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DOMOTO is a casual, contemporary Japanese restaurant—and proudly BYOB. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, or sake to pair with DOMOTO’s laid-back yet flavorful menu. As the “little sister” of DOMODOMO and konban, DOMOTO blends fan favorites like DOMODOMO’s signature sushi and handrolls with konban’s premium katsu and hand-pulled noodles. The menu also features fun drink and dessert options, all served in a warm, approachable setting.
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Address: 570 Piermont Rd Unit #G, Closter, NJ 07624
Phone: (201) 297-7128
Website: https://www.domotobydomo.com/
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Active Traveler VxB
This place was excellent from start to finish. Every dish we tried was spot-on and clearly made with care and attention to detail.
We started with the corn appetizer, which was such a pleasant surprise. Simple, flavorful, and done really well—it complemented the meal perfectly and showed how even small dishes here are thoughtfully prepared.
The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, with a light, crunchy breading that didn’t overpower the flavor. Easily one of the best katsu dishes I’ve had. The beef udon was just as impressive—rich, savory broth with tender beef and perfectly cooked noodles that felt comforting and satisfying without being heavy.
To finish, the shaved ice dessert was the perfect ending. Light, refreshing, and beautifully textured, it balanced the meal perfectly and didn’t feel overly sweet.
On top of the amazing food, the overall experience was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, and the quality was consistent across all dishes. This is definitely a spot I’ll be returning to and recommending to others. If you’re a fan of Japanese comfort food done right, this place is a must-try.
… moreWe started with the corn appetizer, which was such a pleasant surprise. Simple, flavorful, and done really well—it complemented the meal perfectly and showed how even small dishes here are thoughtfully prepared.
The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, with a light, crunchy breading that didn’t overpower the flavor. Easily one of the best katsu dishes I’ve had. The beef udon was just as impressive—rich, savory broth with tender beef and perfectly cooked noodles that felt comforting and satisfying without being heavy.
To finish, the shaved ice dessert was the perfect ending. Light, refreshing, and beautifully textured, it balanced the meal perfectly and didn’t feel overly sweet.
On top of the amazing food, the overall experience was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, and the quality was consistent across all dishes. This is definitely a spot I’ll be returning to and recommending to others. If you’re a fan of Japanese comfort food done right, this place is a must-try.
Isabella Lui
Presentation, Vibe, Cleanliness, Comfortable seating level, Staff Services, Food are all above average! The sashimi is thick cut and fresh. The mussels broth has a bit of spicy taste but it’s so good. The spicy minced pork udon is surprisingly delicious as well but there’s peanut butter inside so allergic ppl can’t eat. The crust of the katsu is super fluffy and crunchy. The quality of the food is on top. The staffs are friendly and always care about your needs. Definitely will come back to try other dishes again!
Updated: 2nd time visit again today for dinner, port tenderloin has tender quality as good as in Japan!
… moreUpdated: 2nd time visit again today for dinner, port tenderloin has tender quality as good as in Japan!
Eyecare First
We came to have a team dinner and had such a great experience! Our waitress was friendly and helped us take a group photo to remember the night. She was also very mindful of my dairy allergy, which I really appreciated!
The tenderloin katsu was very crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside. The corn appetizer was presented beautifully. Thank you to the Domoto team for the wonderful service! Highly recommend
… moreThe tenderloin katsu was very crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside. The corn appetizer was presented beautifully. Thank you to the Domoto team for the wonderful service! Highly recommend
Jane C
I discovered Domoto through pictures on social media of their eye-catching space. If you’re into minimalism, you can’t get better than the quiet, mellow vibes of this Japanese restaurant.
I also came for their noodle bar. There’s a window in the dining area that looks directly into the noodle-making room on site. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to watch someone put on a live striptease show of my dinner. Sadly, the chef wasn’t in when I visited, but trust me when I say the texture of these noodles are unreal. They’re dense and chewy, so much that I had to ask if these were rice or flour noodles. It turned out to be made from flour, but it’s got a glutinous heft and chew that made me think of rice.
The mazeman dish is one of the noodle entrees that employs these freshly made noodles. I wasn’t sure how spicy pork, almond butter, butter and scallions would come together, but it absolutely works.
The aesthetics of the restaurant alone are worth a visit, but to make things even better, service is top notch. Not only was my server kind, warm, and attentive, but he was open with suggestions on how to better enjoy my meal. For instance, after I dug into my katsu appetizer, he brought over a little dish of a dark grey dressing. “It’s a house-made black sesame dressing,” he explained. “I personally like it with the cabbage.”
He was spot on. I was already loving the lightly dressed salad, but a little drizzle of the textured, nutty dressing took it over the top. Later, when I asked why my beer wasn’t on my receipt, he smiled and said it was on the house. I was touched and grateful. Truly, I haven’t had better service at high-end restaurants.
I came for the vibes, I stayed for the food, and I’ll have to come back for another visit soon.
… moreI also came for their noodle bar. There’s a window in the dining area that looks directly into the noodle-making room on site. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to watch someone put on a live striptease show of my dinner. Sadly, the chef wasn’t in when I visited, but trust me when I say the texture of these noodles are unreal. They’re dense and chewy, so much that I had to ask if these were rice or flour noodles. It turned out to be made from flour, but it’s got a glutinous heft and chew that made me think of rice.
The mazeman dish is one of the noodle entrees that employs these freshly made noodles. I wasn’t sure how spicy pork, almond butter, butter and scallions would come together, but it absolutely works.
The aesthetics of the restaurant alone are worth a visit, but to make things even better, service is top notch. Not only was my server kind, warm, and attentive, but he was open with suggestions on how to better enjoy my meal. For instance, after I dug into my katsu appetizer, he brought over a little dish of a dark grey dressing. “It’s a house-made black sesame dressing,” he explained. “I personally like it with the cabbage.”
He was spot on. I was already loving the lightly dressed salad, but a little drizzle of the textured, nutty dressing took it over the top. Later, when I asked why my beer wasn’t on my receipt, he smiled and said it was on the house. I was touched and grateful. Truly, I haven’t had better service at high-end restaurants.
I came for the vibes, I stayed for the food, and I’ll have to come back for another visit soon.
Sarah Sori Kim
So yummy! Both chicken katsu and pork tenderloin katsu were so crispy, juicy, and absolutely delicious. Beef udon has tender pieces of beef. Kimchi udon was absolutely amazing! Salmon don was loved by teens in our group. We are a big fan!!!
… moreJaewook Lee
The portion size was a bit small, but it was delicious. The pork cutlet was really tasty! It was soft and I will definitely go back!
… moreEmily L
The food was great at Domoto! The pork tenderloin katsu was a real stand out and their katsu sauce pairs well with the katsu. The matcha pudding was good too and the matcha flavor wasn’t extremely strong. One small nitpick I do have is that our waiter took away our empty water jug and never came back with it until we asked for it.
… moreAmy Kang
This place was recommended by friend who lives in the area. Loved clean decor and freshness of food.
We tried udon dish and it came with raw egg yolk, butter and sauce on the side. Noodle was made freshly on site. It was delicious!!
Pork tenderloin katzu was crispy, yet inside was juicy.
Lunch package is a great value.
… moreWe tried udon dish and it came with raw egg yolk, butter and sauce on the side. Noodle was made freshly on site. It was delicious!!
Pork tenderloin katzu was crispy, yet inside was juicy.
Lunch package is a great value.
Clara R.
We visited tonight and appreciated that it wasn’t too crowded. While the hostess initially tried to seat us between two loud groups, she was kind enough to move us to a quieter spot when we asked.
The food was a bit of a mixed bag. The pork katsu was the highlight—perfectly crispy and tender. We also enjoyed the non-alcoholic wine and mojito. However, eating the sashimi rice with a soup spoon felt a bit awkward.
Service was the main drawback. After taking our order, the server disappeared. No one checked in on us to see how the meal was. We still left a cash tip, but between the hands-off service and the “just okay” food, we likely won’t be returning.
… moreThe food was a bit of a mixed bag. The pork katsu was the highlight—perfectly crispy and tender. We also enjoyed the non-alcoholic wine and mojito. However, eating the sashimi rice with a soup spoon felt a bit awkward.
Service was the main drawback. After taking our order, the server disappeared. No one checked in on us to see how the meal was. We still left a cash tip, but between the hands-off service and the “just okay” food, we likely won’t be returning.
Jay Sim
Since it’s the sister restaurant of Katz by Konban i, the taste and overall composition were just as delicious! I especially enjoyed the corn ribs with the sweet sauce. The only thing I found a little lacking was the portion size of the pork cutlet, but aside from that, everything was great.
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