After my stint with Mia & More Viet Street Food restaurant, I decided to pay a visit here for a roll of sushi. This place was empty when I paid a visit because it was on a Monday, so I don't know how they are on a weekend. Anyway, the one lone chef behind the counter greeted me and asked what I'd like for my order. I decided to settle down for a Red Dragon Roll. It took quite a bit to wait for the roll because the chef made it fresh! Additionally, note that this restaurant is small and very casual. There are couple tables out there for people, who want to sit outside of the restaurant. read more

Sushi Daruma Ya - Red C-16. Super Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Please take my review with a grain of salt as this was the only sushi place open in all of Kent on Thanksgiving Day, which is the date I went to visit. I had placed a pickup order through GrubHub, and was quoted 30 minutes. It's located inside the Great Wall shopping mall, so parking was relatively easy to find and I was able to stay dry while waiting since the little store was indoors. Upon my arrival, they did not have my order and I waited another 15 minutes for my order to be ready. The poor staff was running around and rushed. It's also a very, very tiny place, with a narrow 4 person counter behind the line, and only 2 tables inside. They had placed some tables outside as well for patrons. I love menus that allow me to order varied items but also basic items like sashimi, and this place had both. They make a lot of different hand rolls that are packaged individually, as well as what's called a sushi donut (sashimi layered over donut shaped rice ball. It was such a fun and different way to eat sashimi. The food was fresh and really satisfying. The prices are pretty good too. read more

I was craving sushi and this place hit the spot! This is a cute spot tucked inside of Great Wall Shopping Mall center. What made us chose this spot was looking at the sushi platters. We wanted to bring home some sushi and this easily fed the 4 of us. We didn't really know what all we wanted so we decided to order it there and wait, it took about 40-45 mins so we just shopped around Great Wall. Next time we will definitely call it in if we want sushi togo again. The nigiri/ Daruma Platter was great, had a good variety on there and everything I tried was fresh. We did really enjoy how unique all the rolls were and want to come back to try more! There is seating there as well, so you can dine there. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to trying more from their menu! read more

Sushi Daruma Ya - Spicy Tuna Roll, Red Rock Roll & Red Mango Roll With Daruma Platter in the background - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Great place to get a quick casual sushi meal. Their eel here is pretty good, good portion sizes and great flavors for the price. I highly recommend and would come back. read more

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Sushi is fresh and displayed very nicely when I ordered small daruma platter of assorted sushi. I got takeout but the seating is really small but I like the convenience that it is in 99 ranch market. Staff was very hospitable and gave me chocolates and cookie with my takeout read more

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Just tried it tonight. It's inside the Wall mall, and it's a very tight squeeze. We never got napkins and another table had to ask for them as well. Water was lukewarm and we ran out for a bit before we got refills. However! The staff was very nice, and the sushi was very tasty. We weren't able to try other fish due to them running out after an event. Prices were fair for the quality and size. read more

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My husband and I went on a Thursday afternoon and it was quiet, peaceful and not crowded at all. We ordered a total of 6 things, and each one was very delicious. There were two servers, both extremely kind and sweet, and the food came out in a timely manner. However, one negative thing is that upon paying, they charged us a 10% service fee. I've expected that before from a party of 5+ at a restaurant but it was just the two of us. Neither one of the servers mentioned in advance there would be a service fee so I was a little disappointed to see that added on. Especially because we hadn't asked for anything special, unique, etc. it was just normal service. read more

Sushi Daruma Ya - Salmon Taco (closest in the picture) Tempura Taco (further away in the picture) Both extremely delicious and definitely recommend trying. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

In short Excellent fish in a limited space. Thoughtfully-balanced flavors in the rolls, with a nice family vibe. In long Great Wall Mall is a huge, bustling food court of a place. Even in mid-afternoon, well between the usual lunch and dinner rushes, I drove round and round before I found parking. And I didn't realize until I got here that the place was even in a mall--Daruma Ya does *not* have a sign outside, so I just took it on faith and wandered in. It's actually tough to stick with a decision on where to eat here. There are so many good spots. But nothing about our lunch disappointed either of us picky old goofballs (buddies from HS days, always been very particular about all kinds of things). Anyway, we sat down after a quick, friendly greetings from behind the bar. Our server came over right away. I'm having a harder and harder time estimating how old kids are--she had to be the owner's kid, and maybe somewhere between jr high and grad school. Definitely a charming pro in the dining room. She stayed in motion all the time, and so did the folks behind the bar. They're doing non-stop to-go orders plus juggling a few tables in store. The menu is not overwhelming but it certainly has some heft to it. Traditional, modern, and hand rolls, plenty of pictures (especially of modern rolls). Some sushi and sashimi sets, an omakase option, a few apps. We kind of wandered through from miso to rolls to cooked bits, too. We tried the Daruma, Midori, and one or two other rolls. You get great fresh flavors balanced against hints of sweetness or saltiness or citrus. Mild, but very clear, and definitely based on careful decision-making by the chef. I've had bigger flavors but nothing more pleasant in roll form. The seared tuna yesterday was bluefin, showing very very well, under a bit of cracked black pepper and tasting for all the world like a bite of tender steak. My buddy forgot he had ordered it, then we both felt like we were eating an unexpected treat. We were out the door feeling very full and happy for $40 each. Tough to beat that. The people are so, so nice here--just the kind of folks you want to support. I'll happily come back any time I don't mind dealing with a crowd. read more

Sushi was fine, but they snuck in a 10% service charge to my bill. With the added tip, the owner made an extra 30% on my bill. I can't recommend this place after such a deceptive business practice :( read more

Tonight's rolls. Second time here so it's time to start hunting down our favorites! Marigold: Not my cup of tea. Ithad cream cheese instead of cucumber that was stated on the menu. If you like smoked salmon and cream cheese this roll will be great for you. Red Spider: Delicious. And the Wasabi peas were a great add for texture. Top 3 Red Mango: Perfect. Bloody Orange: Surprisingly spicy but so clean and fresh tasting. Fantastic! Super Dragon Exactly as described. Thick delicious grilled Eel. Simple. The Great Wall: Creamy and spicy and sweet all at once. Top 3. The Daruma: I love this. You might not. Easily in my top 3 of all time. Mount Baker: Creamy and stacked high with real crab. Midori: Crisp and clean. Basic but perfect Awesome Poke: Perfect Tataki Both were a tad bit overseared but the flavor was good. Service: It's one tiny lady behind the counter. We ordered like 12 items. She did her absolute best. Thankfully we were the only group here when we ordered so she really got to focus on our food! 4 Stars read more

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I loved both rolls, freshly made yummy. Very good & quick service and clean ambiance. read more

Sushi Daruma Ya - C-12. Awesome Poke Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Delicious food!!:) Always fresh, clean and generous!! The service is fast and polite. read more

Wanted to like this place based on the 4+ star reviews across multiple platforms. Considering the rating, walking into an empty restaurant on a Friday night should have been the first red flag. Nice looking place on the exterior, but from a sushi and service standpoint. Nope. Orders took quite some time to arrive. While the presentation was good, sushi rice was dry, crumbly and flavorless. Fish was mushy, some pungent and accompanied by take out style condiments. Packaged wasabi and ginger for a sit down meal. And it's true. there is a service fee attached to your bill. read more

The food is inexpensive, but in this case, you do get what you pay for. The fish was really bad quality. I threw half of what I ordered into the trash because the fish was rubbery, tough, and some of it omitted a bad odor. I won't be ordering food from them again. read more

Good for the price point Small restaurant Decent sushi Variety Nice staff Scallop was good octopus was yummy yellowtail and white fish read more

Fresh sushi in Kent, WA! I ordered from Renton, and the sushi arrived FRESH! The seafood was succulent, the vegetables crisp, and even the rice had the perfect texture. The customer service was excellent--the staff was friendly and professional. Their restaurant is also clean and well-maintained. They also have a variety of Daruma dolls displayed on the walls, adding to the ambiance. The entire store is styled with attention to detail, creating a clean and cozy atmosphere where you can dine alone or with your loved ones. read more

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The service was really nice and the waitress was kind. The prices are good. This is what gets them the 2 stars. We ordered a variety of rolls - rainbow roll, Seattle roll, teka maki, and deluxe California roll. They all tasted very bland and the same. The fish didn't taste fresh and was sort of mushy and bland. We were pretty disappointed since they have such raving reviews. Probably will not return here. read more

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Great food! My brother and I come here once every couple months. The sushi always taste fresh, the staff is friendly, welcoming and always accommodating! The environment is truly like walking into a Japenese sushi restraunt with the " Hole in the wall " vibes. The prices are fair and consistent, with a wide variety to choose from 10/10! read more

Plenty of parking within the Great Wall Mall lot, solid food for the price, and solid service. The space is a bit small with the table arrangements seating a maximum of 4 people in a group (anything bigger, and the horizontal space is not enough to line the tables), but my party of 2 was the only one present at 6PM on a Monday. There was one staff member managing everything from delivery orders, dining in, to cashier. This worked out at the time we were there, but I hope that in busier times this business has more than one person present. read more

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This is my new go-to sushi spot. Their poke is super simple but very yummy. They put some kind of sauce on it that really takes it up a notch and the price is super fair. I also like their sushi burritos. The fish is super fresh and the service is good. I am really hoping this place is discovered and loved by all --- it's in the Great Wall Mall -- because a lot of businesses struggle in these locations due to lack of traffic. Give Sushi Daruma Ya a try, you'll love it! read more

Thanks to the Yelp community for the suggestion. Was looking forward to another sushi experience. This one did not disappoint. It t is a tiny restaurant tucked back in the Great Wall shopping mall. I think there are like 6 tables so it is right as if you were Tokyo. They have another location inside Boeing up in Everett according to the employee. The menu was fast for such a little place, but the sushi was spot on. We were the only patrons at the the moment so we placed an order for 4 rolls and I think the biggest cost was the dragon roll and at I think that $15, and if you look at the picture that is a solid piece of Unagi that runs the full length. A ton of eel! All the rolls were so tasty, cold and especially fresh. Although they don't have too many appetizers or non sushi items we ventured across the aisle to grab some Shumai, gyoza and other small plates. Even walked down and grabbed some fresh juice from another stall. Look forward to making it back to try some other rolls. I think you will be pleased and if you need some shopping, Ranch 99 is 20 steps away. read more

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I was really surprised at how good this place was. The fish was fresh, the rice and even avocado were perfect quality, and the service was quick and attentive. The price was super affordable too, almost makes me want to gate-keep this place but they deserve all the business. Amazing! read more

Good spot for budget friendly sushi. This place is ideal for sushi if you're going with your kids or friends who aren't going to get anything too adventurous. Cucumber rolls, avocado rolls, spicy tuna and plates like that you can't really go wrong or beat the price. I just wouldn't go there to expect a nicer omakase out snuggling like that even though they do have the option. read more

Very tasty! They arranged beautiful sushi trays for a party, everyone loved how fresh sushi was. Will definitely order trays and will dine in again. read more

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Tiny sushi shop in the corner of the Great Wall Shopping Center, five little tables await. Tea is hot, sushi is fresh, and service is great. They are kind and thoughtful. I'll be coming back :) read more

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I eat sushi 3 times a week and this was a new place that I've been waiting for since my kids love the Mei wa bakery bread. So, I was happy to have a place to grab a fast lunch that's not filled with grease oil. I went in and sat down for lunch and the staff was very accommodating. I ordered the rainbow roll and happy to taste the crabmeat is not overfilled with mayo like other sushi place. However, I do wish the top layer was a little bigger but overall I would come back and try something else. :) read more

Sushi Daruma Ya - Rainbow roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

We ended up here after the place we were planning to eat was unexpectedly closed. It's a small spot inside the Great Wall Mall and delicious. Everything was fresh and well made. Service was great. Will definitely be repeat customers. read more

2nd time here, nice and fresh. Really enjoyed it. Very small restaurant. Service was good too read more

Sushi Daruma Ya - Awesome Poke roll Real crab meat, cucumber, avocado. On top avocado, mixed poke sauce salmon/tuna spicy mayo, sushi sauce, tobiko - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

Amazing service and friendly staff, however the food was a little off. The salmon wasn't buttery, but dry like it'd been thawed from frozen and dried out. The cucumber in the California roll was super bitter. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting from California and craving sushi. We came upon Sushi Daruma-Ya and decided to give it a try. Just wow! Everything about this place was amazing! The quality of the fish you get for the price is unbeatable. The staff are super friendly and are always checking in to see if we need anything. Also, the inside is very cute, with many decorations on the walls. Coming from California, and trying tons of sushi spots in the LA area, I can definitely say that you have to give this place a try! You won't regret it. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

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Very fresh and generous portions with a fair price! We came here for the second time within a week. This new store is a great addition to the Asian restaurants in the mall. We ordered Sushi Set B and Awesome Poke roll. Very delicious and great presentation as well. We will come back again. read more

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Ok So oh my goodness this place was so delicious! It took a while to find but once I came in and sat down it was excellent every step of the way. Service was great from the greeting. The server was very attentive and also walked through the menu with us. The Sushi was THE most fresh sushi I have ever eaten. Each roll was delicious and couldn't even pick my favorite... if I had to it would be the mango roll. We will definitely be back again! read more

I checked this place out today, after seeing it last time I was in the mall. Great little sushi spot. Nice girl running the shop. Has a large menu with a nice variety of sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, sushi burritos, sushi tacos, sushi hand rolls, bento boxes, unagi don and other bowls. Prices are very reasonable. I had a Seafood combo roll (big roll with several different types of fish,avocado, tobiko), salmon and avocado roll, Seattle roll (salmon, avocado, cucumber, tobiko), and an eel hand roll. All were delicious. The wasabi was spicy and the ginger was very good. I will definitely be back soon. read more

Definitely recommend the Amazing Poke roll is very tasty. Staff is nice and attentive but don't hover.

very very slow service. this isn't the first time but this time was too much. only one person working again! and wasn't able to multitask it seems. Ive watched her with minimal customers unable to work on my order while they were eating. when I got there she said 10-15 mins and she didn't even start my order. then she realized I was still there and then started my order, my order is 40 mins late for pick up and I just sat there with no acknowledgement until I stood up. need to hire more people and someone who can manage multiple customers. the foods okay. its not the best sushi to wait that long for. I was looking for a quick pick up that turned out longer and not enjoyable. read more

My gf & I come to Great Wall pretty frequently & came across this newly opened sushi spot. We ended up going here twice in one week. The first time we got a few orders of seared salmon nigiri, a spicy salmon hand roll & a spicy tuna hand roll. Being a big seared salmon fan I cannot lie when I say I was caught off guard on the quality of the salmon. The hand rolls hit heavy & everything tasted very fresh. The second time we came thru we got 6 orders of the seared salmon nigiri. The price for portion size is very reasonable & filling. The middle age couple who was there both times (I believe they are the owners) are so friendly & welcoming. Please go and support this small business!!! You will not regret it. read more

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Sushi was good but serving is totally different from the photos they have in the menu. I think that is very deceiving it is promoting the product 10x that what it is. Server dint even give us chopsticks and dipping bowl till we told her when sushi was already served. read more

Food is so good and price totally 65$ only. fish is so fresh. I love this place. I will go often for daruma ya sushi

Very good sushi, excellent presentation, quality, and taste. Quickly prepared, service was excellent. Will definitely be making this my new go-to spot! read more

FIVE CHOPSTICKS!!! The sushi here was so fresh and we are a family of sushi connoisseurs. The flavors in the Fujiyama and Super Dragon rolls we tried were paired exquisitely. Every person who attended us was gracious and did everything that they could to ensure we had everything we needed. This sweet, little locale in the Great Wall Mall packs a mighty flavor. They are relatively new and have applied for their liquor license, so spirited drinks are coming soon. read more