NJ Dining: Daruma (UPDATED)

Daruma Japanese Restaurant

45 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ

(201) 567-9600

The restaurant mecca of Englewood is home to a number of sushi dens, including the much-beloved and frequently-packed Wild Ginger. But for my money, if I’m not heading out to the super-authentic Japanese-run Sakura Bana in Ridgewood, or eating at some of my favorite sushi places in NYC, I like to dine at Daruma, which opened in late 2004.

Sushi Bar (2006)

Foyer dining area (2006)

Main Dining Room (2006)

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Main Dining Room (2006)

Unidentified maki roll combination with salmon and spicy tuna (2006)

Pumpkin Seafood Soup (October 2009)

Australian Yellowtail (Hiramasa) Sashimi with Yuzu sauce and pepper topping (2009)

Australian Yellowtail (Hiramasa) with spicy/jalapeno preparation (2009)

“Passage to India” Malaysian Roti Canai wrapped Eel and crunchy Spicy Tuna, curry aoli, a special (2009)

Shrimp Tempura, prior to being used in a maki roll (2009)

Unidentified special maki roll with eel (2009)

Spicy Tuna/Salmon Roll (2009)

Tempura fried “White Tuna” appetizer with Mango/Coconut dipping sauce.

Special coconut shrimp/mango maki  (2009)

Fried shrimp heads, prior to being used as garnish/side dish

Spicy Scallop Roll with Amaebi nigiri / fried shrimp heads

Special maki roll “Dreams Come True” (2009)

Beef Negimaki dinner portion (2009)

This a catering/party order that was about to be sent out.

This is the Avocado Sashimi Boat, with salmon and tuna with spicy mayonnaise and ponzu sauce (2006)

Hot appetizer sampler platter (2006)

Miso codfish (2006)

Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Okra and Spicy Wasabi Shu Mai (2006)

Beef and Cheese Negamaki with Teriyaki Shitakke Mushrooms (2006)

Bean Sprout Salad, a refreshing accompaniment with the sushi. (2006)

Sushi Sampler Appetizer (2006)

“Volcano” (2006)

Assorted Sashimi (2006)

Ree Snapper Nigiri Sushi and Spicy tuna/Spicy Yellowtail Tartares (2006)

“Summery” Roll with Pear (2006)

Salmon Skin Hand Roll (2006)