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Baba Sushi’s Tuna Tartaki

Tuna Tartaki from Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

Tuna Tartaki from Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

I have been to Baba Sushi several times and I have enjoyed the atmosphere but I love the new back room. The water feature, the cool walls, and the skylights transport you away from busy Park Ave. Instead of feeling like you’re at a restaurant, you feel like you are dining in someone’s beautifully manicured garden.

To start, I ordered the always-addicting edamame—served steamed and salted.
For my meal I selected the tuna tartaki, which is pan-seared tuna served rare over sliced avocado with a light wasabi sauce. I also ordered the yaki tori—chicken skewers with teriyaki sauce.

I thought the tuna could have had more wasabi sauce and seemed to be missing something—not sure what. The chicken had a delicious flavor but was a bit overcooked.

My cocktails were excellent. And, I hate to even say this but overall my food was just O.K. Looking at the sushi all around me, I had food envy. I should have opted for sushi instead.

Our server was fantastic. It is never an easy task to accommodate such a large group. He was friendly and attentive. I was happy to see the owner, Wilson, come out to say hello to us and send over complimentary sake shots to cap the evening. That was a nice touch!

If you have not been to Baba, I recommend it. The sushi looked amazing, the atmosphere is fantastic and the service is always excellent. I know I will be back. Next time, however, I will order some of the delicious sushi!

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8 Great Places for Sushi

Just a few short years ago, the choices for sushi in Worcester were few and far between. As Worcester’s taste for sushi has grown, so has the number of restaurants serving this delectable and to some, still mysterious dining delicacy. Today, Worcester has dozens of choices where you can enjoy your sushi, sashimi, wasabi, pickled ginger and more, from intimate sushi bars to elaborate and contemporary Japanese dining establishments. Here are some of our favorites.

  1. Baba Sushi
  2. 7 Nana
  3. Kenichi Bistro
  4. Takara Sushi
  5. Sole Proprietor
  6. Hirosaki Prime
  7. Mai Tai Sushi