DOPA Opens First Melbourne Restaurant with $10 Rice Bowls and Free Karaage Chicken
Sydney-founded Japanese restaurant chain DOPA Donburi is celebrating its first Melbourne location with $10 rice bowls, free limited-edition chopsticks and complimentary karaage chicken at Box Hill Central.
The main grand opening celebration takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, when you can choose from five Japanese rice bowls for $10 each between 11am and 1pm.
The first 100 purchasing customers will also receive a free set of limited-edition DOPA chopsticks.
If you miss the opening-day specials, DOPA has two more promotions running from November 8 to 13, including 15% off a return visit and free karaage chicken with a daily secret phrase.
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Five DOPA Rice Bowls for $10 on November 7
The opening-day deal includes five of DOPA’s popular donburi bowls, with beef, chicken and eggplant options available.
You’ll be able to choose from:
| Rice Bowl | Grand Opening Price |
|---|---|
| Angus Beef Don | $10 |
| Chicken Don | $10 |
| Eggplant Don | $10 |
| Chicken Curry Don | $10 |
| Eggplant Curry Don | $10 |
The Angus Beef Don features grilled Angus beef served over rice with a soft egg, roasted seaweed and Japanese-inspired sauces.
If you prefer chicken, there’s a crispy Chicken Don or a Chicken Curry Don served with Japanese golden curry.
Vegetarian options include the Eggplant Don and Eggplant Curry Don, both featuring tempura eggplant.
The promotion is limited to one discounted bowl per customer, with dine-in and takeaway orders accepted directly at DOPA Box Hill.
You’ll need to visit between 11am and 1pm, as the $10 offer finishes after the first two hours of the restaurant’s grand opening celebration.
Free Chopsticks for the First 100 Customers
DOPA is also giving away 100 limited-edition chopsticks sets on November 7.
To qualify, you’ll need to be among the first 100 customers to make a purchase at the Box Hill Central restaurant.
The giveaway is limited to one set per customer, while stocks last.
Unlike the discounted rice bowls, the chopsticks promotion isn’t restricted to the 11am–1pm window, although supplies may run out early.
Free Karaage Chicken and 15% Off from November 8
The celebrations continue with two additional offers running from Sunday, November 8 to Friday, November 13.
If you’re dining in, you can receive a free side of karaage chicken by saying the correct daily secret phrase when ordering.
DOPA will reveal a new phrase each day through its official Instagram and Facebook accounts, so you’ll need to check before visiting.
A qualifying food purchase is required, and the giveaway is limited to one complimentary karaage side per group.
DOPA is also offering 15% off a return dine-in visit during the same period.
To claim the discount, you’ll need to make an initial dine-in purchase between November 8 and 13, keep your original receipt and present it when you return for another meal before the promotion ends.
Receipts from the November 7 opening celebration won’t qualify, and each eligible receipt can only be used once.
Both promotions are exclusive to dine-in customers and cannot be combined with other offers.
Where Is the New DOPA Box Hill Restaurant?
DOPA’s first Victorian restaurant is located at Shop SP018, Box Hill Central, 1 Main Street, Box Hill VIC 3128.
The restaurant has already started trading, with its official grand opening celebration scheduled for Saturday, November 7.
DOPA was founded in Sydney in 2019 and is known for its Japanese donburi bowls, alongside desserts such as Shibuya Toast and matcha-based treats.
The new Box Hill location marks the chain’s expansion into Victoria, bringing its Japanese-inspired menu to Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
On opening day, the restaurant will trade from 11am to 8pm, giving you a chance to explore the menu even after the two-hour $10 rice bowl promotion finishes.
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