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Dopa Donburi and Dessert - Darling Square

Shop 5/6, 2 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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Find Dopa Donburi and Dessert - Darling Square

Shop 5/6, 2 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 483 210 779
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dopa Donburi and Dessert - Darling Square

Right in Darling Square, Dopa serves as the quick downtown fix for steaming rice bowls that easily outpace typical counter lunches. Commuters and ICC workers rely on the sets—pairing tender wagyu beef or rich chicken curry with miso soup, salad, and iced yuzu green tea without denting the wallet. Snag an outdoor seat, tap the QR code to order, and grab your tray once the counter buzzer rattles. The smart move is leaving room for dessert, specifically the matcha kakigori shaved down to snow-soft ribbons.

  • Comforting Donburi Bowls: Hearty rice bowls topped with tender wagyu, crispy prawn tempura, or rich chicken curry, with optional miso soup and salad sets.
  • House Matcha Kakigori: Finely shaved Japanese ice layered with matcha syrup, seasonal fruits, and chewy dango on curated wooden trays.
  • Darling Square Alfresco: Vibrant indoor and alfresco seating with seamless phone ordering and quick counter collection via buzzer.
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Why Diners Choose Dopa Donburi and Dessert

From hearty wagyu bowls and snow-like kakigōri to frictionless ordering in Darling Square, see why diners choose Dopa—and book your table today.

  • Hearty, Affordable Donburi Bowls

    Dopa delivers warm, deeply satisfying Japanese curry and rice bowls at an approachable price point, making it a reliable staple for everyday dining.

    Really filling, hot tasty and will definitely go back again seeing as it was so affordable!

    jazmine preece

  • Tender Wagyu and Balanced Rice Sets

    Generously portioned rice bowls feature tender cuts of beef and precise seasoning that make for a balanced, deeply flavorful meal.

    The waygu beef rice here is absolutely delicious and affordable! The portion size is just right, the beef is tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked.

    Wang Jackson

  • Artfully Layered Kakigōri Shaved Ice

    Featherlight shaved ice topped with matcha and dango creates an airy, thoughtfully textured dessert experience that elevates casual dining.

    The ice itself is ultra-fine and airy, almost snow-like in texture, which makes each bite light but flavourful once it soaks up the sauces.

    Raymond Chan

  • Playful Japanese Dessert Program

    A dedicated Japanese dessert menu extending beyond savory mains lets guests treat themselves to mochi gelato, Shibuya toast, and kakigori.

    Their dessert are also good which include pudding, mochi gelato, Shibuya toast and Kakigori with different flavours.

    Kelvin Ong

  • Convenient Darling Square Precinct Hub

    Positioned right in Darling Square, Dopa serves as an energizing refuel stop for precinct workers, shoppers, and ICC convention visitors.

    This lunch superpowered me after a long morning of working at the ICC!

    cerenity

  • Seamless QR Code and Buzzer Collection

    Fast-casual QR ordering coupled with reliable buzzer notifications ensures quick turnarounds for busy lunch breaks and informal dinners.

    Ordering occurred via QR and when it was time to collect food, the buzzer would go off so you know when to collect!

    D. Li

Signature Japanese donburi rice bowls and artisanal shaved ice favored by Darling Square diners.

  • Wagyu Beef Don

    I love the Wagyu Beef bowl—the meat is so tender and the onsen egg on top makes it perfect.

    Jack

  • Matcha Kakigori

    The matcha had that nice earthy bitterness you’d expect, perfectly balanced by the creamy milk on the side.

    Raymond Chan

  • Chicken Curry Don

    Really filling, hot tasty and will definitely go back again seeing as it was so affordable!

    jazmine preece

  • Prawn Tempura Don

    the prawn was fried to a crispy yet tender perfection.

    Tibby

Other favorites

Complement your donburi with curated Japanese sweets, specialty lattes, and fresh sides.

  • Matcha and Mango Shaved Ice

    The ice itself is ultra-fine and airy, almost snow-like in texture, which makes each bite light but flavourful once it soaks up the sauces.

    Raymond Chan

  • Black Sesame Latte

    Pair it with their black sesame latte (a must-try!) it’s smooth, nutty and just the right amount of sweet.

    Rachel Smith

  • Salmon Salad

    The salmon salad is very delicious, the sesame sauce is delicious, the salmon meat is soft and tender

    吴宗翰

  • Matcha Drinks

    the matcha drinks are enjoyable.

    michelle angelica

Before you head over

Key guidance on ordering, peak times, and dessert planning to get the most out of your visit—book your table today to secure your spot.

  • Master the QR and Buzzer Pickup Flow

    Dopa runs on a streamlined fast-casual setup: grab a seat, scan the table QR code to order and pay, and pick up your meal at the counter when your buzzer pager rings.

  • Plan Around Peak Rushes with Outdoor Seating

    Darling Square draws heavy lunch crowds during peak hours, but seating extends across both cozy indoor tables and ample alfresco outdoor dining.

  • Pace Your Meal to Save Room for Dessert

    Donburi rice bowls and set meals with miso soup are deeply filling, but specialty Japanese shaved ice (kakigōri) and dango are central to the experience—pace your meal to leave room.

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