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.
Food has nothing special. The tomyum was very blend, but the wakame was a good idea. The curry tonkustu was fine. The curry was good but the fried chicken wasn't crispy. Toilet has a rat trap. Great service by waitress. Seating has no back support on the wall side
Jan 5, 2024
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The people that work here are sooooo friendly & kind, the service is pretty quick & the food is amazing! This place is also so cozy & really nicely decorated. I would recommend this place to everyone I know! Such a hidden gem
Tom yum soup was full of spice & delicious flavour. Tofu bowl was decent & was accompanied well with veggies & sauce. I wish there were more vegetarian or fish options to choose from.
On our search for an Asian restaurant, we found this gem. It might be small, but their food is delicious & they put their whole heart into this venue. Cute menus, fitting decorations - you are immediately immersed into this island of culinary excellence.
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.
The torikatsu was really good! It was not too expensive & the staff was nice, I definitely recommend this place. There aren't many seats so you might want to call in advance to reserve during weekends or holidays.
I loved the cosy & intimate atmosphere. I had the miso cucumber & the Thai basil chicken bowl, everything was delicious. Friendly & efficient service :)
Decent restaurants for students & couples The store is very small & can fit only a few people but still cute & nice Prices for two people be around 40~50. The fried porks are the best♥️ Service was just on average ig (Didn't refill water, no checking on customers, no greeting, not informing where to pay etc) I think I will visit here again :)
