Don Express

I love the atmosphere, super quaint spot that is very clean and welcoming of everyone! Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable if the dishes and helped us try new things. I suggest trying a rice ball, and the ramen (not pictured cause they were eaten so fast). Not to mention, yummy drinks ( even for adults)! I can’t wait to go back

Dont let the small place fool you. They simply serve very tasty food. The place is very clean, food tasted excellent. Their dish can be compared to more expensive places. The order also came in quick. Ramen was at the right temperature and spiciness, broth tasted rich and pork is soft and very tasty and can be eaten on its own. I would recommend to try the pork ramen on your first visit. Takoyaki is excellent, so is the seaweed salad. Chicken and ricebowl is just perfect. They also have a variety of Sake and Japanese import beer. Outside seating also available. Will definitely come back

The join and serotonin that flooded my body after I tasted the best Japanese food I've had in the United States is unrivaled by any other dining establishment I've been to. The food was fantastic. The customer service fantastic. The pricing is absolutely great. Most other places charge the same for a meal and you'll end up disappointed. This isn't the case here. The takoyaki was especially a nice treat. First time I tried the appetizer. They are these balls stuffed with octopus and as that ball burst into my mouth I was left amazed. They truly brought a near authentic experience to the triad area. Much appreciated!

I recently tried to make katsudon myself, and enjoyed it a lot, but I was lamenting because I'd never tried it outside of my own. Well, after finding out about Don Express I had to try it right away. I followed them on facebook when they were a food truck and never got around to trying them out because of covid, and then I saw them posting about their location, I was really excited about trying their stuff. They have some of my favorite Japanese foods; Takoyaki, Yakisoba and Ramen to name a few, but I had to try their Katsudon today and it did not disappoint it was FANTASTIC. I myself got their Katsu curry, spicy with kimchi and my partner got the classic Katsudon. Both were absolutely delicious. Though I really enjoyed making Katsudon myself, I'm going to be coming back here for theirs because it's divine. Light and crispy and not in the slightest bit greasy. The spiciness was enjoyable and not overwhelming to me, and I liked that they paired the spicy version with kimchi. I was surprised to get some kimchi with Japanese food, but I loved the fusion. They also have some of my favorite Japanese drinks, bottled Ito en green tea and Calpico. Since moving to NC I've found it so hard to get my hands on my favorite Japanese goodies, so it's nice to know a place nearby has them. The indoor seating space is super limited, but I really enjoyed sitting outside, it's peaceful for being so near a main road, and I love that they have a little watering station for pets. The staff was super friendly and brought our food out to us. Really looking forward to eating here more often.