DonDonYa is a small, cozy, unpretentious spot in Montreal that diners consistently praise for generous portions, tasty Japanese and Asian fusion dishes, and very reasonable prices, with frequent notes about friendly service, a welcoming homey vibe, and a menu that includes gyu don, tonkatsu, chashu don, miso cucumbers, and yam fries; while the space can feel cramped and can get crowded at dinner, leading to wait times, a few visits mention inconsistent dish quality, and occasional misfires like curry, the overall verdict is positive and DonDonYa remains a reliable, affordable go to for students and locals seeking comforting, well-executed fare.
Perfect if you are on a budget & want a meal that is filling! Definitely try out the chicken cutlet curry & the fried chicken. It is crispy, satisfying bite to it while also being juicy & tender.
Apr 9, 2026
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Pour moi, c'est de la très bonne bouffe japo-coréenne dans une ambiance sympathique & correcte à prix raisonnable. Côté ambiance, disons juste que ça manquerait peut-être un peu de lustre pour une première date. :))
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.
Mar 27, 2026
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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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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.
