Donkai - The Exchange TRX at The Exchange TRX
Location: C.90.0, Level Concourse, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The signature dish is the handmade hamburg steak donburi, featuring grain-fed beef ground fresh daily, shaped into patties, and grilled at the counter. The menu offers various topping combinations and sauce options for the rice bowls. Donkai also operates branches in Bukit Bintang and Pavilion Elite, bringing the same straightforward concept of quality beef, counter-style cooking, and single-dish focus.
Open daily from 11am to 10pm at the Concourse Level of The Exchange TRX. The streamlined menu and counter seating mean service is quick, though peak hours can see a wait. Pricing is moderate, reflecting the use of premium beef and the preparation technique involved.
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Donkai - The Exchange TRX
Donkai
The exterior of a Donkai restaurant with its prominent signage. A Halal certification is displayed. People are seen queuing outside the restaurant, with some seated on red stools. The interior of the restaurant is visible, showing diners and staff.
Donkai Restaurant
The exterior of a Donkai restaurant with its prominent signage. The restaurant features red banners with the Donkai logo and Japanese text. Several customers are visible, some seated at red stools and others queuing. A promotional poster for "Unleash the Dingo Fire" is displayed.
Donkai Restaurant
The exterior of a restaurant with a prominent sign that reads "DONKAI" in large, illuminated letters. To the right of the sign, Japanese characters are visible. Below the sign, the interior of the restaurant is visible, featuring a counter with stools, kitchen equipment, and shelving.
Donkai Restaurant
The exterior of a Donkai restaurant with a prominent "DON KAI" sign. A digital screen displays images of food. Red stools are arranged in front of the entrance, and a queue barrier is in place. Inside, customers are seated at a counter, and staff are visible behind it.
Red Noren Curtains with Cartoon Character
Red fabric curtains, known as noren, hang across a doorway. The curtains are decorated with white text that reads "PONKAI" in a stylized font. On the rightmost curtain, a cartoon character resembling a ball of rice with a face is depicted holding a bowl of rice and chopsticks. The background shows a glimpse of a restaurant interior with a counter and kitchen equipment.
Cheeseburger Preparation
A person wearing blue gloves and a maroon uniform with a name tag that reads "ALEXX KITCHEN CREW DONKAI" is grating cheese onto a double cheeseburger. The burger is served on a metal tray with steamed broccoli and carrots. The background shows a red wall with white lettering that appears to spell out "DONKAI" repeatedly.
Meatballs with Vegetables
A close-up shot of a dish featuring several meatballs served with broccoli and diced carrots on a black rectangular plate. The plate is placed on a stainless steel surface.
Egg Yolk and Rice Dish
A close-up shot shows a gloved hand adding an egg yolk to a bowl of white rice. The rice is topped with a sprinkle of what appears to be furikake or seasoned flakes. In the background, a white plate with red trim holds a small pile of black pepper and more of the seasoned flakes. The setting appears to be a wooden table.
Recipe for DONKAI
A sign with instructions and ingredients for a dish called DONKAI. It includes a caution about hot surfaces, steps for ordering and preparing the dish, and a list of condiments.
Cheeseburger with Vegetables
A large, round cheeseburger topped with shredded white cheese and a yellow sauce sits on a metal platter next to a serving of steamed broccoli and carrots. In the background, chefs in red hats and masks are visible behind a glass partition, preparing food.
Miso Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of miso soup with mushrooms and green onions. The soup is in a metallic bowl and sits on a wooden table. In the background, a menu or sign with a cartoon drawing is partially visible.
Beef Bowl with Egg Yolk and Miso Soup
A close-up shot of a beef bowl served with rice and topped with a raw egg yolk and several pieces of seasoned ground beef. A small metal container holds a brown sauce, and a bowl of miso soup is visible to the left. Chopsticks rest on a paper wrapper with Japanese text. A napkin with a cartoon drawing is also on the table.
Diners at a Sushi Bar
People are seated at a sushi bar, with chefs preparing food behind the counter. There are posters on the wall advertising food items like "Donkai Donkai" and "Grain Fed Wagyu Beef". A sign with the word "KELUAR" is visible in the background.
Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Two pieces of golden-brown fried shrimp are served on a white plate with red trim, accompanied by a small bowl of dipping sauce and a garnish of lettuce. In the background, other dining items and a bag of snacks are visible.
Hamburger Steaks with Vegetables
A close-up shot of hamburger steaks served on a black rectangular platter. The platter contains several hamburger patties, some of which are cut open revealing a pink interior. Alongside the meat are steamed vegetables, including broccoli florets and sliced carrots. The platter is placed on a metallic surface, possibly a grill or a kitchen counter.
Recipe for DONKAI
A sign provides instructions for preparing a dish called DONKAI. It includes a caution about a hot surface, steps for ordering and adding sauces, and tips for enjoying the dish.
Dishes with Rice and Egg Yolk
A close-up shot of several bowls of food on a wooden table. In the foreground, a white bowl contains rice topped with a large hamburger patty and a raw egg yolk. To the left, another white bowl holds rice with several pieces of grilled chicken. In the background, a metal container holds soup, and a measuring cup with a creamy sauce is visible on the right. A caution sign is also present on a metal appliance in the background.
Diners at a Sushi Bar
A busy sushi bar with customers seated at a counter, watching chefs prepare food. The interior features wooden accents and modern lighting.
Food Platter
A platter of food featuring two pieces of fried shrimp with a dipping sauce, and a tray of raw hamburger patties with broccoli and carrots. A caution sign about a hot surface is visible below the food.
Rice to Meat You Menu
A promotional sign for "Rice to Meat You" featuring Japanese handmade hamburg. The sign details the customizable nature of the hamburg, including complimentary sauces, side dishes, and unlimited servings of Japanese rice, miso soup, and vegetables. It lists prices for Chicken, Angus Beef, and Japanese Wagyu hamburgs, and highlights a special promotion for a Two Hamburg Combo starting at RM38.
Restaurant Staff Member
A smiling staff member wearing a maroon polo shirt with the logo "DON KAI" and a white cap is holding a cup and saucer. The background shows a restaurant interior with wooden paneling and kitchen equipment.
Cheese Grating
A person wearing black gloves is grating cheese over two prepared food items. The food items appear to be patties, one topped with melted yellow cheese and the other with a lighter colored cheese. Both are served on a dark rectangular tray with a metal grate. There is a caution sign indicating a hot surface.
Steak and Vegetables on a Griddle
A close-up shot of a griddle with several portions of raw steak, broccoli florets, and carrot slices. Steam is rising from the food, indicating it is hot. In the background, a busy restaurant interior is visible with people dining and staff working behind a counter.
Burger Stack with Grated Cheese
A close-up shot shows a stack of three beef patties topped with melted cheese and a bright orange egg yolk. Grated cheese is being sprinkled over the top from a grater held by a person wearing a dark apron. The burger stack is served in a decorative bowl with a floral pattern, which sits on a matching square plate. The background is dark and reflective.
Giant Food Platter
A large, multi-layered food item is presented on a dark platter. The base appears to be a thick patty, topped with a mound of rice, then a yellow sauce, and finally a generous topping of shredded white material, possibly coconut or cheese. Accompanying the main item are steamed broccoli florets and carrot slices. In the background, staff members in red caps and aprons are visible, along with kitchen equipment and posters on the wall. One poster shows text that includes "DON KA DONKA" and images of food.
Chef cooking at a restaurant
A chef wearing a yellow shirt, glasses, and a face mask is cooking at a grill. In the foreground, there are used dishes, chopsticks, and a drink on a wooden table. The restaurant has a modern interior with wooden accents and bright lighting. A large red sign with white lettering that says "DONKAI" is visible in the background.
Diners at a Counter with Cooking Station
People are seated at a counter in a restaurant, with a cooking station in the foreground. The diners are separated by clear dividers. Condiments and cooking equipment are visible on the counter. A Sephora bag is on the right side of the image.
Double Cheeseburger with Vegetables
A double cheeseburger with melted cheese on top, served on a black rectangular plate with steamed broccoli and carrots. The burger patties are thick and appear to be grilled. The cheese is golden brown with some charred spots. The vegetables are bright green and orange. The plate is on a metal surface, possibly a grill or a serving tray.
Bowls of rice with toppings and soup
Three bowls of rice topped with meatballs, kimchi, and other ingredients are arranged on a wooden table. Two bowls of soup, one with seaweed and tofu, and another with mushrooms and green onions, are also visible. A glass of dark liquid, possibly soda, and a small metal container with a creamy substance are on the table. A plate with leftover food is in the upper left corner.
Japanese Meal with Fried Shrimp
A table setting with a Japanese meal. In the foreground, there are two pieces of fried shrimp on a plate with a small dish of dipping sauce. To the left is a bowl of miso soup, and to the right is a bowl of white rice. In the background, there is a counter with food being prepared, including what appears to be grilled meat and vegetables. A caution sign is visible on the counter.
Rice Bowl with Egg Yolk and Side Dishes
A close-up shot of a Japanese rice bowl topped with a patty and a raw egg yolk. To the side, a bowl of miso soup and a small dish with a sauce are visible. In the background, there are fried shrimp and a caution sign with Japanese text.
Miso Soup and Rice
A close-up shot of a meal on a wooden table. In the foreground, a metal bowl contains miso soup with tofu, mushrooms, and green onions. To the left, a white bowl holds a portion of white rice. A small black dish with a yellow sauce, possibly egg yolk, is positioned behind the rice bowl. A yellow warning sign with a red circle and a diagonal line through a hand is visible in the upper left corner, along with some text that appears to be a recipe.
Cheeseburger Patties with Vegetables
Two stacked cheeseburger patties topped with a slice of yellow cheese, served on a black rectangular plate with steamed broccoli and diced carrots. The plate is on a metallic surface, possibly a grill or serving tray. In the background, a blurred figure and a bottle of sauce are visible.
Rice with Egg Yolk
A close-up shot of a bowl of white rice topped with a bright orange egg yolk. A white plate with red stripes and a dark spoon are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a restaurant table.
Chef flambéing food
A chef wearing a mask and a maroon polo shirt with a logo is flambéing a dish. The dish appears to be a piece of meat topped with cheese, served with broccoli and carrots. The flames are large and engulfing the food. In the foreground, there is a bowl of white rice, a plate with a red rim, a small dish of sauce, and a bowl of soup. There are also containers of kimchi and other condiments on a tray behind the chef. The restaurant interior is visible in the background.
Donburi with Meat and Kimchi
A close-up view of a donburi dish served at a restaurant. The bowl contains white rice topped with several pieces of grilled meat and a bright orange garnish, possibly egg yolk or a pickled vegetable. To the side, a small plate holds broccoli florets and kimchi. Chopsticks rest on the plate. In the background, a counter displays various condiments and sauces, including a bottle labeled "DONKAI Yakiniku Sauce." A caution sign about hot surfaces is visible on the counter. The restaurant appears to have a modern interior with bright lighting.
Restaurant Staff Serving Food
A restaurant employee wearing a mask, cap, and uniform stands behind a counter, preparing food. In front of the counter, on a wooden table, are several dishes including a bowl of fried rice, a small bowl of soup, a small dish with kimchi, and a small dish with a dipping sauce. Behind the employee, a red sign with white lettering repeats the word "DONKAI".
Restaurant Kitchen Counter
A view of a restaurant kitchen counter with staff working in the background. There is a griddle in the foreground with a caution sign about hot surfaces. Condiment bottles and a tray of spices are also visible. A poster about "Rice Plant Polish Rice" is on the wall.
DONΚΑΙ Recipe Card
A recipe card detailing four steps to enjoy a Japanese Hamburg. Step 1 instructs to scan a QR code to order. Step 2 suggests adding secret sauces and condiments, listing CHILI POWDER, SALT & PEPPER, ONORA SAUCE, ONION SAUCE, SWEET & SPICY SAUCE, and KIMCHI. Step 3 explains the hamburg is cooked medium-well and can be reheated. Step 4 encourages enjoying the hamburg with rice. Tips include using chopsticks to check doneness and adding cheese or egg.
Cheeseburger with Vegetables
A close-up shot of a cheeseburger topped with shredded cheese and a side of steamed broccoli and carrots, served on a metal platter.
Fried Shrimp with Sauces
A plate of fried shrimp is served with two dipping sauces and a garnish of lettuce. One sauce is a golden-brown color, and the other is a creamy white sauce. The shrimp are coated in a crispy, golden-brown batter. The plate has a decorative rim.
Restaurant Interior with Diners
A busy restaurant interior with diners seated at a counter. Red banners with white lettering that reads "DONKAI" hang from the ceiling. A white banner with Japanese text and "RICE to MEAT YOU" is also visible. Staff members in uniform are serving customers. The restaurant appears to be a sushi or Japanese cuisine establishment.
Japanese Meal
A top-down view of a Japanese meal laid out on a wooden table. The meal includes a bowl of rice topped with a raw egg yolk and a hamburger patty, a small pot of sauce, a bowl of miso soup with tofu and mushrooms, a plate with various condiments (spices, chopped pickles, chili flakes, etc.), a square dish with a wooden spoon, a sizzling platter with broccoli and a gratin-like dish, and a small rectangular dish with three compartments containing kimchi, a pink patty, and dipping sauce. Two hands are visible, one holding the miso soup bowl and the other holding chopsticks poised over the rice bowl.
Hamburger steak rice bowl
A close-up overhead shot of a hamburger steak rice bowl. The bowl contains white rice topped with several hamburger steaks covered in a yellowish sauce. There are also pieces of broccoli and carrot. A side of kimchi is visible on the right side of the bowl. In the background, there is a small bowl with a decorative pattern, a green bottle, and a bowl of soup.
Restaurant Interior with Diners and Chefs
A busy restaurant interior with diners seated at a counter and chefs preparing food behind it. The counter seating area is illuminated by warm lighting, and the food preparation area features a modern, clean design with visible ingredients and cooking stations. Several patrons are engaged in eating and conversing, while staff members are actively working. Posters with food images and text are visible on the wall.
Donkai Japanese Hamburg Advertisement
A framed advertisement featuring a close-up of a Japanese hamburg steak served over rice, topped with a raw egg yolk. The advertisement includes Japanese text, the slogan "RICE TO MEAT YOU", and details about an "ANGUS COMBO" starting at RM33. The bottom right corner shows the restaurant's logo and name, "DONKAI 丼魁".
Coffee Shop Interior
A well-lit interior of a coffee shop, featuring a vast display of coffee tins and bags arranged on shelves that cover the walls. The tins are predominantly orange and red, with visible branding that includes "BACHA COFFEE" and country names. In the foreground, a counter displays various coffee products, including packaged coffee bags, smaller tins, and gift boxes. Two large pendant lights, one orange and one red, hang from the ceiling, illuminating the space.
Rice bowl with burger and egg
A close-up shot of a rice bowl topped with a burger patty, melted cheese, and a raw egg yolk. The bowl is decorated with a red and blue pattern. In the background, there are fried shrimp and a pot of soup. A hand is pouring something from a patterned cup into the bowl.