The most underrated spot in Long Beach. Everything here is great, but the Nabe Udon is the chef’s kiss … full of veggies, tofu, shrimp tempura, noodles and great broth. You will leave full and satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Nabe Udon, Katsu Curry Don, Spring Rolls
David Aguilar
The best Curry in LONG BEACH bless the chefs heart❤️
The turn around for food was a little long but there was a whole anime convention happening so I suspect that contributed. The food is worth the time. And the employees checked to let us know what was happening. If I lived there I would be in Donburi Cafe all the time.Wheelchair accessibility: A chair would be tight indoors but the outdoor tables are spacious! The counter is high though.
Nice little Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Long Beach!Atmosphere: 10/10This is in an amazing location and I truly hope downtown LB can find a way to recover and flourish again like it used to so this quaint little restaurant will thrive and stick around. The decor is simple and beautiful. The place is very clean and well maintained.Service: 10/10The woman who greeted us and took care of us was very sweet, patient and just all around gave perfect customer service. We were the only two there so there was no wait. The woman took our order, cooked our food and brought it out. A young man came in to work and he was also very polite and courteous.Food: 8/10I ordered the tofu veggie don and my daughter ordered the katsu curry don. We both enjoyed our meal and my daughter wouldn’t stop talking about how amazing the curry was. I prefer Indian curry over Japanese so I’m a bit biased, my daughter is the opposite so her opinion is more valid than mine. So the curry was 10/10 for her. Miso soup was ok (7/10) and the tofu vege don was pretty good (8/10) but tasted better after I added the sauce it came with. That sauce was perfect (10/10)!! They could successfully bottle and sell it on the market.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don
Camille Bergin
The food is SO good and the service was top notch. He was so nice!
Great food at a good price.Raman bowl with chicken was worth every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles
Raymond Sarabia
Good spot, small place. The food came out quick and hot. I like spicy food and the spicy yaki udon hit the spot. The spring rolls were good.Not a large selection of drinks.
The food was delicious. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Don, which comes with a complimentary miso soup. You walk up to the counter, and the lady behind the register is courteous. My food came out quickly despite the lunch rush. Also, the restaurant is very Japanese and decorated accordingly. It feels like you're in a small Japanese restaurant, very cozy. My only negative feedback was that my veggies were cold. I'm unsure if they were supposed to be that way, but the dish was good, and I would order it again.Vegetarian options: They have Tofu and veggie options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Don
Shane Calindas
I love their katsu curry don. It is really good. The lady is also so nice. Even gave us slices of watermelon in the end of the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don
Jilian Scott
Tried the katsu curry don. Pork katsu. So dry and bland.. I know it’s fast food but expected better. The curry sauce helped but still too dry. The rice was overcooked so just bad combo. Spicy udon had a good kick and very juicy. Bulgogi a bit fatty but good flavor. Served hot at least. It’s fine wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again
Nested in a quiet coutryard where an pets store is playing music too loud, this little kitchen/ eating place is providing good food , generous portion. Perfect for an afternoon lunch or for take out. You are asked how spicy you would like your dish, downspice it ! otherwise your won't be able to finish. Was very happy with the Nabe Nudon. I recommend this place for what it is: convenient and fresh
Ricky Alvarado
Udon with shrimp tempura was amazing. Best udon I’ve ever had thank you. ?
Liz
Small place on pine behind johnny rockets. I was excited for this spot so I'm really sad that it ended up.letting me down. We got the two most popular dishes and the sauce had flavor, everything was cooked well but overall it was pretty plain and not very good. I also got the spring rolls and honestly did not get farther than 2 bites. The miso soup was great though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don, Tonkatsu
Hung Thai
Order from the favorite list and you won't be disappointed, like the curry. It's a smaller place inside but there is outdoor seating. The server is really nice as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don
BERNY WALKER
The best ramen I've had in a very , very long time. She sure knows how to prepare the culinary delight ,that I was able to enjoy as well as enjoy eating.
The most underrated spot in Long Beach. Everything here is great, but the Nabe Udon is the chef’s kiss … full of veggies, tofu, shrimp tempura, noodles and great broth. You will leave full and satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza, Nabe Udon, Katsu Curry Don, Spring Rolls
The best Curry in LONG BEACH bless the chefs heart❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don, Noodles, Complimentary Miso Soup, Beef Curry Don, Shrimp Tempura, Soup
The turn around for food was a little long but there was a whole anime convention happening so I suspect that contributed. The food is worth the time. And the employees checked to let us know what was happening. If I lived there I would be in Donburi Cafe all the time.Wheelchair accessibility: A chair would be tight indoors but the outdoor tables are spacious! The counter is high though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Complimentary Miso Soup, Beef Curry Don, Shrimp Tempura
Nice little Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown Long Beach!Atmosphere: 10/10This is in an amazing location and I truly hope downtown LB can find a way to recover and flourish again like it used to so this quaint little restaurant will thrive and stick around. The decor is simple and beautiful. The place is very clean and well maintained.Service: 10/10The woman who greeted us and took care of us was very sweet, patient and just all around gave perfect customer service. We were the only two there so there was no wait. The woman took our order, cooked our food and brought it out. A young man came in to work and he was also very polite and courteous.Food: 8/10I ordered the tofu veggie don and my daughter ordered the katsu curry don. We both enjoyed our meal and my daughter wouldn’t stop talking about how amazing the curry was. I prefer Indian curry over Japanese so I’m a bit biased, my daughter is the opposite so her opinion is more valid than mine. So the curry was 10/10 for her. Miso soup was ok (7/10) and the tofu vege don was pretty good (8/10) but tasted better after I added the sauce it came with. That sauce was perfect (10/10)!! They could successfully bottle and sell it on the market.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don
The food is SO good and the service was top notch. He was so nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don, Fusion Ramen, Soup
Great food at a good price.Raman bowl with chicken was worth every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles
Good spot, small place. The food came out quick and hot. I like spicy food and the spicy yaki udon hit the spot. The spring rolls were good.Not a large selection of drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Complimentary Miso Soup
The food was delicious. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Don, which comes with a complimentary miso soup. You walk up to the counter, and the lady behind the register is courteous. My food came out quickly despite the lunch rush. Also, the restaurant is very Japanese and decorated accordingly. It feels like you're in a small Japanese restaurant, very cozy. My only negative feedback was that my veggies were cold. I'm unsure if they were supposed to be that way, but the dish was good, and I would order it again.Vegetarian options: They have Tofu and veggie options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Don
I love their katsu curry don. It is really good. The lady is also so nice. Even gave us slices of watermelon in the end of the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don
Tried the katsu curry don. Pork katsu. So dry and bland.. I know it’s fast food but expected better. The curry sauce helped but still too dry. The rice was overcooked so just bad combo. Spicy udon had a good kick and very juicy. Bulgogi a bit fatty but good flavor. Served hot at least. It’s fine wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Nested in a quiet coutryard where an pets store is playing music too loud, this little kitchen/ eating place is providing good food , generous portion. Perfect for an afternoon lunch or for take out. You are asked how spicy you would like your dish, downspice it ! otherwise your won't be able to finish. Was very happy with the Nabe Nudon. I recommend this place for what it is: convenient and fresh
Udon with shrimp tempura was amazing. Best udon I’ve ever had thank you. ?
Small place on pine behind johnny rockets. I was excited for this spot so I'm really sad that it ended up.letting me down. We got the two most popular dishes and the sauce had flavor, everything was cooked well but overall it was pretty plain and not very good. I also got the spring rolls and honestly did not get farther than 2 bites. The miso soup was great though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don, Tonkatsu
Order from the favorite list and you won't be disappointed, like the curry. It's a smaller place inside but there is outdoor seating. The server is really nice as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry Don
The best ramen I've had in a very , very long time. She sure knows how to prepare the culinary delight ,that I was able to enjoy as well as enjoy eating.