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Jul 6, 2026
7.8
TastyPals review
One of the best value meals you’ll find in Toronto. Huge portions of chicken with a classic katsu sauce and sides. Easy no hassle meal.
Restaurant overview
There's a particular comfort in a room that knows exactly what it's doing, and Brown Donkatsu on Bloor—the Annex outpost of a Korean-style katsu operation that traces back to 1986—settles into that groove immediately.
4.9/5 · 533 Google reviews
The recommendation
There's a particular comfort in a room that knows exactly what it's doing, and Brown Donkatsu on Bloor—the Annex outpost of a Korean-style katsu operation that traces back to 1986—settles into that groove immediately.
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Rating (Google) 4.9/5
533 reviews
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4.9/5
Google rating
Based on 533 reviews
Best for
Tonkatsu in The Annex
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
The Annex | 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2, Canada
Menu and ordering
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Brown Katsu (Pork Loin) – $20.95
Brown Katsu (Chicken or Tofu) – $22.95
Cheese Bomb Katsu
Black Udon
Tteokbokki
Why go
What makes Brown Donkatsu - Bloor worth the move
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is a strong tonkatsu restaurant option in The Annex in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 533 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.9/5 from 533 Google reviews
Style
Tonkatsu in The Annex
Spend
Moderate spend
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 533 reviews
Price point: $$
TastyPals Reviews
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Google snapshot
4.9/5 from 533 reviews
TastyPals notes
1 public diner note · editorial by TastyPals Editorial Team
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2, Canada
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 4.9/5 (533 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Tonkatsu
- Neighborhood
- The Annex
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Brown Donkatsu - Bloor serve?
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is a Tonkatsu restaurant located in The Annex, Toronto. There's a particular comfort in a room that knows exactly what it's doing, and Brown Donkatsu on Bloor—the Annex outpost of a Korean-style katsu operation that traces back to 1986—settles into that groove immediately.
What is Brown Donkatsu - Bloor best for?
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is best for dining in Toronto. Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is a strong tonkatsu restaurant option in The Annex in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 533 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Brown Donkatsu - Bloor?
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 4.9/5 from 533 reviews
What should I order at Brown Donkatsu - Bloor?
Start with Brown Katsu (Pork Loin) – $20.95, Brown Katsu (Chicken or Tofu) – $22.95, Cheese Bomb Katsu and Black Udon. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Brown Donkatsu - Bloor worth visiting?
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor holds a 4.9/5 Google rating from 533 reviews. Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is a strong tonkatsu restaurant option in The Annex in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 533 Google reviews.
Where is Brown Donkatsu - Bloor located?
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is located at 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2, Canada.
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