Daruma Ramen absolutely blew us away. We started with the cucumber salad and gyoza; the gyoza were perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and some of the best we've ever had. For ramen, we ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The broth was incredible, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and every ingredient tasted fresh and intentional. We've had ramen all over, and this was hands down the best ramen we've ever had. Great food, great flavors, and a meal we'll be thinking about for a long time. We can't wait to come back. read more

It the food was great!!! I love that more Japanese restaurants are popping up! おいしいです!!! Service was standard The place was clean ! read more

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Wow, I love this spot. The inside was clean and inviting, with plenty of seating and shades that made it feel a little more intimate. Our server was attentive, happy hour was good and everything came out quickly. The cucumber salad was super refreshing and gyoza were yummy with a delicious sauce. We ordered sake bombs, and I absolutely love that they serve them with frosty chilled glasses. We tried two different ramen bowls and both were packed with flavor. The spice levels felt pretty accurate, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the meat was tender, and the noodles had a great texture. Each bowl had its own flavor profile, but both were equally delicious. We also tried the takoyaki (octopus balls). I was already getting full, so I wasn't as excited about them, but my boyfriend described them as a BBQ pancake bite. Overall, this is a great spot for ramen. I did notice the music was all girl bands and no boy bands. Clean restaurant, good service, flavorful food, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back. read more

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My go to for Ramen spot in the valley. This place doesn't disappoint and the staff is friendly and helpful. I enjoy the Spicy Tonkatsu ramen (medium heat), the chicken karaage, gyoza, and the rolls all while K-pop videos play in the background. There are roughly ten tables at the restaurant but we can usually get in quickly. The decor is simple and clean. read more

Soooooooo good. I love coming here when I'm craving ramen. The food comes out in a good amount of time. Service is always friendly. The place is large to host big families and such. When I come in it's busy so it's good to know that it's a popular place. read more

Daruma - Black Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I came to this restaurant after spending all day at the hospital across the street for my daughter so I was hungry and emotionally drained. When I walked in, I was promptly directed to where I should go so I could place a takeout order. The genuine courtesy of the staff here was just what I needed after a long day. Lots of great options for sushi but ramen sounded amazing on a chilly winter day. I ordered a couple options and requested for the toppings to be separated so my picky eater could pick out what she didn't like. The food was out promptly and packaged with such care. Once I got it back to my daughter's hospital room, we were able to feast on the best meal we had all day. I will definitely be coming back to this place again and I am grateful for their kindness just when I needed it. Highly recommend! read more

Daruma - Inside ambience - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I have to be honest here. I only recently started trying Ramen. I don't know why, but I always told myself that I didn't like it. Anyway, this was only the second time I've ever eaten restaurant Ramen. The first time was so-so. And I was eager to see how much better it could be. So my wife started to do a little research and found that Daruma had really good reviews. So we gave it a shot. I have to say that I was very impressed with my Ramen. It was galaxy's better than the first one I tried. I can't wait to try a different one next time. Aside from the wonderful food. The staff there was really nice. They greeted us right away and quickly got us seated. Our server was also very friendly and attentive. The dining area was pretty clean and inviting too! read more

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The service is very good. I had important questions that were promptly answered. The ambience is casual. The music is pop. Very upbeat. Jalapeño Jalapeños Pop Roll. Vegas Roll. Very good presentation. read more

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Visiting Arizona and was liking for some Japanese food. Looked on Yelp and found Daruma, which had really good reviews. The menu is pretty extensive and everything sounded so good. The prices were pretty reasonable as well! Well, it's been raining pretty hard, so I was wanting some ramen to warm me up. We also got chicken karaage curry, 4 kind of sushi rolls (Sunset, Rainbow, crispy rice, and Dynamite) and a mixed tempura appetizer. Yes, we were hungry, lol! Everything arrived pretty quickly! Tasting everything, we noted that the fish in the sushi rolls were of really good quality, no fishy taste at all. The tempura had a variety of shrimp, tsai, sweet potato, onion, green beans, and zucchini, very good! The curry was very tasty, and the ramen (Miso Butter) really hit the spot. The broth was really good, and had a nice mix of ramen egg, corn, bean sprouts, green onion and chashu. The service was great! Our servers were super nice and efficient. If we lived here, we would be back again and again! read more

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Our friends recently spotted this spot, so we decided to give it a try. We went all in on ramen, some ordered the Mayu Tonkotsu, with a rich, garlicky pork broth that was comforting but a bit heavy; a few of us tried the Sapporo Miso Butter, which had a creamy, slightly sweet miso flavor with a subtle buttery finish. A couple of us turned our meals into combos with either Tempura or a California Roll. The tempura was light and crisp, though the California Roll was pretty standard. We also shared the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and topped with just enough heat from the spicy tuna to make it interesting. Flavor wise, everything was decent, but nothing truly wowed us. A downside, the dishes were pretty salty, and we all ended up really thirsty afterward. Overall, it's a convenient spot if you're nearby, but nothing here made us feel like we have to come back. read more

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I caught the happy hour and it was AMAZING!! all the sushi was super fresh and the service was quick. My server was Sissy and she was so kind and accommodating, I ordered my food and in like 8 minutes it was already out on the table!! My go to is always a Las Vegas roll which had the perfect amount of crunch and the green garnish was a nice touch! The happy hour is definitely worth and the ambiance in the restaurant is so peaceful and zen--I went on a solo lunch date and had a great time! read more

Daruma - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Been here multiple times now, and every time the food is excellent: the Misu Butter Ramen is excellent, the place has a nice ambiance to sit around in and talk, and the service is always fast and ready for any questions or concerns. read more

Food was so yummy here and filling. The ramen I got had the richest broth and the pork was juicy and tender. Loved everything about this it, I don't normally finish soups quickly, but this ramen was easy to finish for me. The california roll was good. Service was top tier, making sure our food came quickly and that we got our check ready when we needed it. The style of the restaurant is low-key and private for dine-in. read more

Daruma - Black Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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A very solid Japanese restaurant with good sushi and ramen. Everything was great and portions were solid, but I wouldn't say it blew me away. The prices were reasonable and service was good. The layout of the restaurant was a little oddly spaced. read more

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Wow. We came for sushi and then realized nobody was ordering sushi. The sushi was limited and was decent, a little loose. But the Ramen!!!!! Wow. For the price and the taste. I am going here over Silverlake and over Jinya. I got the miso butter and the garlic. Both were amazing broths. It's so good that I was mad they were closed three days this week for the holidays. Ambiance is nothing crazy but felt like a place trying to be an upscale ramen place. But the food is so good, i'll pretend it is. Im going here when I want to ball on a budget because Mensho at $29 is amazing but under $20 for Daruma is amazing too read more

Overall great experience as soon as we walked in. Sat quickly, very attentive, great service, great quality of food. Their boiling dumplings are the best! read more

For 14 dollars you can have literally the best bowl of ramen ever. I have eaten at a lot of restaurants and have had ramen in many different places and I cannot emphasize enough how amazing the ramen is here. The place is relaxing and casual. And the servers were nothing but super kind and the food came out pretty fast too. I cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

I've never had ramen before this place and boy ramen has become my favorite soups! They have a great happy hour. Highly recommend adding chicken kaarage to ramen read more

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This is my favorite place to get sushi at. The sushi is always fresh and made right. Service is always great and all the servers are friendly and check up on you constantly. The inside isnt too big so there is usually a wait to be seated but so worth it. read more

I will only give Daruma a 3 because while they have GF option on noodles, the Tonkotsu broth is just meh. Broth is not creamy to my liking. It is just more the soy sauce and garlic flavor. read more

Daruma - Regular Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This was a decent bowl of ramen and satisfied my craving, but I wouldn't say it blew my mind. The chasu was tender, the egg was cooked pretty well, and the ratios of other toppings were good. The broth definitely wasn't bad but it wasn't as rich or creamy as I think tonkotsu should be. The gyoza was also standard for a casual Japanese restaurant. The restaurant was spacious and clean, and the service was very quick, which worked well for trying to catch a flight after. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but would revisit if I was in the area and wanting some quick Japanese food! read more

Daruma - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Everything was incredible! From food to service Udon noodles are exactly as they should be, very authentic. read more

Daruma - Black Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food was absolutely amazing, ramen we got was unreal and so Smoky! Definitely coming back! read more

Daruma - Spicy Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

They have ramen and sushi rolls. They can host large and small groups. Def try their happy hour menu too read more

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I found this place on yelp as I was in the neighborhood and in the mood for sashimi and sushi. I ordered the Heart Attack and Yellowtail Sashimi for starters. The Heart Attack was very good. Instead of receiving sashimi I received sushi. No big deal. The (I am assuming) owner took it back before I ordered a Vegas Roll. Vegas Roll was decent. Definitely big. Then, I finally received my sashimi. I have had sashimi at many places all across the USA. This is the first time having it when taste was just off. Enough so that I didn't want another bite. When dealing with raw fish it is not worth the risk. I brought this up to the owner (or manager?) and I could see the anger in his face. He didn't ask me anything, just picked it up and quickly came back to drop the check. I did not ask for the check and I wanted another Heart Attack because the sashimi was returned and I still had room. He quickly came back for my card and dropped it back off without saying a word. Very rude and unprofessional. It was not my fault his server didn't understand me when I ordered "yellowtail sashimi" neither was the questionable quality of the sashimi I was served. Don't worry; I won't be back. read more

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Daruma is a cozy spot for Japanese food in Mesa. The sushi is fresh, the menu has good variety, and the service is friendly. A solid go-to when you're craving quality Japanese food at a fair price. read more

The waiters here are as incredible as the food made here. Makes for a perfect date night experience or group setting Seriously, the waiters went above and beyond when I went. They are SO friendly and attentive!! But without being overbearing. I really appreciated them during my dinner The menu here has a handful of ramen selections, several sushi options and appetizers to start. Everything I had here was delicious!! I'm definitely ok'ing back and recommending this spot to my friends Alaskan roll -- 10/10. Everything I love in a sushi roll, down to the buttery baked salmon. It was perfectly savory Heart attack -- 10/10. Be careful with these, these are actually a little bit spicy! They're so tasty though, and a classic jalapeño bomb that's a great intro to your dinner Garlic edamame -- 6/10. This was the only thing that was a tad plain. Not in a bad way! I just wish there was a little more to this appetizer Miso butter ramen -- comfort in a bowl and certainly my go-to the next time I visit read more

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Tried this place for the first time the other day and was impressed by the food. They had a lot of different options when it came to noodles/ramen, sushi, and rice dishes. We ended up getting their Mayu Tonkotsu and their salmon sushi roll. The ramen was very tasty and flavorful. It was very savory and had a strong umami flavor from the mushrooms. The broth was very good as well. Only thing is that I wish they would give a little bit more pork belly with the ramen. Also I got the spicy level 3 and was definitely caught off guard. I'm not someone that eats super spicy but I can handle spicy for the most part and level 3 spice definitely was the most I could go without it overpowering the actual taste and me having to drown myself in water. What was also great about the food was that it was good quality for a great price. The two ramens and sushi roll were only 35 dollars without tip and the portions were huge and the happy hour menu was great as well. Ambiance is what you would think a ramen place would look like and the service was okay. I don't blame the guy but they were definitely understaffed when we went. There was only 1 guy who I'm guessing was the manager that was running around serving drinks, taking orders, and serving food to all the tables, so there was a bit of wait. Overall great ramen place especially for the amount of portions and price. read more

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Decent ramen. Got the miso one and the spicy tonkatsu. Would come here again if craving ramen and I was close by. Service is quick. Place is nice and clean. read more

Ok, was looking for something here in Mesa, found this place on Yelp, then Saw the BOSS LADY Joyce "Jwow" likes it, so I must go now! The heart attack was AWESOME! Jalapeño was hot, with the crispy textures & sweet tasting sauce. The dobson roll is the best roll I have had in years! I'm not a California roll guy, I prefer actual fish vs a crab mix, but this was my 1st visit, so let's do this! The dobson has such great balance & flavor, I tried to savor every bite to meme l make it last longer. The Salmon roll was good as well, but that dobson was so good as was the heart attack. Quick service, fresh food, very casual environment with 25-30 tables. There's no traditional sushi counter which is odd, but the food is excellent! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants. They have many options from Ramen to sushi to Teriyaki. They are extremely nice and polite when you first walk in the door and take very good care of you at your table. I like the open atmosphere and how clean the restaurant is. Definitely give this place a try. It's worth it. read more

I've been to several ramen restaurants in search of an authentic bowl, and recently tried this place. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and added the spicy option for an extra dollar--which I found a bit funny, but didn't mind. Unfortunately, the broth didn't taste authentic. It was dark in color, whereas a traditional tonkotsu broth should be rich, creamy, and milky from being slow-cooked for over 12 hours. The noodles were also different from what I prefer. They weren't bad, but I personally enjoy a firmer, slightly chewy texture. These noodles were soft, and after a few bites, they made me feel full quickly. The fried shallots were overcooked and bitter. The eggs texture was excellent. That said, it's still a decent spot to try ramen. It just didn't quite match my expectations for authenticity. read more

Daruma - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This PLACE HAD THE BEST SERVICE that I've ever experienced in Arizona. Literally the employees were awesome and super nice. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! SUPER SUPER FRESH AND TASTY. I give this place a 10/10 the best I've experienced in years. I can't describe how much I was impressed. THE SUSHI THE SPICY RAMEN THE FRIED CHICKEN. Overall the atmosphere here was very pleasant and will definitely come back. The mood/tone was such a great feeling while eating ! It definitely gave me that cozy weekend feeling. read more

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Ramen flavor very good . A little tad salty for my taste bud but overall is good . Chicken karage fried well and tasty sauce . It's mix of or dark and white meat . I prefer all white meat . I will try other options next time . Place is clean and friendly staff read more

Daruma - Black Mayu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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My wife and I have been coming here for years, this place is so delicious. The people are always friendly, helpful and take great care of you. The food is fresh and has great flavor, some classic favorites as well as some good specialties as well. Can't go wrong here. read more

I've tried both locations now and I'd like to say that this one definitely has more space inside. The food was amazing. We tried the dumplings with soup and those had so much flavor. For the ramen you can add as much spice as you like, I like my ramen to be on the spicier side so you can always ask for more sauce on the side. The chasu in the ramen has like a smokey flavor to it which makes it 10x better. The service wasn't so bad, it was a little busy but we were still getting checked on constantly to see how we were. read more

Daruma - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I really like this place. It's industrial chic and almost minimalist. I ordered their gyoza, Hawaiian roll and of course my favorite spicy tuna roll. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious. The service is very friendly and fast. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Delicious spot for a casual date night. The place was well laid out with space between tables so you don't feel overcrowded. Even though it was busy, our server was attentive and we did not have to wait long for anything. I really enjoyed my tuna roll and kyudon. My husband definitely won the night with his beef teriyaki though. It was flavorful and tender. Overall, this is a great spot to go! read more

Daruma - Beef Teriyak - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I was looking for some good ramen and Daruma delivered! I went with the Kimchi Ramen . read more

Daruma - Kimchi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

It had been almost 4 years since I last dined here. We weren't too hungry so decided to grab a light bite. The menu is very different than what I remember. They offer a happy hour menu all day Monday thru Thursdays and 11:30-4 pm on Fridays. Hubs always orders spicy tuna roll $5.95, and I ordered a Halloween roll $7.95 ( shrimp salad, cucumber, masago and avocado) it was light and tasty especially with the sauce that was on the side. We also got a free order of gyoza with Yelp check in. It ended up being a very cheap lunch! The regular prices seemed very reasonable too. Service was very friendly and fast. Would definitely come again when we have a bigger appetite as I want to try their ramen and other rolls. read more

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