Dondonya propose une sélection ciblée de plats réconfortants japonais axés sur l'art du donburi. Chaque plat se compose de protéines de qualité déposées sur un lit de riz vapeur, le tout agrémenté d'assaisonnements traditionnels et de garnitures végétales fraîches. Le menu privilégie des techniques de préparation constantes qui mettent en valeur les saveurs naturelles d'ingrédients sélectionnés pour leur fraîcheur. La clientèle découvre une approche épurée du poke bowl mettant l'accent sur une présentation soignée et une nutrition équilibrée dans chaque portion. Au-delà des bols de riz classiques, la cuisine intègre des éléments culinaires asiatiques authentiques pour offrir une expérience gustative directe et efficace. Cet établissement maintient un engagement constant envers des portions copieuses et savoureuses reflétant la simplicité essentielle de la cuisine japonaise moderne. L'organisation rigoureuse assure que chaque ingrédient contribue à la création d'un repas cohérent pour chaque visiteur.
Dondonya est largement reconnu comme un joyau caché, chaleureux et authentique à Montréal, proposant un menu savoureux de cuisine japonaise réconfortante incluant des incontournables comme le poulet popcorn, le gyudon, le tonkatsu et l'okonomiyaki. La clientèle souligne régulièrement la générosité des portions, la richesse des saveurs et un excellent rapport qualité-prix, décrivant une cuisine qui rappelle le fait-maison. Bien que l'espace soit réputé pour être très restreint, parfois à l'étroit, l'ambiance conviviale et le service à la fois aimable et efficace en font une destination très appréciée. La majorité des visiteurs trouvent l'expérience globale gratifiante et reviennent volontiers pour profiter de cette atmosphère accueillante et de repas de qualité à prix abordable.
I really liked this place! Although it was a bit small, I enjoyed the vibe & the server was nice. We waited a little while, but the food was worth it! I took the chicken torikatsu (15$ before tax) : crispy, flavourful & delicious! It lacked a bit in vegetables & the rice portion was a bit too much for me but it's worth going!
Amazing food, great options. Miso cucumber was tasty to start, had a beef rice bowl & the ginger brown sugar tea. 10/10 would recommend. Cute restaurant up a set of stairs.
This is my go-to Japanese restaurant. I always eat here when I crave tonkotsu rice. The place is small but nice, the service is good, & the value for money is solid.
I unfortunately must edit this review. The quality of the dishes have dropped - the chicken I received in the torikatsu was stale. What used to be a more generous helping of vegetables is now thinly spread on top, & replaced by rice on the bottom. The rice quality has changed as well. Overall edible, but would not go back because I can make it better at home.
Original review:
I thought it was quite good. The staff are amazing & they do everything there. Cute vibes in the restaurant.. The portions are smaller so you gotta get a main & a side to be full. Rice is delicious. The only thing I would say is, the egg on the Gyudon came ice cold which was a bit unpleasant but otherwise the dish was delicious
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!
The bathroom is kinda hard to access to but or else everything else is great. The food is the best cozy, & homemade feel! My fav is the Menchikatsu. It is 3 big slices of pork croquettes, with tons of cabbage & rice on the side. It fills you up like crazy. The place is well decorated & very clean too! 10/10
I've tried katsus at several restaurants, & this one is really bland. It's crispy with a large amount of rice & a nice portion of vegetables, but it really needs salt as an optional add-on, especially for the curry sauce & the bland beef. The atmosphere is cozy & nice, despite the heavy smell of fumes.
Small, cozy restaurant with home-made vibes. Food is delicious: flavors are perfectly balanced & portions are copious. Bonus: 5-star service. The meat is perfectly cooked & the ingredients feel so fresh. Also the sauces go so well with the rice & the vegetables. It gives you the sensation of eating at someone's house (someone that cooks amazingly well, of course). How small the place is, the old-fashioned menu, & the warm service is the perfect mix that makes you feel that you are eating home-made dishes. Don't miss the opportunity to try this little jewel in downtown!
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.
