DonDonYa is described as a cozy, welcoming spot with very reasonable prices and a menu that delivers fresh, flavorful Japanese and Asian fusion comfort food. Dishes like tonkatsu, chicken and beef bowls, gyoza and onigiri are praised for crisp textures and balanced flavors, with desserts such as panna cotta and hojicha tiramisu also catching praise. The atmosphere and decor are repeatedly noted as cute and comforting, making it a good place to relax or enjoy a casual meal, with staff described as friendly and attentive. Service quality varies across visits, with some praising quick, attentive service and others noting slower pacing or occasional misses, but the pricing remains fair and the food consistently tasty. There is positive feedback on catering for events, with guests saying the food was a hit and helped make occasions extra special.
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.
Last Saturday, I went to this place with my friend because we we're craving for some Japanese food. I really like the fact that they have a lots of varieties on the menu. Unfortunately on that day, I feel like service was not the best if you read all the reviews from this restaurant. Even if it was not busy , the waiter took his time to come & take our order. He never come & ask us if everything was okay & he didn't refill my friend water... Although it was not the best service, the price is reasonable & the food & dessert was delicious.
Idk if I would give another chance for this place.
