Brown Donkatsu – Korean
This vibrant eatery celebrates the art of the golden-brown crunch, where tender cutlets and fiery buldak are served alongside bubbling crocks of corn cheese and molten, stretchy katsu appetizers. The atmosphere hums with the energy of a modern street-food market, inviting guests to linger over shared plates of savory takoyaki, charred chashu, and crispy gyoza that bridge the gap between Korean soul food and Japanese tradition.
Dundas Street West +14165852782 https://browndonkatsu.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, low-fat, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-sodium, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, atkins, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, aip, macrobiotic, sirtfood, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and welcoming service, guests highlight the helpful menu recommendations and attentive staff that elevate the dining experience. Diners rave about the crispy appetizers and beautiful presentation, noting that the lunch service is consistently satisfying and well-executed.
Menu
Appetizers
- Buldak - $15.99: Spicy Chicken on a sizzling plate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buldon - $13.99: Spicy Pork on a sizzling plate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Cheese Stick Katsu Appetizer - $18.95: Pork Cutlet filled with melted mozzarella cheese, served with cranberry sauce and brown katsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corn Cheese - $9.95: Sweet corn topped with cheddar & mozzarella on a sizzling iron plate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $6.95: Steamed soybeans in pods Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Fried Shrimp (5 pcs) - $12.99: Deep fried breaded shrimp served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Veggie Gyoza - $5.95: Fried dumplings with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Grilled Chashu (4 pcs) - $6.95: Braised pork belly Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Takoyaki (6 pcs) - $9.95: Fried Octopus inside ball-shaped batter Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tteokkochi - $5.99: Spicy Rice Cake on Two Skewers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Gimmari - $7.99: Crispy seaweed noodle roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Katsu
- Brown Katsu (Pork) - $19.95: Pork Loin served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Brown Katsu (Chicken or Tofu) - $21.95: Chicken or Tofu served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cheese Bomb Katsu - $23.95: Pork Cutlet filled with melted mozzarella cheese served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carbonara Katsu (Pork) - $21.95: Pork Loin served with Fresh Cream & Milk based Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish Katsu - $20.95: Served with original Brown Katsu sauce & Tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Everything Set A - $26.95: Fried Shrimp, Fish & Pork Combo served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce & Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rosé Garlic Katsu - $24.95: Served with tomato carbonara sauce and oven baked garlic flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Donburi
- Katsudon - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with breaded deep-fried pork cutlet, onion and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsudon - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with breaded deep-fried chicken cutlet, onion and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ebidon - $17.99: Rice bowl dish topped with breaded deep-fried shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chashudon - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with braised pork belly, onion and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Teri Cupbap - $13.99: Rice bowl dish topped with Fried Pork mixed with Teri sauce & drizzled with Mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Ramen & Noodles
- Netsu Ramen - $15.99: Spicy, pork bone broth sea salt sauce with ground pork meat and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Nagasaki Jjamppong Ramen - $19.99: Mild, creamy colour broth peppery Jjamppong with seafood and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buckwheat Noodle (Small) - $11.99: Cold buckwheat noodle chilled in homemade tsuyu sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic, Sirtfood
Tteokbokki
- TteokBokki - Original - $11.99: Original spicy rice cakes Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- TteokBokki - Rosé - $12.99: Creamy tomato based spicy rice cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale
- Iced Tea - $3: Nestea / Fuze
- Perrier - $3.75: Sparkling water
- Brown Highball - $9.95: Soju cocktail
- Beer (Sapporo/Asahi) - $8.95: 500 ml bottle
Sides & Add-ons
- Extra Rice - $3.5: Side of steamed rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Garlic Flakes - $2.75: Oven baked garlic flakes Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Extra Brown Katsu Sauce - $4: Original Brown Sauce