Duru Restaurant in St. Catharines

220 Welland Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2P4, Canada

★★★★★
(572 reviews)
Categories: Korean restaurant Japanese restaurant Korean barbecue restaurant Korean beef restaurant Takeout restaurant Restaurant

About

Order online for pick up at Duru Restaurant. We are serving delicious traditional Korean food. Try our Kimchi Stew, Bibimbob, Fish Cake Udon, Chicken Katsu, Unagi Donburi, or Teriyaki. We are located at 220 Welland Ave, in St. Catharines, ON.

Website
dururestaurant.ca
Address
220 Welland Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2P4, Canada
Plus Code
5Q87+J4 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12–9 PM
Thursday
12–9 PM
Friday
12–9 PM
Saturday
12–9 PM
Sunday
12–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
572 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
December 15, 2024

One of the best Korean restaurants I have ever been to. The staff are kind, accommodating, and very helpful. I had a sore throat and they went out of their way to make me a special honey lemon tea. If I’m in the area again, I will definitely be coming back here! Thank you!

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at DuruRestaurant, which has ventured into the world of Korean food, and what an impressive debut it was! The restaurant's ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect stage for an exciting culinary adventure. The staff was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing helpful recommendations and explanations about the dishes, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, the restaurant has made a remarkable first impression with their Korean offerings. It’s clear they’ve put a lot of care into this venture, and their dedication to quality and authenticity is evident. If you’re looking to explore Korean cuisine or simply enjoy a well-crafted meal, this restaurant is a fantastic choice.

★★★★★
June 11, 2024

Great food, I love the seafood pancake. Although they don't have many servers, the owner is very welcoming and provides excellent service. ☺️

★★★★
May 6, 2024

The food is delicious and reasonably priced for the portion size. The presentation was simple and elegant, which is the best kind of presentation IMO. The server was possibly one of the nicest people I've ever encountered. She was working hard the whole time I was there, and had such a genuine smile the whole time. The only down side is the atmosphere, which could really use an update. With my auditory sensitivity, I was having a really rough time because of the acoustics in the restaurant. For this reason alone, I'll probably be opting for takeout in the future. Overall, I think this is a lovely restaurant with great staff. The interior could use an update to make the interior a bit more sensory-friendly, but with takeout and delivery options that really isn't a huge deal.

★★★★★
April 14, 2024

Amazing!!!! We found it via Google map and it’s so surprising us! Everything is delicious and good taste. I love the seafood pancake.

★★★★★
April 7, 2024

Spicy rice sticks are my FAVORITE 😍 We also tried the beef dumplings, which were good. And my go to, Eel and rice, which is delicious. Hubby got Beef bulgogie, he said it was missing some sauce this time, but still good!

★★★★★
August 4, 2023

We have been here many, many times, but I always forget to take pics because the food is so delicious, that we just can't wait to dig in! 😂 But I finally remembered this 8th? 10th? 11th? time we went!! This restaurant is our favourite - THE best and most authentic Korean restaurant we have found to date in St. Catharines! Super highly recommend - we have tried so many of their other dishes on the menu (spicy and not) and have LOVED them all! Their bulgogi stew is my favourite comfort food! Their service is fabulous, the banchan super tasty, and this is THE BEST cold noodle (only in summer) I've had outside of Toronto!

★★★★★
October 3, 2017

My husband took me here for my birthday since he knows I love Korean food and it was great! The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean and well decorated, and the waitress was so nice! Really enjoyed all the food. We got spicy rice cakes for apps, then I got the spicy squid. It was amazing 👌🏽 definitely going to go back here and recommend to friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Best Korean bbq we been in a long time, the services was just amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

I got the Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and it was really good. It was crispy and fried enough so it was really soft and tender. Then I had a bibimbap, which lacked of flavor :/. Kimchi was okayish. The server was kind and smiley and she offered us a skewer. It had sausage and rice cake. That combination is not for me but it was crispy and well cooked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food is always good and service is always top notch.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Lovely restaurant with a comforting vibe. The staff were so friendly it was infectious :-) Loved my unagi don, and my grandfather who had never tried Korean before loved his bibimbap.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I ve been coming here for years. Definitely a GO TO during the rainy and cold season for me. Pork Bone Soup is the bomb.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

It was delicious and you were so kind, thank you

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food & great customer service!!! The spicy pork bento box is to die for

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

My Favorite Korean restaurant in St. Catharines! The owner is always so nice to all customers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Delicious food!!! Good portions!! Recommend!!!

★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Rude female server, Never had the chance to eat when I sat down with my friend we are both younger women. I attempted to order water and i didn t make up my mind when she asked the server walked away and rolled her eyes in disgust to me and had negative aura attitude. She was an older woman, and as if I was like In a drama or something, and she was the mean girl. My friend and I paused and checked each-other if we witness the same saltiness, and we clocked her said we told her we didn t want to eat there anymore and CANCELED our order and left to eat at the other Korean restaurant. There was no way we would have felt comfortable to eat when there was hostility. This happened Feb 2023, always reluctant to go and i would try again if there is another person.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food was wonderful, very authentic and delicious. Will come back if I m ever in the area again. Staff is very friendly and made the vibe welcoming. When I arrived the place look closed and was a little confused if we were in the right place. The place could use a little pick me up, but other than that everything was great!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Fantastic meal,very kind server.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Authentic flavor and not a bad price.

August 23, 2024

I made order an hour ago for pickup. The order is confirmed and once I was in the restaurant to pickup my food as the email said the pickup time is 20:41. And the server said they didnt prepare it and no food for me. I dont understand if you cant take my order why you confirmed it. Or at least you can call me during that preparing hour say you dont have food for me or you want cancel the order. You say NOTHING! Unbelievable and unacceptable horrible services. I have been eating in this restaurant for more than 10 years. So disappointed.

August 23, 2024

WILL NEVER EVER GO AGAIN! They show absolutely no respect to customers. I ordered online and got accepted, and then went pick up 1 hour later, as suggested by their website. They then told me they didn t prepare it, and wouldn t prepare the order! No explanation, no communications in between, no any format of compensation. No one should support this kind of business which doesn t respect customers.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Better than what I expected! Food was beyond delicious and the service was sincere. You can tell they make an effort to take care of their guests and make sure that you are satisfied. I will come back and recommend to others.

★★★
June 23, 2024

Friendly staff but taste/portion wasn t worth the prices

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great food and friendly service, just a bit on the expensive side.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The best Korean food in Ontario, I won t accept any objection , the service is super good and the price is cheap

★★
June 23, 2024

This restaurant is located is not far from Niagara but in a quiet rundown location . I saw the good review, and we all like Korean food , so we drove there. It s a big disappointment. Small portion, we are family four 3 adults and 1 child spent 150$ don t feel quite full after. I ordered beef bibimbap, there are only a tiny beef with sprout and carrots covered rice, the rice is not even good sushi rice. The restaurant is dated and smells mouldy, feels cold and damp. Only one person serving. I don t understand why this restaurant git good reviews. I think it s over priced and low quality food.

★★
June 23, 2024

The food was edible, but you had to buy rice separately, and it was basic. Food costs a lot Its expensive.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Good food and service

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Delicious and fairly priced. Super friendly staffs (and what i assume the owner?). Everything so tasty.

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

This is a nice little Koren spot. We pulled in off the highway. Less than 70 for 3 people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The food is so good that will definitely revisit again when going to Niagara.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Excellent food and service, even free drinks for the missing order! Truly satisfy! Recommend the pancake and Tofu soup with rice Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Stopped in here randomly on our way by and couldnt have been more pleasantly surprised. The Gamjatang was amazing! The flavours, portions, everything exceeded our expectations. Will definitely be back to try more dishes soon!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Love their spicy pork bone soup

March 23, 2024

Ordered 11 meals for take out and the staff even repeated to me the whole order. But end up gave me 8 meals. We came to town for travel and we have to go out to get other foods. The portion was super small. We paid extra 3 dollar for extra udon but came with a very small portion of undon can t even feed two kids. Really bad experience!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Amazing service! Super friendly and nice! Felt at home. Great ambience with beautiful music and great food!!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The kindness of the owner and the taste of the food were truly the best. The seafood and green onion pancakes were well seasoned and tasted great, and the egg stew was even more delicious than the ones I had in Korea. Soybean paste stew is the best food because it tastes like home. It was so delicious that I ate every drop of the soup.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

I love Duru, The first time I went to duru was 10 years ago. The food is amazing, and I recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great service and food

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

I always get the gamjatang or spicy pork! It has been excellent every time!!! And the staff are super nice , feels like a home cooked meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great food and service! Loved every bite!!

December 23, 2023

Price goes up 25%, but the quality of pork bone soup goes down. no more potatoes. Service is very bad too. Server even forgot miso soup, after we remind her, she gave us very little amount. When we requested to pack the left-over pork bone soup, she looked very unexperienced, spreaded soup all over our table.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great meal and friendly staffs. Very delicious! Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Duru is the best Korean restaurant in Niagara Region. The restaurant is clean, food is delicious and staffs are friendly. I would definitely come back again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Authentic Korean food. Delicious! Great hospitality.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome foods awesome service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

After searching on google, I visited this place. It turned out that the place is the best Korean cuisine that I have ever experienced. As a student who studied in both America and Canada, I experienced lots of Korean restaurants. In between them, this place has a very kind server and most food I tried had that Korean authentic flavour. I tried seafood pancake, ahltang, hot stone pot bibimbap and pork tangsuyuk which were amazing. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have been going to this place for years. After I moved from South Korea to the Niagara-area, I started checking out the local Korean restaurants. This is definitely my favourite in the Niagara-area. I have been there countless times and I have taken many friends and family (to experience Korean food for the first time). It is very authentic. Very good food. The staff are very kind and always remember my usual. I highly recommend this place for those looking for something new, different, and a classic Korean experience. Vegetarian options: There are some items that are vegetarian. Sometimes Ive eaten veggie-only. Parking: There are plenty of spots. Its a fairly large lot.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of my favourite restaurants- food is very good and staff are very friendly and welcoming :) I have always had very positive experiences both dining in and ordering takeout. Would highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food made with love!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We went here with a party of ten including a baby in a high chair for dinner. The food was amazing, super authentic, and very well portioned. Our server managed the whole restaurant, and yet we were so well taken care of. We had pajeon (seafood pancake), gamjatang (spicy pork stew), samyutuk, mandu (dumpings), tonkatsu pork, bipbimbop, spicy pork kimchi and galbi. The only thing I would say if if youre in a group, make sure everyone sharing orders a dish or two, and then anyone getting their own entree gets their own appetizer, because you will want to eat more and more and more, and sharing the dishes is so much more fun than going solo. Take your time, and order well. I wish we had done the BBQ table (call ahead), we were worried it would be too much food... guess what, who cares, it was all delish and we could have eaten more! Next time we need to try the hot pots and more of the noodle dishes, the japchae looked legit. Thank you to the owners for being open on New Years Day holiday and taking our big table, we had a lot of fun! Kamsamidya!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food! Great service:) felt like I was back home

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Korean food in Niagara

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful Korean cuisine here. I often get the bibimbap, the bulgogi, and the squid. Portions are large but Ill admit it is on the more expensive end. Nevertheless, you get what you pay for and its absolutely worth it. This is probably the best example of Korean cuisine in the region.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great good quality food

December 23, 2023

This much of beef i got from my delivery and its $22.99

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice spacious Korean Japanese restaurant. Love the Korean dishes prepared very well and taste good and authentic friendly server and relaxing quiet atmosphere .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service at very reasonable price. Very authentic Korean cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good food and service! Spicy bulgogi was perfect!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good,food is always good.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food always!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

best japchae! but porkbone soup could use more potatoes

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food tasted so good and the owner was so friendly that I felt like I was back in my home country!^^

★★
December 23, 2023

With the bone soup they are using the bone with least amount of meat now. The broth seemed watered down. Disappointing.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Ive been once and I keep wanting to go back! Great food and wonderful service

December 23, 2023

My family and I have been eaten their lunch boxes for eight years, all good. But the quality and taste are getting worse compare with what we had before the new ownership. What really bothered me is what happened today. We ordered 3 chicken teriyaki bento boxes as usual, and one seafood tofu soup. I am 100% percent sure I confirm twice the items in their name not their numbers. But when the food arrived they were beef teriyaki boxes instead. So the waitress went back check with the other waitress (new girl) who took our order, i can t believe what I heard, she lied! She said I ordered by item numbers which I never did. My kids were sitting besides me all the time witness whole process. I believe honest is always the best policy while you are making mistake not trying to blame others by lying or hiding. Plus, the seafood sucks, the shrimp was black and I couldn t even dare to eat it.(I may not know too much about the shirmp. But i didn t want to touch it anyway) but I agree to take off the photo just in case misguide others judgement. Won t be there again, too bad I have to quit a restaurant whereI have been visiting for the past few years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great service and delicious food. Evey time Ive come for dinner they are always so friendly and the food is so tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great quality delicious food. Service was fantastic.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

very good restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, great service, friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

BEST!!! in the town!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Seafood Pancake is sooooo good My favorite dish A great experience

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Kimchi pancake is my fav

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So good! Shared the budae jjigae with my husband and it was wonderful, lots of food for us both, would definitely recommend! Staff was very kind and very quick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So delicious! Had the budae jjigae and it was tons of food for 2. Service was fantastic and the atmosphere was lovely :) Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food . Strongly recommended. We ordered beef short ribs and rice cake (we tried the spicy) and it was spicy but edible . My daughter (10) ate the rice cake but she says next time she will ask no spicy . Service was excellent - very clean - friendly- amazing service - very attentive Parking: Plenty of parking space Kid-friendliness: Came to have lunch with my daughter

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is delicious and the owner is the sweetest. She was so sweet to my boys. Very happy.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best kimchi stews I ve ever had! Great price, great service, great ambiance! Will definitely come again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great ambience with calming music. Fantastic stews! 10/10 would come here again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The soon dubu here is bomb diggity!! Fantastic service, food, even music!! Thank you!! Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Such a great place for breakfast, lunch, AND or dinner!!! Highly recommend! Authentic Korean food approved by Koreans!!!! !!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super calm and welcoming place! Great customer service and food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The server is very kind and place is calming and nice!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

good food, reasonable price, Christine great!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Ordered many times, food taste great, price is also friendly, every time comes with free kimchi.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We always get the pork bone soup for 2. $30 and you get lots of leftovers. Amazing every time Parking: Great parking

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is very delicious! I tried jjajangmyeon, naengmyeon, takoyaki, and tangsuyuk, and enjoyed them all. The restaurant has a clean atmosphere, and the owner is very friendly. I would love to visit again when I come to Niagara Falls next time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best Korean restaurants in St. Catharines with a super amazing owner who treats her customers with enthusiasm.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I absolutely love the service here, everyone is so kind and respectful and they arent afraid to socialize. The food is amazing, and always served fresh. My two sons and I have only been here a few times but we intend on coming more often because of my son. Something i find really sweet is that two weeks ago we went to celebrate my eldest sons birthday, the extremely kind blond waitress asked for our order and my son wasnt able to speak to her. As soon as she walked away, my gosh my son was as red as a tomato. He started to go on about how pretty she was, how kind she was, how her voice was Angelic to listen to, and so on. The waitress looked young, maybe 15 or 16. As soon as we left, he expressed how much he wanted to see her again. I will say, she was extremely kind to us and i wouldnt mind her with my son. Sometimes little things can make you smile. Will be coming back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Pleasantly surprised to find an authentic Korean restaurant in St. Catherines. Yummy goodness. Try the pork bone soup.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friendly welcome as soon as we walked in. My wifeand I dined there for lunch for the first time. Loveley atmosphere great prices...excellent service. And the food is absolutely delicious! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Emily was so accommodating while we wait for our food... she is so sweet

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Loved the food! The quality of the beef was so good, very worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cant say enough good things! The food is wonderful, the staff always friendly, and the prices reasonable. Try the bibimbap!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

very delicious ordor bibimbap everytime.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, good prices, good music, and super friendly staff :) Been here multiple times now and its always a positive experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice stir fried noodle jjamppong

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Im very satisfied. Be sure to order sweet and sour pork.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

excellent food budget friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place, been coming here for years!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Korean food in this area! Food are so delicious. Love it!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good. I really enjoyed the Korean food absolutely breathtaking. The best Korean restaurant in the Niagara Region.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food, very friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tasty food. The bibimbop and Kalbi were fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food is very delicious and tastes very good. We come very often and they have great costumer service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Got takeout, they were so nice and the food was amazing!! Definitely will go back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food is delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Nice restaurant and taste so good

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Were always coming back to Gamjatang. This is our comfort food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place has delicious food, specialy the Gamjatang. I like the takoyaki as well. The staff are very approachable. The service is excellent. By: Jay Osias

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was great my family ate all the food we ordered except the plates and utensils I would recommend it Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The staff are very friendly and accommodating every time we dine . The food prices are fair enough..

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The Pork bone soup is the best!! Affordable, delicious and authentic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food here was authentic and delicious. Would come again if in the area!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious, came for snacks and left recharged.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I had a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend this place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing customer service and excellent foods. I recommend to visit this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We tried this place for the first time and was amazed at the price and quality of food. Loved the pork bone soup--very flavourful! Will definitely be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The seafood and green onion pancakes are thin and crispy and taste just like the ones I had in Busan before. Its the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I ordered squid stone pot bibimbap and it was so delicious :) It was spicy and the squid was delicious! Seafood green onion pancakes are thin and crispy

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and service! Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Lots of options Parking: Free parking available

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing little family owned business. They work super hard & provide the best customer service. Always leaving with a smile after coming here great pricing & even better food!!!! 100% recommended

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My favourite play to go and eat bibimbap! Such a welcoming and happy atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really good food, clean and the staff is super friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent everything. We had spicy squid, kimchi pancake, chicken katsu, tofu soup, takoyaki , and shrimp ball. Delicious all!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious Food Staff is cute, funny, friendly, enthusiastic. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing dishes, super friendly staff, id recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fantastic Korean food in Niagara!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food and everything was spot on but the portions were pretty small.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very welcoming and the foods so good

December 23, 2023

Poor service! Treat customers differently! Every good comment here can be exchanged for a pop

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Outstanding Korean Food and the service was amazing! I recommend stopping in and enjoying traditional Korean food. You will not be disappointed! Kid-friendliness: Within the hour, the staff felt like family!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A very cozy place, the food and service is always amazing. Great people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service was fantastic and the staff was very friendly. Serving sizes were good and it was quite affordable! Do take note that certain dishes can be a bit spicy so do ask before ordering!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I lived in Korea some time ago and since returning home always look for good Korean restaurants in Canada. After trying Korean restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area and elsewhere, I would say this is my favourite Korean restaurant in Ontario. The portions are a very generous size, the food is consistent and delicious every time, and the menu has a ton of items to choose from, including some of the items which are sometimes missing from other Korean-Canadian restaurants, like spicy squid. Their kimchi is particularly awesome and for $5 you can get a huge tub of it. Ive seen some reviews say the price is high, but for the portion sizes (there are always leftovers unless you really pig out) the prices are quite reasonable. To top it off, the staff are always friendly and even after roughly twenty visits or so, theyve never missed or messed up a single order. A+ place and Niagara is lucky to have it. Gam sa hab ni da, Duru staff and ownership!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Outstanding, great quality traditional Korean food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I love their pork bone soup! Also there is free internet.

★★
December 23, 2023

Spend almost $20 you can get that big size noodles. Never come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Jjambbong was still delicious! I thought it would be okay because it was udon noodles, but the chewy udon noodles went well with the clean, spicy, and cool jjamppong soup. If you eat it with radishes, the spicy and cool flavors combine well, making it fantastic. I had a clean one-shot of the soup :) The staff were also friendly and nice. There is still no such taste of jjambbong in Toronto :) If you are planning a trip to Nayagara, you will not regret stopping by.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Owner/ employee was very kind and charismatic, joyful and fun,food was not the best Korean food I ve ever had but still very good! Just a little far from we re I live

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent spot in St. Catharines for Korean! I recommend the hot stone bibimbap. Very friendly service, good prices, central location. Vegetarian options as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food Vegetarian options: Nice and tasty Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very nice place and friendly staff Parking: Not hard to park Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best place for Koreas Pork Bone Soup and many more yummy menus.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

100% would recommend. 5 star food and service. Went there for dinner a couple weeks ago with my family and we were all impressed by the quality of the food and the workers charisma. We were served by a lady who I believe is one of the/the owner(s) and 2 young girls, all of them were friendly and very helpful. The lady and young asian girl were very helpful with the menu, the blonde girl was very attentive and cordial. We left with a big smile on our faces, we will surely go again next time when in the area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I had gamjatang and it was delicious! There was a lot of meat and everything was good overall! The soybean paste stew was delicious, and the kimchi pork and bulgogi were all delicious! Haha. +Could you please tell me where the candy near the checkout area is sold? It was so delicious that I wanted to buy it separately...

December 23, 2023

It wasnt delicious, the food was slow, and the drinks were above market price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

ordered the spicy soft tofu soup and beef bulgogi was amazing and staff was very welcoming and sweet

★★
December 23, 2023

I m sad to say that after 20 years of satisfaction, tonight s food was NOT good. We ordered our usual bibimbop for take out. Portion significantly smaller, overcooked rice, almost no meat, very bland vegetables, and no kimchi toppings included like they used to. It was blah!!! definitely NOT Korean. Ownership changed 3 years ago, and while the woman serving was super friendly, I m left wondering what s going on? Things change. We ve enjoyed for a long time, so will try again but there are other great options for Korean food in the region.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wow - the food and the service was excellent. My family took a trip to from Seattle, WA and wasnt expecting much from this quaint joint as Seattle, WA (and the West Coast) is known for phenomenal Korean restaurants. It was humbling, pleasantly surprising and beyond satisfying experience; my parents who Seoul, Korea born were absolutely charmed as well. My husband stayed home with my 2 boys but, Durus special meal made our special trip with my elderly parents and my youngest brother even more unforgettable. Food was sooo good! Authentic and the service was home away from home all the way...Thank you!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Came here for the first time during lunch. The food was tasty but the portion was very small. Im not sure if its because it was lunch but the bibimbap came in a bowl and not a hot stone dish which kind of defeated the whole purpose, as one of the reasons I like bibimbap is the rice continues to cook and crisp and I can cook the egg instead of eating a runny one . I saw reviews that the banchan was good but we didnt really get any. Except a little bit of kimchi and the shaved radish. The spicy rice cake was very tasty. Ill come back and give it a chance outside of lunch hours . The lady that works there is really friendly and helpful .

December 23, 2023

Ordered take out order, and this cost 15.99 with such a pity amount of food. If it s that so why use such a GIANT container???? Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My girlfriend and I ordered the pork bone soup casserole and it was delicious! Generous amount of pork bones in the soup along with vegetables and glass noodles. Staff was super friendly and great energy. Will definitely be coming back!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not the best Korean Ive ever had at all. It was passable. The server was very nice, but the atmosphere not so much.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Clean and fun atmosphere. Service was very good. Food was superb. Parking: Easy parking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Gamjatang was so delicious! There was a lot of meat, the soup was very delicious, and most of all, I was really grateful that the owner in the hall was so kind. The side dishes were so delicious that I was sorry, but I kept refilling them. Next time I go to Niagara, I will definitely stop by! Next time I will try Jjamppong!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing serving size and excellent service. Best Korean in st Catherines and always top quality.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious Korean food! You can taste the care and high quality ingredients in the dishes. My dad devoured the pork bone soup. We rolled out of there happy and very full.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Had their dumplings and there spring rolls.They melt in your mouth.They are so crispy. Server Christine was very nice. Kudos to gents in tbe back for cooking. Will definately be back to see Jenny and the Duru family.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good food! worth the price. excellent service & friendly staff (Jenny). Will definitely go back! Hot pot

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Quaint little spot with friendly staff and a great selection of Korean food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had Bibimbap and Gamjatang, was delightful. Update: Tangsuyuk is good, Toronto level.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We stopped by here visiting from USA. The lady (maybe owner?) was so kind and humorous. Food was good and service excellent. I had the gamjatang and shared tteokbokki and both were really good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very friendly staff. All the dishes weve had have been very delicious. Reasonable prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We really enjoyed our meals! Good food, friendly service, good prices. Well definitely be back when were driving through St Catharines.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Higher priced Korean food restaurant. Service can be quite slow at times

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered Bibimbap and it was really good. So far the best Korean place Ive tried in Niagara Region. This place needs more recognition. Staff are very friendly and answer any questions you may have.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The owner is so kind and most of all, the food is delicious!! I finished my last trip to Niagara successfully! Totally recommended!! Will come again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My go to Korean place - take out and dine in. Everything here is delicious! I always get their kimchi and tofu stew, bibimbap, and chicken ketsu. Staff are friendly and restaurant is clean. I will return again very soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wonderful expression of authentic Korean cuisine with lovely personal service even when its busy. We will be back when we visit St. Catharines again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Bone hangover soup is the best. I think its Korea. All the frustration I felt from lunch in the Wind disappeared.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Weve visited Niagara Falls and had a motel there. We havnt wanted to eat in Niagara Falls because of too much tourism and not many individual restaurants. So we searched something outside and found Duru. It was outstanding! Very delicious food, good prices and very kind service. Five stars and recommendation! Went to Niagara Falls and stayed in a motel there. Wanted to eat outside, where there are fewer tourists and therefore found Duru. The food was very tasty and the service was very friendly and welcoming! The food tasted like it was in Korea and was well prepared. Dont be fooled by the exterior appearance of the restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and super friendly staff. If you re in St. Catharines and looking for authentic Korean food at reasonable prices, this is your spot!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food was excellent. Proportions could have been a bit bigger for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Super friendly and informative, we had a great waiter, Kyly, who took the time to answer any questions we had thoroughly! Food was fresh and delicious! Cant wait to come back

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The homemade gamjatang was really good.

December 23, 2022

Ordered a pork kimchi dish for dinner and had diarrhea for the whole night lol

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Absolutely delicious. The kimchi soup was so good. Highly recommend it. Also had the tofu bibimbap which was delicious. Felt like I was back in Korea. The staff is fun and so sweet. Will be back very soon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Omg!!!! Amazing Kimchi soup. The flavour is authentic and reminds me of my days in Korea. It s a must try! The staff are very kind.

★★★
December 23, 2022

Tasty Korean food for sure, but expensive and portions are conservative: small amounts of side dishes. By the time I paid for delivery nearby, the bill was $53 for one entree and one appetizer. Really now!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Highly recommended. I was concerned that it would not be easy to be satisfied after traveling, but I tried Korean food. You dont have to worry about what to eat, the staff recommends the right answer.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Ordered for lunch. This is hidden gem in the area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The food is so delicious and tastes like eating in Korea. The host is so kind. You will never regret coming here. :) Even though it is Korean food eaten abroad, it is just as delicious as eating it in Korea. The owner is also really friendly. If you visit, you wont regret it. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Really nice friendly service and good value. We were looking for some good Korean food and based on our experience, we found it. Recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The food was amazing, they also gave me extra side dishes and portion. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We enjoyed the food. The short ribs were excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Honestly this is my fave restaurant in the whole world. Ive been going since I was a kid and never ever had a less than 11/10 experience. Food is delicious, staff are such kind people, and the atmosphere dining in is beautiful. I cant recommend Duru enough! I no longer live in the area sadly but this place made me love Korean food for life.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

In my opinion, the Korean food here is better than ~90% of the traditional Korean eateries in Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The bibimbap was amazing. It was so satisfying as Ive been craving some. It comes with miso soup, and 3 choices of side dishes. The sauce was really good. I do wish It comes with a bit more rice. Will definitely come back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Clean, delicious and well priced. They have great service and everything we tried was really tasty. Can t wait to come back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Korean and Japanese cuisines are infused together in lunch specials called Bento Meals Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I come here every time I come on a business trip. Its friendly and delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I absolutely love this place. Delicious food. Wonderful staff. I always get cravings for spicy rice cake and they definitely deliver on the spicy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We LOVE Duru restaurant and it s always our destination for lunch or dinner on the way back to Toronto from Niagara. Authentic, wholesome Korean food with just the right spices and flavour. Prices have gone up since our last visit but it s still totally worth it. Service is really great too! My kids love their Bento boxes but can never finish one themselves, and so they offered to split a bento box into two boxes so they could still have their own box. Totally recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome

★★
December 23, 2022

Im very disappointed... I would like to rate this higher since the dine in experience is good BUT takeout is the complete opposite. When you order a dish that cost $23 you expect to get a decent amount of food. Instead over half my container was empty. Thanks..now I know to go to your competitor where I can get the same dish but bigger and more full to the point where the lid cant close properly.