Donko
Harimayacho, Kochi
Restaurant in Kochi, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Five-year Tabelog 100 izakaya near Hasuikemachi Dori, focused on Kochi seafood and regional sake. Counter and tatami seating, no children, closed Wednesdays. Dinner runs JPY 8,000-9,999 with drinks, below Kamon Tei's range but above casual options like Imadoki Yasubee. Book three weeks ahead for weekends.
About Donko
Donko is a venue in Kochi with evening hours and price information that includes JPY 5,000-5,999 and JPY 999. Its schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30–11 PM, with Wednesday closed. Donko is in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025.
Format, Hours, and Price
Donko’s details support a straightforward planning summary: it is in Kochi, it opens in the evening from 5:30–11 PM on most days, and it is closed on Wednesdays. The price information includes JPY 5,000-5,999 and JPY 999.
How Donko Compares in Kochi
For diners comparing options, Donko can be considered alongside other allowed venue references such as Kamon Tei, Imadoki Yasubee, Brasserie 一柳, アンナータ, and オステリア ビベール, as well as other dining in Kochi more generally. Donko's key features include its Kochi location, evening schedule, price information, Wednesday closure, and Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition.
First-time visitors should plan around its hours: 5:30–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Check our full Kochi restaurants guide for additional dining options across the city.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–11 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–11 PM
- Location
- 2 Chome-1-21 Harimayacho, Kochi, 780-0822, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/kochi/A3901/A390101/39000703
- Phone
- +81 88-875-2424
Venue details
Ambiance
A cozy, retro-feeling hideout with a relaxed Japanese-house atmosphere and intimate izakaya energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Shochu
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- bonito
- mackerel sushi
- fried moray eel
- simmered striped jack
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-1-21 Harimayacho, Kochi, 780-0822, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–11 PM
Location
2 Chome-1-21 Harimayacho, Kochi, 780-0822, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kamon Tei, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
- Imadoki Yasubee, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- オステリア ビベール, Notable alternative
- アンナータ, Notable alternative
- Brasserie 一柳, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Donko sits midway between Kochi's premium and budget izakaya tiers. Kamon Tei commands JPY 8,000-9,999 with a more refined kaiseki-adjacent presentation, better for business dinners or special occasions when the extra polish justifies the spend. Imadoki Yasubee delivers faster-paced, walk-in-friendly service at JPY 1,000-1,999, ideal for solo travelers or groups prioritizing variety and speed over fish selections. Donko's five-year Tabelog 100 streak signals consistent quality, making it the safer mid-tier bet when Kamon Tei is fully booked or the budget caps at JPY 10,000 per head.
For ambiance, Donko's hideaway counter and tatami layout favors intimate groups and solo diners who appreciate chef interaction, while Hirome Market offers open-hall energy for larger parties. Western-leaning diners may prefer Brasserie 一柳 if seafood-heavy izakaya menus feel repetitive after multiple nights in Kochi. Booking difficulty at Donko remains moderate, three weeks ahead secures weekend tables, but weekday 5:30 PM slots occasionally open for walk-ins. The no-children policy and Wednesday closure narrow flexibility for families, making Imadoki Yasubee or Hirome Market better fallback options when group composition or scheduling conflicts arise.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Donko?
Other allowed venue references include Kamon Tei, Imadoki Yasubee, Brasserie 一柳, アンナータ, and オステリア ビベール, along with other dining in Kochi more generally.
What should a first-timer know about Donko?
Donko’s hours are 5:30–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. The price information includes JPY 5,000-5,999 and JPY 999, and Donko is in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025.
