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Dondonya

Downtown
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Dondonya Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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We specialize in layered Japanese rice bowls and one-of-a-kind hot and cold drinks. We layer textures and flavours for maximum taste bud explosions.

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Reviews for Dondonya

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on Google4.7 (900+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

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.
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Wonderful shop that screams eclectic & unique. It might be tough to fit a group larger than six in here fyi. Asian fusion is how they describe themselves & it's true. The menu is a collection of Japanese comfort food made by Chinese chefs. I had the katsu curry & it was ok. The curry could have been thicker & used a little more flavor but it was a nice warm meal on a cold evening. I would definitely come back & sample some of the other menu items.

Feb 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great food, best Japanese restaurant in Montreal. Cozy place to eat with friends! Nice service, love it! Will come back later!

Jan 6, 2024
on Google

Stopped by this place for lunch & loved it. It has a nice intimate vibe with some nice decor. The menu is a nice little book with a lot of authentic Japanese menu items along with pictures. We got some gyoza, curry torikatsu & the regular torikatsu. The meat, rice, & vegetables blended so well together. I did prefer the meat of the regular torikatsu more than the curry one but it was close. It was also at a good price point. Highly recommend this place over a chain type fast food joint for lunch.

Nov 29, 2023
on Google

Cozy Japanese fusion restaurant, a hidden gem! 💛 Food was very good & service also. Always my go-to.

Nov 19, 2023
on Google

I was searching for a some good Japanese food & this place came up so i decided to give it a try, & i dont regret it at all! Theres quite a few options & they all look so yummy, i had the torikatsu & it was very filling. The place is quite small but the decor & atmosphere is very cute & comforting. Definitely coming back :)

Sep 28, 2023
on Google

Neat little Japanese inspired restaurant but ultimately I think there are better places around. I found the portions a bit small for the same prices as ganadara or jako nearby. The okonomiyaki was 95% cabbage, & the meat wasn't even pork belly, this one was super disappointing for me. I ordered the dry curry & my wife ordered the Katsu curry. Our dishes were above average, but again, nothing incredible either.

I'm glad I tried it & I hope these kinds of places keep popping up & start open.

Sep 25, 2023
on Google

The restaurant is very small. The service is beyond amazing. The waitress is very observant & efficient. The food also tastes good. I had the pork gyoza, Japanese dry curry, & the black tea panna cotta. The Panna cotta is nice with a hint of sweetness. The price point is also very good.

Sep 1, 2023
on Google