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Duru Restaurant

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Unfussy option for Korean & Japanese favorites like teriyaki, bulgogi, udon & hot pot. People often mention Korean, good, service, friendly, staff, spicy, delicious, authentic, restaurant, love,


Address

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

Contact

+1 905-682-6920

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (525 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Korean (24) good (17) service (11) friendly (11) staff (10) spicy (10) delicious (10) authentic (9) restaurant (9) love (9)
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  • 4/5 JC L. 2 months ago on Google • 555 reviews New
    Amazing service. The wait staff here are awesome. They can speak Korean and English. The kitchen is fast. Clean facility. Clean washrooms. Good amount of parking. Bus stop out front. Free WiFi. No credit surcharge. Prices per portion is not the best.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 태리 1 year ago on Google
    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.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and got myself a spicy bulgogi and mom got the vegetarian bibimbap which both was so delicious! The ladies were so nice and welcoming! Definitely come back here again when I am in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah F. 8 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    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!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleena H. 6 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    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!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dustin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and accommodating staff. The ingredients were fresh and the food was delicious! Portion sizes felt good for the price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vanessa Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The bibimbap was amazing. It was so satisfying as I've 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!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first time dining in since the pandemic happened. The staff was attentive, making sure customers are fully vaccinated before dining in which is important to us. They have lunch menu even at weekends. We ordered spicy beef and spicy squid bento. They came with salad, dumplings, rice, and soup. We love the portion and taste of our dishes. Would definitely visit again next time we are around :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trent M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful expression of authentic Korean cuisine with lovely personal service even when its busy. We will be back when we visit St. Catharines again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaclynn L. 10 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love the service here, everyone is so kind and respectful and they aren't 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 wasn't 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 wouldn't mind her with my son. Sometimes little things can make you smile. Will be coming back!!😆
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 zhiyi z. 2 years ago on Google
    Hi,here is amazing~I love it,spice bugulion ,UFO fried rice,Spice fish cake…those is my favorite. I will come here next time. l already been here three times😝😝😝😃😃😃👍👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felix L. 4 years ago on Google
    We had an early Father's Day lunch and the family enjoyed the Korean and Japanese entrées we ordered. Service was fast and pleasant. We would definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie H. 2 years ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Just love love love this restaurant, from the food to the service, the lady was so nice and kind to us. Personally I am a hug fan of Korean food, have gone to so many Korean restaurant and so far, this one is the best in Niagara region. The portion is actually larger than I expected and the price is affordable. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 YONI 4 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    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!

  • 5/5 emmalay r. 9 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    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!

  • 5/5 Sabrina H. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    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.

  • 5/5 Estera 10 months ago on Google
    Great food, good prices, good music, and super friendly staff :) Been here multiple times now and it's always a positive experience

  • 5/5 Zhang L. 9 months ago on Google
    Food is very delicious and tastes very good. We come very often and they have great costumer service.

  • 5/5 Hannah L. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best kimchi stews I’ve ever had! Great price, great service, great ambiance! Will definitely come again!

  • 5/5 Soran Mirza I. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice spacious Korean Japanese restaurant. Love the Korean dishes prepared very well and taste good and authentic friendly server and relaxing quiet atmosphere .

  • 2/5 Aries G. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm 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 can't close properly.

  • 5/5 Michele A. 1 year ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Karina H. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly this is my fave restaurant in the whole world. I've 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 can't recommend Duru enough! I no longer live in the area sadly but this place made me love Korean food for life.

  • 5/5 Steve M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice friendly service and good value. We were looking for some good Korean food and based on our experience, we found it. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Kay 2 years ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 gloria 1 year ago on Google
    They serve authentic Korean food. We had spicy rice cake and seafood pancake as starter and also had korean BBQ with tender beef and pork belly. All of food we had were very tasty and the BBQ meat with good quality was so good and fun to cook by ourselves. The servers were so cute and friendly and very caring when we needed something such as more drink or side dish. We would go there again next time.

  • 5/5 Victor H. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good. They don't even ask for side dish, just kept refilling them for us. Covid restrictions applies. (Vaccine proof + id + mask).

  • 5/5 Anne G. 2 years ago on Google
    I will come back again

  • 2/5 Raven 1. 2 years ago on Google
    I called in to find out about the fee for all you can eat but the 2 people on the phone didn't spoke English and it made it difficult for them to understand my question. Definitely having a English speaking person answer the phone it will help customers and possible future customers

  • 5/5 MishaShow 2 years ago on Google
    There food just amazing! The prices is very affordable and the stuff is very nice and caring. Love this place. We take out from them ones a week for many years and always enjoying the food and there smiles. Thank you guys!

  • 5/5 Gie L. 2 years ago on Google
    The foods taste and quality were excellent. Also the price was good. Very authentic Korean foods. But you must be patient in busy hours, they don't enough waiters. Definitely will come back again.

  • 5/5 A B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very authentic. I ordered their Bibimbap for take out and it was very tasty and tasted like real Korean food. The Bibimbap came with different types of pickles on the side as it should be and also miso soup. I couldn’t be happier. It was worth the drive to get it. The staff who helped me was also friendly. He was probably the owner. The only thing I didn’t like was the area where this restaurant is located.

  • 5/5 Sam D. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place authentic Korean food. The service is very friendly and knowledgeable. They will guide you for your food choices. Great place for hot food during deep winter freeze. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Wenna D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Korean & Japanese food! The bulgogi is amazing! The spicy squid is very spicy. Good value for the price.

  • 5/5 Anh V. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is great, staff are very friendly and accommodating ❤️

  • 5/5 Jonathan T. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    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!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myunghwa J. 10 months ago on Google • 1 review
    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. ❤️

  • 5/5 Deborah L. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Wow - the food and the service was excellent. My family took a trip to from Seattle, WA and wasn't 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, Duru's 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!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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