J J

3 weeks ago

"We were able to walk in without any wait at Donburiya, even though the restaurant was very busy. Service was quite fast and the food came out quickly. We ordered Chicken Nankotsu, Demi-Glace Hamburg, TanTan Men, and Buta Kalbi Stamina SP. The Chicken Nankotsu (cartilage chicken) was about $14, but the portion was very small for the price, so it felt a bit overpriced. The Demi-Glace Hamburg was just average. The Buta Kalbi Stamina SP tasted fine, but nothing particularly memorable. The TanTan Men was the best dish we had and definitely stood out compared to the others. One nice surprise was that after we paid, they brought us two cups of hot tea, which was a thoughtful gesture. Overall, Donburiya has fast service and a lively atmosphere. Some dishes were better than others, but for the price, the experience felt average. If Google allowed half stars, I would probably give this a 3.5."

Andrew Byrne

a month ago

"Absolutely delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine. A great place to have a quiet bar-table meal, or enjoy a night out. Highly recommend the Pork or Chicken Katsu curry- I’ve had it a dozen times and it never disappoints."

perle75nyc

a month ago

"There used to be many late-night spots in Manhattan, but post COVID, many places with high foot traffic started closing earlier. This restaurant is a great exception — it opens late and offers a wide variety of delicious food. It’s the perfect spot for a late bite after a show nearby or for a nice date night. The staff are always friendly, and the food is consistently excellent!"

Di Lu

3 months ago

"The salmon don has a miserable amount of salmon on a big bed of rice (see picture). The eel set was really nice, comes with tea for chazuke and seasoning too. Friendly staff although understaffed for the large space. Nice little dinner spot."

Matthew Ho

7 months ago

"I’ve been here a handful of times - it’s deliciously well-priced authentic Japanese food (with a very nice izakaya vibe), and the space is large enough that I have never had to wait for a table. The menu is pretty long (can be a bit difficult à la decision paralysis) and they have a (cute handwritten) menu of specials, so I must admit I haven’t tried most of their dishes (nor any of their drinks). But what I have gotten has consistently been fantastic - some highlights include: - Oroshi tonkatsu set: the katsu is so yummy with a wonderful texture (fried to a good balance of not being too oily or soggy). The whole set comes with a generous amount of food (soup, salad as well), and specifically I just love the taste of oroshi in the light dashi broth. I’ve also had the curry katsu before - the curry itself was pretty good, nothing too notable to point out, and the katsu was similarly delicious. - Sukiyaki donburi was a particular favourite. The sweet flavour went with the tender sliced beef so nicely, and it came with a good assortment of tofu, veggies, and egg for a very well balanced dish. Yakiniku don was yummy too - not too salty, beef savoury and well-cooked, and the rice/sauce combo complemented everything nicely. I’ve had the chicken karaage as an appetiser a few times before, and it was a bit inconsistent each time (sometimes a bit soggy breading / not tender meat). I feel like it’s not really worth the price (especially compared to the cost most of the main dishes on the menu). Indeed, overall the price point is very solid here - esp for the neighbourhood. Even though I read some reviews suggesting that they are a no-tip restaurant, I fear this may no longer be the case, sigh. Would love to come back again soon!"