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.
We chose to eat Dondonya to spend dinner. I ordered the tonkatsu. Honestly, amazing food. The pork was crispy & the sauce was so good. It tasted like ketchup & mayo sauce. Service pretty fast, the waiter is alone but she works efficiently & quick as possible. Restaurant is pretty small tho but food is made with love!
Un comptoir japonais sans prétention, idéal pour attraper un repas chaud, rapide & réconfortant en plein centre-ville.
Les incontournables au menu
Katsudon : Porc pâné croustillant nappé d'oeuf mijoté & de sauce sucrée-salée sur lit de riz chaud. C'est le plat signature par excellence.
Gyudon : Tranches fines de boeuf & d'oignons mijotées dans un bouillon dashi doux, parfait pour les petites faims réconfortantes.
Chicken Karaage Don : Poulet frit à la japonaise, mariné au gingembre & au soja, particulièrement croustillant.
Points forts
Service ultra-rapide, idéal avant un spectacle ou pendant une pause dîner express.
Portions copieuses avec un juste équilibre entre viande, sauce & riz.
Prix très abordables sous la barre des 20 $.
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 👌🏾
J'ai dîné chez DonDonYa il y a quelques jours & j'ai vraiment adoré l'expérience. Une adresse parfaite pour manger une cuisine japonaise authentique, généreuse & à prix très raisonnable.
👉 Ce que j'ai goûté :?🥞 Okonomiyaki (crêpe salée japonaise)?Ultra copieuse & délicieuse : pâte moelleuse, chou, ingrédients bien équilibrés, nappée de sauce okonomi, mayonnaise & katsuobushi (le fameux'poisson dansant'). Une entrée à elle seule très rassasiante.
🍚 Yaki Don (porc grillé)?Un bol de riz garni de porc mariné façon BBQ asiatique (soja, ail, gingembre, sésame, mirin). Le porc est tendre, caramélisé, plein de saveurs, simple mais extrêmement efficace.
✅ Points forts :?• Portions très généreuses?• Excellente maîtrise des cuissons?• Saveurs équilibrées & assaisonnement impeccable?• Service impeccable?• Rapport qualité-prix vraiment intéressant
Got takeout, Gyu-Don, Overall not too bad, but not too much meat & the toppings in general were a bit lackluster, bit too much creamy sauce for me, not salty at all, could have used some more soy sauce or something else.
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.
It is very good Asian restaurant, maybe the taste is localized Asian food, similar to Taiwanese. It is not authentic Japanese food. For Japanese visitors, I recommend Yakidon. If you prefer localized Canadian Japanese food, I recommend Toridon which so sweet sauce is on the chicken & rice. Very reasonable price. Amazing!