Be careful when paying with a credit card. I was charged the tip without my knowledge. I called and I was told that I authorized it! I didn't! Pay attention when using your cards! Other than that, the food is good read more

Fist time here kind of never really noticed it before , one of my favorite food bloggers posted it which brought me here and boy was I glad ! Cool little spot clean nice service felt like a home spot I got the chicken with curry over and it was delicious real comfort food super filling and made me feel warm inside for sure i I'm coming back ! read more

Food was absolutely delicious. It's my first meal here in LA with my younger sister and we wanted to get some Japanese food and ran into Donburi on Yelp. I recommend it 100%. Although service is self-serve, the staff is extremely friendly and kind. The price is definitely worth the quantity and quality of the food. My sister and I shared the Katsu Don with sauce ($10.50) and Curry Udon ($10.50) and it's definitely one of the best I've had so far. The watermelon topped it off perfectly. The environment is clean and the weather was perfect to sit outside. I hope to be back soon! read more

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The lady working at the front was so kind and sweet, this place is truly a mom and pop stop with its feel and good food. I got the Katsu Curry Don, it was my first time trying Curry Katsu and I'm definitely coming back here! My boyfriend got the Udon and Gyoza, both were really yummy too. We sat outside (it was a Monday around 4ish 5) and it was clean, the food was good, and because the restaurant is in this little corner, it was nice and quiet. Highly recommend!!! read more

Donburi Kitchen - The Katsu Curry Don. - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ordered the Katsu Don simply because fried pork and fried egg over rice just can't be beat. The little layer of smothered onions between the pork and the rice just adds that little extra flavor drizzling south over the rice. Did not add a thing to the dish as in its simplicity it's perfect. Of course I could not stop there and added the Curry Udon and OMG that brown Curry would make any Coon Ass come back for more. If you didn't know it was curry you would assume it's the best brown gravy you've ever had cross your lips, and yes a piece or two of the fried pork did slip into the bowl to grab every last drop of the Curry. Let me add that the Miso was the kick start to the whole meal and it did not fail to satisfy !! Since in Cali, "I will be back" read more

Donburi Kitchen - Katsu Don Curry Udon - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

i went to danburi cafe with my sister yesterday for lunch to try out the restaurant because i heard good things about it. let me just say, the place did not disappoint. the service was A1 as our server and owner of the restaurant were so welcoming and loving. they definitely made you feel right at home. the food was so yummy and you could tell it was made out of love. i will definitely come back here every time i am in long beach. read more

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Since I moved to Long Beach in 2016 I wanted to try this place. Never got to because every time I tried coming it was closed. Wasn't really sure of their hours at the time. Now I live right above the store and frequent this establishment often. Service is fast and friendly. The ladies at the front are so sweet that I love coming here. Quality and presentation are awesome. I've had a little bit of everything and one of my favorites is the Curry Katsu Don. The breading is not overwhelming, nice and crispy to perfection. Some places will put a heavy breading on to mask that they gave you a little bit of pork. I also love that it comes with a yummy miso soup and a cold slice of sweet watermelon. It's the perfect meal at a great price, enough to fill you up. They are tucked in the back corner plaza behind the Johnny Rockets. They have an outside patio which I like because I can bring my pup. Also, since it's next to the Johnny Rockets you get to hear some good oldies music. It's not a bad idea to just chill on the patio and kick back a few brewkies that they have. They are opened Monday-Friday 11am-9pm and they are closed on weekends. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Curry Katsu Don. More than enough food! - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Donburi hit the spot after spending the day at the nearby Aquarium of the Pacific. The restaurant itself is not visible from the street. The mom-and-pop establishment is just behind Johnny Rockets, in a small courtyard. They have a few tables in the storefront patio and a few inside the restaurant itself. This hidden gem boasts a variety of rice bowls. I chose the smoked salmon bowl and my hubby ordered the pork cutlet bowl. It comes with standard miso soup and a small side salad (the dressing was a bit sweet for my taste; strong citrusy-orange flavor). The smoked salmon was fresh and oh-so-delish! If this place weren't so far from home, I'd eat there more often! Nevertheless, Donburi has satisfied my tastebuds and left me wanting more! read more

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Japanese rice bowls; what a nice addition to Downtown Long Beach! They occupy the space next to Johnny Rockets in the plaza where AMC was once housed. There are 18 different bowls to choose from ranging from $7 to $13. Each bowl comes with miso soup and a small salad. There's definitely something unique about their salad dressing. My guess would be pineapple juice. The two bowls I've had so far, I have not been disappointed with. The unagi (eel) was cooked perfectly but next time, I'll tell them to leave out the pickled ginger since I'm not a fan. I'm definitely coming back to try other bowls. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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While the food was not exactly 4 stars, the friendliness of the staff and price and portion pumped it up to the 4 I am giving it today. I do need to disclose, if you aren't familiar with my other reviews, that I can be a bit of a harsh critic when it comes to asian food. Having lived over there for quite a long time I have little tolerance for "Americanizing" things or "fusion" (a cop-op for not knowing how to do it right). This isn't a problem here. They serve their donburi with soup, and pickles, both very traditional. They even give you braised root vegetables, something you often find at japanese street food stalls. I got the karaage don, japanese style fried chicken thighs over rice. I did find the chicken to be a tad overcooked, and it didn't have any mayo or lemon like it traditionally seems to be served, so it did lack a certain flavor element to it. They do often say that the simplest of things are the hardest to get right, so I am not going to fault them too much especially since everything else was great. The miso that comes with the donburi is a nice mild white miso soup with bits of seaweed and tofu. At first I was a bit disappointed to see that they no longer give you a salad but a slice of watermelong instead. To my surprise the slice of watermelon (served only for eat in) was the perfect conclusion to the meal, which I must say is much more substantial than it looks at first glance. I couldn't even finish it. I got this plus an iced green tea and it was just slightly over 10 bucks (enough to use a card). So on to the super good. The staff was so incredibly friendly. The lady that seemed to be the owner, checked on me several times, despite being a counter service establishment. Someone in another review was complaining about this restaurant not making adjustments for dietary restrictions. However, I overheard someone order something without this vegetable and without this one, and they accommodated. I think if you require much more adjusting than that, then you should probably do your research before going in the first place. It should not be the restaurants responsibility, especially since it is often difficult to make such adjustments. Anyways...I will be back to try other things next time I am in the area. The spicy pork looked reeeeealllll good. read more

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Wholesome, hearty Japanese food... The location is small and cozy, which fits the taste of the food perfectly. The portions are great and the flavors pack a warm, soothing taste that'll keep you coming back!! I was instantly won over by the Curry Udon with beef. Hot, delectable, and filling. They give you a stamp card, so be sure to visit often!! This place is worth it! You pay for really delicious food here. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Curry Udon w/ beef - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cool little spot tucked away off Pine. I got the Pork Katsu Curry over rice, couple potato pieces in the curry with a watermelon slice and miso soup on the side. On a Monday night it was fairly quiet but there were a couple patrons dining in. There was a sweet lady taking the orders. The restaurant was clean and the food was good. Came out to about 16 dollars after tax. Good experience, would recommend! read more

Donburi Kitchen - Katsu Curry Don - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The best ramen in LBC!!! The owner is very nice and very welcoming! All menu are my favorites as well..fresh & hot! Diff recommend!

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately the Tofu Veggie Don was quite disappointing. It was just a bowl with plain rice, veggies, tofu, and egg with virtually no flavor in anything. I have a feeling that the meat/seafood options were good but it was disappointing that their only vegetarian option was so bland. Everyone there was really nice just wish they had better vegetarian options! Tofu Veggie Don 3/10 read more

Not bad food. I ordered the curry katsu over rice and was delicious and good pricing too especially in downtown long beach. Didn't get as much katsu as the picture showed and the proportion between rice and katsu was a bit off. More rice than meat. Service was quick and food came out fast. Has apple pay and great for take out. read more

Everything here is prepackaged. The noodles soups are shin ramen instant noodle with veggies and your choice of meat ($2) on top. Ordered their most ordered dish: fried pork cutlet with curry on rice, #1. The pork is clearly a pre- made, from a package, piece of fried pork. The curry is from a pouch. The frozen vegetables they threw in were still frozen in the middle. The most disappointing meal I've had in a long time. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Gross mush. Every ingredient from a package. Half of it still frozen. - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is the only ramen-serving restaurant in downtown Long Beach. I was really craving noodles but did not want to drive, so I opted to walk here instead for dinner one night. There were some people seated outside and eating. The restaurant looks to be run by Koreans, which somewhat explains the menu items and style. I ordered the udon. Adding the shrimp tempura was $3, which I thought was hefty, given that you get two pieces. The udon itself was good; the soup base was good and the noodles were good. Did they taste fresh and handmade? No, but, honestly, given the location, it is the best you can get, if not the only. Service was really good though. The employees are really nice. I came back here during lunch on a weekday, and it was super packed. It is definitely not bad for a quick bite in downtown Long Beach, but it would not be my first choice if I am willing to drive for ramen. read more

Walked by here and decided to give it a try. I got the shrimp don (ebi) and it was so good! I will definitely be coming back soon and ordering it for takeout in the future! read more

Honestly I quite like this place. It's simple and affordable and it's a quiet ambiance when I go. The food portions are good and the quality of the noodles and broth are satisfying. The service is quick and it's just a very pleasant experience when I go everytime. Recommend for a quick stop for simple Japanese food. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was very curious to find out how close their seasoning will be to the authentic "bowls" I have had in Japan where I have my fondest childhood memories in eating tasteful "bowls". Oh, by the way "Donburi" means a "bowl" in Japanese in case you did not know :) When I took the first bite of my Katsu-don, the rush of nostalgic flavor filled my mouth and I was in heaven! Moments like these is what you crave for and I was truly satisfied. You made me a believer and I will be back to try more! read more

Donburi Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is kind of hidden back in a plaza off pine. Adorable woman working the front desk who greets u w hand sanitizer and explains the whole menu for u. She's adorable, the place is adorable. I got the katsu curry. She brought it out w another lil hand sanitizer wipe, v considerate for the times. I was in and out in maybe less than 10 min?? Got home and devoted the bowl. It's so dang good and comforting and made me briefly forget the world as I know it is ending. 10/10 read more

I was in the area and needed some curry. I ordered the tofu curry don to go and it absolutely hit the spot. Service was genial and efficient. I want to go back and tryout more dishes. read more

Food there is always good and I love owner super sweet and employees was super nice and place is spotless and clean read more

Donburi Kitchen - Ramen noodles - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Right in the plaza next to Johnny Rockets. This place really hits home with their curry dishes. Always fresh and not long wait after ordering. The hosts are alwasy so nice. Indoor as well as outdoor seating. Have to find parking on the street or lot. Overall love Donburi Cafe just yum yumz all the way! read more

Unfortunately this place sale fried panko (panko = bread crumbs that we use for katsu) as pork katsu. I had their katsu don today but it was fried panko with over cooked egg and uncooked vege on top of the rice with super salty sauce. We can better and less price one at Japanese market. Sorry but this wasn't Japanese katsu don at all. I wish I could put -5 stars. read more

Not bad for the price and flavor of the Donburi bowls. The location is just inside a little outdoor mall/plaza place. The rice was cooked well and the sauce was just perfect enough so it wasn't overly saturated or skimpy. I fee $10 is a bit expensive for a simple bowl but at least it comes with miso soup (and at my visit, slice of fruit)... it's also probably lower than most places in LB. I'd recommend it if you're looking for something simple to get you through if you're around pine st. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Beef and vegetable - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I mistakenly ordered 'vegan' udon from this restaurant expecting it to be... vegan! It wasn't vegan, I noticed the stench of fish coming from the container and right away i saw fish cakes and fish flakes all in the soup. I called the owners just to be sure and they confirmed its fish flakes and paste. What a waste of my money and their food! read more

Extremely disappointed. An older Asian woman was outside talking with pedestrians to bring them into the restaurant. We were a party of five. We were hungry. We were from out of town. We went in. Broccoli was under cooked, chicken was pink, small portions. Not sure why I'm even leaving this feedback bc we're not from there and not going back if we're back in Long Beach. read more

If you're looking for great Japanese food and service, look no further than Donburi Cafè. It is casual and very affordable dining where they treat you like guests in their home. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Spicy chicken bowl. The miso and watermelon are included at no extra charge. - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

It was my second try. I don't live in Long Beach but was visiting my family. Seafood Ramen obviously looks like dry noodles but the owner said there would be a lot of seafood in there. Well, to be honest, I can't say it's cheap compared to other options. But seafood in there was really fresh and yeah there were a lot. I felt like a whole crab (def more than 2 large pieces) was in there. I like the soup too. I was craving for some spicy soup after the long flight. It was perfect for me. I'd definitely come again next time I visit LB. read more

Donburi Kitchen - My favorite here!! Oyako Don!! Yummmm - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I was looking for a good Katsu Curry place and came across this hidden gem. The Katsu and curry was on point! Katsu was well proportioned, juicy inside and crispy outside. The curry was perfect, not watered down and the flavor reminded me little Tokyo. Prices are decent. Definitely going back! read more

Perfect mom and pop owned Japanese restaurant with Korean owners. Inexpensive and well-executed standard Japanese and Korean comfort dishes. Don't come here expecting a hidden gem Yelp secret with flavors that burst your taste buds. Come here for cheap eats that are nicely put together. If you want Safe, Quick, Comfortable, Standard and Cheap this is your place. It's orderly, clean, and welcoming. The Korean lady is really sweet. Tiny and cozy place to grab Asian comfort food at great prices. It isn't the Shangri-La, but it is charming in its own way. The Oyako-Don was just the perfect thing to eat on a cold winter evening, served with a side of miso soup. It definitely hit the spot! read more

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Highly recommend this place. The chef really takes pride in the dishes she makes and it is very authentic and delicious! Fresh ingredients and everything tastes homemade. We got the Nabe Udon and it was amazing!!! Oh and she included a slice of fresh and sweet watermelon! :) read more

Nice little Donburi shop, I really like the quality of food, and it's great how they give you a little bit of miso soup and a slice of watermelon with your meal - very nice touch. A little bit pricey for lunch, that would be my only complaint, otherwise clean tasty and good portions read more

Great workday lunch option. Quick, simple bowls that taste good and get the job done. And they feel relatively healthy.

This is the place to go for delicious Japanese curry! I always order Katsu Curry Don, crispy golden shrimp tempura and gyoza. The curry bowl has fried pork cutlet with potatoes, carrots and broccoli; smothered in creamy curry and topped off with red pickled daikon. During lunchtime, Katsu Curry Don comes with a side of tasty miso soup that will warm you right up. It's all I crave when I want Japanese home style cooking, I love Donburi! The owners are amazingly sweet! read more

Donburi Kitchen - Katsu Curry Don - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We tried Donburi cafe on a weeknight and enjoyed the food we ordered: Tofu Veggie-Don (veggies included broccoli, onion, cauliflower, carrots), the ordered the Beef (Bulgogi)- Don, and a side of gyoza. Everything was pretty tasty - I especially liked that there was just enough flavor on the Tofu and veggies without being overly salty. I had a little leftover and the following day was pleasantly surprised when it tasted even better. The gyoza was flavorful on the inside and had a nice crunchy texture on the outside. Prices were very reasonable for what we ordered (mine dish was less than $10). We ordered through Door Dash and everything was ready within 15 min. We ordered for pickup and found a loading spot to park at just in front of the plaza where the restaurant is located. Ordering/pickup was super easy and convenient. The inside of the restaurant is pretty simple- a few tables and chairs as well as some outdoor seating. Service was friendly. read more

I've tried once. Curry was ok and Katsu was overly battered and too heavy. Korean owned Japanese food restaurant. The service is good and workers are nice. read more

Great warm and satisfying meal on a rainy day. Service was quick and friendly, and the food was delicious. Great quality, especially for the price. Thank you!! read more

Donburi Kitchen - Nabe Udon - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came here for lunch yesterday. Did a phone order/pick up. Teriyaki chicken bowl... nothing amazing. chicken, rice, a few veggies, small teriyaki sauce on side, miso soup. Decided to get food from here because I was in the location, looking for non fast food option to pick up and eat at home. I won't be back. read more

Donburi Kitchen - Outside - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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