First time trying this place & we really enjoyed it! The portions here are HUGE. We definitely underestimated how much food we were getting and were literally hugging our stomachs by the time we left. The donkatsu was really good. The panko crust was super crispy and crunchy without feeling overly greasy, and the meat inside was tender. We also loved that you can choose your spice level, which is always a plus for us since we like a bit of a kick! Everything came out looking just as generous as it did in the photos. Definitely come hungry because the portions are no joke! Great value for the amount of food you get and a spot we'd come back to when we're craving donkatsu. read more

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I've had takeout a few times but this was my first time dining in. Parking in this plaza is always a challenge, but after some time I found a spot near the restaurant. There was a bit busy when we arrived and we waited around 20 minutes for a table, the line and wait time got much longer after we sat down. I got the fish and shrimp set which came with some rice, coleslaw, and sauce on the side. The portions are very generous and the value is incredible. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Large portion of the katsu served on not enough rice! I ended up taking half home so I can finish the rest with rice. The katsu is breaded with a light panko. Yum! Dont have high expectations with their ramen dishes tho. Stick to ordering katsu here. Came in on a day that the air conditioning wasnt working so it was very stuffy in the small space. Friendly service. Busy parking at the First Markham Place plaza (no surprise there). Would return tho. Best bang for your buck! Buy once, was able to stretch it over 2 meals! read more

Me and my girlfriend we're in the area and craving Katsu so this is our go to spot! Service is always very good even though they are very busy and tables are usually full. Restaurant is not too loud but you do hear everybody's crispy Katsu! Spicy katsu - 10/10 Every time I go here, I get a level spicier and I can tell that it does get spicier! The sauce still has flavor I do wish that the rice portion was a little bit bigger or if they offered like a refill of rice or half refill of rice Combo katsu 8/10 My girlfriend's go to choice. Not my favorite. I don't really like the cream sauce as I preferred the spice. But she loves it and it's her go to. She rates it a 10 out of 10. It's nice to try both sauces if you are indecisive. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't tried already read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Combo Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Redeemed myself and got the correct one this time! Got seated in the middle communal tables so you may get a chance of sharing table with other guests. The pork with cheese was amazing and cheese was oozing out in each bite. As usual the portions are huge and had to pack the leftovers :) Loved the entire meal and can't wait to go back again! read more

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A very busy tonkatsu and ramen place in Markham at the FMP. Long line except if you come as early as 5PM for dinner. Crispy pork with good portion. Good Japanese curry flavor. The pork meat was tender and tasty. The food quality justifies the prices. Noisy and crowded with squish tables. Just come here to eat and leave. Not the best comfy place to enjoy the meal unfortunately. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Super good donkatsu spot! The portions are HUGE and everything is super crispy. I got the combo katsu, which came with carbonara sauce and a spicy one. I chose level 3 spicy (the highest), and honestly it wasn't extremely spicy, but I still really enjoyed it. My friend got the "everything set," which comes with pork, shrimp, and fish katsu they love it and always order that one. I really want to try the hot and spicy cheese one next time, it looks amazing. They don't take reservations, so it's walk in only. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side, with a good amount of seating. They also can push tables together if you have large tables but on weekends it can get quite busy even later at night. We waited about 30 minutes, but it was definitely worth it. read more

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Tried their signature donkatsu and the portion size was huge. It was a bit sweeter than my personal preference, but that's pretty typical for donkatsu so I wouldn't count that against them. The place itself is spacious and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Prices are on the higher side, but overall still a good experience. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Food 4/5 Service 3.75/5 Ambience The servings are huge! We got the Teri Tonkatsu and the Cheese Stick Combo A. Both were delicious and crisp. The pork was cooked well but not dry. At first glance at the photos posted, the katsu looked thin and spread out. But, once I started to eat, I realized there were two layers! After lunch, I still had 3/4 of my plate to go. It looked like I had barely started. It is a small restaurant. We were there on a Monday for lunch at 1:00pm and there were several tables available. The restaurant is amongst several restaurants in this huge plaza at First Markham Place. Huge parking lot with cars coming and going. You will find a parking spot and sometimes a bit of patience is needed. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Teri Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This was my first time trying brown donkatsu and I thought it was amazing! This location is nestled inside of the first Markham place plaza. This is the perfect place for a bite to eat after you do a bit of shopping in the surrounding plaza. I opted for the combo that came with pork and chicken katsu so I could try a bit of both, this was a great choice and could easily feed two people. The portions sizes are huge here, and the service is fast. Pro tip, you can ask for additional brown sauce at no cost (at least in my experience). read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I traveled to Richmond Hill for vacation, mostly for food. Brown Donkatsu was the best food I had during the 5 days I was there! This place is located in First Markham Place (FMP) with lots of parking available. What sets this place a part is the quality of their food, the portion sizes (Humongous) and presentation. The staff was friendly as well, and the service is quick. The food is cooked in fresh oil...just something you can tell based on smell and tastes. We odered Cheese Stick Tonkatsu, Teri Tonkatsu, Cheese bomb Tonkatsu, Everything Set A. Everything is a 10/10...do yourself a favor and visit this place if you are in the area! I can't wait to come back! read more

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We went to Brown Donkatsu which is located at First Markham Place. First off, parking here is a nightmare. It took awhile for us to find a spot at prime dinner time. Luckily, we got a table with no wait, but people came after us were waiting awhile. We got the tonkotsu ramen and katsu combo (fish, pork and shrimp). The portions for the katsu were massive! The breading was not too thick and it didn't feel heavy. The ramen wasn't that astonishing. The katsu definitely stole the show. We ended up taking this home as it was too much for two. We left stuffed and satisfied. read more

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Wow. This place is good. Also just a warning portions are huge here. I went here in a Friday night. Wait time was about an hour and the time was around 8 pm. The place was pretty busy, and for good reason. I tried the fried fish. It comes with a salad (wasn't a fan, it's shredded cabbage with some kind of thousand island), corn and rice. The rice portion seems a bit small, but they go heavy on the protein, could be why it seems like there isn't much rice. The star is the fish. It was so tasty. The perfect fry on it. The fish was moist and went well with the tartar sauce they give you. My friends ordered different things that I was able to try. One had a cheesy and spicy chicken dish. Wow they give you a lot of cheese and meat. The other friend grabbed a chicken curry. This was very tasty and once again, huge portion. You get 3 pieces of breaded chicken. The dishes were in the $20 to $25 and because the portions are so big, you get 2 meals out of this. The value is definitely there and their food is delicious. Our server was really nice , even apologizing for the wsit time. The restaurant is not very big, which is why the wait time could be long The place is clean and they did make good use of the space. You don't feel to tight and cramped inside. I definitely have to go back here. This one is definitely one to try read more

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It's a Japanese-style restaurant. We had passed by it many times but never entered it. We finally stepped inside this restaurant tonight. We ordered the Brown Donkatsu and Donkatsu Ramen. The size of the Brown Donkatsu is super BIG! It's because the pork chop is pounded until very thin and then fried. Its breadcrumb coat is very crispy and taste good! So we are satisfied with the Brown Donkatsu. On the other hand, I'm pretty disappointed with the ramen. However, I have to say that I'm very picky at ramen because I've had so many different ramen restaurants around the world. I don't think their ramen can be called ramen...If they're called something like soup noodles, it would be more appropriate...although I still finished the whole bowl. I just had a feeling of imbalance and confusion: Is it really ramen? The broth is not flavourful enough, the chiashu is too greasy, the vegetable in the dish don't match, etc. I suggest you ordering their rice rather then ramen! read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Tight seating that will get quite busy (wait) during busy (and even non busy times). The food is very good. As per the name, you gotta try the katsu which is great. Too bad they don't have any of the side dishes (like their competitor). The portion sizes are good but I had issue with the "sauces" that was not enough for the meat and hence I had to eat the last little bit "dry" Be careful of the spice level. Even at 2 (of three) it was HOT! Proceed with caution :) read more

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The portions just continue to blow me away. One serving is definitely enough for 2 people with a side of appetizer or another smaller dish. Our favourite is the carbonara, so creamy and pairs well with the deep fried crispyness of the katsu. This location also has other Japanese items so we tried the Ebi don. The rice is flavourful and very umami. The only qualm I have is the cabbage and rice serving is quite small so you'll need to order extra to finish your katsu which is $1 each refill whereas in the other location, it was free. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I won't be ordering from them again. I ordered the pork and chicken cutlet with cabbage salad and rice from Brown Donkatsu and Ramen, and honestly, it was pretty disappointing. First, I received the pork and chicken cutlets in the same container, both sliced into pieces. That made it hard for me to distinguish which one was the pork and which one was the chicken. I ordered the combo specifically so I could compare them and figure out what I should order next time, whether the chicken only or the pork only. But because both cutlets were sliced and mixed together, I could not tell which was which, and it did not allow me to taste the difference and decide which one was better. Also, in the photo, the pork and chicken cutlets did not look sliced, but when I received them, they were sliced. So, in a way, it is deceptive advertising. The second issue is the cabbage salad. In the photo, it looked like it came with dressing. However, in my order, it was just plain cabbage with some black sesame seeds on top, which did not seem special at all. Also, the pork and chicken cutlets I received, which again I could not identify, did not taste anything special either. I noticed they have high star rating reviews, so I ordered from Brown Donkatsu expecting something really good, but honestly it was nothing special. They have a similar dish at Cyan Cafe Lounge in Richmond Hill called chicken schnitzel and beef schnitzel, which in my opinion tastes much better. I really enjoyed the beef schnitzel at Cyan Cafe Lounge. It is just that they use panko-type breadcrumbs on their katsus, which makes it crispy. Crispy, but honestly, I was going to give this a one star, but I will be nice by giving it a two star, two out of five star review. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Deceptive advertising - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Went here for dinner on a week night and every table was in use. After a few minutes we were seated and our orders taken. Servers were very attentive and nice. Many great choices and the menu has good pictures to help you choose. Went with the original brown teishoku which comes with both pork and chicken in the house sauce. You can adjust spice levels on all orders. Portions were huge and we walked away with leftovers for tomorrow :). Saw a few tables with ramen orders as well, which piques my interest for next time! read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Brown Teishoku - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I don't know what else to say, I like katsu. Their ramens good too, and the portion size is monstrous. Highly recommend. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This location is very popular. I wish we knew so that we did not have to wait much longer when we were done with the area and wanted to eat. I ordered the chulpan cheese tonkatsu because I was feeling for lots of cheese and this was so delicious. Great great great portions, tasted great and the price was not too bad either. I was so full after this and was glad I got this. We got a good table that day too and saw many people come in and out of the store. I did not know this was a noodle house before and the reviews mentioning that were not that great. I am glad they made it into a Brown's and offered tonkatsu! Seating here is packed, there were times we had to squeeze through people and tables. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm not a huge fan of katsu but my friend really enjoys it so we came here for a quick dinner. I got the cheese katsu and it was yummy. The batter tasted different from other Katsu's I've had but I liked it a lot and it goes well with the curry sauce! The jam that came with it was a bit of an odd combo...not bad but I personally wouldn't eat it with the jam. The portions are also massive! I asked for a take out container and I like how they asked if I wanted to take home some sauce too. Service was friendly. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Cheese katsu - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Would eat everything on the menu here! Gone back and forth with the chicken katsu, the curry katsu, cheese katsu, and all are soo good! Huge portions, always freshly fried and super crispy. Never can go wrong here! It can get busy with wait time since you can't reserve tables but soo worth it! read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Hot and spicy chicken cheese katsu - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Went this evening with a group of buddies to Brown Donkatsu and Ramen They are located at First Markham Place off of Hwy 7 in Markham The place is relatively small They don't take reservations so I would advise to arrive early and there me a wait for a table The service was awesome tonight Our servers were super friendly and the food came out promptly Most of the guys ordered the brown teishoku which is a combo of two katsus....both pork and chicken The meal is massive and most were taking food home with them tonight Another had the cheese stick combo which is a cheese/pork combo of the katsu For myself I started with the mini katsus and chashu Both were delicious and I could see why the katsu is good here My main was the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen The bowl is massive and hearty It comes with pork chashu, egg and narutomaki The meal was really filling and I could not finish it either Overall this was an awesome meal experience this evening and I would definitely hit this spot again for a meal read more

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First time trying this place, it looks like your standard Korean or Japanese bar with the dark wood furniture and Kpop playing in the background. I went here for a date and surprisingly the portion sizes were enough to have leftovers the next day. The katsu were very crunchy (I ordered fish while my girlfriend ordered pork. - the curry sauce was good) Service was attentive and refilled our water every so often but left us alone for the most part, which we enjoyed read more

They are known for their katsu sizes, so we came here hoping to have leftovers for another meal. The chicken katsu was large (just as anticipated) and well flavoured. You can ask for extra sauces on the side as well! I would recommend eating the cheese sticks first because they will firm up if you wait too long. I got the shio ramen. The noodles are slightly underdone and the broth was a little too salty for my liking. It still hits the spot if you're looking for a large bowl of soupy noodles though! It's a casual spot to eat with lot of comfy booth seats. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Cheese stick combo B (chicken and cheese stick) - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I've been here a number of times and on my most recent visit, it's either the portions got even bigger, or my appetite has gotten smaller (probably the latter). I came by with a friend for a Monday night dinner, and was seated right away. Both of us got the Brown Katsu (pork loin), with 0.5 Spice. I really appreciate being able to customize the spicy levels and also with almost every katsu variety available (pork, chicken, shrimp, fish, combos). The katsu was so crispy, tender on the inside, and of course LARGE. The inside is minimal but service is quick and friendly. My friend had an allergy and they made sure to confirm multiple times upon ordering and when the dish was brought. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Brown Katsu (Pork Loin) - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I was very impressed by the large portion of the pork tonkatsu and it tasted delicious! Great sauce as well. The cabbage salad on the side was also refreshing. Not a lot of rice that comes with it, but I assume you can always order more. The service was pretty quick and the food came out just as fast! It's not the biggest place, so seating gets filled up fast. It felt like they wanted us in and out, but hey - it was a good deal, I left full and would come back again. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Delicious!! Their katsu is so crispy and crunchy! Plus their sauce on the katsu is a perfect match! My husband tried their ramen and he said is his 2nd best place! The restaurant isn't big so be prepared to wait for tables. As a visitor, this is definitely a revisit place! read more

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The portions are enormous and the katsu is so crispy! My favourite part is the gravy! Love the flavours here :) would come back! read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Sauce and cheeses done well. Katsu is fried with flavor. Portions are very good. Service and atmosphere were about average. Prices are about average. read more

Food is shareable, very limited options and mostly fried chicken and ramen options. Corn was really good read more

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Another trendy looking place that doesn't live up to expectations. The tonkatsu LOOKS really tasty because they use fresh milk bread(?) for their breading but they should have stuck with panko. Also need to salt their tonkatsu after frying. If you do end up coming here I'd advise you to get any sauce on the side if you can. Because it's milk bread it soaks up the sauce so quickly and becomes soggy and pasty immediately. Pretty unappetizing imo. As for what we got.. I got the combo sauce (cream sauce and brown sauce) pork cutlet, wife got the Nagasaki ramen and Gyoza for appetizers. Overall the portions were huge so you get some good value there. Gyozas are pretty decent flavour-wise but the skin was soggy and crispy part wasn't crispy. Decent price though. 3/5 Combo tonkatsu was ok. Only addition to the above is the cream sauce needed salt or flavour, it was generic cream sauce. Brown sauce was spicy and kind of reminds me of chalet sauce but not sour. 2/5 would have been 1/5 but they get a point for creativity I guess. Ramen I only tried the broth but it was pretty interesting. A white broth but it was spicy. Toppings were all from frozen (mussel, shrimp, squid). Wife was pretty happy with it but nothing special 3.5/5 Overall it's pretty decent value, we spent $50 with a cash discount. I don't think I'll come back since the tonkatsu really isn't my taste at all but worth a shot if you want to try the cheese tonkatsu. read more

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Went to their other location on Yonge so I also had high expectations for this location! My brother and I shared their special set A which came with fried shrimp, chicken, and fish. It also came with a side of their curry sauce and their tartar sauce which beautifully complimented the fried meat. I especially loved their tartar sauce. We got it with an extra side of rice and it was very filling - we even brought some home. I also loved their version of coleslaw. The corn was a nice addition as well but it didn't taste too fresh. Also got to try some of the chulpan cheese tonkatsu and the shio ramen which were also very good! They were super busy but the servers still delivered amazing service and checked up on us multiple times. We did wait around 45mins - 1hr for a table for four during their lunch rush. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - special set A - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Service is 5/5 as food comes fast and tastes great! We always come here for the katsu and ramen. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Fish katsu - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Brown Donkatsu is a must when it comes to value and taste. Their katsu is consistently crispy and the portions are huge, coming with two pieces of katsu instead of one. Can't choose or want more? They have platters that include more than one protein - shrimp, fish, and chicken/pork. So far, we've tried the snow cheese, carbonara, and original katsu sauce and they are all good. Space wise, it is a small restaurant so it can be difficult to get seating for a large party or to mingle during peak hours. With that note, if you're a quick in and out type of diner, this place will definitely hit the spot. read more

3.5 stars Came to try this place again, as I live close by. It does get very busy, and the prices are fair. My go to orders are the hot and spicy cheese tonkatsu and the brown teishoku. I love their tonkatsu sauce, it's super delicious. The hot and spicy cheese tonkatsu is cheesy and very spicy, it also has some veggies at the bottom to cut the greasiness from the cheese. Brown teishoku comes with two big pieces of crispy katsu, with a side salad, corn and rice. I have tried other items on their menu, but I would only order their deep fried goodies. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Came in here with higher expectations as my boyfriend and his co workers come often for lunch. We went for lunch on a Saturday, was told there was a 30min wait, but received a call 10mins into our wait, which was awesome. To start off the whole meal lacks a pinch of flavour, only the brown sauce had flavour if you didn't dip your meat, corn and rice into it, it has no taste. The fried items were very oily. The items felt it was served cold and not as fresh, which is weird because we were seated in such a busy lunch period. Would not recommend . read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Special B (pork) - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Overall more of a katsu place than a ramen place. Came on a Wednesday night and it was packed but still got a table quickly. Service was great. For appetizers, we got the Cheese Stick AP and Takoyaki which were both really good. The Cheese Stick Tonkatsus had a nice cheese pull and the perfect amount of crisp. The Takoyakis also had more octopus pieces inside compared to most other places that usually only have one tiny piece. We tried their Tonkotsu Ramen which was just okay. It would have been nicer if their broth was creamier and richer in flavour. Their Chashudon was just okay too. The portions for both were quite big. I could see myself coming back here but only to try their other katsu dishes. Definitely would not get ramen here again. read more

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Saw lots of IG food bloggers hitting up this place. We came here on Good Friday around 3pm and the place was packed. It's a small restaurant located in First Markham Place shopping centre. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get a seat. They have partition walls on wheels to ensure safe dining Now the food. We ordered 3 items. 1. Cheese stick Tonkatsu $17.95 2. Shrimp and fish set $15 95 3. Sonoya Jjamppong Ramen $14.99 Cheese stick tonkatsu consists of crispy pork cutlet stuffed with mozzarella cheese. Served with coleslaw, corn, calrose rice. There is original Brown katsu sauce and cranberry sauce served on the side. I love their homemade bread crumbs which is different from panko crumbs. Every bite had juicy pork cutlet and gooey cheese. Match made in heaven. My wife got the shrimp and fish set served with tartar sauce and original Brown katsu sauce. The shrimps were massive long strips. There were 5 shrimps and 1 fish cutlet. Shrimps had a fresh crunchy texture and dipped in Brown katsu sauce made it reach new heights. We also ordered this seafood ramen bowl which consists of mussel, squid tentacles, calamari rings and tiger shrimps served in a spicy pork bone broth. Wow, nice heat for a great bowl of ramen on a cold day. Give this place a try if you're in the area. You won't regret it. Parking lot is huge but you might have trouble finding a close spot. read more

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Was craving katsu and was in the area! I liked how crispy and fresh the meat was. I tried their combo with mix of cream and brown spicy sauce. Their spicy sauce didn't taste spicy at first, but then it hit me I can't take too much spice, so the cream sauce was great for me. Service was fast and only waited 10 mins for a table. It is a nice cozy restaurant for a quick meal. read more

Brown Donkatsu and Ramen - Combo Katsu with Cream and Brown sauce - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario