Darumaya

Reviews

• Martha M.

  star star star star star 29 October 2026

  I cannot believe how full it gets! But then again I can!!  The Sushi is so fresh and I cannot emphasize I've never tasted anything like it!!! Not even in Little Tokyo Downtown LA.
  
  We decided on a last minute whim to go, because it was so good and we lucked out, there was one table left open.  Soon as we sat down looking at the menus, another set of people walked in and left because it was full - it was like that the entire time up until closing.  Also, seems like new people took over? I liked it the first time we came, but this time it out did itself in flavor, quantity and service-although the young man was doing it ALL!!  From gesturing you to sit if you found a table available, taking orders, serving, receiving payment & from looks of it, also preparing/cooking food.  I'm damn impressed!  This restaurant needs to be highlighted in Yelp as best Sushi in IE, for that matter Los Angeles, and if it hasn't already, needs to be featured on local food news & the food & travel channels.
  
  The sushi rolls are fresh, big and tasty.  Shrimp Tempura was fresh, fluffy just being cooked & also delicious and I've tasted tempura both veggie & shrimp that usually tastes average to bad.  Judging by what I observed, the Ramen noodles looked like they increased portions(from my last review my daughter did not get much) and also saw a spaghetti dish also large in portions that looked delicious.  I wished I tried the gyoza, heard it was another good find.
  
  Who would have thought, this humble little hole in the wall -not typical hole in wall, trending, was a hidden gem in the city of Beaumont?!
  
  This restaurant, if traveling out this way, is definitely worth the long drive!!

• Zoelle F.

  star star star star star 21 October 2026

  I've reconsidered what I wrote previously:
  
  This is honestly a golden spot in Beaumont. The food is always consistently delicious, fresh, and wonderful. My family eats here weekly if not more.
  
  The blue fin tuna is a new special (it is absolutely amazing), the ramen is better than ramen I've had in union square nyc (and absolutely authentic while being uniquely theirs), and all of their tempura options are delicious. My family is partial to their tempura mix special and the salt/pepper shrimp.
  
  They change up the menu and add things here and there. Recently they started doing a small scoop of ice cream for dessert for free and have added salmon/yellow tail collar and the blue fin tuna.
  
  Emma is the waitress and really remembers you if you make an effort to be kind. The place is busy and I hope they get to move to a new, bigger spot when the new shopping opens up near kohls. They really deserve the success they have.

• lori o.

  star star star star star 19 October 2026

  I continue to be impressed with the young couple that bought this Japanese restaurant.  What was a cold unattractive hole in the wall is being turned into a classy warm environment!  I look forward to more Decor and a bit more bling outside to help yet more find this gem!  AApparently Darumaya is no longer a secret either!  The place was packed the entire time we were there ( oops that was three hours! Sorry to keep your table so long!). I've been coming here since 2009 and had gotten use to feeling sorry for the owners for lack of customers, but NO LONGER!! Yay!  It's heartwarming to watch a small restaurant be successful.
  
  Now to the important part...The sushi is fresh and yummy. I had the yellow tail and unagi both were great. We shared the yellow tail collar. The exterior is flame broiled so the skin is super tasty and the meat inside is full of flavor and perfectly cooked!  ( like any collar dish you have to beware of bones, but there were very few!). I also had the soft shell crab roll which was perfect!  
  
  The young lady serving is the wife and the chef the husband. We were greeted warmly and the service was spot on although both of them were working their tails off!
  
  If you enjoy sushi come by!  It's close to the freeway with lots of parking. Nothing should stop you now!

• John J.

  star star star star star_border 18 October 2026

  Really good ramon.  I had the beef ramon and it was delicious. I had the California roll and it was okay I think it had too much mayo, but the the fried rice was really good! This will be my go to spot for ramon.

• Steve V.

  star star star star star 17 October 2026

  Brought the family in this afternoon. Ordered two of the special appetizers-baked mussels and baked oysters . Both were delicious. Then we ordered a variety of ramen, teriyaki, and chicken dishes, as well as some sushi and four different rolls. All were served promptly, with  friendly service.
  Food was excellent, service was excellent, and prices were very fair.