Don Don Izakaya – Japanese
Step into a high-energy haven where the rhythmic clatter of the kitchen and the warmth of communal dining create an electric atmosphere perfect for shared plates and spirited conversation. The table comes alive with a vibrant parade of chilled tuna carpaccio, zesty tako wasabi, and tender beef tataki, each dish balancing bold umami notes with the crisp freshness of seasonal ingredients. Whether warming up with a bowl of hearty pork miso soup or crunching into addictive cucumbers, guests find themselves immersed in a modern celebration of Japanese pub culture that lingers long after the last bite.
Dundas Street West +14164925292 https://www.dondonizakaya.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, raw-food, macrobiotic, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its friendly and welcoming staff, guests enjoy the approachable atmosphere and relaxed dining pace. While reviewers highlight the reliable quality of the menu, the service is frequently noted for its pleasant and accommodating nature.
Menu
Appetizers
- Don Don Pork Miso Soup - $8.5: pork belly, miso, sake lees, konjac, onion, carrot, radish, burdock, sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yamitsuki Cucumber - $8.9: Cucumber, dashi, sesame oil, salted seaweed, plum sauce on side Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Spicy Goma Beef - $14.8: beef sashimi, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, red chilli pepper, coriander, purple carrot, sesame Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Beef Tataki - $16.5: beef sashimi, green onions, ponzu, grated daikon radish
- Tako Wasabi - $9.8: diced wasabi raw octopus, seaweed to wrap Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Ika Sansai - $7.4: smoked squid, mountain vegetables, tangy dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Tuna Carpaccio - $15.8: Tuna sashimi, carpaccio sauce, red onion, Japanese mayo, garlic chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Salmon Carpaccio - $15.8: Salmon sashimi, carpaccio sauce, red onion, Japanese mayo, garlic chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8.7: young soy beans, dried red shiso salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Today's Sashimi Salad - $14.5: assorted sashimi, tobiko, mixed greens, house dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shibazuke - $6.3: Japanese pickled cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Deep Fry
- Don Don Karaage - $19.8: Fried chicken, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, Japanese mayo, in house spicy mayo, lemon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ika Isobe-Age - $15: Squid tentacles tempura, seaweed flakes, Japanese mayo dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nankotsu - $14.7: fried chicken cartilage, salt, lemon slice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Yam Sticks - $13: Deep fried yam, honey, butter, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Karaage - $19.9: fried chicken, garlic, green onions, red chilli pepper, house special hot sauce, coriander, soy sauce, sesame oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Don Don Special Black Croquette - $13.5: shrimp, milk, butter, breadcrumbs, squid ink, ketchup to dip Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (6 pieces) - $13.5: octopus, Japanese mayo, bonito flakes, seaweed, takoyaki sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Fries - $8.9: potato, curry powder Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Mayo - $16.9: Battered shrimp, Japanese mayo, seaweed, pickled ginger Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Skewers
- 5 Skewer Combo - $23: chicken thigh, Angus beef, pork green onion, king oyster mushroom, zucchini Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Thigh Skewers (2pcs) - $9.5: Salt or Teriyaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Beef Skewers (2pcs) - $10.5: Salt or Teriyaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Green Onion Skewers (2pcs) - $9.5: Salt or Teriyaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Skewers (2pcs) - $7.5: Salt or Teriyaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Oyster Mushroom Skewers (2pcs) - $9.5: Salt or Teriyaki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Heart Skewers (2pcs) - $8.9: Salt or Teriyaki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Grill
- Saba Shioyaki - $15.8: Grilled Mackerel, salt, served with grated radish and lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Natto Omelette - $12.6: fermented beans, egg, green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Otafuku Omelette - $15.4: noodles, octopus, egg, don don cod roe mayo, otafuku sauce, seaweed, bonito flakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Grilled Squid - $15.5: Squid, soy sauce, butter, lemon, sake, shichimi pepper, ginger Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pork Oyster-Mushroom - $13.5: pork belly, king oyster mushroom, green onion
- Butter Corn - $9: corn, butter, seaweed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gyoza - $11.6: 5 pieces, pan fried dumplings, pork, cabbage
- Grilled Salmon Belly - $14.7: salt, salmon, grated radish Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Rice & Noodles
- Kaisen Don - $29.4: Fresh crab leg, red snapper, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, ika, sweet shrimp, scallop, ikura, caviar, sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Anago Don - $24.2: Sea eel, rice, Japanese pickles, unagi sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Gyu Don - $18.4: beef, onion, sesame, rice, pickled ginger
- Buta Don - $18.4: pork belly, onion, green onion, Japanese BBQ sauce, rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Okra Kimchi Fried Rice - $16.8: okra, homemade kimchi, tobiko, green onion, garlic sauce, sesame, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- White Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Don Don-Style Butter Soy Ramen - $18.4: chasu pork, egg, green onion, bamboo shoot, fish cake, butter, soy sauce based soup, garlic, seaweed
- Yakisoba - $17.3: Stir fried siba noodles, assorted seafood, garlic, bonito flakes, yakisoba sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal
- Pork Kimchi Udon - $18.4: Stir fried udon, pork belly, homemade kimchi, seaweed
- Rayu Udon - $9: green onion, sesame, in house rayu chili oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Seafood Udon - $18.4: Seaweed, bamboo shoot, egg, green onions, assorted seafood, soy sauce based soup, chili oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Sashimi & Sushi
- Smokey Hay Salmon Sashimi (7 pcs) - $19.8: Fresh salmon lightly seared then smoked with burning hay fire Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Smokey Hay BC Tuna Sashimi (7 pcs) - $19.8: Fresh tuna lightly seared then smoked with burning hay fire Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Smokey Hay Butterfish Sashimi (7 pcs) - $19.8: Fresh butterfish lightly seared then smoked with burning hay fire Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Smokey Hay Yellowtail Sashimi (7 pcs) - $24.5: Fresh yellowtail lightly seared then smoked with burning hay fire Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Aburi Shimesaba - $16.5: torched mackerel sashimi served with grated radish Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 5 Items Sashimi Platter (10 pcs) - $27: Chef's selection 5 sashimi, 2 piece each Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Torched Sushi Salmon (8pcs) - $26: pressed sushi, salmon, tobiko, green onion, Japanese mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Torched Sushi Mackerel (8pcs) - $25: pressed sushi, mackerel, green onion, ginger Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Don Don Salmon Sushi Pizza - $25: salmon sashimi, tobiko, green onions, red onions, Japanese mayo, teppanyaki sauce, eel sauce, panko breaded fried sushi rice
- Don Don Roll - $25: unagi, avocado, spicy salmon, shrimp tempura, tobiko, yam tempura, karaage, ikura
Dessert
- Purin - $8: Japanese custard pudding with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Ice Cream - Sakekasu Vanilla - $6.3: taste sake without alcohol Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - Taro - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - Black Sesame - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - Green Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Don Don Beer - $9.7: Light honey malt blonde ale 473ml, 5.2%abv Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sunbeam Cocktail - $15: Golden pear, elderflower, lemon juice, bitters, tonic water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Sake Bomb - $9.8: 5oz of beer + 1.5oz sake
- Toki Hi-Ball - $14: Toki whisky, soda
- Ginger Twist Mocktail - $7: Ginger beer, lime juice, simple syrup, lime slice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Hot Green Tea - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Don Izakaya
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Don Don Izakaya has an average rating of 3.0/5, with guests praising the friendly staff and reliable menu quality.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy this high-energy Japanese izakaya through communal dining and shared plates like beef tataki, tuna carpaccio, and pork miso soup.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Don Don Izakaya by visiting their official website at https://www.dondonizakaya.com.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Aburi Shimesaba and Smokey Hay Yellowtail Sashimi both accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, paleo, whole30, and dairy-free.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the friendly, welcoming staff, the approachable atmosphere, and the pleasant, accommodating service during their relaxed dining experience.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a high-energy, communal Japanese izakaya experience with shared plates, friendly service, and diverse dietary options would enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This high-energy Japanese izakaya offers a spirited atmosphere for dates, featuring shared plates like tuna carpaccio and friendly, accommodating service.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Don Don Izakaya does not include information regarding the specific number of reviews for the restaurant.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers keto, low-carb, and gluten-free options like Aburi Shimesaba and Yellowtail Sashimi, while vegetarian items include Purin and ice cream.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse selection of Japanese shared plates, including sashimi, ramen, and udon, catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
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