Across many visits to Dondonya, the vibe is consistently cozy and casual, a tiny, intimate space that feels like a friendly neighborhood hangout, with a menu that centers on Japanese and Asian fusion comfort dishes and generous portions at very reasonable prices. The food includes gyudon, tonkatsu, curry and crispy yam fries, with tasty miso cucumber and juicy gyoza, and the overall quality is praised as dependable and tasty. Service is usually warm and attentive, though seating is tight and peak hours can bring crowds that slow things down. Reviewers describe Dondonya as a hidden gem, a go-to spot for students and locals, and a dependable choice for a comforting, affordable meal, while a small number note occasional inconsistencies such as a curry that tasted weak or a dish that was drier than expected.
Le bol de boeuf était sublime. Enveloppant ma bouche tel un drap de soie, les saveurs explosaient dans mon orifice buccal. Mon palais a peu été autant stimulé, en tout cas depuis mon escapade en Thaïlande. Jamais n'ai-je vêcu un aussi bon service. Tel un ange provenant des cieux, la serveuse était prête à pourvoir à nos moindres désirs. L'environnement éclectique stimulait mes quenoeuils. C'était cool 😎!
This is a restaurant I frequent. The environment is very warm & the waiters are very friendly & patient. Also, the food is very delicious & affordable. Love it!
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
Just wow, the food, the service, the place. Would absolutely recommend to everyone I know, had such a great time, the food was so tasty, I felt like I was travelling to Asia for a while ✨ Thanks!
Mar 28, 2024
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We had an incredible night with my gf. We picked the place randomly & we were delighted by the food & the atmosphere. We felt like we had been travelling to Japan! We will definitely come back!
The chicken curry was really good! Really nice little Japanese place & the setting & decorations feel very authentic Japanese. The waitresses were lovely, super sweet & helpful. Will be back for sure! Edit : having returned, I HIGHLY recommend the chicken Torikatsu, it was so delicious & crispy.
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.
Mar 25, 2024
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Best place to grab Taiwanese fare. Gyu don, katsudon, oyakidon, pop corn chicken are all so good. You won't regret it. Only few tables so be patient if there's a crowd
Cozy & homey atmosphere with some great services. Pricing is fair & they make some really good Japanese food. Ironically run by chinese people, its one of my top food spots in Montreal.
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.
