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.
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
Aug 23, 2024
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Cozy, bonne atmosphère, excellente cuisine. Les plats sont bons, avec une grande variété. Parfait pour un déjeuner. Les portions sont généreuses, ce qui rend le prix plus justifiable (attention, ça reste au-dessus de 15 dollars !) En somme, un bon restaurant bien placé dans la ville.
Petit restaurant intimiste. Ca sent déjà bon quand on rentre! On a tellement bien mangé c'était excellent! Le service est rapide, la serveuse souriante, la nourriture top! Un vrai coup de coeur!
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.
Aug 15, 2024
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Cute & cozy spot with tasty food! Took a group of six here for a friends' meetup & was looking for a casual place with delicious food that's not bougie or expensive. Our group tried a number of different dishes including the katsu & a number of appies including miso soups, gyozas, spicy cucumbers, & the deep fried yam. Everyone had a great time while eating a tasty meal. Thank you for accommodating us in your small space! The staff stayed late for us to finish our meal too 🙏🏻 Do note that a lot of the items on the menu are fried; if you're not okay with that, maybe take a second look at the menu.
Aug 12, 2024
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Good japanese food at a decent price! Ordered take out & got the curry katsu, katsu, & tawainese chicken nuggets. Both katsu dishes were good. The curry was on the runny side, I wished it was a bit thicker to coat the rice. The taiwanese chicken nuggets were also good, however, the portion size was small. Only half the container was filled, which was disappointing. Would go back to try the other rice donburis on the menu.
Very tiny place, with taiwanese/chinese classics ! Took the fried tofu Don, my friend took the Gyudon, & we treated ourselves to some ice drinks as well ! Quick, good budget & good portions ! & very good of course ! Great spot downtown ! The interior has limited space, keep that in mind!
I got a couple sides as a snack & they were both amazing. The cucumber salad has such light crunchy cucumbers like I've never tasted! & the fried tofu had such an amazing texture, flavor & sauce to go with!
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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Had a great experience here. The atmosphere was very cozy & the service super friendly. The food was good (not bad but also not exceptional) & priced really well. The only downside here is that the restaurant is pretty small so seating is limited. Would definitely visit again!
Quite authentic to restaurants you'd find in Japan! I definitely recommend trying the popcorn chicken. It has a unique sweet flavor & it's so addictive. Their specialty drinks are also very nice & worth trying! Prices are very reasonable as well.
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!!
