Donguri

Merci infiniment pour ce magnifique commentaire ! Être considéré comme le meilleur restaurant de vos deux voyages au Japon est un immense honneur. Vos mots me touchent profondément et me donnent encore plus envie de faire découvrir la cuisine et la culture du vieux Tokyo à nos visiteurs. Je pense que si vous avez autant apprécié votre moment chez nous, c’est aussi parce que vous êtes venu avec l’envie de découvrir et de profiter de la culture culinaire de notre quartier. Merci pour cette belle ouverture d’esprit. Si vous revenez un jour au Japon, j’aimerais beaucoup vous accueillir pour notre Shitamachi Experience. Ce n’est pas seulement un repas : vous découvrirez l’histoire du monjayaki, la culture des festivals japonais avec les mikoshi, ainsi que la vie authentique du vieux Tokyo. J’espère que cette expérience deviendra un nouveau souvenir inoubliable de votre voyage. Au plaisir de vous revoir un jour à Ryogoku !

Dear Nemo, Thank you so much for this beautiful and thoughtful review! It makes me truly happy to hear that your family enjoyed all four recommended dishes — fried octopus, monjayaki, okonomiyaki, and yakisoba. I’m especially glad that monjayaki, Tokyo’s local downtown dish, became a memorable part of your trip. What you wrote about the restaurant feeling like one big dinner party really means a lot to me. That is exactly the kind of atmosphere I hope to create at Donguri — not just separate tables, but people sharing food, stories, smiles, and the warm spirit of Tokyo’s Shitamachi. I believe your experience became special because you and your family came with a genuine desire to enjoy local food and culture. Thank you for bringing that wonderful energy with you. If you ever return to Japan, I would love to welcome you to our Shitamachi Experience. It is a deeper cultural experience where you can enjoy monjayaki, learn about Tokyo’s downtown food history, discover local festival and mikoshi culture, and feel the everyday warmth of our neighborhood. Thank you again for making Donguri a highlight of your trip. I hope to see you and your family again someday in Sumida!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly believe that because you came with a willing heart to enjoy, you were able to fully feel the Monjayaki experience from Tokyo’s Shitamachi (downtown).If you ever come back to Japan, I’d love to invite you to join our Shitamachi Experience—a deeper journey into local life, including Monjayaki and traditional mikoshi (portable shrine) culture.Looking forward to welcoming you again someday!