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Sashimi at Baba Sushi

Sashimi at Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

Sashimi at Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

Baba Sushi is able to deliver the full dining experience—the atmosphere, food, flavors and service combined with good friends makes it simply one of the best sushi restaurants.

Having sat in the front room dozens of times, the back dining room was a pleasant surprise. It has a much different vibe. The back room’s high ceilings give it an open, inviting feel.

Baba Sushi’s food has always been consistently outstanding and this visit was no different. Nothing is simpler than raw fish on a plate, yet, nothing compares to the taste.

My sashimi spread consisted of sake (salmon), hotate (scallop), taco (octopus) and maguro (tuna). As usual, it was fresh and full of flavor.

The taco’s texture and consistency were exceptional, easy to chew and not rubbery, which can be a challenge for octopus. The highlight of the night: describing hotate’s buttery flavor and soft texture to my Foodies friend. She tried it and loved it, thanks to my recommendation.

One note on the portion size at Baba…often after eating sashimi at other restaurants I might not be full, but Baba is generous and fair.

Our excellent server handled our large party alone. He delivered food in a timely manner, filled water glasses promptly and offered drinks right on time. He seemed very knowledgeable about the food. I overheard him speaking with a few folks about the preparation and ingredients of a few dishes in impressive detail.

Baba Sushi is one of a very small handful of restaurants in Worcester County I have found to be consistent with its fresh food, great service, and appealing atmosphere. For me, Baba is my go-to restaurant for sushi. Highly recommend.

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Outdoor Dining: Enjoy this weather!

A group enjoying the outdoor seating and Thursday Night Jazz at Ceres Bistro

 

A group enjoying the outdoor seating area with Thursday Night Jazz at Ceres Bistro
A group enjoying the outdoor seating area with Thursday Night Jazz at Ceres Bistro

In a city often known for brutal winter weather, we like to enjoy our summer weather while we can. One of the true summer joys in Worcester is dining outside at one of the great sidewalk cafes, patios or outdoor bars in the city. Meals always taste better al fresco and drinks always quench your thirst better in the open air. The Worcester dining scene is ripe with places to wine and dine while enjoying the best of what summer has to offer and, in true, lazy-days-of-summer style, we are making it as easy a possible for you to find great places in the city to eat outside!

Some of our favorites include: Armsby Abbey, BABA SushiBiagio’s GrillBrew City Grill & Brew HouseCeres Bistro, Patsie Dugan’sFlying RhinoGrille 57 SteakhouseIn House CoffeeLa Scala RestaurantLuciano’s Cafe At MaxwellMezcal Tequila CantinaMuseum CaféNU CaféNuovo RestaurantPerfect GamePho Dakao, Red LanternSmokestack Urban Barbecue, Banner Bar and Grille, The Citizen Wine Bar, ViaWestside Steak & BBQ