Daruma Ramen absolutely blew us away. We started with the cucumber salad and gyoza; the gyoza were…read moreperfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and some of the best we've ever had. For ramen, we ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The broth was incredible, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and every ingredient tasted fresh and intentional. We've had ramen all over, and this was hands down the best ramen we've ever had. Great food, great flavors, and a meal we'll be thinking about for a long time. We can't wait to come back.

It the food was great!!! I love that more Japanese restaurants are popping up!…read more おいしいです!!! Service was standard The place was clean !

This place is small but mighty. It's the best sushi spot in the area, hands down…read more The fish was fresh, and it melts in your mouth. The service was attentive , fast, and warm. My beautiful date had the miso soup with tofu. The flavors were deep and flavorful. I will definitely come back.

Icho has quickly become one of my most favorite places to visit…read more The small interior seats only a few guests which makes it great for date nights and special outings with a few guests. However this allows the staff to be more directly invested in your experience and keep the same level of quality in each dish. The fish is always fresh. The sushi rolls are creative enough to stand out from your local sushi restaurant but not over the top that the flavors get so mixed up that you're not sure what you're eating. The star of the show is their truffle escolar. I can't say more than if you are a fan of sashimi, then you will want to get this to be the first and last dish you order.

Yelpers....oh yelpers…read more... Sushi sushi sushi...now this is some good sushi. Besides getting sushi juice spilled on me. They did make it right... This spot needs to be checked out. Great seating. Both at the bar and at a table. Great customer service. Cozy spot to enjoy a roll or a few pieces. This is a place to must check out my fellow Yelpers...I will be back. Thank you Temari!!!!

My wife and I were HUGE Temari fans. They had the best sushi in the state hands down. Everything we…read moreloved about it is gone with the new owners. Rolls are smaller and taste like grocery store sushi rather than quality restaurant sushi. The sauces are different and used way more sparingly, the cuts of the ingredients are inconsistent. The rice tastes cheaper and the fish and fruits are unrecognizable. The Baja roll and Primo rolls use to be my favorite rolls anywhere. I ordered both and I honestly couldn't even finish the Baja roll. Cheap fish, canned fruit, almost no sauces. I'd honestly rather pay $25 a roll to have the old rolls back rather than these new versions. Sadly, I probably won't ever return unless they go back to the old level of quality for their rolls. RIP.

No longer called Sakura, it is now Makatos all you can eat sushi…read more Look, at roughly $22 a person, as far as all you can eat sushi goes its a great deal. The service was great, and the quality of the sushi and udon were delicious! The ice cream was good too. Now one warning: the fried/tempura appetizers and pieces are not freshly made (my suspicion). Definitely had the flavor and texture of premade fried foods frozen and shipped in a sysco bag. So setting aside the somewhat disappointing fried shrimp, onion rings, scallops; Im still giving it 5 stars because as an all you can eat buffet pricing goes, and the quality nigiri, its still a great location!!

It's called Makoto Sushi now. I love this group of restaurants and ate at their affiliate on 48th…read moreand Elliot Rd. Last week. The food here is outstanding and Lunch is only 21 dollars. The ice cream is even really good. Their out of control roll is out of control. The fried Scallops are perfect and their Tempura veggies are delicious with the Yam as my fave vegetable. And the staff is so nice and accommodating You just can't go wrong here.

5 stars all around. We absolutely love this place and share it with all of our friends…read more Food - great quality fish, big portions (the fish itself as well not just the dish), amazing taste. You literally can't go wrong with anything on the menu from appetizers to entrees to bento boxes. The boat is perfect for any and all celebrations and definitely feeds up to 4 people. Your bellies will leave happy Service - the friendliest group of people ever. They are quick and professional and ALWAYS a smile on their faces. Even though they're busy, they turn the tables quickly without ever making you feel like you're being rushed out Atmosphere - nice and cozy. Beautiful decor and it doesn't feel too crowded inside At the end of the day, you honestly just can't beat all day happy hour on Sundays. Simply the best!

My wife and I were looking on Yelp for a nearby casual sushi restaurant and found Sushi Rock &…read moreGrill. We walked in a weekday night and found the dining area quite small and full, except for their final open table next to the entrance. We took that spot and found out 'the hard way' they have those dastardly uncomfortable metal chairs. Not only is the seat firm and not cushioned, the bar that wraps around pinches in on your hip. We almost left but decided to tough it out. Our server was attentive and friendly and our order came out quite quickly. We ordered a few specialty rolls like their sweet potato roll, dragon roll and caterpillar roll. I also ordered a salmon sashimi. All of the rolls were well presented and best of all, tasty! It's not near the best sushi I've had, but it filled the craving we had. The wall murals and decor were simple but classy. We also noticed the noise level was good despite many people in a small space. Overall, this is a nice little neighborhood spot for sushi and worth a visit!

Came here to eat lunch before a movie and I was pleasantly surprised! Sushi was so yummy and…read moreservice was friendly. I believe they have a happy hour or a good price on sushi... ! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in the Mesa Riverview area and I didn't know this was back…read morethere, right next to the movie theater. Reviews are very good and so we gave it a try on a Saturday evening. When we arrived there were 2 people eating at the sushi counter, otherwise it was empty. During our time there another couple came in, so it was not busy and easy to get a table. The server was very friendly and service was great. For that I'll push my rating to 4 stars. For me, this place is personally 3.5/5. Everything was decent but nothing I would rave about. And that might just be me, because people love this place in other reviews. It was possibly just a bunch of little things that made me think it's just okay. I thought the texture of sushi rice was a bit too soft, I know it's sticky rice but I felt like it was a little over cooked and too soft. I also thought both of my rolls tasted exactly the same. Which thankfully I thought were good tasting. The stuffed jalapeños were definitely a miss, they were so under fried so mostly a mush of ingredients in a jalapeño. And initially I liked the karaage but had a couple of tough pieces, so overall that was just okay. Miso soup was solid. And I realize that the appetizers are cooked in the back and not by sushi chef, and people rave about the chef. However like I said, both rolls seemed pretty similar tasting and one was supposed to be more spicy. All very standard flavors, like I would expect from AYCE sushi. I think I'm just looking for more delicate flavors with higher quality pieces of fish. I likely should have tried some of the special items listed on the rotating items board near the sushi bar. Next time we go back I'll try sitting at the sushi bar and trying some speciality items. People have said this is the best way to enjoy this place. We will likely come back during a lunch or happy hour special, if I like it better and I can upgrade my review I'd be happy to give this small, local family run business all the stars.

We came on a Wednesday evening and got sat right away. We tried the lemon garlic edamame and it was…read moredefinitely delicious! We tried three rolls, the Amigo, the Mesa and the Yellowtail Lover, they were all my favorite! We also got to try the Crazy Krab appetizer and fried banana dessert and they were also amazing! Really friendly staff and quick food made this restaurant an immediate winner! We'll definitely be back to try muly rolls!!

I just got the Arizona roll for takeout but I thought it was very good. The sauce was a little…read moremayo-y for me, I think eel sauce would have been better, but great proportions and tasted good. I really liked the cucumber sunomono, lots of cucumber and some Krab. The seared salmon nigiri was also good.

This place is always clean and welcoming, and the service has been consistently great every time I…read morevisit. The staff is friendly, attentive, and make the whole experience enjoyable. They also have fantastic happy hour and lunch specials that make it easy to stop by more often without breaking the bank. I honestly come back again and again for the spicy edamame and the spicy tuna on crispy rice -- both are absolutely amazing and packed with flavor. The spicy tuna on crispy rice is perfectly done every time, with just the right crunch and spice, and the spicy edamame is seriously addictive. I've also tried the tempura, shrimp tempura roll, miso soup, and several other rolls, and everything I've ordered has been fresh and delicious. You can really tell they take pride in the quality of their food. It's quickly become one of my favorite sushi spots, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great sushi, awesome specials, and consistently friendly service.

Unparalleled service, sushi, and charm. If you're a purist with a taste for uni, yellowtail,…read moreoctopus and more, this spot won't disappoint. Misu and Han are the real deal, and I can't remember a time I've been in to catch an NCAA basketball game that they weren't here to chop it up with me. Sit at the sushi bar for the full experience.

Tried and true sushi spot, love meeting friends here! The sushi is all good, but the lobster…read morespecial roll is the reason we keep coming back. Service is always quick and friendly. A little difficult to find the front door (it's blacked out) but once you find it, you'll keep coming back!

Look at this Salmon Every single time I come here, I leave…read more very satisfied with my purchases

8/14/26 First time visiting…read more Update 8/16/26 Friend Diele K informed me Daruma Ramen was rated in the top 10 in the US. That comports with the amazing food I experienced. Craving Noodles and bookmarked Daruma Ramen based on Elite & All Star reviews by Betty j., Kendall N., Lucy L., and Samantha N thank-you guys! Parking 4/5 The restaurant is small and located on the west end of the strip mall. Arrived approximately 3pm. Not a peak meal time the parking lot was very busy due to numerous business in the strip mall sharing the parking lot. A few trips around the lot snagged up a spot as someone was leaving. Atmosphere 4/5 Rating based on a small kitchen/Dining room business. Approximately 8-10 two seat tables. TV on the wall no decor, clean and sufficient. Service 5/5 Service today was by Mireya. She asked if this was our first visit, which it was and she thoughtfully covered their menu by reviewing starters, salad, Roman and noodles dishes like Yukasoba as well as beverages. The shared sampling order: 1green Tea. 1 Hot Tea. 1 Cucumber salad (shareable size). 1 Yukasoba. 1 Sapporo Meso Butter Ramen. 1 Spicy #5 Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen. Mireya got our orders in, and returned with the drinks and cucumber salad. The entrees came out in succession and the table filled quickly! She was very organized checked on us frequently and also had to go containers ready when we called it quits. An almost complete Yukasoba and half a Ramen came home. Food 10/5 Everything was fresh and delicious. I've never been to or had Ramens like this before. Amazing would be an understatement. The broth in the spicy dish was I would enjoy by itself. Spicy #5 was mild by my standards and wouldn't mind a bit more heat. The noodles were very nice and the cabbage was cut to size and skillet browned slightly before adding it into the dish. Mushroom added great texture and flavor. Both Ramens came with pork which was two thinly sliced pork chops. They were tender and took on some of the broths flavor, the pork quality was excellent! The Yukasoba is something I have fairly often however theirs was the best I've experienced. The pork was different in this dish, small diced pieces and the texture was soft perhaps a lower quality of meat with higher fat content which really excelled in the Yukasoba. The restaurant appeared busy all hours and had a continuous stream departures and arrivals. It fair to say the restaurant is small, a bit difficult to find your first visit and it may not be glamorous but you would miss out on some special food if you didn't give them a try! This was a great experience for us and we will be back. Daruma Ramen my friends-SYOY!

I got the spicy ramen bowl with level 5 spice. I think next time i'll try it at a 2 or 3 as the…read morelevel 5 spice made the ramen kinda oily? It was a nice amount of heat at 5 though! I also ordered some appetizers and they were pretty yummy. Gyoza was nice and crispy.