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Don Don Japanese

321 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
9670 9670
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Ranked #121 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Price range: 4 AUD - 9 AUD
Cuisines: Japanese
Good for: Local cuisine
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Good for: Local cuisine
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Melbourne
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

A very small menu but with pretty good prices. The choice is limited but what there is is cooked well (and quickly) and tastes definitely above average. You will quickly run out of new things to eat though.

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Adelaide, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Do not miss lunch here but get there before the lunch rush as very busy. Don don lunch box very tasty but bring a fork if not used to chopsticks. Not to be missed for a well priced tasty feed.

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See 5 more reviews by errol c for Melbourne
melbourne
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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great for the price, ultra quick and a really nice alternative to other fast food. Can't fault it for inexpensive food on the run. Defintely give it a shot if you want a meal under $10

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See 9 more reviews by rehabilitated for Melbourne
Wellington, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This restaurant has remained the same over the many years Ive been visiting Melbourne, with only a slight price increase. The menu is short and basic, but the food is excellent and all freshly cooked on site. They keep the service moving and you often get your food before you receive your change! The whole menu is great, try anything-... More

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See 5 more reviews by Claire D for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I would recommend to all victorians. great tucker..

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See 22 more reviews by Capitalequity for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

When you walk in, you order and the food is ready. They are constantly cooking because they are so busy. None of the food is left to wait. They are constantly cooking what they have, because they know someone is about to purchase it. That has got to say something bout the quality of the food. For 11 bucks my... More

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See 3 more reviews by Allison K for Melbourne
Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend who is local. I was told it was fast service but the order was delivered before I even sat down! It was cheap,well sized meal and tasty too! Highly recommended

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See 4 more reviews by zelda_156 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

My uni student son took me to Don Dons, speedy service, I returned with my husband, who sometimes is wary of fast food places, he enjoyed it, when my other kids visit their brother, cheap and nice, espically for teenage boys,

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Perth, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

$6 for a meal? you can't get it anywhere else in melbourne (almost). the food is pretty good, and speed of delivery is excellent as well. this is a must go for me if you want to eat cheap and delicious food in melbourne. highly recommended!

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See 11 more reviews by rayg50 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We have been coming here for the last 15 years as it is a great little Japanese eatery. Not hing flash but for $7-$8 the Sashi Don or Don Don Box is tastier and better for you than other so called Fast Food brands. The decor is more suited to backpacker style but you are served immediately and it is... More

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