Dondonya delivers a focused selection of Japanese comfort food centered on the art of the donburi rice bowl. Each dish features premium proteins served atop fluffy steamed rice, complemented by a variety of traditional seasonings and fresh vegetable garnishes. The menu prioritizes consistent preparation techniques that highlight the natural flavors of high-quality ingredients sourced for their freshness. Diners encounter a streamlined approach to poke bowls that emphasizes clean presentation and balanced nutrition in every serving. Beyond standard rice bowls, the kitchen incorporates authentic Asian culinary elements to provide a straightforward and efficient eating experience. This establishment maintains a dedicated commitment to delivering hearty, flavorful portions that reflect the quintessential simplicity of modern Japanese quick-service cuisine. The organized layout ensures that every ingredient serves a specific purpose in creating a cohesive, satisfying meal for any guest.
Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for Dondonya. However, you can call them directly at (514) 638-6626 to inquire about table availability.
Dondonya is widely celebrated as a cozy and authentic hidden gem in Montreal, offering a delightful menu of Japanese comfort food that includes popular items like popcorn chicken, gyudon, tonkatsu, and okonomiyaki. Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its generous portions, flavorful dishes, and unbeatable value, noting that the food consistently feels homemade and satisfying. While the dining space is famously small and can feel quite tight or cluttered, the warm atmosphere and friendly, efficient service make it a beloved destination. Most visitors find the overall experience highly rewarding and frequently return for the welcoming vibe and high-quality, reasonably priced meals.
The service was average, the atmosphere was good with cute decorations & a nice vibe. I did not like the food as much, specially the curry flavour, the meat was nicely done, I had taken the braised pork.
Visiting Montreal & so glad we tried this place! The popcorn chicken, Japanese Dry Curry, & Burger Steak were all delicious. Generous portions too - we were stuffed! Highly recommend.
The food is very reasonably priced & very tasty, like home cooked stuff. The service has always been great the multiple times I been & with every server! I love the Japanese beef curry one. Don't expect gourmet, but more of an easy comfort food. The place is very small/tight, but I never had an issue with that. Some things may not be'dirty' but have that very well used cluttered look/stain to them. The hanging cloth to the bathroom looks like it has been handed in an industrial setting. But I keep coming back because everything else is so positive.
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.
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 👌🏾
Super yummy, great atmosphere, & kind workers! I especially recommend the tonkatsu & curry katsu. It's unpretentious & cozy, a perfect spot for lunch with a friend, or on your own.
Only thing is that I could see clean freaks being a little put-off by this place, as the more eccentric decor lended itself to accumulating quite a bit of dust, especially by the window. It never bothered me, though, since the food is spectacular.
This place is AMAZING! I went 3 times when in Montreal & stayed at UofM, everything on the menu was delicious in every aspect. Super crispy tonkatsu, flavorful curry, juicy meat, all the way down to lovely sauces & dressings. If you're in the area you have to go here for a great bite & an amazing atmosphere. The interior is cozy & well decorated with great service every time. Un-fussy place that is never lacking.
5 out of 5 will eat again(what, I won't tell you) . On a serious note, I loved the place very cute & cozy. The food was delicious, I recommend the Japanese dry curry😉.
Not authentic. Curry is water down & lacks of favour. The katsu's batter is all wet & not cripsy, they falls straight off the pork... Seems like they just pan fried it instead of traditional way deep fried. don't recommend.