GETTING OUT: Best Asian Restaurants in Central Mass
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Jeffrey Starr, GoLocalWorcester Contributor
Asian food has become an American favorite. And lucky for us here in Central Mass, there are plenty of restaurants in the area serving some of the highest-quality original and traditional dishes from the Orient.
Whether your prefer meat, seafood, or vegetable entrees, sushi, noodles or shrimp dishes, or specifically Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, or Korean menus, there is surely something just for you here in Worcester County. Here are a few of the best Asian Restaurants.
Sapporo Korean Barbecue & Sushi
50 E. Main Street, Westborough
Korean food is famous for being both tasty and nutritional, and the most authentic Korean food around can be found at Sapporo. Sapporo serves traditional Korean dishes with the freshest ingredients that have been made in a similar fashion for hundreds of years. Key menu items include a multitude of different Sushi concoctions plus various pork, beef, chicken, rice, vegetable and seafood dish delicacies.
Nancy Chang
372 Chandler Street, Worcester
Worcester's premier Chinese and Asian buffet has all the fixings a connoisseur of authentic Asian food could dream of gorging on. And the best thing about it is that it's all you can eat! Make yourself a plate of various Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Polynesian specialties including various creative dishes like Shrimp and Chicken in Beijing Sauce, Crispy Szechuan Shrimp and Scallops, and the Sizzling Asian Surf and Turf. Great vegan and gluten-free food is available as well.
Yamato Japan
975 Merriam Avenue, Leominster
This authentic Japanese restaurant is known for its scrumptious Hibachi and choices from the Sushi Bar. Come in for a quick Hibachi lunch and choose between chicken, steak and various seafood dishes. For dinner try any one of the number of the restaurant's signature sushi dishes, cooked or raw, including the Dinosaur Roll, the Black Dragon Roll, or the Lobster Dragon Roll. Also try some tasty appetizers.
Bangkok Hill
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177 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg
Original and authentic Thai cuisine is the name of the game at Bangkok Hill. Create your own Thai chicken, beef, tofu, duck, and various seafood dishes. Try any one of the mouth-watering house specials like the Crispy Duck, the Wild Boar or Crispy Chicken Basil, or the Beef Macadamia. Also check out the Thai Rolls, Scallion Pancakes, or Fried Ravioli for an appetizer or the Fried Banana and Ice Cream dishes for dessert.
Pho Dakao
593 Park Avenue, Worcester
If you're looking for something a little different, take a trip to Pho Dakao for authentic Vietnamese cuisine with, they say, "subtle hints of French influence." Order a Stir Fried noodle or vegetable plate, a Rice or traditional family dish, or various seafood, beef, or chicken entrees. Also try some noodle soup, one of the most famous of Vietnamese delicacies. Make sure you take advantage of the full bar as well.
Hirosaki Prime
1121 Grafton Street, Worcester
Hirosaki is a unique five-star Japanese Steakhouse, Hibachi Grill and Sushi Bar complete with a full bar with numerous specialty drinks and an extensive wine list. Come between 4 and 6:30 pm and take advantage of the $5 appetizers. Order either traditional or costume sushi, or a prime steak dish made with only the freshest high-quality ingredients. Dine and relax with your friends in the lounge and take in the delightful ambiance.
