Absolutely delicious! Stumbled on this place after attending an event in Worcester. Quick little five minute drive and we were there. We were greeted instantly and were met with the beautiful artwork on the walls of the restaurant. The atmosphere of the place was very chill in the best ways. Our server was kind and service was prompt. The smaller dishes really are the perfect amounts of food. We opted for the chicken karaage as an appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend had a Japanese wine that he loved so much we ended up going to a store to buy some for home. Would absolutely go back to this establishment and try some of the other items! read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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I was passing through during our New England roadtrip. This place was a nice stop. Everything was delicious. The sushi was on point. Gyoza was perfect. Food portion was good, not too large. The price was reasonable for this type of restaurant. Service was wonderful. Nice ambiance. Nice bathroom (I have to put it there for my fellow road-trippers lol). read more

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Great place. One of our favorite for getting ramen. We have been going there for 5+ years and still amazed by taste. We ordered bao bun with fried chicken and pork belly, tofu woo, edamame for starter. We had maze, miso ramen for main course. Taste was amazing, service is nice. Ambience is beautiful. You might have to work a bit for parking but we almost always get it within walking distance of restaurant. Amazing restaurant and must visit for ramen fan. read more

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After attending Monet: The Immersive Experience, we took a short stroll across the Common for our 5:15 pm reservation at this popular restaurant. We arrived hungry and decided to sample several appetizers along with one main dish. Our waitress was excellent and promptly took our order: Glass A.P. Cabernet - $14.00 Glass Parcel Merlot - $15.00 Chicken Thigh Skewer - $4.50 Beef Tenderloin Skewer - $5.00 Gyoza - $11.00 Japanese Street Corn - $9.00 Eggplant - $8.00 Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - $17.00 Total: $105 with tip. The Highlights: The beef skewer was very tasty and tender, likely helped by its generous seasoning, although we found it quite salty. The Japanese street corn was also enjoyable, though best eaten immediately while still crunchy, as it becomes soggy if it sits too long. The gyoza was excellent: light, flavorful, and one dish we wished we had ordered two plates! The Drawbacks: The eggplant, while flavorful, was quite soggy. The chicken skewer was disappointingly dry. The chicken teriyaki bowl had good flavor overall, but the poached egg in the center was nearly raw, with egg whites so runny that we had to eat around it. That shouldn't have left the kitchen like that. All things considered, with a few very good dishes, a few misses, and excellent service, this visit earns 4 stars. read more

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Order: BRUSSEL SPROUTS deep fried, lemon-butter roux, crumbled bacon, black garlic SEAWEED SALAD yuzu balsamic vinaigrette, sesame BEEF KUSHI grilled,garlic-herb butter CHICKEN THIGH KUSHI grilled, teriyakiglaze, wasabi-scallion oil CATERPILLAR eel, avocado, cucumber,kabayaki sauce GHOST RAMEN very spicy, red miso tare, pork belly, soy egg, bamboo, chashu ball, marinated bean sprouts, ghost pepper sate, ash onion, chili oil, scallions We came to Chashu Ramen + Izakaya with some family and had a variety of really delicious food. We had Brussel Sprouts, Seaweed Salad, Beef Kushi, Chicken Thigh Kushi, Caterpillar Roll and the Ghost Ramen. Everything was seasoned well, cooked perfectly and had loads of flavor. I won't go into the analysis of all of the dishes, but would like to highlight the Ghost Ramen. First of all, I am deeply thankful for our waitress who suggested putting the ghost pepper sate on the side. I am a lover of spicy foods and eat hot peppers or sauce every single day, but I was not ready for the ghost pepper sate. THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, RIDICULOUSLY HOT!!!!!!!!!! It has the appearance of red pepper flakes, but a thousand times hotter. It is numbing, but surprisingly delicious and craveworthy in the right proportions. Aside from it being spicy, it is smokey and mildly sweet. This pork broth was loaded with flavor and all the fixins complimented it well. I will definitely be back for more and will need that ghost pepper sate as well. This restaurant is very spacious and could accommodate a couple or large party. The staff were all very pleasant, especially the waitstaff as they were personable, kind and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. This spot is a 5 stars and you need to try it ASAP -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT read more

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Super impressed with this place. We all LOVED our food - sumptuous, deep flavors, beautiful presentation, generous portions. Cocktails were excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices more than reasonable. I was Just visiting family, but if I lived locally, I would come here all the time. read more

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Chashu Ramen is a very beautiful place from the colorful wall mural you see at the seat of your table, to the cool low lit bathrooms that are perfect for some selfies. I'm not a big fan of their entrees but this is only my second time trying them so my opinion is always bound to change. The appetizers are always great though, the Japanese corn and eggplant were beautifully seasoned and full of flavor. I also loved the fries that came with my sandwich. Besides that I would still give this place a try and maybe stick to the bar with some drinks and appetizers. Great for a date night or solo date! read more

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This place is usually busy on Saturdays. We had a 30 minute wait on a Saturday night and thankfully there was a festival going on down the street. It was most definitely worth the wait. Although they were busy, we got quick service. While we waited, we admired the décor. Our waitress was very nice and would check in with us periodically. We had Pork Belly Bao, Gyoza and Spicy Tuna for appetizers. It was very delicious. For our main course we had Ebi Bowl (rice bowl with spicy shrimp and Korean Fried Chicken Sando with Cajun Fries. It was very good as well. Plentiful food and we were offered "to go" boxes for our leftovers. We look forward to future meals. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday around noon and had a great meal! The two of us were easily seated, as the restaurant is spacious with a variety of tables for different party sizes. We placed our orders and got our food not long after. I ordered the Abura Ramen, which is exactly what I was hoping for in a broth-less ramen. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the textures were great as well. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again! read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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My visit was okay overall. The staff were polite but the experience didn't stand as much as I expected.

Great chashu ramen and vibe. Pork was tender, service fast. Just a bit too salty for me. 4/5

The special dessert: pumpkin cheesecake with pecans and caramel drizzle was soooo good! One of the best desserts I have had!! Definitely order that on your next visit! Chirashi bowl - presentation looked better than the taste itself! Here's why: Minced ginger and scallions were embedded on the sushi rice! Taste was overpowering the freshness of the sashimi! Couldn't taste hamachi or tuna at all! The portion of fish and rice ratio was a bit off! Not enough fish!!! Too much rice! Hope they will improve on that. Our server was friendly and nice! Service was a bit slow because it was a sat rush hour 6 pm ish . read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Pumpkin pecan cheesecake - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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We are SO HAPPY this place is here! There is simply no other place anything like this in the area. We've been here three times in three months. They have all sorts of delicious treats. We love the bao, the skewers, the sushi, the edamame, ...we haven't even tried the ramen yet! I think we need to come more often.. In addition to the amazing food, the service is excellent. You can tell when people enjoy their job, and here you can tell they love their jobs and the food. The decor is awesome and unique as well. It's very modern and upscale without being snooty at all. Great date spot. There are TVs with cool animated shows on and huge beautiful artistic murals. We even fund parking in this area pretty easy. Love this place!! read more

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Some parts of the meal were enjoyable while others were average. Decent spot for a quick stop when you are nearby.

Third time we've been to Chashu in the past year - our son is a freshman at WPI so we are relatively new to dining in Worcester. The ramen , edamame, gyoza and salads have all been excellent. Some of the best ramen we've had in bigger cities with more Asian restaurants - compares well with some of the better ramen places in Vancouver, BC (e.g. Ramen Danbo). On top of it the service is very attentive and quick. read more

Visited this restaurant for dinner and had an okay experience. The place was clean, and the staff were polite and welcoming. Service was decent though, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Not a bad visit overall. read more

Food is pretty good and ambience adds to it. I got the spicy red miso but it wasn't spicy at all. I do like the base as it's not salty like most broths are. Their sushi serving sizes are on the small size despite their pricetag. read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Spicy Red Miso Ramen Spider Maki - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

This time around we tried their sushi and we were not disappointed! Excellent excellent, fresh, tasty, and the chef's choice in the combo plates and small dishes was outstanding. We also had some sides of gyoza and seaweed salad and these were very good too. So while I felt their ramen dishes were good (but not great), the sushi is where they shine. read more

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Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Pretty good, the only half point knock off for me was the broth - I got a chicken broth so I knew it was light but I could barely taste anything. However, this place otherwise was fantastic. The toppings were all, in contrast, packed with flavor, which balanced out the broth a bit and made the overall meal okay. The pork slices in the ramen were seared that added an incredible skillet flavor, and they were generous - they gave me four or five slices. The soft boiled egg was insanely delicious, I could taste some saltiness from probably being soaked in soy sauce, but the yolk was PACKED with flavor. The nori was good, nothing unique. The ramen noodles were VERY good, they were cooked to the perfect texture and tasted very fresh. The pan seared gyozas were a mix of pork and chicken meat, and the one sided sear was a great touch. It added a little bit of crunch without overwhelming it with a fried flavor like some fully-fried (despite being delicious) dumplings and gyozas. There was a dust of orange spice on top that gave a little tingle of spice but I liked that it didn't detract much from the flavor. All presentation was beautiful, both in the seating space and in the food, the service was incredibly welcoming, respectful, and responsive. Great experience! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner at Chashu the other night. The food is always outstanding and delicious. Everyone was extremely happy with their meals. Our appetizers were a standout-- bao buns! They're a must. I tried the chicken teriyaki bowl this time and was pleasantly impressed-- the rice was SO good. A couple days later and I am already wanting it again! Chashu is a beautiful restaurant-- lots of seating but pretty close together. Service was friendly but on the slower side. Can't wait to be back! read more

This place No longer serves sushi. It be nice if they told people this when taking reservations:(

Great Sunday lunch at Chashu Ramen + Izakaya. The service was top-notch, delicious cocktails, and tasty food. read more

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this is a love letter to chashu. if you are in the area and are looking for a great bite to eat look no further. chashu has a great ambiance, quick service, good drinks, and an overall younger crowd that comes to this establishment. this is a QR-code restaurant as well. i have never been upset with anything that i have had here. get the bao buns - they are heavenly, pillowy, and truly flavor bombs. i tend to get ramen or dry bowls here and i have always been impressed with what i get. overall this is a spot that i return to over and over again when i am visiting friends in the area. read more

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Cool, loft-style restaurant across from Worcester Commons that attracts the hip and the not so hip crowd. Families, couples and friends were hanging out drinking sake and eating delicious food on a Saturday afternoon. It's a very comfortable dining room with a nice bar area. Service was friendly and attentive. First time trying sparkling sake and it was a winner. It's on the sweet side but went very well with my fried chicken bao bun and gyoza apps. We had spicy red miso and tanjun chicken ramen. Very generous portions of ramen. Definitely will go back to try more! read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Sparkling Sake - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Bartenders were so personable and engaging! NOTHING disappointed. The tuna and garlic oil was the stand out from the sampler. I'm from Miami and the shisho chimichurri on the filet would turn heads up against the best of our hometown chefs and recipes. read more

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Oh my goodness gracious the food here was so good. My husband and I came in before a show at the Palladium, which is only a short walk away. We didn't have reservations but were seated quickly. We ordered in a couple rounds and the food came out super quickly. We had a little of everything and it was all so good. Shoutout to the crispy rice, which is one of my favorite dishes and so few restaurants offer it. Service was pleasant and accurate, and the ambiance was cheerful and energetic. Prices for the sushi seemed a little steep but the quality of all our food was on point. We paid around $100 for two people plus tip. I will definitely be back! read more

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Overall the place is pretty good. It's very lively and nice inside, and the food is enjoyable. I've been a few times and it's gotten better compared to the last time I went a few years ago. I would definitely come back again. Gio was my server and he was amazing as well, I would just make a reservation and give yourself a bit of time to find parking. read more

After an event at the DCU Center, my kid wanted Asian and specifically ramen. I didn't expect such a fancy establishment in Worcester, but I also haven't been in this area for prob 20 years. I was delighted to find such a clean and happening place with many options on the menu, just a short walk from the event. My kid liked the basic chicken broth ramen, he usually doesn't eat such a big bowl! I had the chicken teriyaki rice bowl, it was very good but a bit extra sauce. read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

The food was great. My husband and I both got the lunch specials. It came with an App a main course and a desert. I got the gyoza that was nicely seasoned and delicious. Main course I got the pork ramen that was nicely garnished with fresh scallions (yuuum) the desert I got the custard which was different take in the caramel flan. Chefs kiss of everything. The service was outstanding from bugging to end starting with the hostess Hannah and the server Carly was attentive and friendly. The esthetics of this place is very pleasing and hip. Overall I would highly come back here and recommend this place. read more

Food is great, mixologist is awesome. Their mixed drinks are fantastic. Service was a bit slow but I had a party of 8 so it was understandable. read more

Katie is the best server, always remembers us when we go. Food is phenomenal, drinks too. Peak anime on the TVs read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Valentine's Day Seared Sirloin Tataki with Pamplemousse drink - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Good service. Easy to get in and get served. Vegans will be pleased to note the vegan broth option on the menu. Spicy red miso ramen passes muster. Sushi options round out the menu. High ceilings and murals add a nice ambiance and stylish feel to a good ramen option in Central Mass. read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Spicy Red Miso - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

LOOOVVVEE the spicy red miso tonkatsu ramen is to die for; their cocktails are so delish i think of the pamplemousse all the time, i hope to try their izakaya menu soon ! read more

Great restaurant to visit in the evening for some good eatin'. Gets pretty busy here in the evening--especially on the weekends. We had a large party so it's helpful to call ahead. Their opentable can only reserve a small party. They were very accommodating for our party. Felt rushed by the staff though since the restaurant got a bit busy... but we were still eating. I still haven't finished my meal and they had already offered to take it away. We had ordered desert and they didn't even bother bringing it out until we requested again. We were there for a birthday and we reminded the staff three times we wanted to celebrate with a small treat but that took awhile to come out. Why rush us and somehow the desserts took awhile to come out? Disappointed experience recently which is why I 3 star this review for the time being. read more

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Came here as a group of 4 on a Saturday for dinner and it was jammed packed. Luckily we made a reservation so we didn't have to wait too long. Our waitress was super friendly and made sure to check up on us periodically. We got some orders of shrimp tempura rolls which were . I'm a huge fan of fried chicken so when I saw that they double fry their chicken, I knew I had to get it. Chicken was crispy however the flavors did not come through for me as much as I would have liked. I got the hakata ramen which was good but not the best. My wife got the abura ramen and it was better than my dish. FOOD: 7/10 SERVICE: 9/10 Recommendation: Drinks are strong so if you want to get lit, this is the spot read more

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Night time place to eat, although it does get very busy. Luckily we got in right before a line started forming outside the restaurant. We came here before during restaurant week. Love the crispiness of the double fried chicken but it was more soy garlic than it was spicy. But it was good nonetheless. The ghost tonkatsu ramen was alright to me. The pepper hit my tongue but the taste wasn't crazy good. Although, I do really like how they cooked the egg. It was a firm but runny yolk and it wasn't too salty either. They give you a big portion of noodles, so much that I couldn't finish it. Anyway, i honestly would only come back for the wings. read more

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Great atmosphere, great service & great food! A very nice visit to Chashu!! The ambiance of this place is very cool. Awesome murals on the wall, and a handful of TV's playing anime while you eat. Definitely a cool environment while eating some ramen or noodles. I got the "Ghost Ramen", which definitely had a kick but wasn't too bad. If you like spice, it's definitely manageable... not only that, but tasty too!! I also got some Gochujang wings - man those were good!! Our waitress was very nice, polite and helpful. She did a great job in making sure our needs were met. The host was also very cool, and let us walk around the restaurant after we ate and take some pics of the wall art. All in all - I will certainly be back. There are more menu options I want to try, and my first experience was great! read more

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Chashu is always very good. They have some of the best bao buns. The ramen always hits the spot. I've only had the sushi a few times. It seems very high quality though. The service has always been quick and very friendly. read more

Chashu Ramen & Izakaya - Ramen Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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This trendy restaurant could easily be in Boston. The craft cocktails are delicious and the sushi was top notch. Service was attentive. Lost a star for price and needlessly complex menus. read more

Everything was great! Loved the food. Terrific server. Found street parking (lucky). read more