| State: | New Jersey |
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| Address: | 45 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA |
| Postal code: | 07631 |
| Phone: | (201) 567-9600 |
| Website: | http://darumaenglewood.com/ |
| Monday: | 4:00 – 9:00 PM |
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| Tuesday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM |
| Friday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday: | 4:00 – 9:00 PM |
As an out-of-towner just passing through, I wanted to try some local sushi and stumbled upon Daruma. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but from the moment I walked in, I was amazed—everything about this place, from the atmosphere to the final bite, was incredible.
The dining experience starts with the cool atmosphere, particularly the in-floor seating. It's a neat design where it looks like you're sitting on the floor around a low table, but it's actually a proper table with space beneath, making it comfortable and giving a traditional Japanese feel.
The quality of the food was uniformly fresh, incredibly well seasoned, and the flavors were perfectly coordinated across the board. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. The Miso Sea Bass was a definite standout—it was nothing short of amazing, perfectly flaky, and tasted impeccably fresh.
The sushi and sashimi did not disappoint either; they were cut into big, generous pieces that highlighted the freshness of the fish. I also ordered the Toro Tartare, which was expertly seasoned with a beautiful hint of yuzu, adding a bright, citrusy complexity that cut through the richness of the fatty tuna.
Overall, I can't recommend Daruma enough. The entire experience was superb, capped off by very good and attentive service. If you’re in the area and craving high-quality Japanese cuisine, stop here.
I took my darling girlfriend there for the first and she loved. She has a lot more experience than me with Sushi, so she knows a very good restaurant from a mediocre one. She was delighted with special rolls and the service (thank you Anna!). The music was cool with good vibe (sort of Bosa Nova) but it was a little too loud. Ambience was nice and got better as it filled. Great place that I’m saving on my phone and will definitely remember for future Sushi Date nights!
ERV
We always come to Daruma for our Japanese food! We had delicious eggplants appetizer, tempura entry, Godzilla roll and Daruma Roll! All delicious!!! Prices and service are great! You should try! My Japanese Brazilian mom loved the experience tonight!!!
The food is incredible. Been here 5 times since my first time going. Anne is always super helpful and sweet. The vibes are nice, music is chill, it's a really good spot to eat. BYOB as well.
I love this place. They have great sushi and everything is really fresh, I also like their yaki udon noodles and tempura fried ice cream. Service is always great and everyone is so friendly. I love coming here.