Super friendly hole-in-the-wall! The area has great food (Daruma is literally next to a fancy reservation based omakase) but the appeal of Daruma is that it is casual, quick, but still really great in taste. Parking might be difficult, but there are plenty neighborhoods you can drive around and if you're blessed, there is a parking lot next to the shop that isn't valet. The chefs (also servers) were extremely nice and with the shop being so small it was convenient getting their attention for extra napkins, sauces, etc. If you're looking for good food, without the pressure of committing to one restaurant, check out Daruma for a quick bite! read more

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Ordered this to go on a whim. I was glad I did because everything was delicious. I'm usually pretty skeptical when it comes to ordering sushi online, because sometimes it's Hit or Miss, but this was really fresh. I subbed the roll for a snow crab roll, and it did not disappoint. I highly suggest for you to do that. it was refreshing to order something online and have it be real crab versus imitation. Everything was fresh from the potato salad to the salad to the chicken karate. The spicy tuna rice crackers were good as well. I would definitely order from this place again! read more

Daruma - Spicy Tuna Rice Crackers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The sushi is fresh and good for a casual take-out restaurant. Order online or on the tablet outside. There are a few seats outside for bar seating, but it's primarily a take-out joint. I got the Daruma bento box - starts at $14 (additional fee depending on the sushi roll that you select). Comes with 3 pieces of karaage, small green salad, potato salad, edamame, tamago, and shishito peppers. I picked the lemon salmon roll (extra $4.50) for my roll. The lemon salmon roll was delicious! I would probably skip the bento and just get the roll next time. Hubby got the eel bowl ($16.50), which he liked. Good amount of food. We walked up and ordered on the tablet, and there was a bit of a wait for our order, ~20min, and it wasn't busy. I'd recommend ordering ahead so you don't have to wait. Small free parking in the back. read more

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Yummy karaage chicken at this quick little kiosk-style ordering menu. Crunch factor was okay- not the most crispy but satisfying and very quick service for a great snack read more

Daruma - Karage chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Located in a Sawtelle, a bit on the edge of all the restaurants. It's on Sawtelle Blvd & La Grange. It's more of a fast causal or takeout spot and there's limited seating with about eight stools. My friend and I both got the bento which comes with a roll of your choice, little bit of salad salad, edamame, shishito peppers, kaarage chicken, and Japanese mashed potatoes. Decently priced and fair portions, especially if you want a little bit of it all. They have a variety of roll selections, I tried the lemon salmon roll which was fresh and yummy. We also got one order of the crispy tuna rice which was tasty. The staff are quite friendly and our food came out fairly quickly! There is small parking lot in the back which is convenient but if not there's also street meter parking options. read more

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I have been wanting to try this spot out since I noticed it last year. I would pass by and it would smell so good. I ordered two items, the crispy rice and the baked salmon. While I was waiting, I would check the window for pick up to see if it was ready. I saw someone there, but he wasn't acknowledging me. So, after probably 10 to 15 minutes, I said, "excuse me." He wouldn't even look up to acknowledge me. I said it again, "excuse me" and still not saying a word or even looking at me. Just packing up the box which I believe was my order. He finished packing the box and then gave it to me and I asked if both were in there since it was only one box he said yes, and then that was it. It was the strangest Customer Service that I've ever experienced not to even acknowledge the customer when they were trying to ask a question. Just simply ignored. I'm not sure if they were having a bad day or if that's how he normally treats customers. I brought the food home had a couple bites. It was OK. read more

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This place is located on Sawtelle boulevard and I think is a MUCH better spot than any other sushi spot on this busy street. It's also a great alternative to Nijiya if you want something a bit fresher for not too much of a price difference. Sushi was made fresh (so be prepared for a 15ish minute wait). Karaage was flavorful and juicy. The bento had so much: roll, karaage, salad, edamame, shishito peppers, and Japanese mashed potatoes. My albacore bento was $18, and our snow crab bento was $15. This is a fast casual spot. There is about 8 seats outside. read more

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Just discovered this gem, so happy I decided to have lunch here. Cute little take out spot but you can also sit outside too. I ordered Daruma bento box with spicy tuna roll. To go box was cute and food was good! read more

Daruma - Spicy tuna roll, chicken karaage, potato salad, very small salad and edamame....all yummy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friend and I ordered in from Daruma last night and WOW. Truly some of the best sushi delivery I've had! We ordered a bunch of the hand rolls, the albacore roll, the spicy tuna crispy rice, and the spicy edamame. Everything was seriously amazing, but I especially loved the shrimp tempura hand roll and the salmon hand roll. The way the food comes is also soooo well done. The hand rolls come in a little wrapper so that the seaweed is not touching the inside of the roll. You remove the wrapper yourself and wrap the filling. It makes it so the roll isn't soggy and is super fresh! The albacore roll was also delicious and had such yummy crispy onions on top. Can't wait this a staple!!! read more

A new venture by the owners of Anzu and Menya Tigre, this spot specializes in sushi roll bentos. It's in the same spot that Anzu was (I believe Anzu is currently operating out of Menya Tigre), which is a little takeout window and two counters and chairs on a corner next to Sawtelle. You order off a tablet, and they bring your order out to you after it's done. I opted the spicy tuna roll bento, which comes with 8 pieces of the roll, potato salad, a piece of tamago, edamame, some karaage, and a bit of salad. The first thing I must say is, the sushi roll is pretty packed with the actual tuna. I was surprised when I picked one up and it was actually a big layer of tuna instead of a bit of tuna surrounded by veggies. It's very high quality too, definitely one of the better rolls I've had. In fact, everything in the bento was just very high quality, especially the karaage (of course, thanks Anzu) and the potato salad was also delicious. At $14, it's hard to beat this in terms of quality for price. Solid spot for a quick casual lunch, dine-in or to go. read more

Daruma - spicy tuna bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

TBH, it's some of the best sushi you can get for its price in Sawtelle. I've eaten here several times since they first opened, but I keep forgetting to take photos for a review because I want to eat !! Highly recommend their rolls, but their other options like karaage or the poke bowl are delicious. Everything seems to be made with great care. read more

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Fantastic food, super quick turnaround, service was prompt, it is a to-go place but they do have outdoor seating. read more

Daruma - Salmon roll bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was looking for a quick and delicious spot for my work break. Tried this bento and sushi roll spot for lunch. The spot is at the old Anzu location in Sawtelle. I ordered the spicy tuna roll bento box, which came with edamame, spicy mashed potatoes, shishito peppers, chicken karaage, and salad. While the portions for the sides were on the smaller side, the roll itself had 8 pieces and was delicious. Everything was packed with flavor, the shishito peppers had a nice kick and great taste, the chicken karaage was juicy and well-seasoned, and the roll was fresh and satisfying. You can definitely tell they use quality ingredients. I ate my meal in their cozy patio area. A great spot for a flavorful and well-balanced meal. read more

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Best sushi value in LA period. Prices are reasonable, with their flagship Lemon Salmon Roll being 12.50 in 2025, reasonable price while being extremely delicious. The crab roll is fresh too. This is my goto for any sushi craving and with the prices there's no guilt for ordering frequently. However, This is a literal hole in the wall. Despite amazing sushi it's not really a place to dine in, there's no service. It's strictly pick up and go. But goddamn the quality of sushi here beats the myriad of dine-in places. 5/5 S+ read more

This place is a great place for a quick kind of sushi bento box. They have a decent selection of rolls and hand rolls to pair with their karaage and potato salad that came in a combo. Also, had to try the spicy tuna rice cakes and they got an A in my book.. This is more of a takeout kind of place than sit down. So if you're looking for a a nice sushi box to eat at home in front of your favorite show or movie try this place out. read more

The food was sooo good and service was very friendly! We ordered the bento box, crispy rice w/ spicy tuna, and the poke bowl + peach oolong tea and everything was delicious!! Pretty sure they're a new small business so definitely coming back to try something else :) Good prices too! read more

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Great lunch! Excellent bento box. Well balanced. Super fast service. The Karaage fried chicken was super crispy and flavorful without being greasy read more

I ordered pick up and got the lemon salmon roll, the tuna fire roll and the sunomono. Overall for the price I think this place is a solid value! The fish was fresh and the flavor balance was good. The portion of fish was slightly less than what I've gotten at other sushi places but it balances out price wise imo. read more

Delicious food, loved the salmon lemon roll and the crispy rice dish. Quick service. Cute sitting area outside. Easy to order!

Lovely little spot away from all the hustle and bustle of Sawtelle. The food is high quality for a good price. The staff were also incredibly nice. read more

The food at Liv My Pome is consistently the best! I make a point to have a poke bowl from here every week. Delicious! And I hear some customers calling it the best in town read more

Quick, easy pickup for a nice little meal! Got the unagi roll bento and it came with delicious karaage and a bit of salad, mashed potato, tamago, and edamame. Perfect portion size for dinner if you're not too hungry or getting dessert after. read more

lemon salmon roll is super bright and fresh, also tried the tuna fire roll and the albacore roll, everything was really good. crispy rice definitely some of the best i've had, would definitely come back here. read more

Daruma - fire roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing place! Great service, extremely friendly and nice staff, food was so good I can't believe how cheap it is and quality. I was almost skeptical of the price because it's 12-14 dollars for a really good roll. The salmon lemon and the tuna fire were my favorite. Spicy tuna on crispy rice was really solid too. 100% coming back read more

Delicious high quality fresh sushi. Spicy tuna is especially good and the price is reasonable

This is my favorite place in sawtelle now! The food is very high quality for the price. I tried the bento box and some of the rolls and they tasted soooo good! The bento especially was arranged so nicely and had a lot of side dishes. Loved the attention to detail. Not exaggerating when I say this place should get Michelin stars read more