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Donguri Family Restaurant (Member’s Only)

4.2(97)on Googlejapanesenovena

120 Adam Rd, Singapore 289899

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere85
Food quality70
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Donguri Family Restaurant, nestled within the Japanese Association, offers a quiet and spacious dining experience.

We think it aims for an authentic Japanese feel, with many Japanese families dining there, contributing to a homely atmosphere.

While the food may not be consistently outstanding, it delivers comforting flavours.

The Hamburg rice with demi-glace sauce is noted for its generous portion and tender beef, and the salmon head is also highlighted for its size and reasonable price.

Set menus, donburi, and assorted sushi are generally priced around $20, with options like the Unagi Bento at $27 including a free drink bar.

We'd consider the $3 free-flow beverage offer with a main or dessert to be good value, allowing access to cold brew coffee, juices, and teas.

However, the primary consideration for Donguri is its exclusivity: it is strictly for Japanese Association members or their escorted guests.

Non-members will be turned away.

If you have access, it's a reliable spot for a casual Japanese meal, and large groups might benefit from requesting a private room, though a $10 surcharge may apply.

A solid option if you meet the entry requirements.

Signature

Hamburg rice with demi-glace sauce

Price

$$ ($20-30/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Donguri Family Restaurant is praised for its authentic Japanese ambiance and generous portions, particularly the seasonal Hamburg rice and salmon head.

While some find the food to have a warm, homely flavor, the primary barrier for many is its strict members-only access policy.

Service is generally noted as friendly and helpful, with options for private rooms and value-for-money free-flow beverages.

Members-only accessAuthentic Japanese ambianceGenerous portions & valueFriendly service
70% positive10% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Victor Wong· 5 months ago

Quiet, large, spick and span restaurant, popular with members and guests. Have great choice of Japanese food with set meals, soups, sashimi, ramen, and ala carte meals

★★★★Brandon Louis Rozario· 5 years ago

A great authentic family restaurant nestled within the Japanese Association. Maybe it’s the Japanese families dining around you, but it feels exactly like Japan in this place. Although the food isn’t…

★★★★★Xiro Ar (Alphonz)· 7 years ago

The service and taste must be good because it’s the Japanese restaurant in the heart of Japanese Association... did look fine to me. The dishes like set menu, donburi, and assorted sushi are around $…

★★★★steven lim· 6 years ago

We adjourned here for desserts and coffee after lunch at Akane. The staff here are friendly and helpful. If possible, request for the private room at the end if you are a large group. There is a $1…

★★★★★Andrew Tan atomi Singapore· 2 years ago

Members only exclusive - donguri family restaurant

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