Dondonya comes across in reviews as a tiny, cozy, affordable spot that consistently delivers delicious Japanese and Asian fusion dishes with generous portions and solid value. The atmosphere is described as intimate and cute, with a warm, friendly service, though the space is very small and can get crowded at dinner, sometimes leading to a wait. The menu wins praise for favorites like gyudon, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, donburi, gyoza, and inventive fusion options, with many diners noting the quality, freshness and flavorful sauces, and standout items such as yam fries and popcorn chicken. A few notes mention not wheelchair accessible and occasional concerns about cleanliness or dust in certain corners, but these do not strongly distract most people. Overall, Dondonya is seen as a reliable, affordable, and cozy choice that brings repeat visits from locals and visitors alike, valued for consistent food quality, generous portions, and a welcoming vibe for a casual lunch or intimate dinner.
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.
Cozy little restaurant with few tables, so avoiding peak hours is recommended. The food was delicious! Everything we tried tasted great. I had tonkatsu, the savory pancake, & popcorn chicken (served fresh, so beware! It's hot). All four of us agreed that we enjoyed our food. Highly recommend.
Sep 2, 2025
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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.
Wow, just wow! THE BEST OKONOMIYAKI YOU CAN HAVE IN MONTREAL! like no cap! It's the best tonkatsu I have eaten as well outside of Japan! Would 100% recommend. The place is small though but it's really freaking cozy & cool!
The pork belly (chashu don) was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend it. The pancake is top notch. Tonkatsu curry was good but the curry flavourless. The Katsu itself was awesome
Very delicious food- we got the gyoza, curry tonkatsu, classic katsu & both miso & udon noodle soup. All was amazing. Super cute hole in the wall place. We would definitely return if back in the area.
Great spot for Japanese curry & fried onigiri! We had the curry Tonkatsu & Yasai udon noodles, they were generous portions & delicious! The waiter was also warm & welcoming.
Jul 21, 2024
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Best japanese restaurant I've been so far. Great, friendly service, amazing food & cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely recommend the Miso Cucumber, it was truly amazing. The Tonkatsu & Citrus Chicken are also very very delicious. Great Place!!
Cozy Japanese restaurant with some amazing dishes! I had the curry tonkatsu along with a miso soup, popcorn chicken, & a grapefruit oolong tea. It was all fantastic! Easily the best tonkatsu I've ever had!
This is my favorite store in Montreal! Beverages are even better than milk tea shops! Highly recommend curry tonkatsu!The store manager & employees are so nice! A store worth visiting! 10/10 lovely restaurant
Mar 31, 2024
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I had an amazing experience at DonDonYa CDN; the staff was super friendly, & the food was amazing. I loved the Tonkatsu Sandwich so much that I am going again. Visit FoodNfashion.tv to view my blog post on DonDonYa CDN.
The yaki don was good. Tonkatsu was nice & crispy but not very flavorful. In general, the food was just okay to be honest. Quaint little shop with cute deco. Good service.
the food was really good but the space is really small. the staff was very nice & the service was pretty quick. i definitely recommend the Tonkatsu bowl & the burger steak one!!
Fantastic food, hearty portions at a very low price especially post inflation. Had the Tonkatsu Don, sauce was savoury & sweet, & the meat was very crispy & moist. The rice was perfect with nice coleslaw & sweet corn. Dessert was also great. Service was great & food came out very fast. Would recommend to anyone looking for a full cheap meal of quality food.
