the food here - incredible. the fish is the freshest quality and beats places like sake2me, ozen, aikan, and kura by a LONG SHOT. those places make me feel nauseous after eating their sushi, but daru has never made me feel that way and i'm certain it's due to the quality of their fish. i want to gatekeep this place so bad because i don't want influencers to blow up this place and ruin the quality but i must give credit where it's due. they deserve their success. i have been going here for years and they are so consistent. service is incredible. ambiance reminds me of a tucked away sushi shop that's unsuspecting to the naked eye but the best sushi, sashimi and nigiri I've ever had in my life. I usually order thru doordash & pick up, but the dine in area is very small and cozy w anime figures. again, if it were up to me, I'd only tell close friends about this place but I just needed to give credit where it's due. what shocks me the most is how the fish melts in your mouth, their quality is always consistent. when you order nigiri, the rice is even smaller portioned than the first knuckle of my thumb and the amazing fatty fish is 3x bigger than the rice. amazing ratio. i am loyal to daru sushi forever. god forbid this place shuts down, the only place that would hold a candle up to daru sushi is sashimi from japan directly. i'd quit eating sushi in socal if it meant i couldn't eat from daru again and i mean that. love u forever daru. read more

Daru Sushi - insane rice to fish ratio. like come AWN. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

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This tiny restaurant is our new favorite place to dine for sushi. We have been to many throughout the years. The building looks quite old but tables and utensils are always clean. Server and chef very attentive. From the moment you walk in feels like you're dropping in a tiny shop in japan. My teens like their anime decor. I also really like their cocktails. Would be a nice addition if they served deep fried ice cream. read more

Daru Sushi - The beginnings of our meal - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

As much as I want to gatekeep this place, I'm sharing because they deserve all the love and attention. First off, I love the theme of One Piece throughout the restaurant, helps me feel like I'm with my people! You're immediately greeted when you walk in and it was empty when we came in (Saturday around 4:30), but as we sat and ate, while watching Star Wars being played on their TV, more people came in. They all seemed to have a relationship already built with them, which was really nice to see because that means they have built trust within their community. Okay, on to the important stuff, THE FOOD. I got the Yellowtail Carpaccio and The Vinsmoke Roll while my boyfriend got the Tempura Udon and Baby Lobster Roll. Everything was a 10/10, no notes, and I kid you not, I actually shed a tear from how good the food was. You could tell everything was fresh and well prepared. Definitely my new favorite sushi spot! Sorry, we were hungry and the food was wayyyy too good for us to take a photo of the before read more

Daru Sushi - Food was too good to even wait to take a photo of it - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

Sushi rice here is so tasty i feel like other places the sushi rice can be pretty sour. The service was a little slow ONLY because there were a lot of doordash orders but hones i didnt mind, i was tantalized by the tasty food lol. And as far as ambiance, the place is small, cozy, casual, and comfortable! I love this place. read more

Just discovered this place!! Omg this is our go to sushi spot AMAZING!!!!! Never going anywhere else in bellflower read more

Daru Sushi - Baked Salmon Roll Las Vegas Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

The lunch deal here is extremely worth it! For like $11, they give you rice and reasonable amount of protein. The rolls are also good. I liked the sushi taco the most. It's crispy taco but the wrap was crispy seaweed and inside was fresh tuna and salmon! Great adaptation to SoCal. It's super delicious and affordable. read more

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This place is a small little local restaurant in Bellflower. I was looking for good quality sushi and I highly recommend visiting if you want simply, fresh sushi. I think the carpaccio selection is what makes this sushi place different than other casual sushi places around. The yellowtail carpaccio is fresh and has flavorful sauce. I also ordered the Luffy Special which came with 5 nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. The actual rolls and nigiri are comparable to other mid-tier sushi places around. The nigiri kind of fell apart when holding it with chopsticks. Nothing really stood out, but it's still good. If anything, I recommend the carpaccio over anything else. read more

Daru Sushi - Luffy Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

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We love Daru Sushi! My colleague and I go at least once a week and it is the best sushi spot in the area! Sam and Scott are the absolute best at what they do. The service and food are always on point! read more

Daru Sushi - Epic sushi goodness! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

I always enjoy eating at smaller establishments especially when the food is delicious and yes, you can add Daru Sushi to that list. This is a very intimate location with seating for approx 20 people but the food quality and variety can go toe to toe with much larger sushi restaurants. Today we went a variety of items including spicy garlic edamame, seared tuna, salmon carpaccio, and volcano roll to name a few. All items were very good and the fish all tasted fresh. As a bonus, Thursdays are buy one beer get one for $1!! You can also find different specials every day that may or may not be on the regular menu. Overall, chill ambiance, good food, but if they're busy you can wait a while for your food to come out. But hey if it's good food, then I don't mind. Prices are very competitive so come on out and give this place a try!! read more

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Came with some friends to try this place. I would have never known about this place if it wasn't for my friend since I've probably driven past it and never known.. this is a cute little spot with awesome and friendly staff.. Once you walk in we were welcomed by staff.. we got the scallop roll, salmon carpaccio, tuna poke bowl, tiger roll and Causky roll which was their special at the time. Food was delicious all around.. Will definitely come back. read more

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Nice local sushi joint. Located on a busy street with parking on the sides, very clean and bright interior. They offer a great bento box lunch special and they are very generous with their protein! We also ordered the sushi taco which is real nori coated in tempura as the taco shell. My recommendation -- get the spicy sushi taco! read more

Daru Sushi - Lunch special with chicken teriyaki and spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

While the food was good, I've had much better. The staff is genuine and the restaurant is small with very limited parking. The restaurant itself is very plain. It has a bit of a dinner feel to it. There is a lot that they are doing right here, but, there are a lot of things that need more attention to detail. And considering how much competition they have in this community, I wasn't impressed. read more

This is a pretty good small "hole in the wall" sushi place in Bellflower. Not the best you'll fine but for the price point, it's not bad. The place is not that big and not meant for big parties. Parking can be a little tricky as they have a small lot for 3 cars to the right of the restaurant and some spots to the left next to the liquor store. As for the food: garlic edamame was a great way to start things off. The mixed tempura was surprisingly very good. The batter was light and not too oily. The other appetizers like the popcorn chicken and calamari rings were okay. The octopus and yellowtail carpaccios were on-point and very good. The tonkotsu ramen wasn't bad but they only give you thicker piece of chashu. I ordered a second side piece of meat. It does come with a full egg and the broth was good, not too heavy and the noodles were done just right. As for the rolls, they're decent...a little on the narrow side but had a good amount of fish and ingredients in each roll. Service was friendly and attentive. If you're in the area and looking for a reasonably priced Japanese sushi place that won't break the bank, I'd stop by again. read more

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Been Going for Many Years. Great Comfortable Atmosphere. Attention to Detail, their Presentations are Masterful. The Quality of the Food is prepared to the Highest Standard. The Menu Items are Varied and Extensive. The Owners and Staff are Polite, Knowledgeable, and Helpful. Prices are Fair, Competitive, & Appropriate for the Quality and Service. Hopefully, Your Visit Will Bring You the Same Dinning Pleasure I Have Enjoyed for Years. Noted: They Have a Lively TO GO Business. read more

Hands down best of the best. This little gem is a Bellflower TREASURE!!! Service is amazing, dishes are fresh, delicious, innovative and full of flavor. Small little 'hole in the wall' and I mean that it the best most endearing way possible! Iykyk, those are always the best places and Daru does not disappoint. Tastes even better than I remembered!! read more

I would say this gives a good feel for small sushi spots. And when I say "small" I mean tiny. 8 tables TOPS. It's tucked in on Clark right behind the Southeast shopping center and the parking can be tricky. I think they should add a little takeout/pick up window so that the sit down patrons won't be constantly interrupted in such small quarters. Anywho, the rolls were pretty good. I went real basic B with a crunch roll and dragon roll. Eel was perfectly seared. Very good portion and I loved that they added the eel sauce on the side since it was a Togo order. The servers/cashiers were efficient and acknowledging. I added an order of tempura veggies when I got there and did not have to wait too long. The tempura was perfect and they had my favorite in the assortment (squash, carrot and onion) They also have some nifty anime decor. I remember going here when they just opened (quite a while ago and I don't think it was named the same) but the rolls were gigantic back then. I wish they still had them that way because it distinguished them from other sushi spots. Now it's just another sushi spot. I'll need to try some other rolls, they are reasonably priced too. read more

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Really wanted to like this place, but it was disappointing. We ordered two ramens and tempura to go. The broth and noodles tasted like they were from a packet, and the broth came with one piece of chasu, a hard boiled egg (not even soft boiled), and like one bamboo shoot. For a grand total of $42. Hopefully they can use this review to improve. It looks like sushi is their focus so maybe that's better, but with this experience we probably won't be back to try anything else. read more

the food is amazing and the quality is top notch comparing to alot of places ive been too. service is great the atmosphere is chill. and fish to rice ratio on nigiri is amazing. i highly recommend read more

Hands down mine and my families favorite sushi spot. I have invited friends whom now love it as well. The spot might be small but the food is amazing. read more

Great service and the sushi is delicious! Will be coming back. It's a small place so it gets packed but had a great ambiance

I saw this cute little place after visiting 2nd Health Eatery and few blocks south and was so glad that took a mental note of Daru Sushi. I took my son for his 20th bday dinner and he loved it-he said its better than Wokcano DTWN LA and few other spots that he frequents. My personal fav was the Spencer Roll: spicy tuna, avocado, seared tuna, crispy onion and garlic ponzu sauce. I give it 4 yums baby! We also ordered: Crunch Dragon Roll, Yummy Roll and the Golden Tiger Roll. Next visit we will try: Big Dog Roll In: crabmeat, avocado. Out: spicy tuna, deep-fried eel, green onion, smelt eggs, sesame seeds. Sauce: eel sauce, spicy mayo, and the Popcorn Lobster Roll In: crabmeat, avocado. Out: deep-fried crawfish. Sauce: spicy mayo, eel sauce. read more

It's a small joint, but very reasonable prices for yummy food. Excellent and friendly customer service. Lots of selections, and the sashimi tastes fresh. The carpaccio is very flavorful! I loved both the yellowtail and octopus carpaccio. read more

Daru Sushi - Octopus Carpaccio - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

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Food was delicious. We ordered a soda, two iced green teas, garlic edamame, 4 rolls to share, a chicken teriyaki plate, and a Daru combo plate. It came out to approximately $100 between 3 people. The edamame was amazing. Next time we want to try a spicy garlic edamame. The rolls were great. The spicy tuna and spicy mayo actually has a slight kick (golden tiger roll not pictured & truffle tuna). My friend devoured her Daru combo and said it was really good. And I tried pieces of the chicken teriyaki plate, but saved the rest as leftovers. Service was great. The staff was very attentive and check on us a few times. Everything came out very quickly. It is a small shop, with space for approximately 3-4 small parties at a time. My party had 3 people and another party had about 8 people, and the shop was full. Great little local spot. read more

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Great sushi place to get affordable food without breaking the bank. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

We had the spicy chicken Ramen, jalapeño tempura & rice crunch. The ramen was flavorless. The jalapeño tempura was burned and the spicy tuna had a weird texture. You can appreciate the atmosphere. The space is small and has One Piece everywhere. My son appreciated that. He is an avid Ramen eater and this one missed the mark for him. He loves Ramen! He didn't finish this one. Workers were nice. read more

A small place tucked inside the corner just a small walk from my homie's place. The service was exceptional not just from the server but the owner. Everything was delicious especially the tempura. So crunchy yet airy. The squid was tender and the veggies tasted so fresh. We also got some ramen that is out of frame. Spicy and flavorful broths filled with trimmed meat and noodles. This place is a must try! read more

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Food is very good. And so was the service. Ambiance was ok. This was my first time coming here and I did a take out order. 4 1/2 stars. read more

Daru Sushi - Tuna poke bowl. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

Walked in at 2:15. The server said they're only doing to go orders because they close at 2:30. Won't be back and I'm a regular. Why turn down money? Even regular restaurants will take you‍ read more

Limited seating so it's best to do take out. The bento combo can't be beat. Spicy tuna roll was better than most sushi places. It was spicy enough where it didn't mask the tuna flavor. In addition the quality the combo price isn't bad either - around $11. The shrimp tempura hand roll was delicious as well. The portion is huge - two hand rolls could probably leave you full. read more

Daru Sushi - Shrimp tempura hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellflower, California

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Service is great Gin is amazing she always remembers us and I order a lot from here my favorite is the salmon truffle roll its amazing. We also like to order the yellowtail cut roll and the spicy tuna cut roll because the fish is so fresh. My boyfriend loves the scallops; I'm allergic so i can't have it but I bet it's amazing. We normally place order on the phone and pick it up and they always get it right. We customize our hand rolls and they don't mind. They are so kind and nice about it. We are thankful and grateful for them. I almost forgot a must try is the Spanish roll. read more

My family loves this little sushi spot. The spicy miso ramen is our favorite! The restaurant small but we always take our food to go. Service is always great the staff is friendly. read more

This is a small hidden gem in Bellflower. Very intimate small restaurant with a hometown ambiance that I really enjoyed. The service was excellent, server checking in on me and the food was promptly served. The food was very fresh and delicious. They have so many options WITH PICTURES GUYS! Lol. I'm happy that I found my new favorite spot. read more

Came here for the first time, ordered to go. I ordered a few sushi items "all cooked" mind you, and a Thai tea. I got stomach pains immediately after eating. I was sick to my stomach vomiting and diarrhea. Probably won't be able to go into work in the morning. What a nightmare & a waste of money read more

‼ W A R N I N G ‼ NOT KID FRIENDLY ‼‼ We've been to Daru several times as a family and have always had a good experience- until recently we were incredibly disappointed. We visited Daru yesterday with our 2 year old toddler, who is an extremely picky eater, so we brought a Happy Meal for her as we've done before. This time, however, the staff refused to let us bring it inside, even though it's never been an issue in the past. I understand restaurants have policies, but we were long-time customers, and this policy was never an issue before. It's disheartening that rather than being accommodating, especially for a small child, they turned us away. I asked the young lady that was our server if she could allow it this last time as a final one time courtesy and moving forward we will no longer bring outside food for her, but she would not budge and said "no." we explained again, that the food was just 4 nuggets and fries for our toddler and we, her parents, would be eating off the Daru menu but, again, she was firm on her stance. We always supported this establishment, but after this experience, we will never be back. It was disappointing to feel unwelcome after being frequent visitors at a "family-friendly place", I expected more understanding and flexibility. Instead we were shamed in a full restaurant in front of the other guests. EDIT: I just skimmed some reviews and see a common denominator of the young girl providing awful customer experiences for several people. how unfortunate for the restaurant's business. Hopefully management addresses this with her. read more

Small, clean sushi spot. Fast, friendly service. Sushi is fresh and presented beautifully. The prices are decent compared to other sushi joints. We also tried a couple of hot items, like their chicken teriyaki and their donkatsu. Only down side is that street parking will be your best bet here. Overall we were very pleased and plan on going back. read more

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Small little spot but very delicious sushi!!! They have many options to choose from. All high quality fish and they didn't skimp on the amount either. The sauce they use is like no other. I know it's regular ponzu sauce but they add something else that makes it superb. I just can't explain each roll. They are all equally delicious!!! I wish I could have some right now again! I will definitely be back. The service was ok. Nothing great. The servers were very young ladies that looked like patrons. Didn't know they were workers until they approached us. Maybe if they all wore at least the same shirt would look better. The prices range from 9$ and up. Same as other places. read more

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I placed an order for pick up. The sushi roll was deeeelicious! I love that they have "No rice" options. My son is a big fan of One-Piece, the Japanese animated series, and he loved that decor is based on that series. read more

A definite go to Sushi for my family. Service and quality is always top notch! Love trying the new rolls they have, only issue is new rolls are always limited time only. read more

Came here for the very first time , I found this place trough this app (yelp) and let me just say that the place is small but so homeish and it made me feel like I was eating a good meal at home , the quality of their food is really good and tasty , we got some miso ramen 8/10 and some rolls 10/10 and price was great!! read more

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Came here on a double date one weeknight with the boyfriend and ordered a bunch of grub that all came out pretty solid. Parking was a bit hairy but we came late enough that we managed okay in their tiny lot. The place itself is pretty small so I don't imagine they get a whole lot of sit down customers; the place in the evening seemed to get a lot of take out orders. We ordered a good variety of dishes: Baked mussel, lobster roll, dragon roll, and a few more I can't recall were all consistently delicious. Green tea wasn't loose leaf, just a teabag, but it was a cold night and I wanted something warm. We ordered a bottle of plum wine but they didn't have a full bottle on hand to fill that order which in hindsight, was a good thing considered that we over ordered. I'm never in the bellflower area but if I was, I'd come back. read more