LeDon Donburi feels like a tiny, cozy Japanese haven in the city, a hidden treasure where the atmosphere, food and staff often come together to create a homey and welcoming dining experience. The bowls are consistently flavorful and fresh, with generous portions and a variety of donburi, takoyaki, gyoza, korokke and karaage, plus seasonal items and a selection of well crafted cocktails and mocktails, with mentions of a dessert option and umeshu as a plus. Guests note quick, friendly service and attentive staff who accommodate allergies and make guests feel at ease; reservations are advised because of the limited seating, especially for date nights. The ambiance is described as intimate and authentic, with anime inspired decor and a vibe that transports diners toward Japan, making it a place to revisit with friends or loved ones. While a few reviews point to small portions or a tonkatsu that was not perfectly fluffy and sometimes busy crowds, the overall impression is of good value, consistent quality and a genuine passion from the team, encouraging repeat visits and recommendations.
A bit on the upscale/ expensive side, but dining in made it worth it for the atmosphere & hospitality. The food was very delicious & authentic tasting. Very friendly & educational service from the staff, learned a lot about the food & culture. Would recommend to Japan culture enthusiasts.
japanese-inspired, small, cozy spot in mile end - i had the special-of-the-week don with pork belly nuggets & spicy shichimi mayo sauce. very delicious, strong spiciness! would personally appreciate more vegetable with more acidic flavours to balance out the quality amount of the crispy deep-fried meat. & perhaps the small soup spoon was a bit awkward to eat rice with in a tall donburi bowl (wanted to ask the staff about this but was feeling a bit introverted that day sorry).
staff was very friendly & attentive the whole time!
They make relatively good food & it had a rather authentic izakaya feel. The rice is good quality & well cooked & they have a good umami mix of flavor in their Donburis. I was a little disappointed that their tonkatsu was not fluffy & a little overcooked to dryness, but at least the bowl made up for that in flavors & quality ingredients.
This place was such an amazing experience. We didn't have a reservation (on a Friday night), so we waited outside & finally got a table. The host was lovely; even gave us complimentary drinks to warm us up 🥹. The food was some of the best donburi I've ever eaten, & their hot sauces? Oh you NEED to try them. Boyfriend & I will be repeat customers for sure (& we will call to make a reservation next time 💖)!!!
Bonne nourriture authentique Japonaise. L'un des meilleurs resto japonais à Montréal. J'avais l'impression d'être de retour au Japon. De plus les prix sont raisonnables, j'y retournerai
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I went for the first time along with my mom & brother & we all loved it.
In terms of cuisine it felt fulfilling, we enjoyed our Takoyaki, Nanami fries, Korokke, Unadon & Gyudon fervently.
The service & employees were all very nice & we had some great conversations throughout our time there. I would enjoy getting to return with other groups of friends there.
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Charles & Alex were kind, charming, & very welcoming. LeDon offers a delightful combination of great food & a fun atmosphere. The decor is cozy & warm, & each unique dish is a creative reinvention of classic Japanese fare. This restaurant is a must-try in Montréal!
You know a place knows what's up when you see One Piece posters on the walls. Jokes aside, LeDon Donburi truly surprised me. Every dish was amazing. It was my first time trying donburi & I felt like I was getting a true taste of Japan (even though I haven't been there yet, but I will in a couple of months!). The staff are so passionate about what they do. You can really tell they put their hearts & souls into everything. Shoutout to Alex, Eric, & the rest of the crew! Y'all are great people. I'll definitely be back!!
Very welcoming homey place with great food. The pork was a little overdone & dry but hopefully better next time. The agedashi tofu was in 1 large piece so was still cold in the middle - I like mine smaller & hot. Very tasty though. Everything was delicious!
It was our first time at LeDon Donburi & it did not disappoint!!! Atmosphere was awesome (especially for anime nerds like ourselves) & the menu was amazing, we wanted to sit & eat everything off the menu hahah. Alex & Eric were great, very nice folks & kept us entertained the whole night. I could tell they were really passionate about the food they make & I look for that in restaurants esp since I don't eat out often. I'm just as passionate about cooking (& food in general) & I just know a lot of thought & love went into creating each item on the menu-our compliments to the chefs!! Overall 14/10 experience, we are 100% coming back & bringing friends with us.
Eric nous a reçu comme si nous étions des amis même si c'était la toute 1er fois que nous y mettions les pieds.
Il nous a expliqué le menu, son restaurant, comment il est devenu proprio avec son compère Charles.
Les employés sont tous supers gentils. Le service, ultra rapide. Pas dispendieux.
La bouffe quant est sans aucun doute ce que j'ai mangé de meilleure depuis longtemps. Une belle découverte. Outre les sushis, je ne connaissais.pas réellement la cuisine Japonnaise.
Nous avons pris les entrées, tous...sauf une.
Nous avons partagé ça entre nous les 3 filles. C'était excellent.
Pour l'ambiance, c'est très petit. Plus ou moins 16 places dans ce minuscule endroit & ce n'est pas un endroit pour manger durant plusieurs heures. C'est pour moi le seul point négatif.
