About Don
The Retired & Disabled Police of America (RDPOA) is a fraternal organization formed in October, 1990 and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as a non-profit corporation, and is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director.
I paid close to $18 for a tray of noddle that left me still hungry. The tray was half way filled. Once I opened it, the first thought that crossed my mind was “where’s the food?”. Other people don’t mind but I was slightly disappointed. The food does taste good.
I ordered the Ishiyaki Bibimbap. It came out fast and sizzling hot. The kimchi was spicy but I wouldn't call it hot. All the veggies were fresh and nicely prepared and the beef was extremely tender and flavorful. I will be back to try other dishes.
I’m far away from this place but always eat here when the opportunity presents itself. Authentic (I haven’t been to Japan, but…) japanese experience with perfectly prepared meal. Excellent noodles made in house.
I absolutely adore this place! The sweetest staff and the BEST Ramen!! Also a lot of Vegetarian friendly options which means so much! You can’t go wrong with anything you get. I would recommend this place to anyone! Also the vibes are really cute!
THEY DON'T TIP THEIR STAFF. IT GOES DIRECTLY TO THE OWNERS. This is the main reason why it goes from two to one star. I find this very serious as it is a scam for customers and unfair to their staff. *See bottom of review for more details* I had high hopes for Don on Tate Street, but my visit was pretty disappointing. The hot stone bowl looked great at first, but the amount of shrimp they gave me over the amount of rice they gave me was ridiculous. It was not worth the price listed. The food itself was fine but bland. I got the hibachi shrimp don. I had to drown it in sauce to make it flavorful. The freshly cracked egg that cooks in the hot stone bowl was honestly the highlight — everything else felt mediocre. Service-wise, it was oddly overbearing. Staff kept checking in a bit too much. The check came out almost immediately after we finished eating, making us feel rushed and unwelcome, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. The older woman who seemed to be the manager or owner was particularly overattentive — it felt more forced than friendly. I appreciated the attempt at hospitality, but it came across as disorganized and pushy rather than caring. Between the poor food balance, uncomfortable pacing, and awkward service, I left disappointed and unlikely to return. *Note about tipping: I was told by someone who used to be a staff member that tips at Don do not go to the servers but instead go directly to the owners.* Bad vibes all around, especially with the tip situation. If you do decide to eat here, I’d suggest paying only what’s necessary and being cautious about where your “tip” actually goes.