Tag: Worcester Foodies LIV: Baba Sushi

In an unassuming building on Park Avenue Baba Sushi has been serving award winning sushi in its trendy, yet personal atmosphere. In August 2015, the Worcester Foodies sat down to see what all of the fuss is about…

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Ginger Chicken at Baba Sushi

Ginger Chicken at Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

Ginger Chicken at Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

Sitting in the back patio area at Baba Sushi feels like you are on a secluded picnic. The warm wood walls, bamboo-textured tables, and skylights welcome you into the space.

We started with the gyoza—crispy fried pork dumplings. This appetizer would be a little bit much for a single person. It’s made to share. The dumplings have a nice balance of pork and vegetables. The tangy dipping sauce works well with the savory flavors. Overall, I recommend it.

For dinner, being a non-sushi eater, I opted for the ginger chicken, which includes two breaded and fried chicken breasts served with broccoli and white rice.

The broccoli served al dente had a nice flavor with a slightly sweet sauce over it. The lightly breaded chicken was a little overcooked but still tasty. The combination of the breaded chicken and the sweet broccoli was very nice.

Our server, Brad, was attentive, quick and very knowledgeable of both the menu and the sake. As our party arrived in waves, he was quick to ask for our drink orders and keep everyone occupied while we waited. When it was time, he quickly took our orders.

Maybe it wasn’t the best meal I’ve ever had in a sushi restaurant, but the food, service and atmosphere made it an overall fun experience.

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Maki Rolls from Baba Sushi

Maki Rolls from Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

Maki Rolls from Baba Sushi on Park Avenue in Worcester, MA

As you enter Baba Sushi, you immediately see a small space. The sushi bar in the front room dominates the area. A few small tables surround it, but it is quite a tight space.

Going to the back room, you drop down a few steps and enter a very different atmosphere. Predominately natural wood, skylights, and windows are everywhere. You feel like you are dining outside even though four walls surround you. Personally I would request the back room when being seated.

We ordered the deep fried gyoza to start our meal. This delicious appetizer was nicely fried with a crispy exterior texture and creamy minced pork filling.

Then, I ordered three Maki rolls.

The Rock’n’roll Maki—spicy tuna and eel sauce covered the shrimp tempura and cucumber in a nori wrap—was fantastic. I would order this roll again.

The Alaskan—smoked salmon, cucumber, and avocado—was a very enjoyable maki roll too. My final roll was a tuna and avocado roll. All my sushi was excellent. The presentation detail was beautiful too.

Our server, Brad, was excellent. He was attentive, courteous and knowledgeable.

I would recommend Baba Sushi to my friends and family. I look forward to sampling more of their offerings in the future.