Serviceable sushi and other Japanese dish offerings. The dining area is clean and neat; the service is prompt and pleasant. We shared some pan-fried gyoza and these were nice and tasty. My wife had the salmon poke bowl which she said was good; I had the Oishi combo of sashimi and sushi. The sashimi and sushi was good but not exceptional. Overall a decent place to scratch your sushi cravings. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Oishi sashimi and sushi combo. - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Really enjoyed our dinner here. The salmon sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth fresh and the staff were welcoming. Parking can be a hassle, but the food makes up for it. read more

This place came in so clutch. We had a party of 16 and a birthday and they were super accommodating and all the staff were so kind. Huge shoutout to our waitresses!!! read more

This family spot is a gem! Very fresh Oishi Deluxe Sushi, best vegetarian role in Worcester. Fast & kind wait staff! Great price and family friendly! read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Very fresh Oishi Deluxe Sushi, best vegetarian role in Worcester. Fast & kind wait staff! Great price and family friendly! - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I had written almost the entire review, and then decided to switch from four stars to five. I do have some minor notes, but I decided some of these (such with the pork belly buns) could be a matter of taste. Further, the sushi was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. I had the opportunity to try: - Pork Belly Buns - Crab Rangoons - Unagi Maki - Firecracker Maki Pork Belly Buns - didn't really do it for me. Perhaps I have become picky with such things, and am seeking out some kind of 'perfection' which I had in a restaurant that has since changed the recipe. On the positive side the pork was cooked very nicely and was rather tender. However, on the flip side, I found it bland - there were some savory notes, though they were muted. The sauce was very mild in flavor and resembled a lightly sweetened gravy. Further, the sauce on the side an already on the buns appeared very similar, if not the same thing. The cucumber was a nice touch, though I would have preferred a little more, and the sauce overtook a bit. I should mention I ended up sending this one back - asking for the Crab Rangoons instead. They were able to switch this for me, thank you very much :) I'd also like to mention that they state this item is very popular, so this might just be me being nitpicky, maybe. Crab Rangoons - were solid. They were piping hot and fresh straight from the fryer! They were cooked perfectly and of a very decent size. My critique with these is the filling was a little unidimensional. The only flavors I was able to pick up on was sweetened cream cheese. I want to say I would have preferred it be a little more 'crabby'. However, having made rangoons myself, I can tell you crab sticks are not tremendously flavorful on their own. It is about what's added to the filling itself. Unagi Maki - was great! It was well-balanced in eel to cucumber to avocado. The sauce wasn't overdone, and the rice was high quality. As much as I love creative rolls, sometimes simplicity just works. Firecracker - was excellent! There was a very generous amount of top-quality fish. Like with the unagi, the rice was high quality. The sauce was not at all overpowering, and the tempura gave a light, pleasant crunch. My only note here is that I didn't find this roll spicy. Usually jalapeno is enough to trigger a feeling of heat. This could be the nature of the roll, or the nature of my tongue... likely a combination of both. The service was polite and fast. However, where the tables were behind the partition they are hidden from view. Though, it only took peeking from out of it to get the server's attention. read more

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I am a big fan of Oishi Japanese Restaurant. Located right on Main Street, this place has plenty of parking options ranging from parking lots to street parking. The outside decoration and signage were well crafted giving off a very polished vibe. The interior is beautifully decorated with plenty of seats that can accommodate large parties to intimate dinners. The service is very fast and the wait staff is very friendly. I ordered the hibachi chicken and salmon which came up around $18. The plate and portions were massive. I loved the sweet teriyaki and savory egg fried rice. We also ordered chicken wings, which were absolutely bomb. Juicy and crispy just like they should be. I was very impressed with my dine-in experience! Check them out if you're in the area! read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Hibachi Combo (2 Proteins) - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Located on Main st Worcester MA Came here for a quick lunch My guest ordered hibachi chicken and I had General Gaus Bento box lunch Both meals were good and I'll be back to try something new read more

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Ordered takeout from here and it was relatively quick. The spicy tuna roll was good, the salmon was good but the tuna nigiri was a bit weird. Sort of came apart at the seams. The shrimp was sweet which I enjoyed. Pretty good price for what you got as well. The inside was also nice enough to dine inside of if I ever go back. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Sushi ma Spicy Maki Lunch (8pcs) - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

First time trying this place and we won't be back. Our friend had ordered a beef rice plate however it was too chewy/rubber like to be able chew (she has a jaw problem ) so she kindly asked if she could order something else.. like any regular person would, that was when chaos unfolded. A man from the kitchen comes out and crashes out on her for not reading the menu even though we had repeatedly mention the problem at him but nonetheless he kept yelling at her and saying "why you no think" snd basically implying why she didn't use her brain.....and he made sure the entire restaurant heard it too which is so embarrassing and made us uncomfortable.... Honestly the whole situation was just unprofessional on their part. We also called the next day to speak with a manager about the situation and he simply didn't seem to care. Do better. Poke was good though and the hostess at the front was nice. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

The food is delicious!! Waitress was very nice and honey with opinions, so appreciative! read more

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Food: I got the seaweed salad, Gyoza, Fuji Mountain and Worcester Maki roll. honestly, I'm quite disappointed by the overall quality as everything was just rather soggy. For eight dollars of seaweed salad the portion is screaming. The Gyoza's would have been decent if they were crispy fried. Both the sushi rolls tasted like they've been sitting for a little too long and the wraps were soggy. Overall, it just wasn't fresh. Service: I ordered takeout, which was fine when I scheduled to pick up at eight. It was already ready a little earlier. Ambiance: it's rather quiet but spacious. They recently renovated the place so it's rather nice inside. Location accommodation: there's parking on the side towards the right side of the restaurant. read more

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The service was very good and quick. We ordered miso soup, sushi, and beer. It came quick and was delicious . The place is small but clean and full of customers. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Philadelphia roll - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Food was great! Very quick, very polite service. Food is really good price nowadays in this economy, and you get good portions too. Nice quiet atmosphere and great for a nice lunch/dinner. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Chicken Teriayki - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Probably more of a take out place. Went in person and it was quite empty. Big restaurant on the inside. Service was of course kind and friendly. Sushi was okay. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Came here for lunch. Large space with a lot of tables, definitely started to get quite busy as I was heading out. Service was attentive and friendly. Great spot for the price. Nothing fancy, but a solid spot nonetheless. I got the lunch special spicy maki tuna which came with miso soup and salad. Really great deal and all was delicious. I also got an order of the fried gyoza which was a bit underwhelming and flavorless without the sauce. Will definitely have to come back and try some of the other menu items. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - House Salad and Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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this place is one of my favs for a reason! haven't been in a while but it's somehow even better than before. the soup & salad are the perfect appetizers, as is the idaho roll. i love the hibachi - the sauce is full of flavor. the waitress was very quick and kind, and the place has a welcoming vibe. you must try this!! read more

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After seeing the Avengers, we passed the nearby Feng Asian Bistro (which we consider to be a very mediocre restaurant) and decided to try a small Sushi place off Main Street in Worcester. They have tables and a small sushi bar here, though it's a modest and spartan looking spot. We think you order at the counter, though that was never clearly elucidated. We were handed two menus at the counter, and they pointed in the direction of the half dozen empty tables when we told them we were eating there. We think this is a takeout oriented establishment. The menu is relatively extensive for a small place and we selected: * Sashimi Sushi Maki Combination Deluxe $23: 6 pieces of sashimi, 6 pieces of sushi and California maki. Served with miso soup or salad (I ordered the salad - Fresh, lettuce, carrots and cucumber with ginger dressing). * Tuna Salmon Fun Plate $12.25: 4 pieces of spicy tuna roll, 4 pieces of spicy salmon roll, 2 pieces of tuna sushi and 2 pieces of salmon sushi. * Gold Fish Roll $12.95: Spicy salmon, mango, avocado, tempura crumbs topped with salmon, shrimp and tobiko. The salad arrived first. It was very basic, mainly lettuce with a traditional dressing. The salad was followed by the sushi and rolls. We thought the sushi was good, far from the best or worst we've ever sampled. There was no follow-up from anyone, and when we finished, we strolled up to the counter to pay. The ambiance is extremely basic, the Dunkin Donuts of sushi. As stated earlier, we think this restaurant is mainly a takeout and delivery-oriented place. Would we come again? If I was on Main Street and needing a sushi fix, I would return, assuming a better option was unavailable. read more

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Great lunch! I had the sushi combo with soup and salad. Very spacious, seems update, right on Main Street, great service. I would go again.

Good value! Sushi was OK. Strong smell of vomit towards the end of meal which turned my stomach. It may be due to a cooking ingredient or vinegar but I have not dined at a sushi restaurant before and experience the smell. The sushi did not make me sick. read more

This place is just okay. The sushi had a good amount of filling as opposed to rice which is always a plus, but the eel roll was lacking eel in general. I don't mean to say that the eel wasn't there it was just so small you had to basically look for the eel to know that it's there - you could only sort of taste it. The other rolls were great though. I believe we got the spicy tuna and spicy salmon along with the green dragon roll. The tuna and salmon were decent portion in the rolls and tasted relatively fresh. The owner was very nice. He came to talk to us a little bit about the menu and chatted with us quite a bit at the end of our meal. Service was fast and friendly. I would come back here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice to go to for sushi. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Green Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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New favorite! Crab Rangoon was perfect as were the Avocado Peanut Maki and the Dragon Mali. So many others to try next time. Trust me there will be a "next time" read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Some of the best Maki, crab rangoon and shumai. - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We ordered from this place for delivery last night as a, last-minute decision. You understand. I haven't had edamame in a hot minute, so I decided to give an order of that a whirl as my appetizer, and as you already know, an order of the spring rolls were necessary. I wanted maybe a roll or two but my main interest in dinner for this particular evening was an entree with veggies. They have teriyaki entrees and a whole bunch of trays with combos of rolls and other stuff but the only vegetarian entree was vegetable teriyaki. The menu description of this, veggies with some rice and a soup or salad, just didn't feel like it did it for me. They also have ramen so I decided on an order of spicy vegetable ramen. One of the good things I will say about this place is they have interesting vegetable rolls, shit I've never seen before, shit that goes above and beyond the traditional avocado, cucumber, cucumber-avocado, etc. I don't eat seafood so sorry you wasted your time reading my review up until this point. Anyways, I digress. The vegetable rolls that I'm sure you're now intrigued by, that I was just mentioning, includes vegetarian maki (cucumber, avocado, it gets more interesting i promise: carrot, pickle, and tofu skin), seaweed salad maki, inari maki (sweetened tofu skin), and what I ordered: mango maki (mango, cucumber, avocado, and spicy mayo). Thank goodness the delivery time was almost suspiciously fast. It was projected to arrive at 30 min but arrived even quicker than that. I just happened to turn my phone (door buzz is a call) to ring about 2 seconds before the man buzzed in, close call. Unfortunately, the food wasn't impressive. It wasn't disgusting I guess which is a win but it was bland. I didn't event detect SALT on the edamame. The roll, despite the intriguing ingredients, was bland AF and not rolled very tightly. The soup was fine, I mean I can slurp up noodles in a broth, and the veggies were scant but broccoli was a nice touch (I'm a broccoli girl), but it just wasn't flavorful, like at all. The spring rolls had a nice skin that was crisp and crunchy but had almost no filling. The filling that was there was boring cabbage-like substance and a few carrot shreds. Like I said, it wasn't gross, it just wasn't great. There are better japanese places in the area. read more

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant on grubhub and I have to say I am very impressed by their quality of food!! After a long day of work I didn't want to cook and decided that I wanted to try sushi from a new place. I ordered a queen roll, fried dumplings, a Manhattan Maki roll, and Japanese veggie egg rolls. Everything was so delectable & the egg rolls were so crispy. Everything tastes so fresh and given that there's not many good Asian places in the area (I myself being Asian), I can vouch that this is a very good Asian restaurant. My favorite is probably the Manhattan Maki roll. I will definitely be making this place a regular for me! read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Veggie Egg Roll, queen roll, Manhattan Maki, Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

My favorite sushi spot in Worcester! My go to is the spider roll, DJ maki, & chicken tempura maki

I have been "out of Worcester" because I've become a "commuter wuss". I work from home office and schedule meetings within the "lower commuting traffic hours". BUT my docs are in Worcester, and on an icy / cold day, I don't mind (assuming ZERO traffic), walking around the atrium at St. Vincents. 'Twas the first of the year, and we left our hybernation for a stroll, but I was STARVING and wanted sushi... we were almost in Worcester, and pulled out my Yelpie tool, bringing me to this street in motion/cleaning up the downtown, with a couple of nice looking restaurants (I guess I HAVE to come back), and straight into this SUPER CLEAN (SERIOUSLY SUPER CLEAN, you would think my MOM and GRANDMOM had been there!), small hole in the wall. Andy is so proud of his business. Tons of calls for take out while we were there, and he was so happy to have us in for a quick lunch. The rice is FANTASTIC. Good sushi HAS to have fresh and delicious rice. And it does. Sushi is good, really good. Not too crazy with the tartare - the texture was a bit too mushy (baby-foodish mushy), tasted a bit like corned beef hash. But the sushi? FANTASTIC. AND they have Ramen. I wasn't in the mood for RAMEN but I'd try it. Family owned, Andy is a darling and the sushi is GREAT! read more

Shrimp teriyaki too sweet Honey roll doesn't make me yummy and fresh. I order from Yelp... grubhub Delivery charge and tip ... and not happy with food. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Looks good but food taste yukky. Shrimp teriyaki too sweet Honey roll no no - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Bad experience overall. Miso soup tastes bad, not even as good as the one got from supermarket. Each of the below stuff cost 18.5 before tax, and it's only a very small bowl that's barely enough. The fish is very thin and there's only a little. It's not fresh either. There's also no free water provided, if you want to drink something, you have to buy it. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Eel Una Don - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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An amazing and delicious Japanese restaurant with some Chinese influence. I love and get the Teriyaki stir fry every time I come here for lunch. I go for lunch sized specials because they cost less and have smaller portions. I think the Oishi Teriyaki which combines a variety of vegetables, meat and shrimp is the best. I come here every couple weeks to get a change in my meals. The service is really good, and they offer a nice frequent buyer program that after 4 meals gets you a free appetizer. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Dear fellow Yelpers, you have deceived me. Am I being punk'd? Where's Ashton? I am in the Worcester area for work and was craving sushi. But guys. What in heaven's name is happening with this establishment? It is just as sketchy inside as it looks on the outside. However, this could have been due to the other patrons during my lunch visit. Three men who were very obviously on drugs (very sad) were dining at one of five tables inside. One guy was tweaking out so hard I almost left. It was too sad and pretty scary as I was alone. But damnit I was hungry and what could go wrong, right? I ordered the two roll lunch special of spicy salmon and mango roll with seaweed salad for an up charge. First, the seaweed salad was two fork fulls of a portion. At most. Secondly, I was never asked if I wanted anything to drink. The special comes with EITHER soda, salad, soup, etc listed on the menu. The rolls came and this was when I started to get angry at the other reviews. Guys. I'm so sorry if this is good sushi in Worcester. It really is not and I'm scared for our health. Lol. My spicy salmon roll ended up being regular salmon that was very light pink and grey in color. The mango in the mango roll was so unripe it was crunchy and pale yellow (like the inside of an apple). 2 stars because the food came out wicked fast. I was in and out in 20 minutes. Also it's been a few hours and I haven't gotten sick. So that's a plus. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Given the price, quantity, and quality of the food, this is a prime spot for a college student to order takeout (which I have done many, many times in the three years I've been studying). The restaurant itself is really small and I wouldn't personally recommend eating inside. Oishi is one of the more authentic and fresh sushi places you'll find in Worcester. I read a few reviews saying some of their combinations were "unique" - and while they have a wide variety (including for vegetarians!) they aren't out of left field if you know what you're doing when it comes to sushi. read more

I'll cut to the chase: if you are craving sushi and don't want to leave the comfort of your home, get Oishi. If you want a really nice meal, there is better sushi out there. For cheap sushi that won't make you sick, this is the place to go. Plus they deliver! To be honest, I've never eaten in the restaurant itself because the delivery option is such a great deal. Delivery is also fast. I usually order the Maki Mono Bento Box in which you can get any two rolls of your choice, with rice on the outside, and a one side soup/soda/house salad/or seaweed salad for $10.95. I almost always order the spicy white tuna roll, the mango roll and get a side house salad. The spicy white tuna roll is usually pretty great and a top recommendation. The mango roll can be hit or miss; if the mango is ripe it is so light, fresh, and definitely one of my chief cravings. However, I've had an unripe mango roll quite a few times. I like the house salad, but it is just lettuce and ginger sauce. Overall, I've had better sushi in my life but it usually breaks the bank. I order Oishi because it is good for the price, speed, and for the mango roll (when ripe). read more

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I LOVE IT HERE! Always fun to go here, i'm so happy they will be reopening again. Thank you Oishi! read more

I ordered ramen from this restaurant and was excited to get it because I love ramen and was happy to see that Worcester had a spot. When the ramen arrived I dug in to 1. Cold chicken in the ramen 2. PACKAGED RAMEN. IM TALKING STRAIGHT OUT THE PLASTIC WITH THE SEASONING PACKET. When I called to complain the woman answered very clearly and understood what I was saying. When I mentioned this she pretended not to understand. I asked if I could have a refund or exchange. She said no and hung up the phone. Then i tried to called back and have gotten no response. I paid $8 for packaged ramen which costs less than a dollar. Don't be like me. Customer service and food was TRASH read more

Three words: Great and cheap! This place is incredible. The food is fairly priced and consistently delicious. Their service is always very quick too! read more

so I thought this place served teriyaki chicken and white rice like any other Japanese place. I was wrong. I only came in because it's in my neighborhood and I wanted to support it. But the chicken was cut up like chicken on a Caesar salad. The rest didn't have any eggs in it. And they made everything separate. Maybe it's just me but when I order teriyaki chicken from any place that I have gone for the past many years even to go, it's all in one plate and it's all mixed up amazingly. I honestly did not like this place at all, and will not go back. But again that's just me. I'm sure if I like the sushi I would've felt better. read more

Affordable and fast, that's why you should eat here. I recommend the lunch specials. I got a such lunch special as I work nearby. It was good. Not great sushi but at a good price. Definitely not the best around. read more

Oishi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Oishi is near my office and, much to the detriment of my bank account, I get lunch here all the time. Having said that, the lunch specials are a good deal. The sushi is very good and I've never had a bad experience. There are some tables inside but this is more of a lunch counter than a sit-in place. Try the Hawaiian roll, with salmon and pineapple. read more

This place just opened and I was very excited to try it. There is a real lack of diversity in restaurant options in the downtown Worcester area, so Japanese food is a real boon. Our group ordered a variety of things from the menu - the Manhattan maki roll, the Main St maki roll, the tofu skin roll, the chicken tempura maki roll, and chicken teriyaki. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. The teriyaki looked great, but I didn't have any. Prices are very reasonable (~$6.50 gets you an eight-piece maki roll, a can of soda, and salad), and the interior is clean and well-decorated. I really hope this place makes it - it is a breath of fresh air in a boring restaurant scene! read more

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Best sushi I've ever had!! The place was so cute, and the servers were so polite as well. 10/10 would recommend :)

I've been coming to this restaurant since it was its old location and I've never had terrible service until today. The server didn't greet us. We would say thank you for the things we ordered, she wouldnt say anything. real dry and unprofessional. she would slam the plates and walk off being very rude. I did not tip because the service was terrible. something I never do. she came at me demanding for tip, I explained to get that her service was not good and that she was rude for slamming our food on the table without saying sorry or anything. she told me that next time I go there to order out. to not come again. years of getting good service for this one server to ruin it. terrible service. read more