Had to go to Dupont and my niece wanted to try Donburi again. First time for me and I should have checked Yelp before we went. You order at the kiosks and take a buzzer. Seating is upstairs, but you've got to go back downstairs to pickup your food. I had the kaarage and shrimp tempura bowl. Cannot not recommend. The shrimp tempura was just tempura batter stuck on a shrimp tail. Very greasy. The kaarage was giant chunks with heavy batter and fried to dark brown and unappetizing. Way too expensive for what it is when you can get better at other places. read more

Food is good here and the prices are decent. However, a few months ago I ordered their Sakedon and specifically noted no ginger due to an allergy. My order arrived with the full regular load of ginger. I attempted to find the person responsible but was directed instead to one of the owners who called me personally and we spoke about the importance of attention to detail with these type of issues. The owner assured me that it is just as important to him and his staff and I left that conversation feeling good that my concerns were addressed properly. Fast forward a few months later, and I place the same order for Sakedon as before and noted no ginger due to allergies. Not only did I get the same full load of ginger in my order but my second order of Donburi Moriwase was missing, but instead an order of Chicken Katsu Curry was in its place. I guess this was an "in-ordered replacement...or retaliation for expecting a business to do their due diligence with safety issues concerning orders? Not sure about that, but they sure didn't hesitate to take my money. As I stated earlier, the food is good for a decent price but this type of BS is part of the reason why people get fed up with establishments. I plan on taking this issue to the Health Department, but at least wanted to throw some caution to others out there. Good luck and watch very closely what is being thrown into your food. read more

Had Donburi for lunch order so got it delivered. I had the Donburi Moriwase which I believe set me back a little over $20 menu price. Included eel, ebi, karaage. I really enjoyed it -- great for lunch. You don't find these mixed bowls that often and it really hit the spot to enjoy a few different things in a single bowl. Recommend! read more

I enjoyed my food. I thought this was one of the heartiest curry bowls I've had in DC. I also thought the katsu was especially yummy. Indoors, I thought the place was very clean. You also use the self-order kiosk to place your order, so the entire process was efficient. I will definitely come back again! read more

Donburi - Mixed Curry Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've wanted to try Donburi for a while and it didn't disappoint! Their main items are rice bowls with different meats and toppings. The menu is small but sufficient. We ordered at the screen kiosks and had a short wait for our food. The inside is huge with two floors and tons of seating. The bowls were delicious with a lot of food for the price! They're simple- rice, meat, and a few toppings- but that lets the quality of the food shine through. They came with a fresh side salad as well. It's a great place for an easy lunch or dinner. read more

Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Comfort food at its finest! Located above a vape store, this place is a hidden gem for fast casual You order via the kiosk and grab a seat while you wait for your food. The menu doesn't have a lot of options but enough to account for everyone's taste whether that be curry dish or a rice bowl. Katsu curry: amazing curry flavor + CRISPY katsu!! The only thing is I wish there was a side or more of that katsu sauce. Mixed rice bowl: shrimp tempura and chicken were so CRISPY & the chicken was large pieces! I love the egg that is included in this meal + the sauce on the side (that had fish eggs might I add) was a fantastic addition! + for portion given the price it was well worth it in this economy! Service was super friendly. read more

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This place is up some stairs, which lead directly to order screens and a pickup area, with seating up some more stairs. It's fast casual - so you put in your order, pick up your food, and bus your own trays. The folks working there were polite. I've had better curry and katsu, but this was enough to satisfy a craving should other options not be available. The chicken in the toridon wasn't bad, but isn't really the flavor profile I was looking for - it was drowned in what tasted like sweet sriracha. I can see this being a convenient spot to grab a bite during the workday, but probably wouldn't come back again unless hard pressed to find a better option. read more

Donburi - Katsu Curry and Toridon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great tasting fast food served here. Prices are very good considering in DC area. Not accessible for handicap. Stairs up to restaurant and another level up for table seating. read more

Donburi - Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a nice quick option for lunch! Plenty of options of pretty good food and decent seating upstairs. The staff is friendly and get meals out fast. read more

Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Donburi is a favorite of mine - With its hearty portions and self-service kiosks, it is a great place for a solo lunch or a quick meal with friends. All of the seating is on the second floor, complete with a water station, utensils, and place to leave your dishes afterwards. I ordered the Curry Katsudon, which is the panko-breaded pork sirloin over rice. The breading was crispy and the pork itself was nicely done. The best part of this dish is undeniably the curry sauce which is flavorful, thick, and coats both the rice and the meat nicely. And naturally, I had to wash it all down with a bottle of green tea. I'd recommend Donburi for anyone looking to have a flavorful, no frills meal in a casual setting. 5/5 read more

Donburi - Curry Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food (Butadon) was so bitter burn, not my style. The ebikatsu was so thick deep fat frying and has no black/eel sauce with it. Self order from kiosk and seated on 2nd floor. There're enough space to sit for 24 people. The bug are flying while I'm dining then I decided to take out instead and the table so sticky, I've spray alcohol and wipe the table but the bug still around (see VDO). read more

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Really fast service, portion is big for the price. We had the spicy salmon bowl, the regular salmon bowl, the curry katsu, and the karage- all were amazing. My sister said it was the best karage she'd ever had! Thank you! :) read more

Who would've thought a great little spot was above a vape shop? Once you go upstairs, you're greeted by a modern ordering system with digital screens. Easy to use and quick! The atmosphere upstairs is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed lunch. The Christmas tunes added a festive touch. You pickup food at the counter when it's ready. The food was the real star of the show. The fried dishes were crispy and flavorful, just how I like them. Overall, a pleasant dining experience. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Donburi - Order at the front - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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An amazing lunch option that I recently discovered because I was craving Japanese food. The donburi Moriwase is essentially their bowl that has everything on it and it was delicious. Next time I will definitely be getting the sake don as their salmon was surprisingly fresh. Service was quick and nice. The restaurant itself is perfect for a solo lunch because there is a ton of seating upstairs, self order kiosk, and self serve water. read more

Donburi - Donburi Moriwase - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious with large portions! A great lunch option if you're in the area. Service is quick and the workers are kind and accommodating. You order yourself at a kiosk which is quick and easy and there are photos next to the menu items which is helpful when deciding. Theres also plenty of seating on the second floor for dining in. read more

Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Small place but food is pretty nice! Next time they should probably try putting the sashimi inside a plate. read more

Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid donburi place in DC! The sakedon was really really good-- they didn't skimp out on the salmon sashimi and the rice was seasoned perfectly. Service was fast and ambiance was very casual-- good to go with friends! read more

Donburi - Sakedon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Casual restaurant for delicious Japanese rice bowls... you order via the machines then get a device from the chefs for when your order is ready then go upstairs for dining/waiting. The restaurant is very clean and the staff are super friendly. I wasn't feeling well and couldn't do raw fish so I got a bowl of Butadon - Pork over rice topped with soy sauce, spring onions, sesame seeds, kimchi onions and wasabi, served with a small salad. It was all really delicious and filling. I would go back again. read more

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Cute little spot to hangout and eat, i will be coming back. Quick service. I got the chicken and shrimp curry. The shrimp was really good and my friend said the tonkatsu curry was really good too. read more

Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food, great service. Happy I went there and can't wait to be in DC next time to visit them. read more

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Had lunch here during a short stay in DC and I'm so sad there isn't a place like Donburi in NYC!! I ordered the Sakedon and it was an incredible lunch. It came with nine luscious pieces of salmon sashimi over a bed of nicely seasoned sushi rice and a side of wasabi, ginger, and pickles. I ordered off the kiosk and found a seat upstairs, and my food was ready for pickup right away. I was very pleased with the quality and taste of this meal, it was a perfectly light solo lunch. If I lived in DC, I'd be eating at Donburi all the time! read more

Donburi - Sakedon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered the Toridon for pickup and it was phenomenal. The chicken thigh was beautifully charred with just the right amount of smoky flavor, and the gochujang marinade packed the perfect spicy kick without being overwhelming. Super flavorful and satisfying. Even as a takeout order, everything held up really well--tender chicken, fresh salad on the side, and generous portion size. Fast, easy pickup and seriously good food. Donburi is definitely going into my regular lunch rotation. read more

Donburi - TORIDON - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'd say that the environment around here is quite dim and casual, and while picking up my food that I ordered online, I noticed that they have a kiosk that you can place your order in and get a buzzer to call out your order. Service is fast, and I got the Donburi Moriwase that has eel, salmon, ebi, and karaage. I'd say that my meal is warm when I got it, though the fish that I had is okay, not nearly as fresh as I'd hope, but the taste is fine. The rice has some stale taste to it that I don't really like, and the eel doesn't taste as juicy as other stores you find in DC that serves donburi. Nice if you are around the area, but I wouldn't go out in lengths just for their donburi. Overall, food is 6/10, and no comment regarding the service, since it's a takeout order. read more

If this had a floor level storefront in a more visible area, it would be consistently packed because of how excellent it is. The katsu pork was thick, not over fried or dry but perfectly moist with the crunchy panko coating that was freshly fried. It's served in a bowl with lots of fresh white sushi rice and japanese curry. The curry was a little salty for me, but still tasty. I ordered the side salad that is described as "small", but it was actually a pretty sizable salad, more medium size. The servings are huge, and I think the price is a great deal for this area. Seating is on the second floor, everything was clean and organized. I hope they consider offering a half katsu half salad option, as the full size bowl with their salad was too much to eat in one sitting. Delicious, and will return! read more

Donburi - "Small" side salad - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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(Moriwase Donburi: A) - I ordered takeout for this Donburi and was quite impressed by the variety, amount of content, and the good execution for each component of this bowl. The chicken was well seasoned and the mentaiko sauce adds some good color and sweetness to contrast the saltiness. The textured crispiness of the shrimp worked well to add some variation in texture. The eel was large and soft and the salmon had some beautiful marbling as well. In addition, there was some wasabi that seemed to be a mix of the root and horseradish as well as some pickled vegetable to provide some much needed contrast to the fried food. Very great execution overall. Highly recommend. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Overall: +2 A Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

Donburi - Moriwasw Donburi. 5 stars. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Literally my favorite place for comfort food at a very decent price (in my opinion)! There is literally nothing better than their Katsu Curry!!! There's nothing better to me than a bowl of fresh hot white rice, curry, and a crispy fried pork loin. It's my GO TO MEAL, I can NEVER get sick of this. Then the Karaage, Salmon Sashimi, and Ebi Katsu???? Chef's kiss!!!! All of these together just make such a delicious experience. I usually order online for pick up or delivery order via DoorDash and it's still perfect! And the packaging is efficient and always keeps the food warm. read more

Nice little fresh, fast restaurant. You can order to go or sit in the small restaurant. I went during an odd time, so my food came out quickly. I ordered the shrimp and chicken in Donburi. I wasn't expecting the mayonnaise based sauce and fried food so it was heavier than I anticipated. Overall, it was a good quick dinner for this out of state traveler. It was nice to get a little Japanese comfort food! read more

Donburi - Shrimp and chicken Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you're looking for a quick and comforting meal in Dupont, Donburi is a solid choice. You can order at the kiosk and pick up a buzzer. Once the buzzer rings, you can head over to the counter to pick up your food. Pretty fast and perfect for mid-workday lunches. SAKEDON - 16.95 Each order comes with 9 pieces of salmon sashimi (a good amount of fat on each piece, too!), wasabi, ginger, pickled cucumbers and daikon with rice (mixed with furikake and soy sauce). It was definitely a very comforting and homey option, but I felt like there wasn't much salmon for the amount of rice given. The salmon was tasty and fresh. The rice was OK, as the furikake and soy sauce had an uneven distribution. After finishing all the food, I wasn't too full, unfortunately. The portions here are pretty small in general, and this is coming from someone who doesn't eat a whole lot. You'll be looking to spend around $20 after tax and tip if you just order a bowl. My friend got a curry katsudon that looked pretty good which she enjoyed. read more

Donburi - Sakedon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am a sucker for katsu curry, and I have been here twice, ordering the chicken katsu curry both times. Nice big bowl, generous chicken katsu breaded and fried perfectly. The curry is smooth and tasty and the pickles hiding under the chicken are very nice. The guys cooking up the food know what they are doing, the ordering process is simple, the atmosphere upstairs is tranquil and clean and overall I really enjoyed my meals there. I will be back. read more

Delicious, quick and easy! I got the donburi moriwase which includes a myriad of toppings. The salmon was fresh, the eel was well marinated, and the shrimp tempura was tender. The only thing I didn't like was the Karaage which was a little tough and dry. Otherwise the seasoned rice is great! You order via self serve, can choose bar seating or table seating upstairs, and can serve yourself water as well. Super chill place for some good food. read more

Donburi - Donburi moriwase - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

During a visit to DC for a conference, I was experiencing Asian food deficit, I needed my rice. Donburi looked like a good place to get my fix. I almost missed the place, it's up a flight of stairs from the street. Donburi definitely scratched the itch. I got their combo bowl (don't know what was the actual name) which had a variety of goods. The portions were quite satisfactory. Salmon sashimi did its job. The kara-age (Japanese fried chicken) was more chicken than coating, a good thing. The unagi (eel) was a bit overcooked, a bit mushy but still good flavor. The nice touches included pickled radish (takuan) and plenty of ginger. Service was very good, the meal arrived in just a few minutes. I got my itch scratched, I would make a return visit to try their curry. read more

Donburi - The combo donburi. Worth the price for what you get. - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered the katsu curry and bit into an actual piece of staple. This is a serious health hazard and quality has gone down. read more

Donburi - Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a cozy place that's good for eating alone. First floor is the kitchen, second floor is dining area, and third floor seems to be storage. You order the food on the machine for dine in or take out, and they will bring the food to you if you are dining in. I've had Donburi moriwase (combination) and salad with sesame dressing on the side. It went well together, the only down side was kaarage (fried chicken) was a bit dry. read more

Donburi - Donburi moriwase and salad - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

pros: -quick service after ordering on the 2 touch screens -lots of seating available -we ordered the curry mix katsudon and it was so good! -the curry sauce was perfect, not too salty cons: -wish the chicken karaage was less dry and that the shrimp wasn't so small read more

Donburi - curry Mix Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Curry Katsudon ($15.95) 7.5/10 The katsu was fried very well. Very good crispiness on the outside and a good thickness to the katsu. The curry has a bit of spice to it, and paired well with the katsu and rice. This includes a mayo sauce on the side with roe in it (did not use it). I think the dish could use another flavor aside from the pickled vegetables. Self serve kiosk, beeper to grab food. second floor for dine-in seating read more

Donburi - Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid spot, order at the machine, get buzzed down to grab your food. Very casual, I liked the quiet seating upstairs with windows. Curry was pretty good. The mixed bowl was okay - the best part was the eel so if I came back I'd get curry or an unagi-don. Salmon sashimi was fine, chicken karaage was too dry and hard. The ebi/ fried shrimp was good too, batter was night and light. Rice was seasoned well and I crushed all of it. read more

Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Donburi has steadily gone downhill over the years, and my last 3 visits over the past 4 months confirms for me that it's nowhere near the quality it had when it was out in Adams Morgan. The karaage is way over cooked and dry, the rice in the donburi is soggy and much smaller in quantity, and certain things like their egg and curry are really salty. On the positive side, their ebi is still being fried well and the sashimi is still good, albeit noticeably smaller portions. This location stopped providing barely tea at some point, which is a shame. The free water they do provide tastes off. There's absolutely no service when you dine in, yet they ask for 20% tip when you check out. If you're hankering for Japanese food, I'd recommend trying somewhere else. Donburi is just not worth the price anymore. read more

Donburi - Overcooked and really dry karaage chicken. - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's been a while since I came to this place. Food was great. Service was quick although it was an evening during the holidays and during the week. Ambiance - well decorated and maintained although... the tables are a little sticky. read more

We got: 1. Donburi Moriwase - Assorted toppings of Eel, Salmon, Ebi and Karaage. Seasoned rice. Japanese pickles. Wasabi 2. Karaage/Ebi Curry Katsudon - Japanese pickles. White rice. House made Japanese curry In the donburi Moriwase, Eel was tender and thoroughly deboned. Sashimi was fresh. Tempura shrimp and Karaage were crispy and tasty. Dipping Sauces are provided to compliment certain proteins. The consistency and flavor of the curry was on point. Combined with perfectly cooked rice, I'm really happy a specialty donburi restaurant like this exists. read more

Donburi - Curry Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've passed by this place multiple times over the past a couple of years and finally decided to try it for work lunch this week. I ordered the mix katsudon to go with a side of donburi sauce. I got my order to go and the process was efficient and smooth with accurate timing for pickup. I was running 15 minutes behind, but thankfully my food was still hot at pickup. The portion was a nice size for lunch with a nice amount of flavor and sauce. I would have enjoyed more shrimp and rice to balance the amount of sauce but overall this a solid lunch option! read more

Donburi - Mix Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia