This was good but no very spicy at all. 4 stars. Our server was chill and the flowers were edible and yummy. My brother can use chopsticks read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Spicy Scallop Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We liv in CA and eat a lot of sushi, but this is some of the best I've had. The sashimi and nigiri were fresh and on point. My husband had yellow tail collar and it was outstanding. The rolls are creative and fun. And the selection of on tap beer, nigori sake was good. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. And also willing to put up with us slow pokes as we laboriously went over the extensive menu and made our choices. If I lived near here, I'd eat once a week! read more

This is the only place in my life I've been a regular because the sushi, drinks, and service are just that good! If I'm not at the bar, I normally order takeout, and I'm helped by the friendliest staff over the phone every time I call. Without fail. I work in customer service myself and these things are very noticeable and important to me. The bar tenders are always great and very enthusiastic, kind, and polite, and I will be returning regularly for the rest of my time in Worcester. The restaurant looks unassuming from the outside, but stop by and you won't regret it! read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Horrible experience, we ordered pick up and it wasn't ready for almost and hour and a half after what we were told and were given little to no updates while waiting. Even as the only person waiting. After all this to receive the food and open it to see my $14 Poke Nachos were made on literal Pringles... was it really too difficult to fry a wonton paper like advertised? Huge disappointment for a restaurant that claims to be the best in Worcester. read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Poke Nachos.... on Pringles. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Sushi was amazing as always. Bartender made great drinks, and something I'd never heard of called Queen of Sushi basically a house take on a gin smash. Looked beautiful and tasted great. Could of drank them all day if I'd started earlier. Had been one of my favorite sushi spots. Still is, but it had been too. read more

It was a busy Friday evening and sure enough the restaurant was as packed. They were able to accommodate a walk in and let us sit at the bar. The bartender and everyone that we interacted with were super friendly. The food was amazing, everything tasted fresh! I loved everything about my visit and will def come back with more people and will remember to book a reservation this time! read more

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Loved the sushi. And our waiter, Johnson, was fantastic. He suggested so many great things for us to try. Would absolutely go back again. Sushi was excellent quality. read more

Great food... service is very good. The cost is higher than most other sushi restaurants

Delicious Godzilla Roll! Definitely would recommend this! Love the decor and ambience of the restaurant. Our server was very attentive and friendly read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - a plate of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Sushi is always so good. I'd highly recommend trying the roll with banana if you're open to new things. Super good and the staff is always nice. parking is really tight tho so plan to park somewhere nearby and walk. don't skip on desert here! read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Sushi had zero flavor and sweet potato tempura roll was so large with huge chunks of potato it was nearly impossible to eat. Much better sushi around the city. read more

Excellent meal! The Ottoro tuna was like butter. Thanks for the extra sashimi! We started with sumo oysters, gyoza, and seaweed salad. Everything was delicious but the sumo oysters were the stand out. Best oysters I have ever had. The balance of flavors was amazing. The maki rolls were fresh and delicious. They really pay attention to detail. The desserts are not be forgotten. We got the chocolate mousse cake and key lime cheesecake, both were fantastic. Trust me you have to try them. The service was great, very kind and professional. I will definitely be back! You need to come here and experience one of the best Japanese restaurants I have been to. read more

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The food and wait staff are both great Thank you Olivia for picking our rolls 100% perfect read more

If you love sushi and happen to be in or passing through Worcester (or anywhere close to Worcester) be sure to visit Baba!!! I was first introduced to sushi by some Japanese colleagues while on a business trip to San Francisco back in the 80s. It's been a favorite of mine ever since. However, I was never able to find anything here in the Boston area that matched my SF sushi dining experiences for many years. Enter Wilson Wang. I first encountered Wilson behind a sushi bar in Chestnut Hill nearly 20 years ago... And I have been following him wherever he's been behind the sushi counter ever since. These days Wilson is chef / owner of Baba Sushi in Worcester. I used to live in Worcester, so Baba was my regular (only) sushi spot for many years. Then I moved closer to Boston and I rarely found myself in Worcester (and I discovered other "suitable" places closer to the city). But I always had a yearning to go back to Baba. Yesterday, on the way home from Western Mass., I finally had a chance to return to Baba. As always, it was awesome! The sushi is always fresh, expertly prepared and presented, and the house specialty maki rolls melt in your mouth with their amazing combinations of fish, veggies and sauces. Yesterday, our Cucumber Sashimi and Scallop Ceviche (I forget the actual name) maki rolls were amazing. And the Eel and Yellow Fin sashimi was super fresh and tasty. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! And I cannot wait to get back to Baba. read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - A Scallop and Cucumber-Sashimi maki roll. Plus Hamachi and Unagi sashimi. Yum!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Went there for dinner before a show. it was crowded but it was delicious. Great service even though it was busy. Didn't take long to get the delicious food. The rolls were amazing and drinks were tasty two thumbs up. read more

Was amazing as always.. crowded and wait was a little long but it was expected on new years eve hahaha. Got 6 rolls of sushi, uni and oyster shooter for appetizers. Totally the star of the show was the uni and shooter! The only problem with this spot is I'm sad when the sushi is gone. The waiter we had was the best! read more

Excellent food and sushi every time. Even better service. A little pricey but I'd say it's worth it.

My husband and I were visiting from North Carolina and made reservations way in advance. Even though we had reservations, our Uber driver also recommended this place. So glad we had reservations because the place began to fill up right after we were seated around noon. I believe our server's name was Tatiana. She was amazing and actually went to school in the mountains in NC. Such a small world. Tatiana was so pleasant and observant. We started off with the rangoons and gyoza. The gyoza was so crispy and delicious. The rangoons were also amazing and my mouth is watering just thinking about them. The sake sangria was also fantastic. We also ordered the angel maki and a surf & turf special roll (beef and lobster). The angel maki roll was probably one of the best I've ever had. I could eat that all day, every day. The surf & turf was good, but we both thought the beef could've been sliced thinner. My husband ended up eating the beef off the top first and then eating the roll, which was probably the way to go. Overall, our experience at Baba was top notch and I'd recommend it to locals and visitors. read more

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They have many interesting and unique rolls. We ordered Godzilla, Angel Maki, and Sushi Sandwich.They were all fresh and tasty, and certainly interesting. And for non-sushi lovers, they do offer other dishes, such as Ginger Chicken. It was thin but large filet of chicken, lightly fried. It didn't have much flavor on its own, the ginger sauce that came with it was necessary to enhance the flavor of the chicken. But, I have to say, it is a "sushi restaurant" so if you want to order something other than sushi, it might not be as great as the sushi that they offer... Overall, we were happy with the sushi, it was fresh, tasty, and interesting. The service was fast and efficient. They have many other interesting and unique sushi here, I would love to try some more in the future. read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Ginger Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Ok, so here's a newsflash: do not sit in the back room on a cold night! The food here is quite good, the physical set up is where things get very dicey! They rely upon heaters which are situated above you in the back room, there is this very interesting physical dichotomy where your upper body is almost uncomfortably warm while your feet are feeezing. It is a real issue and it seriously affects the dining experience. There is also the fact that these heaters are apparently gas fueled and they have an odor, not overpowering but still there. They also make a hissing sound when they are firing up! The food is very good but it's not worth it if you're physically uncomfortable read more

So impressed by Baba, food was relatively pricey, but definitely worth it! Kind of a weird location for an "upscale" restaurant, but it's a hidden gem! I read on one of the reviews that they do all you can eat sushi?? they most certainly do not. Not sure where that came from, but it's not an option here! Other than that, i was incredibly pleased with the amount and quality of the sushi! read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I went here with my little sister for some sushi on a Friday night and this place was packed! Luckily we were able to get a seat at the sushi bar. Very lively atmosphere, a bit loud at times with the lights dimmed way to low. My typical sushi place ended up closing indefinitely and so babas is my second option. Their quality is definitely high quality but for the pricing it should be. I think it's a bit more on the expensive side but you definitely get what you pay for. Presentation is really pretty, the alignment of the sushi makis on the plate color arrangement was nice. Summary: Definitely a place to get high quality sushi read more

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Finally went back to Baba after it reopened. Seemed like nothing changed at all. The food & drinks were still topnotch!!! I finally tried a Lychee martini...OMG I AM HOOKED!!! Oh & for some stupid reason after about 3 Lychees...I was conned by the server/bartender into trying an oyster & quail egg shooter! Peer pressure is a b*tch...it was actually ok as long as I didn't chew anything! Btw folks, they're opening another restaurant in RI read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Oyster & Quail egg shooter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

It's been years since we dined at Baba. The day was cold and we stopped in for lunch. The place was empty. Our server was sweet and helpful. It was freezing inside due to deliveries and an open door and later, sweltering heat. Also, Fox News was on...ugh...sorry, Trump lovers. That was a distraction from my vantage point. Sushi was great. Hot tea was nice. No lunch specials, a bummer. Dinner pricing mid day kinda sucked. 100 or so with tip. $$$$. Weird seating and setting..too dark, too cramped. read more

Amazing food great staff wonderful building I definitely recommend this place the food quality is amazing and it is very affordable read more

Great sushi and service. Parking can definitely be a challenge but that's Worcester. Tiger eye our personal favorite.

It's really good, i love the fresh oysters and oysters shooting , amazing shushi and very fresh fish. I had a good time with friends and family and service was a plus. read more

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Definitely my husband and I's favorite place to eat. Being from the Pacific islands, am always craving poke or sushi! One day we passed and spotted this hidden gem, we're forever grateful we did! The Sumo Oysters are delicious and unmatched in the burst of flavor on your first taste!!! Unreal good Poke chips, Spider Maki, and Teriyaki Salmon are just some of the amazing food served here! If you have room for dessert, the mouth watering banana flambé is the route to go...you won't be disappointed! Just make sure, Nick, the host is there to light it up and give that extra customer service a Star read more

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sushi was good. The taste was incredible and it had a lot of nice features to it. I don't live there but I would recommend

Sushi is fantastic here. Drinks are also delicious and strong. Perfect for an intimate date night.

Excellent food, service & ambience. We asked Ben (the bartender) for his recommendation. We took his advice and we were not disappointed. The best sushi & sashimi ever. Ben listens and cares about his customer's well being. He is truly an asset to the WPI community. Thank You read more

Amazing food and staff! Went for the first time last night and had a delicious meal, and dessert! The staff was so kind and attentive, they contributed greatly to the wonderful evening! read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - a plate of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Meh. Used to be good. Tempura was served soggy and cold and sushi is now a bit if a rip off.

Service drinks and food is great :) highly recommend the oyster shooters, doesn't look good because it's literally an oyster and raw egg but great combo. Thank you seth :) read more

First off let me say the only reason this place is still in business is because of the local white people (I am white btw) who know nothing about Japanese food. If this place was in or near Boston it would have gone out of business within the first year. The menu obviously caters to white people. I asked the waiter if the Beef Tataki (they spelled it tartaki) was served cold. Meaning, it's seared the day before, sliced thin, and served cold from the refrigerator. After all Beef Tataki is a cold dish. Apparently, like most restaurants where no one orders it, they serve it warm as it's cooked to order. That's just wrong. If you don't sell it then take it off the menu. The waiter's response was idk maybe that's their take on it. hahahhaha... It's called being lazy. The Tuna Poke, was odd. Served on Mexican tortilla chips from the grocery store (wtf). You gotta be joking. All you can taste is corn. marinated in some kind of avocado mayonnaise. You could not even taste the tuna. Should be served on crisp wonton chips. This was wrong on so many levels. Jalapeno Yellowtail was bland and overly acidic in likely lemon juice from the squeeze bottle. The jalapeno was raw. Should have been pickled a bit to bring down the heat. If my aunt ate this she'd be going to the hospital. Cuts of sashimi were sloppy and way too long. Prices high and quality low. Best thing I ate was Uni ngiri. They tout best of this best of that awards and 100 best sushi in the World. Who is judging these awards? They must be super white people that know nothing about Japanese food. I googled top 100 in the World and there were not hits. So I seriously question its validity. I will never go back. There is better sushi in Worcester. What a disappointing experience. There is nothing amazing about this place. read more

All around great sushi spot in Worcester. Only high quality fish is found here. Dark ambiance makes for a great night out!! read more

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Mayonnaise galore on sushi and made of mediocre fish. Taste like country fair version of sushi.

Awesome food and staff. Wilson has been a great host since day 1. A great time every time....bring your American Express...good times, great cuisine cost $$$$ read more

Great sushi! A bit expensive for my taste :/ We ordered four different rolls for about $50 for takeout. And we had to wait for like 20 min...after we were told the food would be ready 20 minutes earlier...oh well. Apparently they were voted best sushi in Worcester? Makes sense! It's DELICIOUS! Just a bit pricey for me. read more

Fantastic food and all the staff were wearing masks which helped make things feel safe. Not clean, tasty, great cocktails ... altogether a great venue. read more