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, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, atkins, high-fiber, gerd, aip, renal, tlc, alkaline, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buldon - $13.99: Spicy Pork on a sizzling plate Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Stick Katsu Appetizer - $18.95: Pork Cutlet filled with melted mozzarella cheese, served with cranberry sauce and brown katsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Cheese - $9.95: Sweet corn topped with cheddar & mozzarella on a sizzling iron plate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.95: Steamed soybeans in pods Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp (5 pcs) - $12.99: Deep fried breaded shrimp served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Veggie Gyoza - $5.95: Fried dumplings with vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chashu (4 pcs) - $6.95: Braised pork belly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (6 pcs) - $9.95: Fried Octopus inside ball-shaped batter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tteokkochi - $5.99: Spicy Rice Cake on Two Skewers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gimmari - $7.99: Crispy seaweed noodle roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Katsu
- Brown Katsu (Pork) - $19.95: Pork Loin served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Katsu (Chicken or Tofu) - $21.95: Chicken or Tofu served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Bomb Katsu - $23.95: Pork Cutlet filled with melted mozzarella cheese served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbonara Katsu (Pork) - $21.95: Pork Loin served with Fresh Cream & Milk based Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Katsu - $20.95: Served with original Brown Katsu sauce & Tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Everything Set A - $26.95: Fried Shrimp, Fish & Pork Combo served with Original Brown Katsu Sauce & Tartar Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosé Garlic Katsu - $24.95: Served with tomato carbonara sauce and oven baked garlic flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi
- Katsudon - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with breaded deep-fried pork cutlet, onion and egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsudon - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with breaded deep-fried chicken cutlet, onion and egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebidon - $17.99: Rice bowl dish topped with breaded deep-fried shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashudon - $16.99: Rice bowl topped with braised pork belly, onion and egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teri Cupbap - $13.99: Rice bowl dish topped with Fried Pork mixed with Teri sauce & drizzled with Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen & Noodles
- Netsu Ramen - $15.99: Spicy, pork bone broth sea salt sauce with ground pork meat and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nagasaki Jjamppong Ramen - $19.99: Mild, creamy colour broth peppery Jjamppong with seafood and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buckwheat Noodle (Small) - $11.99: Cold buckwheat noodle chilled in homemade tsuyu sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Tteokbokki
- TteokBokki - Original - $11.99: Original spicy rice cakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- TteokBokki - Rosé - $12.99: Creamy tomato based spicy rice cakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale
- Iced Tea - $3: Nestea / Fuze
- Perrier - $3.75: Sparkling water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Brown Highball - $9.95: Soju cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Beer (Sapporo/Asahi) - $8.95: 500 ml bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sides & Add-ons
- Extra Rice - $3.5: Side of steamed rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Flakes - $2.75: Oven baked garlic flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Extra Brown Katsu Sauce - $4: Original Brown Sauce
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