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| - When I visit a restaurant, I judge it by asking myself this question. Do I want to come here again or not? For Crazy Don, it is definitely a yes.
We had curry don katsu, creamy don katsu, kimchi fried rice and dduk-bok-e (Korean spicy rice cake dish). First we were served with corn soup as an appetizer which was creamy, chunky, not too salty nor bland - really delicious!. When the main meals came, I was surprised to see the huge portions (I think it was the biggest out of all the don katsu meals I tried in Toronto). The plate included don katsu (of course) along with rice, green salad, coleslaw and potato salad. The meat was crispy on the outside and tender inside, and the sauce came separately so that you can dip the meat into the sauce which is what I prefer to do. They also gave us some side dishes like pickled radish that were perfect combinations with the food. The kimchi fried rice was really good - came in a hot metal plate, topped with mozzarella cheese, not very spicy. If you are a dduk-bok-e lover, it is a must try! I tried this rice cake dish in many different restaurants and stores across GTA, and I'd say it was one of the best here.
The atmosphere was very clean, spacious and trendy. I am quite very sensitive to the environment and hygienic conditions, and this restaurant generally had a clean vibe with well-maintained tables and floors. The location is also very easy and convenient to find, right by Yonge street near Empress Walk with good parking spaces right behind the restaurant. The only thing I'd say could be improved is the waiter's attentiveness. The service was generally good and courteous, but there were times when we were kept waiting for a while for our needs to be met. Regardless, the experience at Crazy Don was very pleasant and I'd love to return again.
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