01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The appeal of DonDon lies in being able to wander effortlessly between Japanese drinking snacks and Korean dishes as small plates gather on the table. You might ease into the evening with fragrant grilled edamame, spicy cucumber tossed with chili oil and kelp, or crispy spring rolls wrapped around Japanese mountain yam, shiso, and cheese, picking at each bite at a leisurely pace alongside a cold beer or cocktail.
Familiar pub standards such as dashi-rolled omelette, tender fried taro, and natto omelette share the bill with vibrant Korean-inspired dishes like sweetcorn pancakes, yangnyeom chicken, and Korean-style oden. Grazing on skewered fish cakes soaked in a piquantly seasoned broth before resetting your palate with a soft, fluffy egg dish creates a natural, well-paced balance of flavours.
When it is time for something more substantial, sharing a plate of fragrant DonDon fried rice or ordering a hearty fried chicken rice bowl makes for a satisfying finish. Private dining rooms are also on hand for groups and families seeking a relaxed meal, offering an easygoing backdrop for everything from a sit-down dinner to late-night drinks.
