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DoniaB+

2.5, Top Floor, Kingly Ct, Carnaby St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW · Soho

A polished, inventive Filipino restaurant with memorable dumplings, lechon, chicken and desserts, but inconsistent pacing, small portions, a 14.5% service charge and occasional serious food-safety reports warrant caution.

Our take

Donia delivers strong food quality anchored by standout dumplings, lechon, and bold sauces, but inconsistent execution on proteins and notable food safety concerns with poultry doneness reduce confidence in reliability. Service warmth and an attractive Kingly Court setting provide appeal, though operational timing issues and uneven attentiveness prevent a higher grade.

One caveat: Food execution varies: some diners report superbly juicy chicken and tender pork, while others describe bland, dry or overcooked versions.

Standout dishes

• Chicken inasal
• Lechon with liver peppercorn sauce
• Prawn and crab dumplings

What people love

• The dumplings inspire unusually strong enthusiasm, especially for their rich, tangy sauce.
• Lechon and chicken inasal often deliver the bold, savoury flavours diners come seeking.
• The ube choux and ube ice cream provide a memorable, nostalgic finish.

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