11 Best Japanese Restaurants in St. Catharines

“I visited today and it was amazing! The food was delicious and such a wide variety! The robots were really cute! My server Scott was phenomenal as well 😊“

“Pharmacii is an eclectic and fun spot that stands out for its creative vibe and unique cocktail selection. The menu features a wide variety of interesting and inventive drinks, perfect for anyone looking to try something new. That said, even the classics are well executed, my rum and coke was surprisingly delicious. It’s a great place to stop by for a quick drink, whether you’re in the mood for something adventurous or just a well-made standard. Casual, quirky, and worth a visit.“

“Just ordered from here for the first time. Best sushi I have ever had! Very fresh, and tasted so so good! Found my new sushi place! Thank you!“

“Run! Don’t walk to this place!! We ordered a Med Party tray, Hamashi Sashimi, seaweed salad, Nigiri Tobiko. The pictures speak for themselves, super fresh, large cuts, bursting with flavour! We’ve also previously ordered Poke bowls both Tuna and Salmon and were blown away how fresh, flavourful and filling the portions are. What a fabulous addition to the St Catharine’s/Lincoln food scene!! Oh, and the folks running the show are kind, appreciative, highly skilled and professional. I’ve finally found my local Sushi fix after 4 years of searching 🙏“

“Wide variety of food , waitress requested a few special requests as well for us :) Definitely will return Loved the decor as well“

“We had an excellent experience at Wind tonight- there was an unfortunate event of a medical emergency, in which the staff reacted with the upmost compassion and professionalism. The guest quietly insisted on covering the drinks for the people around them (which was so so so kind & unnecessary- but thank you ❤️ just glad you are okay), and Wind covered an additional round if we were interested, which was totally above and beyond for a circumstance outside of anyone’s control. My deepest gratitude & well wishes go towards the guest who had a tough night- that was so kind & generous of you, I hope you’re doing well ❤️ and to the staff who maintained a positive energy & professional manner, job well done, everything was handled so courteously & thoughtfully.“

“I had salmon sushi, eel sushi, and rolls at Bear Sushi, and the ingredients were fresh and delicious!! The store was clean and the staff were very friendly. Overall, it was a satisfactory meal, and I would definitely come back if I visit here again~“

“My daughter and I frequent this establishment and we have never been disappointed. The service is speedy and courteous. The food is very good in taste and quality. It’s very reasonably priced and the restaurant is clean and has a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys sushi, or would like to try it.“

“Honestly the best restaurant to eat at in the Fairview Mall. The staff are great. Always so friendly. And the coolest part is watching them cook the food on front of you. It’s so delicious. I always get extra teriyaki sauce! Paid $15 for their rice with veggies, shrimp, chicken, and beef. And I also got a large bottle of coke to drink. 100% recommend the Iron Chef. :)“

“Thank you VERY much!! Amazing fresh delicious food. We ordered for our daughter's University grad. Huge portions for the party platters. Highly recommend!!! The staff went above and beyond for us“

“Shout out to the staff they were amazing.

Okay guys, seriously — got another banger for you right here. As soon as we sat down at Duru, they hit us with free barley tea, and let me tell you, it was brewed perfectly — super aromatic and so relaxing on the stomach.

Then boom — complimentary Tteokkochi (sweet and spicy rice skewers) on the house. Never had it before, but it was delicious — chewy, sweet, spicy, just fire.

I ordered the salmon bento which came with a refreshing miso soup, pickled daikon, and some flavorful kimchi. The salmon was super tender with a sweet teriyaki glaze, and the rice? Fluffy with sesame seeds on top that gave it a nice nutty touch. It also came with two hamburger gyoza — not bad, but I’m more of a soft pork gyoza type. The side salad was beautifully plated and super light, perfect palate cleanser.

My wife ordered the bibimbap — a massive rice bowl loaded with egg, daikon, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber, and ground beef. Huge portion and packed with flavor. Like, OMG 😱 big.

Gotta give it up to this place. If you're craving real-deal Korean-Japanese fusion, Duru is the move. 5 stars all day.“