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    Sushi Daruma

    4.0 (217 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Chef's Dinner Special #2
    Stef B.

    Right off the bat, the rice-to-fish ratio is amazing. The salmon really stood out to me. You can tell it's good quality when it doesn't smell or taste fishy. I'm usually not a fan of raw salmon and tend to get tuna, but this was actually really good. All the fish were soft and "creamy". This was my 3rd-4th time dining here, and I've had a good experience so far.

    Olivia R.

    we are from LA and probably spoiled sushi snobs but this was almost inedible for me. the salad was good. the coconut shrimp tempura was so burnt we had to get a replacement because we could not even taste it. the second batch tasted good so i still had hope. the issue is the sushi is not fresh. it's all very fishy and wet and unappealing. the rice is too hard and you can feel each individual piece. the seaweed was chewy and fishy. the salmon sashimi was in a horrible and overly salty sauce, which was not great with the already fishy yet bland salmon. the scallop wasnt bad. the escolar was very watery and tasteless compared to the ones i have had. $110 later, i would say it was super disappointing if you have ever had good, quality sushi. i think the good reviews are from locals who dont know they can have better.

    Omakase, $29.95
    Megan C.

    I stood in line at the food court in the mall. I started conversing with a couple of nurses who recommended this establishment as the best in town. Therefore, of course, I had to try it. ***DO NOT USE APPLE MAPS. USE GOOGLE MAPS!! Using Apple Maps resulted in me circling the area TWICE until I used Google Maps.*** FOOD: omg their meals are so reasonably priced especially their omakase. I don't think I've ever met a $30 omakase. The sushi rice was nicely blended. Strange how there wasn't wasabi instantly included in the nigiri. Fake wasabi provided on the side. Yellow ginger. Nice cuts of fish. Tonkatsu very dry. Completely disliked how the sauce was automatically included on top... I wished it was given on the side. Wished there was a lemon slice provided as well. Miso soup was not good at all. Salad dressing was very appetizing. SERVICE: Simple and straightforward. No trouble given. VIBEZ: Typical modern Japanese decor with the added touch of figures. Casual. Great for large groups. Located in downtown Salinas. Parking scattered but free 90 minutes parking (8am to 4pm). Would I come back? Yes! I'm excited to try their other offerings, particularly their rolls.

    Caterpillar Roll
    Martha J.

    It was very busy when we went but the person serving us was nice. It's a cute place, a little on the small side, but the decorations are cute. The food was good. I don't see okonomiyaki on many menus so it's great to see that. If only they had onigiri it would be perfect.

    Futomaki roll
    Ma L. C.

    Food was okay, flavor was great and the sauce on it tasty. Service was great they checked on me everytime the waitress had a chance and it was amazing. Ambiance of the restaurant was great it was clean and spaces between tables were great for a more intimate conversation without anyone eves dropping. Overall 8/10 for my rating.

    Left to right 49ers roll, mango madness, popcorn lobster, big daddy, then orange is the new black!
    Kayla V.

    Absolutely adore sushi Daruma. Always a hit and you can't go wrong with anything here. The rolls are decent size and priced. Appreciate small businesses like this. For no wait come right when they open because it gets busy quick! Their service is also great. Food comes out quickly and delicious

    The firecracker roll
    Jessica S.

    I had such a great experience here! The service was super fast and everyone was really friendly. My food came out quickly, fresh, and honestly the sushi was bomb. Everything tasted so good and the presentation was on point too. Definitely one of my new favorite sushi spots can't wait to come back!

    shannon d.

    Food was excellent. I got the hamachi kama and it was grilled to perfection. The sauce that came with it was great. It was a delivery and still arrived warm and was not overly dry or otherwise. Only issue was that there was not any soy sauce for my rolls. The alaska roll and futo maki were both great. The selection here is like no other in the area and i was thoroughly impressed with my meal. Please just read the notes on orders. Thank you

    Kids Bento Box
    Jessica U.

    We were in Salinas for the day and we decided to check this new place out. We had tea and it was served in this cute kettle and wooden tea cups. We tried sushi, ramen, and their Bento Box and it was all delicious with large portions and very filling. The presentation was great too. The server was great except that towards the end we weren't checked on a lot and we needed more tea and water and boxes and wanted to order dessert and all that. It was good though.

    Miso soup & Coke
    Stefanie Q.

    Came in the Sunday night of the Light Parade, and ordered the dinner combo with Teriyaki salmon, gyoza and halibut (I believe). Everything was delicious. Considering how quickly the place filled upon opening at 5pm (due to the crowds outside), my meal arrived within a reasonable amount of time, and was complimented nicely by the miso soup & side salad. Would definitely come back to try the actual sushi next time. Inside is cute and cozy; make sure you arrive early or call in your order ahead of time, as it fills up quickly.

    Ramen, rice, fried veggies

    The broth was so bland and tasted horrible, the noodles were worse they were soggy and the meat was reallyyyy fatty and sweet?, i only took a few bites and I feel sick after eating the ramen.

    Edamame, miso soup, side salad

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    4 years ago

    New favorite sushi restaurant in Salinas. Food is delicious and staff is super friendly

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    Waiting a ridiculous amount of time for food IN the restaurant, while they are preparing nothing but to go orders.

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    5 years ago

    used to be Shogun. The new restaurant is pretty good. Few times i ordered real wasabi and didnt get it. good spot tho.

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Daruma

    Do their ramen broths contain fish or shellfish? Also, do they have any vegetarian rolls that don't contain seafood?

    Our ramen does not contain fish or shellfish. We also have many vegetarian options!

    Can you get the sushi made with a soy or tapioca wrap instead of seaweed?

    Of course! We can make rolls with soy paper instead of seaweed paper!

    How does this place compare to Shogun?

    It's so much better! Amazing sushi, very creative rolls. There are multiple sushi chefs so the food comes out really fast, where at Shogun it took a long time. It's really fun and lively now too, the owner is in his 20's. It has a great vibe.

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