Tag: Worcester Foodies LIV: Baba Sushi

Many years ago Baba Sushi was a converted house turned small, intimate restaurant. Today it has a beautiful, and spacious, back room filled with lovely wood and shiny round stones.

Even though there was music flowing all night, I found it easy to hear those around me and at the next table. The atmosphere, though different from the front room, is comfortable.

We ordered sushi. In fact, we ordered four sushi rolls. But my husband, Scott, is going to review two and I am going to review the other two. My favorites were the Rainbow Roll and the Salmon Avocado Roll.

The Rainbow Roll has crab, tuna, white fish, shrimp, and tobiko all wrapped along the outside of the roll, which is then topped with the bright orange fish roe, tobiko.

I love the variety of fish on this roll. Scott loves tuna so a chopstick fight ensues for tuna-wrapped pieces. He usually wins, but only because I let him. I always snag the salmon pieces.

I love avocado with salmon. This classic roll in the sushi world always makes my night. That’s why I order it instead of one of the more complex rolls. I have needs. Simple can also be amazing when the ingredients and the execution are as high quality as Baba’s.

Our server, Brad, was excellent. He was very attentive and always had drinks and water flowing, which for me is a sign of a great waiter.

He was very knowledgeable. He was able to describe any roll in detail. He explained all the components so we understood what we would be ordering. I like that in a waiter. The food came out in a timely manner and everything was correct. Just as it should be…

Nestled in what appears to be a small location on Park Avenue, Baba Sushi offers a fun and vibrant spot for exceptional sushi in Worcester. We sat in the back patio section of Baba, which was tastefully finished with warm tones and textures.

Our server, Brad, was knowledgeable and prompt providing impressive insight into the menu. For my main course, I opted for the Chef’s Seafood Sampler. After asking him what was in the sampler, I was told it included a Lobster Salad, Crab and Cucumber Salad, and Chopped Tuna Salad.

I was amazed at what sounded like a bargain offering—three seafood salads as an appetizer at one low price. I was not disappointed when the plate arrived.

I was delighted to see a lobster salad served over a corn and pepper relish and garnished with caviar. Seeing that made me want to drop my chopsticks and grab a spoon to finish every last bite.

The crab and cucumber salad was also delicious. There was a healthy portion of shredded crabstick with cucumber and tobiko.

For the third, the chopped sushi grade tuna salad was rolled in panko breadcrumbs, garnished with greens, and served with a spicy mayo sauce.

The lobster salad provided the sweet and savory part of the trio while the crab and cucumber provided the crisp and crunch part of the meal. The tuna salad ended the trio with a little crunch and spice.

Quite possibly the Chef’s Seafood Sampler is going to be one of my new favorite dishes in Worcester because of the value and the fantastic variety.

In addition to our server Brad’s knowledge, the overall service was outstanding. We were greeted promptly. The food came out correctly in a reasonable amount of time, which I thought was remarkable for a large group and a complex menu. Brad is truly a professional.

Baba offers top-quality sushi in a tastefully decorated Worcester location. It’s a great place for a business dinner or a date. There is ample parking in the lot behind the restaurant. When you visit don’t forget to try the Chef’s Salad Sampler, which is quite possibly one of the best values around.