Daruma Sando

Tried out Daruma Sando today for the first time. The menu is simple and straightforward, and there’s plenty of seating both inside and outside. You place your order at a kiosk, which makes the process pretty convenient. We went with the spicy chicken sandwich, which had good flavor overall. However, one of the sandwiches had a very strong ginger taste that ended up overpowering both the spice and the other ingredients. The spice level itself was also quite intense, so much so that it overshadowed the other flavors. I found myself wishing I had ordered the non-spicy version to get a better sense of the overall balance and seasoning. The Nori fries were a nice touch, crispy and flavorful. I was really looking forward to trying this place, and while there were some highlights, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.

A new sandwich shop that just opened up featuring Japanese style katsu sandwiches. I went with tempered expectations, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality and the taste of the spicy chicken sandwich I ordered. The chicken was juicy and tender, the breading was perfect, and the sauce was full of flavor with just the right amount of kick. Can't wait to come back and try other types.

You can find delicious Japanese sandwiches (sando) here! I had a pork katsu sando with nori fries. The katsu was nice and juicy, and the nori fries had plenty of seaweed flakes on top. I also got the egg sando and chicken katsu sando to go, both of which my friend said were tasty. The egg sando was surprisingly good! All in all Daruma Sando is a great place for a quick bite! Would likely come back next time to try their curry when I am in the neighborhood.

Would go back just for the playlist. Wouldn’t recommend takeout since the sandwiches are a bit saucy and can soak into the bread.

Wow! I am so impressed and excited to have Daruma as a great affordable option in Fremont. The sando was so crispy, hot, and juicy 🤤 Both their curry and chicken sando were delicious and such a great price, I’ll definitely be back!

You order using a kiosk, which is nice because you can take your time and look through all the options. We ordered the Ebi and Pork Sandos with nori fries. The fries were very similar to McDonald’s, great if you like that style. The Ebi was a bit lacking, so we wouldn’t recommend it. The pork katsu, however, was amazing, and we’d definitely get it again if we returned.

Tried the spicy pork sando and regular sando and both were delicious! The spicy one had a nice Chinese inspired flavor with a kick and a subtle mala numbing taste. Nori fries were good, but could use a bit more seasoning. Worth the extra $6 for fries and soda. No wait, perfect spot for a quick bite after a run!

New casual spot in the neighborhood! I personally prefer chicken than menchi as the latter one tastes a little weird. The sando are tasty enough for 4 stars, but it takes over 40min to get my order ready... I would recommend order ahead as there is no difference between online and in-person kiosk order. Indoor and outdoor seats available.

New Japanese katsu sando spot in Fremont by the owner of Menya Musashi and it's SO good! It's right next to Pablo y Pablo. Tried the egg salad, pork katsu, and ebi sando (fav!), plus the juiciest chicken katsu curry. Everything was packed with flavor and super satisfying. Sandos were priced from $9-$13. There's street parking but pretty easy to find! Overall would definitely come back to try their spicy chicken katsu sando!

Daruma Sando is a new Katsu Sandwhich spot in Fremont. They also serve curry rice plates as well. I went with a friend and there is a good amount of seating as well as some counter seats as well. Parking is pretty easy as there is a lot of street parking. Overall I would come back but not go out of my way. If I was in the area I would consider it as an option. Staff: nice (4/5) Sanitation status: (5/5) Takoyaki (3/5) Takoyaki was okay to me there is a good amount of octopus in each one but nothing special about it. Nori Shio Fries (3/5) The fries were also nothing too special, pretty much what you would expect from the seaweed flakes and salt. they were on the thinner side. Spicy Menchi Katsu Sando (4.5/5) This Sando was my personal favorite out of the 2 that I've tried so far. They add a lettuce mixture with the spicy sauce in there, which was a little too saucy for me but the flavor overall was well rounded. The katsu was still semi crispy. The Menchi was pretty thick and you could taste the onions throughout. Spicy Pork Katsu Sando (4/5) This sando was pretty good as well. the piece of pork does fill out most of the sandwhich. The spicy lettuce mixture was here as well. The katsu was less crispy because of the katsu sauce on it but was fried pretty well, I wouldn't say it was super juicy.

Was really excited to try this new sando spot in the Wallingford area. It is a small place with some outdoor seating. The prices were reasonable and the service was fast! What we got: *Ebi Katsu sando *Pork Katsu curry *Takoyaki (spicy) Wish the ebi katsu was crispier and that the pork Katsu curry had more flavor. The takoyaki was our favorite out of all three. The ebi katsu sando was still tasty though and overall, the food was filling!

My friend told me about this place and I was so excited because it's so close to where I work and we didn't have this kind of restaurant in the neighborhood before!! I decided to get some sandos after work a day after I learned of this place. I got the pork katsu sando and the croquette sando because they both looked good. I also wanted ebi katsu sando, but I had shrimp for lunch so decided to save it for next time. The pork katsu was thick, juicy and tender and it was so good!!!!! I haven't had croquette in so long so that was amazing too. One sandwich is as expensive as other venues so I didn't really hesitate to get two items. I couldn't finish two sandos in one go, so I reheated (in the toaster oven, not the microwave, duh!) the leftovers and eating it for breakfast now. They are still very good and filling! People working here are friendly too. I had a nice conversation with the Japanese guy running the place. The space is clean and had a lot of seats. I am looking forward to going back and getting the ebi katsu sando and the menchi katsu next. PS, I know the word sando has become more known, but it's still weird to write it out here. The word remains as サンドイッチ in my brain, and I cringe when I hear influencers say "sando."

Service was pretty quick and easy. Your order on a screen and they will call your number when the food is ready! We got 2 sandwich's(pork and spicy chicken). Both sandwich's the meat was super crispy but it was warm. I thought the meat would be hotter. I really liked the spicy chicken the spice/sauce on it added extra flavor to the sandwich and it had a nice little kick to it. There is a few indoor and outdoor seating so more of eat and go type of place! Overall experience was great and will definitely come back here in the future!!

There are a lot of places around Seattle that serve teriyaki and ramen, but there aren't a lot of places that serve Japanese-style curry as a specialty or Sando (Japanese-style sandwiches). Daruma Sando does both and a little bit more, and they do a pretty darn good job. THE ROSES: Absolutely pristine dining space; well-lit, pleasantly decorated and very inviting. I can't speak for the sandwiches or the other side treats (like takoyaki), but I can tell you their curry is the real deal! I have eaten a lot of curry in Japan, and this is authentic. Their house made curry sauce expertly balances sweet and savory with just a hint of heat. Staff is courteous. THE THORNS: No dedicated parking, so finding a place close by might be a challenge during peak periods. They use an automated kiosk to place orders, but they only have one so that can be a real bottleneck, especially if you're behind a patron who doesn't have a lot of experience ordering on one. TOP TIP for patrons: while you're waiting for your turn to order, grab one of the menus off the counter and decide what you want. Please don't wait until you're at the kiosk to puzzle over what you want to order. Be quick and efficient, please! THE VERDICT: Daruma Sando is a real treat, offering authentic Japanese street cuisine in an inviting space. Heartily recommend!

Pretty good sandwiches. We ordered the tamago and katau sandwiches. Made fresh to order.. cute little shop ... I think it was a soft opening ... the staff was cool greeted us as we walked in and they seems to have a system and hit our food out in pretty good time. Yes, I will back to try the katsu curry ...

I'm so happy that Daruma is here only a block away! It's casual, spacious, bright inside. They were busy despite only having opened a week or two ago and 1pm on a Saturday, so there was a little bit of a wait. It's cafe food, not fast food though, I wasn't bothered. I ordered more food than I could eat bc I wanted to try a variety. I got the tamago sando, nori seasoned fries, and pork katsu curry. The sando and fries were good but not necessarily anything to write home about. I made the wrong choice w the spicy mayo for the fries. They tasted better with ketchup w the acidic vingery-ness. That's probably an individual preference thing though. The pork katsu! So yummmy! And the pickled veg was so good! I hope Daruma sticks around for a while!

Daruma sando just opened and I was excited to try the new place on the block. The food is excellent so I'm glad it's broadening the food scene near gasworks! I got the spicy pork katsu sando at their recommendation and it was a great mix of flavors and textures. Soft buttery bread, crisp fresh cabbage, great sauces, and nicely fried pork. It was $12 ($15 after tax and tip) for a generously thick sandwich and more than I could eat, although I struggle on large sandwiches. I should've gotten something to drink with it but that's on me. The place is casual but airy and clean, you can order from a touchscreen and they have physical menus. They made my sandwich in front of me, so it took a few minutes wait. There's also shaded seating outside.

We had the Chicken Sando and Spicy Chicken Sando. Both were incredble, really, truly. And the guys working there were all attentive and nice. We'll be coming back for sure.

My family is so excited to have Daruma Sando in the neighborhood! We ordered the Katsu Sando and the Katsu Curry yesterday and both were delicious - the curry has just the right amount of kick to it. Ordering was easy from the touchscreen just inside the door. They have plenty of tables or counter spots if you'd like to eat onsite, but you can also do an easy takeaway for a picnic at Gas Works.