Sushi is good, service good. Only reason why a deducted a star was because I got the Omakase Nigiri Special... I don't know why but all of them had a faint or after taste of soap. I don't know if it was them cleaning their fish??? Or soap not completely cleaned off the knife??? I don't know but I had to keep eating ginger to just off taste the hints of soap :/ read more

I absolutely love this place! I have my favorite rolls that I order on the regular. The rolls are unique, fresh and very creative. It's a cute, small place in downtown salinas. The staff is friendly! They are super clean, efficient and well organized. It's a great place to meet with friends/invite friends or family for some delicious sushi. Sushi Daruma does not disappoint read more

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I've been meaning to update my review for a while. I had dinned in when the restaurant had recently opened. After that I've gone countless amount of times. Sushi is great & the service is too even when it gets busy. I've also had the miso soup and the taste is read more

Great food, great service and positive people all around! As you eat, they had the original Pokémon show playing, which was awesome! Best sushi! If your not a fan of the fish Get the angry bird. It is a teriyaki chicken role! I will definitely be coming back. I'd recommend this place to anyone! Thanks for the great hospitality! read more

Love everything about this place! Best sushi around. We make the trip to Salinas from Monterey just to get sushi from here!

When Harumi's in Seaside (our favorite for the last 5 years at least) made some recent unpleasant changes that turned us off of them, it was nice to see this place open up with some familiar faces. The decor is fresh, clean, and really really nice overall. The menu is full of the staples, but with many new and exciting rolls as well. Of the 4 rolls and appetizer we ordered, everything was super tasty and refreshing. We will definitely be back! read more

I really love sushi so was excited when Sushi Daruma opened up. My first time there was fantastic. Great sushi and sashimi. Same was true for my second time there. My third time was a different story. I had placed an order to go for $120 in food and walked in to pick it up. I had accidentally left my face mask in my truck and was greeted very rudely by a man behind the counter who shouted I needed a mask. I did get the mask but was irked about how it was handled. Could certainly have been much nicer about it. I paid and left with my food. When I got home several of the rolls had a strong, unpleasant fish flavor, like it was not safe to eat anymore. Some of the rolls were falling apart being too loosely rolled which was annoying. It was not a positive experience. I'll return to dining at Harumi in Seaside which is consistently good. read more

Sooo GOOD! One of the best sushi places hands down! My husband and I tried the spi Edamame, Mango Madness roll, Chicken Teriyaki roll, Amigo roll, and Simba roll. They were all delicious!! We met the owner who was very nice and friendly. Staff was courteous and welcoming. We will definitely be coming here again read more

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Service was warm, friendly, and attentive. But lets talk about the food...AMAZING! I had the Simba Roll and the Sunset Roll. The portions for the rolls were exactly what I like, generous with what you want (salmon, avocado, shrimp tempura, various delicious sauces, etc) and the right amount of rice. The rolls held together nicely, nothing fell apart at all while transporting it to my mouth. I really had multiple "omg this is amazing" moments when I was alternating eating the rolls and washing it down with a Asahi beer. Hands down to the chef, the asian guy really knows his craft. I've eaten at a TON of sushi restaurants and this is one I'll remember when I stop by Salinas. read more

It's always scary trying new restaurants, but thank Goodness I had a wonderful first time experience at Sushi Daruma. We were welcomed by a friendly hostess. Did not have to wait long. I love their menu! It has so many options. It was hard to choose because everything sounded good. We started off with Strawberry Sake. It was delicious!!! I wanted to take a case home lol we ordered the 49er roll, mango madness, Denise the Menace and big daddy. All were delicious! The mango in the mango madness was not ripe, but it was still good. The rolls are big. You definitely get your money's worth. I am happy I finally found a sushi restaurant in Salinas that I like. Definitely will be coming back. read more

The fish tasted really old and fishier than normal. The restaurant smelled of old dirty carpet. Prices were normal for a good sushi place but super overpriced for this one. The only reason I am giving them 2 stars is because the staff was really nice. read more

The best sushi in salinas hands down. Most of the time there is a wait, short waiting time but it is so worth it. Customer service is always on point and the sushi never ever disappoints. read more

My all time favorite sushi spot in Salinas! It's a little pricey, but it's sooooo worth it!! It tastes fresh and you can tell they take their time with perfecting each roll! read more

Excellent new sushi restaurant with a great atmosphere. Fun and delicious rolls. We love the upbeat feel and fresh sushi. Super awesome staff! read more

Sushi Daruma - Nori-Taco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

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I came to this part of town for a seminar with several of my classmates, and we ended up coming to this restaurant three nights in a row because it was so delicious! Even my super picky sushi friends absolutely loved the quality and creativity of the rolls. The entire restaurant has such a bright, welcoming feel to it, all the servers were friendly and upbeat, and the food itself was incredible. There's truly something for every taste here, with a variety of flavors, textures, and preferences that you don't often see in any sushi restaurant anywhere. If you have not visited this hidden gem you should probably change that status now! read more

Sushi was very delicious, my friend's lunch special was also good and had a good variety. The miso soup was good as-well.The staff was very friendly, informative and were very quick with our orders. The overall vibe of this Sushi restaurant was great and we will most definitely be stopping here again in the future read more

We follow Dennis from Monterey his family own sushi restaurant there. This place has a variety menu and fresh sushi! My favorite roll is Dennis in the Menance roll. Sushi chef is very nice. Highly recommend read more

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I would definitely recommend coming to this restaurant! The staff was extremely friendly and the service was great. The food came out really quick too! read more

Great new sushi restaurant, sushi was really good. Only disappointment was the ramen, noodles are definitely packaged noodles. The broth was flavorless, the chashu seems to have bbq sauce, which made the flavorless broth have a super weird taste. Service was okay, waitress can definitely work on their service. read more

Sushi Daruma - Tonkotsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

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Restaurant was loud and crowded so people had to yell at their tables and the tables were very close together. Sushi chefs were not wearing masks, nor were many of the customers. Miso soup was lukewarm so we had to send it back to get hot ones. The service was slow and the food was just ok. read more

Food was awesome!!!! Price was reasonable. My #1 sushi place!!!!! Can't wait for my youngest son to come home from deployment to take him there!!!! read more

Me and my sister had a good experience for our first time. I got the dancing dragon roll & the Suggoi roll. I highly recommend the spicy edamame! The staff was attentive and friendly and very good about directions. Pricing was also very reasonable. I'm very picky about my sushi restaurants but I'm glad I came and tried this place. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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They try hard and do a nice job. The waitress was very nice, the ramen was pretty good. The sushi was good too.

We love Sushi Fridays in our house, where we order slightly excessively off the sushi daruma menu. I love that they just added some new rolls to their menu. We've tried several and they are delish. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Awesome food. Clean place and convenient. Recommend it. Dennis is a super chef and guy.

This place is great! The selection is good as well as prices. Staff and owner are very nice. Congrats on your opening! read more

I had the spicy edamame , golden California roll and Tokonstu Ramen . I picked up my order , it was about a 45 minute wait the, waitresses were very nice and welcoming. ( My order was not ready upon my arrival, an extra 10 minutes ) .However their food was not as good as their customer service . The Golden California roll is deep fried but the roll itself was very soggy and a bit oily . The Tokonstu Ramen had an overpowering flavor of RAW dough , the container that was given to me had hardly any broth and a small piece of pork chatsu. I was very disappointed . I was left to only eat the spicy edamame , which was good thus the 2 stars or else it would be a 1. Definitely not coming back nor recommend . 32 dollars to the trash, literally. read more

This is my FAVORITE place to get sushi! I refuse to go anywhere else. The fish is always fresh, the atmosphere is great. The servers are super friendly and helpful when asking questions. I've been coming here since they opened and come here pretty often. I've ordered everything from their gyoza, to ramen, sushi rolls, bento boxes and have not been disappointed. Their miso soup is also super nice to get when it is a bit busy. 10000% recommend read more

Sushi Daruma - Gilroy Roll. New on their menu. Highly recommend! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

The best sushi place in Salinas! The staff were friendly and the food was great, price was reasonable. When we went, it was packed and it wasn't surprising because everything was great. Will come back again! read more

First timer eating Sushi Daruma. Not a big fan if their rolls. We bought several because there was 8 of us. I didn't enjoy any of them. I also bought Chicken Dunbouri. That was really good. I would go back just for that. read more

The place was packed on a Friday night which spoke well to the expectations of it being the only sushi restaurant downtown. The plate of chicken teriyaki roll and spider crab came elegantly presented with the customary wasabi and pickled ginger. The chicken was grilled with a light teriyaki glaze and came rather plain with chicken, seaweed, and rice. It would make the perfect introductory dish for the less adventurous. The spider crab was lightly fried and held together quite well, this is generally my litmus for a sushi spot and this one comes out close to the top. The dining area is not particularly large but has a rather wide view of the downtown strip and there is a consistent flow of foot traffic which filters in and makes for good people watching! They have an exceedingly wide variety of Japanese beverages and a liquor license so you can account for most any palette, the place is warm and the vibe is young professionals with the occasional family with a baby. Caters to all types with a flair of modern making for an upper budget date night in the town of Salinas. Nosh on campers! read more

Sushi Daruma - Chix teriyaki and spider crab roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

Our new favorite place. We used to love Harumi Sushi in Seaside but during our last visit we noticed a real drop in service and food quality. Turns out they are under new ownership. Have no fear! The family of the former owners of Harumi now operate Sushi Daruma! They even have some of the former anime artwork on the walls. We went there recently and loved our food. Fresh fish, flavorful, the bomb. read more

If I had to grade the chefs that made the sushi roll I'd honor them a grade A+!!! All sushi rolls and Teriyaki Chicken plate are hands down totally bomb.... July 11, 2021 read more

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Place makes some astounding takoyaki. What can I say, I'm a simple guy with simple needs whose expectations got blown completely out of the water with this place. read more

As I was on the road I was craving sushi for dinner and I came upon this place on Yelp. Its on a cute street, the place itself is quaint and has modern Japanese decor. The waiters are all very attentive and the food was delicious. I had a Philadelphia roll, gyoza and the Miso Ramen soup. They all exceeded my expectations and all for a resonable price. Defintiely recommend this place!! read more

Sushi Daruma - Miso Ramen Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salinas, California

Very tasty food, friendly staff & environment. Lots of light. Inviting, will be returning soon.

I loooove sushi and I'm also very picky! This just might be my favorite go to spot! Finally a place with GREAT customer service, well done staff! Always being attentive and prompt while catering to guest needs. A lot of sushi restaurants have overly large and unorganized menu which can be misleading. Not at Sushi Daruma! We love a simple/easy menu but the rolls are always so tasty! Thank you for providing service during the pandemic and handling customers with care! My family and I are sooo happy we've found you! Many more visits to come! read more

Amaryllis is an AMAZING server and you'll be so happy having her! The sushi was amazing as well and we were definitely more to an satisfied with our experience! read more

The rolls here have a lot of extras on top like crunch, fried onions, or hot sauce that take a way from the flavor of the raw fish. I couldn't eat the Gilroy roll because the shrimp was overly fried and hard inside, and the fish on top was grilled with hot sauce, and had a ton of fried crunch and Mayo on top. Didn't really taste like sushi more like a fried fish sandwich with hot sauce and Mayo and crunch all over it. Spider roll was very over cooked and the soft shell crab was extremely dry and over cooked. I think this place could benefit from: fresher and more simple sushi rolls (crunch takes away from the flavor of pricey, delicious and delicately flavored raw fish), less sushi rolls (the menu is much too large), and better music (the music was blasting extremely loud Disney soundtrack). Service, however, was good, very nice waiter and the female waitress who welcomed us was very kind as well. read more

The best place for sushi and ramen place. We ordered miso and Tonkatsu ramen and they were delicious. I also ordered a few sushi rolls and they also amazing as well. The salmon, tuna were so fresh. The order for to go takes about 30-60 minutes, but definitely worth the wait. read more