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@bhrzrii
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
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor
Brown Donkatsu - Bloor is one of the best tonkatsu restaurants in Toronto for dining, especially if you want a strong option in The Annex.
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) 9.8
533 reviews
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9.8
Rating
Based on 533 reviews
Best used for
Tonkatsu in The Annex
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
The Annex · 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2, Canada
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.8 from 533 reviews
Address
The Annex | 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2, Canada
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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 9.8 rating across 533 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.8 from 533 Google reviews
Style
Tonkatsu in The Annex
Spend
Moderate spend
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.8 from 533 reviews
Price point: $$
TastyPals Reviews
What diners are saying
1 diner review · reviewed by Marcus Chen for Brown Donkatsu - Bloor
Google snapshot
9.8 from 533 reviews
TastyPals notes
1 public diner note · editorial by Marcus Chen
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Quick details
- Address
- 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2, Canada
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.8 (533 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Tonkatsu
- Neighborhood
- The Annex
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 9.8 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: 9.8 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 9.8 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 9.8 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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