I would say Sushi Miyazawa is arguably the best Japanese restaurant in central Massachusetts! As a Shanghainese, I have little interest in, and even a strong aversion, to the kinds of sushi rolls in America that are slathered with various sauces. However, Sushi Miyazawa is a refreshing exception, still serving truly authentic Japanese cuisine! I am also very pleased that everyone here, from the chefs to the servers, is Japanese, which makes the restaurant feel incredibly professional and truly rare and commendable! read more

Sushi Miyazawa - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Came here with my son and his girlfriend. My first visit, their Nth visit. They raved about it and I was not disappointed. Small spot in an old building with several restaurants and a book store. I'm not a sushi aficionado, so let them order. I wasn't disappointed. Everything was great! read more

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I ran in here to place an order to go. The place is very small and every table was taken. I think I came at a good time though because people seemed to be finishing up and the place was preparing for another wave of people coming. When I first placed my order, the lady informed me that it was going to be a bit of a wait, but then realized I was just getting a few rolls and she was able to get my order in and get me out within 20 minutes. She was really nice. The sushi was pretty good. I ordered a rainbow roll, tuna, avocado roll, Toro scallion roll, and another role that I'm not sure the name of but it had this wasabi tobiko on top. That last one was the best of them all and I would definitely go back just for that one roll. read more

The place was clean, and the staff were polite and welcoming. I enjoyed the food but a couple of sushi weren't quite as flavorful as I expected. Service was decent though, and the atmosphere was pleasant. read more

Authentic Japanese experience right in Worcester. Very small dining room but cozy feeling and love the open kitchen concept with seating right in front of the chefs. BYOB. Fast service. Recommend the Christmas Roll. All sushi was so fresh and delicious. We'll be back read more

Cute place we stopped in for take out while visiting the area to bring home. Nothing exceptional about their food but service was friendly. Perhaps eating there would've been a different experience. Was hankering for some sushi so it was a good, quick choice and probably the only sushi places I could find in the area. Parking is easy read more

I am not a huge sushi fan per se but this place was absolutely PHENOMENAL! The sushi was exceptional, fresh, and the portions were huge. Add in the fact that it is BYOB and there is a great liquor store right around the corner. This is really an unbelievable spot. The meal we had for 2 would have been $500 in Boston. I could not recommend this place highly enough. The ambiance even works in the casual spot that seats about 20-24 people. read more

I've been to a ton of sushi restaurants in the region and this is by far one of the best. The service was excellent and the sushi was very well made and of good portions. read more

We recently had dinner at Sushi Miyazawa in Worcester, MA- It's a smaller spot, but open kitchen and very clean and modern. Service is fantastic- very helpful. Some of the best sushi we've ever had. The fish is extremely fresh. The Lime Poke and Yellowtail Jalapeño rolls were amazing. All in all a great meal. Would highly recommend! read more

Looked for a place about halfway between Somerville, Massachusetts and Glastonbury Connecticut and came across this highly rated sushi restaurant. Made a reservation and glad that I did because it is a small and very popular place to eat. There seemed to be more people with reservations thanthere were tables so I'm glad we got there a few minutes before the people behind us, as we snagged the last table. They were out of several key items so were not serving the Omakase that everybody raves about so we ordered a few rolls and a variety of the sushi that they did have. I am in agreement with other reviewers that this is among the best sushi in the area. The service was quite good and the food was excellent. The uni was absolutely outstanding. The major drawback was the popularity. There were so many people waiting for tables that they seemed reluctant to serve us dessert and more tea even though we had not been there that long. Having driven far to get there and wanted to visit with my son, we were not prepared to leave so quickly. By the restaurant's perspective, I fully understand, wanting to turn over the tables so we finished quickly and departed. I will definitely return and hopefully be able to sample the omakase. Highly recommend and likely to up my rating with more visits read more

I seriously love this place so much! It's a nice, cozy environment, has amazing staff, and the food is WONDERFUL . I mainly get the Christmas roll and the Worcester roll! read more

Amazingly fresh, as always! Get the gyoza (the dipping sauce is sooo light and just really perfects the dish), yellowtail (w/masuki topping), Christmas maki, sweet shrimp sushi, seaweed salad. End it with ginger ice cream. The perfect date! The service we received was timely and amazing. Thank you! read more

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Great sushi, fresh and expertly prepared. Wonderful service, reasonable prices. Modest ambiance, but food is the point. Highly recommended.

Delicious sushi. The people were super nice. Will definitely go again next time I'm in the area and want some great sushi. They had some tasty specialty rolls. Delicious cuts of sashimi, not everyone gets this right, but they clearly know what they're doing. They have Toro! read more

This place is tiny and packed so we got takeout, but the fish was fresh and loved the Miyabi roll I tried. I was also very full from my one special roll plus a little bit of sashimi, practically stuffed. Seems like the place is family owned by a Japanese family, definitely a gem in Worcester! Service was polite and we ordered via their online ordering service without issues. If there's time, would love to come and sit inside one day since it has such a comforting and cute ambiance. read more

Sushi Miyazawa - Salmon sashimi 53. Miyabi Roll - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

No longer a good value but service is still excellent. Small place requires reservations if you're dining in.

Great quality sushi and excellent service. It's a really small restaurant and BYOB. Be ready to wait! read more

Sushi Miyazawa - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Everything was excellent! Omakase set has 10 pieces of nigiri, my favorites were the botan shrimp, toro tuna, sea beam, hamachi, scallop and maguro (tuna). Salmon was ok. My least fav was surfing clam. Love their unagi nigiri too. Worcester roll and hamachi jalapeño maki tasted kinda similar, the rolls are great, not too saucey so that u can really taste the ingredients!!! Chu toro was awesome. Hamachi, Ikura and scallop nigiri were super fresh! Best sushi in town! They really serve traditional authentic Japanese food. Sushi rice has great balanced flavor of vinegary and sweetness. The sushi rice was cooked perfectly, you can feel the texture of every grain. I have been craving for some traditional rolls like ume shiso!!! Was so happy to get them here!!! Also this restaurant served purple sweet potato tempura! They are delicious! The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Service can be a bit slow at times. Be sure to make reservations coz the place could only fit so many ppl. 5 at the bar, and four tables of four. Be prepared to wait for a bit if you walk in to order take out. So maybe better to call ahead of time. Thank you for a wonderful meal!!! Will definitely be coming back for more yummy sushi. read more

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Nothing more to say that others haven't. This is by far the best sushi I've had in a long time. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. Three hungry dads ate two aps and six specialty rolls. The fish was all fresh and the flavors were fantastic. Rather than everything at once, the plates were flowed out of the kitchen in a nice progressive manner. Since it's BYOB, we brought beer and were provided chilled glasses by the waitstaff. Also, they were happy to split the bill three ways. Will be back again soon. read more

Love this place!! Sushi is delicious and the service is amazing. Convenient spot on the way to the airport.

This sushi restaurant is amazing. The closest to authentic Japanese sushi you'll find in Worcester. The staff are friendly and the sushi chef is very nice. This is a hole in the wall restaurant with not much seating. There's a big parking lot. It's BYOB, so make sure to stop by the liquor store and grab a bottle of sake! My friend and I were the last ones left in the restaurant and the sushi chef kindly shared his hot sake with us. The sashimi is cut so amazingly that it melts in your mouth. The tataki (comes with ponzu sauce) and toro rolls were amazing and I can't wait to try more of their rolls next time. The rice to fish ratio is really good here. I'm a huge fan of hand rolls and they make it so delicious here so that you have sashimi in every bite even down to the bottom of the hand roll. The mochi ice cream is also very delicious. The prices are extremely affordable for the cut and high grade of sushi. I cannot wait to come back here! read more

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Went while on a business trip. It's a nice little traditional sushi joint in a cool location. I ordered the gyoza as well as the Omakase and it was delicious. I save my 5 stars for mind blowing which it was not. read more

A hidden gem. I have ordered from this place over 5 times now & I can finally say that this is my favorite sushi place in Worcester. Their fish is so fresh! Melts in your mouth. Their miso soup is so flavorful & the staff is so friendly. I absolutely love this place. read more

Amazing sushi! I knew this place would not disappoint after reading all their reviews. As soon as we walked in, the chefs and staff greeted us. I knew from there, that it was going to be a good meal. We ordered a bunch of rolls and it was all amazing. My favorite was the Christmas roll because the flavors all bursts into your mouth in one bite with fun textures. The dragon roll was very refreshing with the jalapeño topping with just enough kick. The asparagus and shiitake roll was reminiscent of a Korean gimbap roll. It was good but I will probably not order again because all the other sushi rolls were so amazing. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant. It was the perfect place for a foodie to celebrate a congratulatory dinner! :) this is going to be my go-to sushi spot from now on. They just earned another two loyal customers. read more

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Amazing! Just amazing! It's a little far from Boston, but it was worth the ride. See the pictures below. I think it was good pairing with the green tea (they said that they had a little matcha in it). The owners and staffs were really nice and welcoming. read more

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Amazing sushi and great service! Our first time here and would definitely recommend. Rolls, sashimi, salads, were all excellent. Will be our only place for sushi! read more

DELICIOUS! Some of the best sushi around. Fresh, great variety, aesthetically pleasing, good customer service and a really solid selection of sashimi as well as regular rolls. read more

Sushi Miyazawa - delicious sushi! So fresh!! - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Had an 8:00 pm reservation - place is small, maybe seating for 16 - got in 20 minutes late - Restaraunt comped us a bowl of edamame - delish. Pork dumplings were the best I've ever had, and don't miss the pickled veggies. My friend had the house salad - perfect. The Worcester, eel, and rainbow rolls were not only beautiful, but seriously scrumptious - Service was also congenial and prompt once seated. It's byob, so don't forget to bring along your favorite bottle of sake. You will not be disappointed! read more

Sushi Miyazawa - 52. Worcester Roll - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I just love this place. The sushi is incredible and the restaurant has this authentic feel. read more

Sushi Miyazawa - Mouth watering - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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The absolute best sushi in the Worcester area, hands down. Authentic Japanese sushi shop feel. They have the highest quality and freshest ingredients. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

It is one of my favorite places for sushi. It is small, but it has a contemporary up to date look and intimate atmosphere. At dinner one time, I was craving for udon soup, but it was available before Covid time. The waitress asked the chef and he actually accommodate me and my small party. Their udon soup was very delicious and gave such a heartwarming feeling. Everyone loved it! read more

Great for takeout, even better in person. Its a small place, so make a reservation, but i like it here! You can tell the chef knows what hes doing, and the sushi is likely THE BEST SUSHI IN WORCESTER. pictured is a green dragon roll, which wasnt as spicy as i expected but still packed a punch, and an avocado roll! I would super recommend their tekka (tuna) rolls, they are EXCELLENT! read more

Sushi Miyazawa - green dragon roll, which wasnt as spicy as i expected but still packed a punch, and an avocado roll! - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed this place for the quality of the fish I recieved. They also have yuzu hot tea! The hand rolls that I ordered as an appetizer were so fresh I really could taste the fish so well. Along with the crispness of the seaweed made it so satisfying. The omakase was worth it. The variety as well as freshness and presentation made the fish so alluring. All of this accompanied with the yuzu hot tea made for a great night. read more

Sushi Miyazawa - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Love this place. Been a few times now. BYOB, fair prices, fresh food. Only downside is it's a little small. Call to make a reservation or be prepared to possibly wait a bit for a seat. I recommend the volcano roll. read more

Pretty sure this is the best sushi spot in the Worcester area. It is such a gem, and reminds me of those little NYC spots. The sushi is so fresh & tastes like perfection. I love the variety of sushi options...gotta love the chefs special. The chefs and staff are so nice & service is wonderful. Also shoutout to their matcha latte...mmm so good. read more

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I went here when they first opened and the sushi did not seem fresh. So I never went back. I tried again last night and couldn't even stomach the sushi. Had two and had to leave the rest. They chop the fish into many pieces and slap it on top in the middle. I have no idea why they do this. And they put weird stuffing inside the roll so it is crunchy and sweet. Jalapeño was not fresh. From the pics on yelp, seems there is inconsistency; at least it did not match what I got. I prefer more authentic sushi. I should have taken photos but just wanted to leave and head to a diff restaurant. Not my cup of tea! read more

Came after someone recommended this place since it's run by actual Japanese people, including the sushi chef. It's quite hidden and overshadowed by another restaurant adjacent to it, Nancy Chang's. They don't take reservations but the waitress mentioned to call ahead when we are closer and she could save us a seat if it is available, which was what we did. We didn't have to wait that long even though it was a full house since there were 3 tables of people leaving fortunately. We received the regular menu and the daily special which changes everyday depending on what fish they get delivered literally from Japan's famous fish market, Tsukiji. We decided to go with the omakase, which the chef decides what sushi he will make taking into account what we kind of seafood we like or dislike, allergies etc. The waitress also mentions authentic traditional style, onigiri type, fish on bed of rice or more American style, rolls with sauces etc. Of course, we tried the most authentic way since the chef is trained from Japan! The minimum of an omakase is $35 but we choose to do $40. I was a little afraid that I would not be full since the seafood pieces I ordered are usually expensive (sea urchin, scallop, fatty tuna etc). The server couldn't really specify how many pieces you'd get since it all depends on what seafood is chosen based on what you like. On top of that we tried the special ankimo which is monkfish liver as recommended by the waitress as a daily special. When the omakase came, the waitress explained what each piece was and what makes it special. We had about 8 pieces of onigiri which I was surprised since I choose expensive seafood, along with an appetizer course. The pieces were generous portions too, you get what you pay for. Note, every omakase comes with different portions depending on the price point you are comfortable with and what seafood you like. For example the table next to us chose the $35 omakase and while it seemed like they had more pieces of sushi, the selection was safer and more conventional. I highly recommend dipping the sushi in soy sauce only on the end part of the fish so you can fully taste each piece of fish. Then use the ginger to cleanse the palate so you can prep for the next sushi. I've lived in Japan for a while and this reminded me of the sushi there in terms of quality, authenticity, and hospitality. Another great thing is that you can BYOB, which makes it an even better value. I would highly recommend Sushi Miyazawa to anyone in the Worcester area, it's definitely worth the trip. read more

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By far the best sushi in Worcester! Fish is always super fresh and the focus of the dish. Also, have you had their gyoza??? Holy sh*t. We love this place and is one of our favorite date night places. read more

This place is amazing. It truly is the most authentic sushi restaurant I have been to in New England. To begin, it is located in a nice brick building with parking so you don't need to search or pay for street parking. The hostess/waitress is very friendly and nice. I appreciate that there is a sign in wait list and you can sit in the indoor tables outside while contemplating what you want to order. This place is also BYOB so remember to bring a nice authentic bottle or cup of Sake or a Asahi beer to pair with the sushi to get the most out of your experience. I ordered the nigiri omakase. It was very good. I was very impressed with the quality and the freshness of the fish. Not only the the sushi chef meticulously craft each delicate piece, he made it into a work of art. The sushi chefs were very nice and authentically Japanese. 5/5 stars in my opinion. You know that it's an awesome restaurant when you see a waitlist when you walk in the door! I will be coming back very soon! To sum it all up, this place does amazing work. I've traveled the world, lived in Japan, NYC, LA and even Boston; I have to say that the quality and taste of this sushi can rival that of a competitive restaurant in Japan and New York. I am also one of the harshest and dreadfully honest critics on Yelp. This establishment has my stamp of approval. P.S.- this is addressing the comment where the sushi chefs do not wear food gloves; ONLY TRUE SUSHI CHEFS DO NOT WEAR FOOD GLOVES! Below is an excerpt from the Guardian: "Sushi is traditionally prepared with bare hands, and good chefs rely on tactile sensation to gauge the quality of the meat - the freshness, the fattiness, the oil content - that they're cutting and molding into just the right bites" Reference: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/nov/12/why-i-want-my-sushi-prepared-with-bare-hands I, myself, would walk out of a sushi restaurant if the sushi chef wore gloves. It detracts from the connection the chef has with the food he is preparing. It allows him to better understand the quality and texture of the ingredients he is working with- Per the article I cited above. Watch the "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" documentary for your own further edification so that you do not sound foolish making ignorant and silly comments. read more

Sushi Miyazawa - Nigiri omakase - Japanese Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Summary: best and fresh sushi in the Worcester area, owned by a sushi chef who trained in Japan, affordable prices for Japanese cuisine and sashimi. Service is wonderful, with kind staff and prompt business delivery times. I'm a long-time customer (more than 2y) here and only writing a review now. But I recommend this place to all my friends because of their high-quality of food and service. Chef Norihiko is almost always seen behind the counter every time I go. The in-person experience is definitely amazing, with a team of thoughtful and informed staff, beautiful decorations, and great ambience. In Worcester, Sushi Miyazawa isn't the "cheapest" option, but it's the best bang for your buck. It's rare to be disappointed here, so bring your appetite and your wallet! COVID changes: check their website for latest up-to-date info. If they are open for takeout, you can pick up with a social-distancing precaution at the front of the store. If they are open for in-person, there are less tables that are more spaced out. read more