I love a good katsu sando and this spot did not disappoint! I ordered the spicy tonkatsu sando and a melon ice cream float. The spicy tonkatsu sando was so good and the amount of spice was perfect for me. The crispness of the pork and flavor of sauce were great. The ice cream float was also fun to drink! read more

Daruma Sando - Ice cream float - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The sandwiches were quite tasty! Maybe a little too much sauce on mine but it was great. The staff at the counter were friendly and greeted me when I walked in and had my pick up order ready early. They bagged it up and pointed me towards extra utensils or sauces. It's got a small, casual seating area and cute daruma decor. read more

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Soggy sandwich and soggy popcorn chicken. (I ate there, no take home so no excuse) Seasoning is similar to Chinese 5 spice (at a Japanese restaurant). Why the over saturation of sodium, I drank about eight glasses of water afterward. I ordered chicken Katsu and popcorn chicken. read more

Service was great! The interior was clean and you order via screen in the front. The food overall was eh. The fries are great with the nori seasoning but the other fries and sandwiches with the spice seasoning was kind of lacking flavor besides the heat factor. I was hoping for more wow but didn't really get that from the sandwiches or the popcorn chicken. I would come back to try the curry or sandwiches but there's better Japanese style chicken out there for now. read more

Daruma Sando - SPICY CHICKEN KATSU SANDO, FRIES - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

New Japanese katsu sando spot in Fremont by the owner of Menya Musashi and it's SO good! It's right next to Pablo y Pablo. Tried the egg salad, pork katsu, and ebi sando (fav!), plus the juiciest chicken katsu curry. Everything was packed with flavor and super satisfying. Sandos were priced from $9-$13. There's street parking but pretty easy to find! Overall would definitely come back to try their spicy chicken katsu sando! read more

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I really like this place a lot! So much that I have gone here 2 days in a row. The Oyako Sando with chicken and egg is the best ! Also the Tamago Sando is very good (but they do premake these so bread is not warm like the other sandos) I also highly recommend a curry dip side and popcorn chicken non spicy. Just a warning that is spicy is spicy unless you love a lot of dry spice.. read more

Daruma Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went on a Sunday afternoon and I expected parking to be much worse. It's a few blocks away from the busiest parts of Fremont which is nice. I got the chicken katsu sando combo and then selected nori fries and spicy mayo. The sandwich was delicious: soft bread, good katsu, crunchy coleslaw, and a tonkatsu style sauce. The fries were also great. The nori was a subtle addition. The spicy mayo was actually spicy! There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Both feel very casual. read more

Daruma Sando - CHICKEN KATSU SANDO - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Really great spot for an affordable meal. Everything on the menu is $14 and under. Definitely try both the sandos and curry. Service is fast and the food was fresh and crispy! Would definitely come back for more. read more

Daruma Sando - TAMAGO SANDO and PORK KATSU SANDO (IG: hangryforwhat) - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i very much enjoyed daruma sando! it's a nice spot for grab n go katsu sandos, but there's also a few tables inside that you could do dine in. i think it's pretty affordable ($12/sandwich) for what you get! the chicken katsu was not dry, the toppings are standard, good crunch on the cabbage, and plentiful sauce. the bread was soft, but does get soggy if you dont eat it quick! their combo is additional $6 for a side and fountain drink. would highly recommend getting their potato salad. it was so flavorful and had some veggies in it. service was fine, and my order came out pretty quick which was nice. read more

Daruma Sando - CHICKEN KATSU SANDO + SIDE JAPANESE POTATO SALAD - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this new restaurant addition to the Wallingford/Fremont area. Their sandos are delicious, but for me it's their Pork Katsu Curry that keeps me coming back! Support Small Business and eat here soon. read more

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Service was pretty quick and easy. Your order on a screen and they will call your number when the food is ready! We got 2 sandwich's(pork and spicy chicken). Both sandwich's the meat was super crispy but it was warm. I thought the meat would be hotter. I really liked the spicy chicken the spice/sauce on it added extra flavor to the sandwich and it had a nice little kick to it. There is a few indoor and outdoor seating so more of eat and go type of place! Overall experience was great and will definitely come back here in the future!! read more

Daruma Sando - SPICY CHICKEN KATSU SANDO, PORK KATSU SANDO - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There are a lot of places around Seattle that serve teriyaki and ramen, but there aren't a lot of places that serve Japanese-style curry as a specialty or Sando (Japanese-style sandwiches). Daruma Sando does both and a little bit more, and they do a pretty darn good job. THE ROSES: Absolutely pristine dining space; well-lit, pleasantly decorated and very inviting. I can't speak for the sandwiches or the other side treats (like takoyaki), but I can tell you their curry is the real deal! I have eaten a lot of curry in Japan, and this is authentic. Their house made curry sauce expertly balances sweet and savory with just a hint of heat. Staff is courteous. THE THORNS: No dedicated parking, so finding a place close by might be a challenge during peak periods. They use an automated kiosk to place orders, but they only have one so that can be a real bottleneck, especially if you're behind a patron who doesn't have a lot of experience ordering on one. TOP TIP for patrons: while you're waiting for your turn to order, grab one of the menus off the counter and decide what you want. Please don't wait until you're at the kiosk to puzzle over what you want to order. Be quick and efficient, please! THE VERDICT: Daruma Sando is a real treat, offering authentic Japanese street cuisine in an inviting space. Heartily recommend! read more

Was really excited to try this new sando spot in the Wallingford area. It is a small place with some outdoor seating. The prices were reasonable and the service was fast! What we got: *Ebi Katsu sando *Pork Katsu curry *Takoyaki (spicy) Wish the ebi katsu was crispier and that the pork Katsu curry had more flavor. The takoyaki was our favorite out of all three. The ebi katsu sando was still tasty though and overall, the food was filling! read more

Daruma Sando - EBI KATSU SANDO, TAKOYAKI, PORK KATSU CURRY - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really cool, adorable spot with an edge. The katsu is packed with authentic flavor. My partner is from Hawaii, and this place is already at the top of our list to bring the ohana when they visit. Definitely a new favorite. read more

Daruma Sando - Interior of the restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm so happy that Daruma is here only a block away! It's casual, spacious, bright inside. They were busy despite only having opened a week or two ago and 1pm on a Saturday, so there was a little bit of a wait. It's cafe food, not fast food though, I wasn't bothered. I ordered more food than I could eat bc I wanted to try a variety. I got the tamago sando, nori seasoned fries, and pork katsu curry. The sando and fries were good but not necessarily anything to write home about. I made the wrong choice w the spicy mayo for the fries. They tasted better with ketchup w the acidic vingery-ness. That's probably an individual preference thing though. The pork katsu! So yummmy! And the pickled veg was so good! I hope Daruma sticks around for a while! read more

Daruma Sando - Pup sitting at the comfortable, shaded, outdoor tables while waiting for our take out. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I just ate my order from Daruma Sando for the first time from an online order. I ordered the Ground Beef Katsu Japanese Curry. First of all the ground beef katsu is too salty for me. The curry is sweet, but a little too spicy for me and there is nothing wrong with the spicy of it. Just that I am not too much into too spicy, but anyway the curry is good. Overall it was ok. read more

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Got through doordash delivery. Egg sandwich was a tad salty. Pork katsu sandwich would probably be better eaten on site - a bit soggy. My coworker got fries which weren't that special. Would recommend eating in restaurant rather than take out or delivery. Skip the fries. read more

I never write reviews, but this place earns it. My boyfriend and I just finished our takeout order and I turned into a different person as I was eating it. I was in a flow-state. Spoonful of curry, popcorn chicken, potato croquette, chicken katsu sandwich dipped in the curry. I lost myself a bit. I'm not even being dramatic, this food slapped HARD. read more

Pretty good sandwiches. We ordered the tamago and katau sandwiches. Made fresh to order.. cute little shop ... I think it was a soft opening ... the staff was cool greeted us as we walked in and they seems to have a system and hit our food out in pretty good time. Yes, I will back to try the katsu curry ... read more

Ordered the spicy pork and chicken sandwich at prime lunch time. Picked it up myself and drove home, less than 5 minutes away and sandwiches were cold and soggy. Spicy fries were also nearly cold and had no flavor than the over used spice they used. So disappointing, had been excited to try. read more

Daruma Sando - Spicy chicken. - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great spot for katsu sandwiches and curry! My husband and I came on a weekend for lunch. It was fairly busy, but we were able to get a table outside which was easier for our stroller. They have lots of seating indoors as well. We ordered at their kiosk, they only have one, so if you come during busy time, I would recommend knowing what you want to order in advance. Food took a bit to come out, but it wasn't too bad. We got the katsu sandwich, menchi kastu curry, nori fries and drink. Their soft drink machine is pretty tiny with only like 3 options. The katsu was delicious. Very juicy and tasty. The curry also had great flavor. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would come back again for more! read more

Ordered spicy chicken katsu sando with fries and the potato croquette curry. The sando packed heat I wasn't expecting. The fries were on point. The curry was fine for what it was. I'll definitely be back! Recommend. read more

Daruma Sando - Curry POTATO CROQUETTE CURRY SPICY CHICKEN KATSU SANDO - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was very excited to try this place however was very disappointed. Chicken katsu curry rice: I don't know where to start. The chicken katsu came with the skin and batter completely detached from the meat. The meat was tender which was a redeeming quality. The rice was bad it was clumpy. Hard. The curry sauce was nothing special but the shaved cabbage was good Ebi sandwich: was decent Spiced fries: way too much spice to the point it was too salty and overpowering. You order at the kiosk tablet and bus your own table. Ample free street parking. read more

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Loved the sandos tasty filled. Had the pork katsu and the egg and pork katsu flavors were delicious. Potatoes salad was a great side.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! We had the pork katsu curry and it was a 10/10! Look forward to retuning and trying the sandwiches. read more

Daruma sando just opened and I was excited to try the new place on the block. The food is excellent so I'm glad it's broadening the food scene near gasworks! I got the spicy pork katsu sando at their recommendation and it was a great mix of flavors and textures. Soft buttery bread, crisp fresh cabbage, great sauces, and nicely fried pork. It was $12 ($15 after tax and tip) for a generously thick sandwich and more than I could eat, although I struggle on large sandwiches. I should've gotten something to drink with it but that's on me. The place is casual but airy and clean, you can order from a touchscreen and they have physical menus. They made my sandwich in front of me, so it took a few minutes wait. There's also shaded seating outside. read more

Daruma Sando - Spicy pork katsu sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had the katsu sandwich and takoyaki. Both were really giod and worth having again. I tend to like my katsu a little bit more on the thin side, but just a personal preference. read more

Pretty tasty, although maybe i would try the more traditional Japanese fare next time.

Friendly staff in a small and comfortable space that reminds me a lot of boba shops; you can hang out with a few friends here. As someone who has missed shrimp sandwiches, I was extremely pleased by their Ebi Katsu Sando, which was crispy and flavorful. Their Chicken Katsu sandwich was also very good. Given that they're between slices of toasted shokupan with sauce, I recommending eating the sandwiches rather quickly; An hour in transit will definitely make them a bit soggy. Still absolutely worth it if you want some Japanese style sandwiches with fried katsu! read more

Had the spicy pork katsu Sando. Wayyyyy too hot, couldn't taste anything else. Katsu wasn't particularly great either

I liked their sandwiches, I tried chicken katsu for the first time I didn't like their sauce that came with it but the other sauces was really good. And the prices were pretty decent I was surprised at how affordable it was. read more

Amazing Sando and curry plate. Really great prices. The Sapporo draft is perfect and the properly chilled mugs are such a plus. Comfy ambiance. Also impeccably friendly service. Really great way to start our day. Really well done, thank y'all so much. read more

Pretty mediocre sandwich, I was excited to try this place and unfortunately disappointed. I got the Pork Katsu sandwich and it was just a big soggy mess. Only thing you could taste was the curry, the crispy pork was not crispy. The fries were soggy and cold read more

This spot is very cozy, I really love the online ordering kiosk and the amount of seating for such a small place. They were busy so the wait was a little longer than normal, but the staff was so friendly. We got several sandos and the salted fries. The fries were thin and crispy. There are a few sauce options. The sando gave me the chicken ick quite quickly and had way too much sauce, I couldn't even finish the other half. The egg sandwich was fine, nothing to write home about. Another way overpriced place in the city.... read more

for starters, when placing an online order for pick up i was given the option of curbside pick up so i check marked the box to have it brought out to my car. there was no directions when i arrived so i called and the guy said yeah no one leaves here you can come in to get it. um ok cool no problem but why is there a curbside option?? to touch on the food... sorry but terrible. i ordered the egg sandwich and for 9.50? it wasn't phenomenal and id rather go to tres sandwich and get theirs for 4.50 because theirs tastes better and is $5 less. i also got the chicken cutlet curry and i took maybe 3 bites before scrapping it. worst curry i've ever had and the first bit of chicken i ate had either fat or cartilage. tiktok hyped this place up too much. read more

Okay y'all, this was a tasty place, BUT I'm here to warn of the numbing Szechuan if that's your cup of tea great, you'll love the spicy fries and spicy sandos. But, this flavor is a numbing peppercorn, I wasn't aware of the Szechuan seasoning and so my experience was lowered because of it. The food was very good, but I couldn't finish the fries due to the sensation, again my fault but just a PSA for those of you out there! The nori fries were sooo good! read more

The sandwiches and vegan curry dip are amaaaaazing! We ordered to go and had dinner at gasworks park.

We had the Chicken Sando and Spicy Chicken Sando. Both were incredble, really, truly. And the guys working there were all attentive and nice. We'll be coming back for sure. read more

My family is so excited to have Daruma Sando in the neighborhood! We ordered the Katsu Sando and the Katsu Curry yesterday and both were delicious - the curry has just the right amount of kick to it. Ordering was easy from the touchscreen just inside the door. They have plenty of tables or counter spots if you'd like to eat onsite, but you can also do an easy takeaway for a picnic at Gas Works. read more