Dopa Donburi and Dessert - Chatswood Chase — Restaurant in Sydney

I had a completely different experience at this restaurant and would like to address the comments about the layout. As an architecture student, I can confidently say that the design is thoughtful and practical.

The bar in the center acts as a focal point, creating a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. It’s a clever way to maximize interaction while allowing efficient movement for staff and customers. Placing tables along the sides ensures a more intimate dining experience, minimizing noise and traffic around seated patrons.

The self-service model may not suit everyone, but it complements the layout by reducing staff movement in tight spaces, keeping the focus on the dining and bar areas. The system is straightforward once you familiarize yourself with it, and signage could always help if confusion arises.

Staff could certainly be more proactive in assisting, but criticizing the layout itself feels unwarranted. The space strikes a balance between function and aesthetic— and understandably some people like Emily is not able to grasp the bigger picture of the design.

But if you’re someone who appreciates design and a dynamic dining environment, this spot is worth...

We visited Dopa for dinner one evening at Chatswood Chase. The restaurant had a slightly sterile atmosphere, but as we were craving Japanese food and rice bowls (donburi), we decided to give it a try.

The menu was simple and easy to navigate, with pictures to help choose dishes that looked appetising. We opted for the beef tongue and pork don. Both dishes were flavoursome and well-prepared, but the serving sizes were on the smaller side. We wished there had been a bit more rice, as we were still feeling a little peckish after finishing our respective meals.

That said, the pricing was great, so it’s hard to complain too much. Dopa is a good option for a quick, tasty, and affordable Japanese meal, though don’t expect...

The food was amazing though the proportion may look small I was very stuffed at the end I ordered the karage chicken Don which gave u maybe 3 or 4 pieces, a lemon, seaweed and an egg The staff were especially friendly towards us creating a comfortable environment. Asking us politely if we were done with the menu. Not sure if a chicken is meant to be slightly pink not js one spot which is good but the colour inside entirely was a light shade of pink. Not sure why maybe it's the chicken used. Overall it was a rather...