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    Donburi Cafè

    4.4 (529 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Helen Y.

    This was a pleasant find. We were craving Japanese food in the area, and this place did a great job with their curry and katsu. The price is also reasonable. I got the Pork Cutlet Curry. The cutlet came out nice and crispy. I do wish there was more curry sauce in the dish. Their karaage was also pretty good. The place isn't too big, but they have few outdoor seating too. I would be down to come back again. It did take some time to get the food out but wasn't too long of a wait. We did street parking.

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    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 .

    Katsu Curry Udon
    Dione M.

    I LOVED my food here. It's a tiny place to tucked off Pine Ave so it's easy to miss but you shouldn't. There's a cute older lady there that was behind the counter she didn't rush me and was very kind. I got the katsu curry udon noodles and let me telllll you. Whoa. It traveled well, by time I started to eat it 20 min after I picked it up the chicken was still crispy, the noodles tasted delicious and the curry was excellent. I'd def go back!!!

    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!

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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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    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

    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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