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.
I really needed some Tom yum soup after a heavy French meal (yes I ate two dinners) & I know some hot & spicy soup would cure me! I ordered the Tom yum vermicelli & it was delicious!
My all-time favorite Japanese restaurant in Montreal! This spot offers the most authentic Japanese cuisine you'll find, featuring dishes that are hard to come by elsewhere-like Hamburg Steak. The portions are generous, the prices are incredibly fair, & the drinks are even better than those at most bubble tea spots!
Feb 23, 2025
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Not authentic. Curry is water down & lacks of favour. The katsu's batter is all wet & not cripsy, they falls straight off the pork... Seems like they just pan fried it instead of traditional way deep fried. don't recommend.
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!
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 popcorn chicken costs $9 for 10 pieces on Doordash! I'd rather buy KFC popcorn chicken with that money instead. The food was OK overall, but I would fine at other restaurants to satisfy my donburi cravings.
Chashu don: perfectly balanced bowl of tender meat, juicy egg, & crispy vegetables. Simple, but sometimes that's all you need! Curry katsu: curry was alright. Not much to say but the rest was great!
Délicieuses nourriture, charmant & belle ambiance relaxe. Gagne à être découvert. Je vais assurément y retourner. Seul petit point négatif est la salubrité de la salle de bain, mais sinon tout était vraiment super!
Jan 2, 2025
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My favourite restaurant ever homey vibes nd their curry chicken is my favourite plate I ordered it at least 5 times so far & now with holidays I am craving it even more cant wait until they open again to get again ❤️
I got the pork cutlet with sweet & sour japanese sauce, with the curry on the side as per the waitresses recommendation as I couldn't decide. Definitely the best choice as I love the cutlet with just the S&S sauce alone. Now the cutlet was perfect, perfect crunch, perfect taste. & the fact that the place is small, makes the ambiance cozy & easier for the waitress to serve us. I loved it
We had high hopes given the good ratings. Unfortunately we did not enjoy it fully: - the ventilation is not good enough & you smell quite oily afterwards - the udon soup lagged taste & we needed to help with extra Soja sauce - when full house you lack space for your comfort
