A cozy quaint neighborhood restaurant!
Jill, the owner, is a wonderful person & hostess! This is my favorite spot in Cote des Neiges by far!!! I invite all my friends to come here. It is a beautiful spot to have a nice lunch or dinner, very nicely decorated, so many things to look at all over the walls. The bubble gum machines, little tiny hand made items for sale. Lots of pictures & notes from happy customers. Just so cute!!! Also great to order out or to pick up. We enjoyed the cucumber miso, gyozo dumplings, Tom Yum soup, menchikatsu, (my favorite dish), with Brown Sugar Ginger Tea With Osmanthus(also my favorite tea), Tonkatsu & a chicken with basil dish on rice with cabbage, carrots & corn. Our server, Ryan, on Sunday March 1st for lunch deserves 5 stars!✨✨✨✨✨ He was kind, attentive & efficient even though he was alone & it was quite busy!!! The kitchen crew are awesome, the food is always hot, fresh & beautifully arranged! I recommend customers ask questions if they're not sure what to order, ask for sauce on the side etc... instead of giving a bad review! The staff will do their best to answer all questions & accommodate you. This is a neighborhood gem & we are lucky to have Don Don ya in Cote des Neiges!!!
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I ordered Torikatsu (rice with chicken) & Steak rice (beef with cheese) & both were absolutely delicious. The chicken was tender & flavorful, & the beef was juicy & well-seasoned. Everything tasted fresh & perfectly cooked.
For dessert, I had black tea panna cotta, & it was so smooth & creamy - the perfect sweet ending to the meal.
The restaurant itself is warm & cozy, with cute decor that makes you feel relaxed & comfortable. Overall, great food, great atmosphere - I would definitely come back again!
Best Bestttttttt restaurant ever! Food is fresh very tasty, drinks are on point , if I could I'll give 1000 starts 🥰😍 . Everyone should visit this place & live the experience!!!!
I would give a 3.9 at best. The whole thing was underwhelming. The deco is cute & interesting but the seating is a bit uncomfortable.
The food is what made it especially underwhelming. It lacked a bit of flavour or anything interesting really, but it was still descent. The server forgot to bring our dessert & by the time we were done with the food we just decided to call it a day.
The drinks are great though.
