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    Donburi Cafè

    4.4 (531 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp Tempura
    Cassidy C.

    Donburi Cafe was a very delicious, aesthetic, and quick spot for a tasty dinner. We had the chicken katsu curry and the Nabe udon with shrimp tempura. It was the perfect dinner in Downtown Long Beach. Service was also quick and professional!

    Beef(Beef (Bulgogi) Don
    Dharma R.

    Food was delicious, customer's service was great . This place is amazing. Ask Mr.Navin , great hospitality .10/10 will return next time .

    Amber R.

    I came for a quick lunch and got the spicy chicken. This is my second time coming. The food was awesome and so flavorful. I ordered the same food last time and the quality is the same. It's the perfect amount of spice with tons of delicious flavor. I would definitely be back and recommend it to anyone looking for good food with flavor. This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in this area. The owner is very nice and the place is clean. There is space to eat inside and outside.

    Jonah T.

    Customer of 5 years plus, this place is number #1 The owners are #1, service #1, the prices are #1....only 18.25$ for amazing home made Chicken Ramen.

    Spicy Chicken Don

    DELICIOUS SPICY CHICKEN BOWL it's so full of flavor and honey and comforting it taste amazing and you get to pick the spice level

    Katsu Curry Udon

    Small and tucked away, but definitely worth finding! We were greeted by a friendly woman who immediately knew it was our first time. She said "I know everyone, and I've never seen you!" And she gave some recommendations. I had the katsu curry udon. I forgot what my husband had, but he loved it! Haha! My meal was VERY hearty and filling and perfect on a cold evening. Great flavor, the katsu stayed crispy in the sauce, and the flavor was perfect. Generous portion, which I can't believe I finished, but I went in STARVING! The place is small/cozy but had some outdoor seating which would have been great on a warmer day. Highly recommend!

    Spicy Chicken Don
    Mary T.

    Wow! I was pleasantly surprised when I traipsed down Pine Avenue and popped into Donburi Cafe. The location is somewhat strange being kind of a 'dead end' in an older mall setup on Pine. I had dined at a neighboring restaurant that unfortunately closed so I popped into Donburi. Only one person was seated outside at the time; upon questioning him - he said it was good. The place is amazingly clean and organized. Without a ton of staff, they obviously want diners to take on some responsibility for bussing their trays back to the main counter and NOT being wasteful with utensils, napkins, etc. I like that. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Don albeit I'm not a huge chicken fan but it was getting close to my bedtime. First, the portion seemed quite generous so I took some home albeit I could have finished it off. Second, the miso soup was really delicious. I forgot how good it could be. Third, finally, the chicken don was quite good although I think more Korean than Japanese, which is fine. I like both and I appreciated the white rice. By the time I left, several other folks had popped in and a few takeout orders had gone out the door. I wouldn't mind if they offered a mini portion for about $10 for less hungry times. I'll be back.

    Katsu Curry Udon
    Le T.

    Stumbled upon this small restaurant while exploring LA. The smell was enticing when we entered. The worker was very sweet. She made sure all the customer were happy. The food was wonderful. The most crispiest katsu I ever had. The udon curry was delicious and piping hot even though we were dining outside. It was a magical experience.

    Chicken Ramen
    Kenneth L.

    Lovely spot hidden within a plaza. The lady was so nice explaining the menu beforehand. Got the shrimp tempura curry rice & chicken ramen. Will be back for sure!!

    Curry Karaage Don
    Brandon D.

    3 pieces of chicken for almost $20... what a ripoff. Ontop of that the chicken is 90% breading. Other items are much better portioned but i feel shafted from this... dont get this if you do come here.

    Curry Karaage Don (fried or grilled chicken)
    Ronald M.

    We walked over from the Renaissance Hotel for dinner. The reviews were rather favorable so worth a try. Even smaller than I had imagined, with apparently all of their outside tables stacked indoors for some reason. Not very inviting for indoor dining but we didn't want to haul our orders to go back to the hotel. So we settled in at one of maybe only 4 indoor tables. Our orders were for me, the Curry Karaage Chicken Don(bowl). And for her the Teriyaki Chicken Don. Not the greatest ambiance but we had no real complaints with the food. Downright delicious. Very noisy outside though, situated right below a nearby apartment complex. With a large group of kids coming inside badly in need of a bathroom, which this restaurant does not have. They were very polite and well mannered in their asking I must say.

    Beirley H.

    i love this place so much. Ms. Jung is the most sweetest and attentive business owner & server. I've came about 10 times and everytime it's been an amazing service with her. I love the fusion ramen 10/10 and it's such a lowkey place to go on a cute date. The food is always freshly made and very delicious 100% recommendable.

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    I have been craving katsudon and this place does it great! Prices were good and the owner is very nice

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    The food is delicious and the owner is very nice! He took his time to help me choose the best plate for my palate

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    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / June 8, 2023

    Outdoor seatings still available

    They don't answer the phone, how would I know if they open or close?

    Sorry, we Closed for Coronavirus19 Issue.

    Is the curry sauce vegetarian?

    Yes. It appears so.

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    I had a scallop skewer, pork belly skewer, sashimi, and the famed Shinsyu premium Wagyu steak…read more Service was great in the beginning, but when my original server went home for the night, his coworker didn't hold the same standard. Its a small place, and it wasn't overly busy. Its likely that it was a slow night and server #2 appeared to be socializing with some friends seated at another table. In other news, I don't understand the hype over the Wagyu. In my opinion, it was oddly greasy but overcooked. No one asked how I like my steak - which is fine if that's customary in Japanese cuisine - but the end result simply missed the mark. However, I want to add that the owner was absolutely lovely! He made me a drink that resembled an Old Fashioned, and it was delicious. I can tell the owner truly cares about his restaurant - and for that reason - I'm willing to come back and try something different.

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    Free parking

    The cocktails here are always so creative but what really impressed me is that they're actually…read moregood Drinks with interesting flavors lately often end up tasting gimmicky, artificial, or just... off. Here you can actually taste the ingredients they describe and somehow work really well together. And it's not just one or two drinks that feel unique and interesting it's basically their whole menu. Most recent time we went was when they had a guest bartender (Polo Chang). Some of the best cocktails I've had recently. I'm a huge fan of tea in cocktail his menu was amazing. We got way more drinks than we usually do that night because each one was better than the last. Only thing tho I really wish they kept their old menu. The drawings were beautiful and it had so much character while very easily communicating how each drink will look and taste. It went so well with the overall vibe of the place. But I may just be nitpicking because I have hard time reading the new dark menu in the dim light lolol I honestly would come here wayyyy more often if it wasn't for the very limited parking. Even with reservation it feels like never a guarantee we will make it there because we may or may not be able to find parking. If you are lucky to be nearby highly recommend uber.

    This was my first time at this establishment, and I have very mixed feelings about the experience…read more The food was very good and the drinks were creative, but I really wish the service had been better. We sat at the bar, and I expected to receive service from the bartender, but he didn't acknowledge us for the entire night. Instead, our server took our order. After a while, she informed us that the crispy rice we ordered was sold out. She mentioned that the bartender was supposed to let us know, but he never did. What made the experience more uncomfortable was that the bartender seemed to be giving most of his attention to the Caucasian customers on the other side of the bar. We were the only Asian customers there, and unfortunately, this left us feeling like we were being treated differently because of our race. The good food and drinks helped compensate for the poor service, so we decided not to let it ruin our evening. However, things got even more disappointing at the end. After I paid, I noticed that I had been charged for the crispy rice even though we never received it. When our server tried to address the issue, the bartender appeared to ignore both her and us, so we eventually left. I hope management sees this review and reaches out to me to address the overcharge and the overall experience. Overall, although the food and drinks were good, the service and the way we were treated left a very negative impression. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

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