DarumaAlbany, Auckland
Daruma – Japanese food
Daruma – Japanese food
Daruma – Japanese food
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Japanese restaurant · Albany

Daruma

Albany, Auckland

Opening hours

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Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Daruma. Many Japanese restaurants in Auckland open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Daruma

Found at the Albany area, Daruma is a Japanese restaurant that has become part of the Albany dining scene. It is about 15 km from central Auckland.

Diners come here for Japanese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as sashimi. We currently list 354 places in Auckland in the Japanese category, and Daruma is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Daruma. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a Japanese restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsTonkotsu ramen

Pork bone broth, chashu and egg

$20–26

Sushi & SashimiVegetable roll

Avocado, cucumber and pickles

$12–15

Desserts & DrinksSake

By the glass

$10–16

Small PlatesChicken karaage

Japanese fried chicken with mayo

$13–17

Small PlatesAgedashi tofu

Fried tofu in dashi broth

$11–14

MainsBeef donburi

Sweet soy beef on rice

$19–24

Plan your visit

When is Daruma busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Daruma

Where is Daruma?

Daruma is at Albany, Auckland, about 15 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Daruma's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Daruma serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Daruma?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Daruma?

The closest is Gui Noodle (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Daruma

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Albany
Gui Noodle – Asian food 30 m
Asian

Gui Noodle

6/252 Oteha Valley Road, Albany
Albany, Auckland
Saigon Commune – Vietnamese food 40 m
Vietnamese

Saigon Commune

9/252 Oteha Valley Road, Albany
Albany, Auckland
Mr Charcoal BBQ – Restaurant food 70 m
Restaurant

Mr Charcoal BBQ

4/254 Cornerstone Drive, Albany
Albany, Auckland
E T Cybercafe – Cafe food 90 m
Cafe

E T Cybercafe

2/7 Kaipiho Lane, Albany
Albany, Auckland
The BBQ King 530 m
Chinese

The BBQ King

4a/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany
Albany, Auckland

Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Auckland
NameAreaStatusDistance
Daikoku AlbanyAlbany–540 m
Tsuru TsuruAlbany–880 m
KatsubiAlbany–920 m
Matsu SushiAlbany–940 m
St Pierre's SushiAlbany–990 m
St Pierre's SushiAuckland–1.3 km