The sounds of drums and the typical welcome cheer of 'Irasshaimase!'are the first things you are sure to hear as you visit our high energysetting at Don Don's.Don Don which signifies the sounds of japanese drums, also meansa place of 'more'... a place of more drinks, more food, and definitely more fun!more...See more text
5 Tips for eating 'Izakaya style' MENU - Don Don Izakaya
Love the izakaya experience , but still not sure you've got it right? Read the 5 tips below , and order like a pro
1. Try something newe
Newcomers may be nervous abot trying some of the more daring dishes . But, we promise that your taste buds will be pleasantly surprised by these weird and wonderful flavours . Go on live a little
2. Share your food
An izakaya is not a one plate type of place . The portions are smaller, but this means that you and your party can order plate after plate of mouth-watering dishes and enjoy all sorts of delicious foods.
3. Bring more friends , eat more food
The more friends , colleagues , or family you bring, the bigger the feast you can enjoy
4. Think outside of the bento box
Don't expect the same types of foods you might see at a typical sushi restaurant. An izakaya is a whole new level of japanese dining delight in the differences
5. Don't forget to order a drink
Your meal wouldn't be complete without some sake to sip or a cold beef to quench your thirst . Remember , an izakaya is the fantastic fusion of japanese restaurant and pub. You can' t have one without the other
Appetizer
AP1.soy milk tofu
Soy bean milk+ bean curd skin
AP2.Beef tataki
Pair with : sake/Honjozo SMV
$4.70
AP3.Homemade pickles
Cucumber+ radish + bonito flakes
$5.00
AP4.Sea foie gras
Monk fish foie gras+radish+ green onion+ ponzu sauce
DonDon Izakaya is Toronto's own little taste of Japan. I once visited Tokyo on a business trip, and I remember going to this strange thing called an "izakaya" on several occasions. I remember my first time: I didn't understand why we couldn't just order our own dishes or why it had to be so loud! But by the end of the night, after several decanters of sake had been shared among our group, it all just seemed perfect. DonDon kinda feels this way too. The food may not be gourmet, but it's a ton of fun to eat! (I've heard that we shouldn't expect high-quality foods from izakayas since they are more like pubs anyway!) And the atmosphere is spot on. Oh, and don't even get me started on the drinks. I fell in love with sake in Japan and we've been reunited at DonDon. I've only been to DonDon once, but I'll definitely be going back again!
