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FIFAFanboy2023 t1_jcccdib wrote

This might be the first place I've lived where I don't have a go to. I hope this gets some traction because I'd love to see some ideas.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_jccdsa1 wrote

Haven’t been to very many, but Mari e Monti was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had

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pra_com001 t1_jccdudv wrote

Pizza - Birch tree bread company. Chinese - Red Pepper

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7evenPoint128 t1_jccfvac wrote

I like Sol of mexico for mexican takeout, Worcester pizza factory for pizza, The shack if you like indian. I do mostly takeout.

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CompasslessPigeon t1_jcckzxx wrote

Italian: Mar E Monti

Sushi: Sushi Miyazawa

Breakfast: Lou Roc's

Mexican: El Patron, it was the place on park Ave but they closed after a plumbing issue.

Pizza: no good pizza in worcester IMO

Brunch: Armsby Abby

Not sure what to call it but honorable mention: Egg Roll Lady

edit: people are upset about the pizza comment. I just don't like greek pizza. Its not for me. If I had to get pizza in Worcester, I'd go to Wonder Bar.

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bartnd t1_jccnn5o wrote

Overall favorite is tough since there are so many that excel at different things.

If you're not in the mood for anything specific, the tasting menu at Deadhorse Hill has always been good if you don't mind letting the chef decide.

If you'd rather choose what you're ordering but want a variety of options, Joey's and Peppercorns are consistently good.

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5rsch1mm31 t1_jccrohg wrote

NU kitchen, Tutti Frutti, Via, Mare I Monti, Rosalia’s Kitchen

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guybehindawall t1_jccsuu9 wrote

Right now I got Wooden Bar at the top of my power rankings, but Dead Horse is probably pound for pound the best in the city.

Chashu, Birch Tree, and Volturno all hit that really good but nice and casual sweet spot.

Vincent's and Coney are unironically excellent at what they do and always a good time.

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CompasslessPigeon t1_jcculz7 wrote

Replying to Patient_Customer9827 (#2,239,534)

Maybe. If there's good pizza in Mass I didn't find it and I fucking tried. Antonio's was the closest to good in worcester. There were times the slices were decent but it wasn't consistent and was never great. Some real hate is going to flow in for this but I'll say it anyway. The best pizza in Worcester would be the worst pizza in New Haven County.

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IveBeenBen t1_jccx0wq wrote

Lock 50, tasting with wine pairing 🤌🏻

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boba79 t1_jccx633 wrote

Replying to bartnd (#2,239,234)

I liked Joey's, but found it to be too loud to enjoy a meal. They mix up the menu, which is nice.

Peppercorns for the pizza, but the menu doesn't change very often (and the 'chef's surprise' or whatever they call it is the chef picking things off the menu, not a customized meal.

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fireismyfetish t1_jcd1qw7 wrote

Replying to CompasslessPigeon (#2,239,554)

I lived in New haven.

I would agree that there are more good pizza places in New haven than Worcester, but there's pizza here that's just fine.

Eat what you like but This is just pizza snobbery no different than how New Yorkers call the best pizza in Connecticut New Yorks worst.

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Veragoot t1_jcd57ad wrote

Favorite in terms of what I usually order more than any other place: Thai Time

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Speedwagon1935 t1_jcd677r wrote

For breakfast Altea's has the best french toast I have ever had in my life. I worked at Ceres Bistro a very long time ago waiting tables and I thought that was the best worcester had to offer.

For dinner because I LOVE sushi, Baba's is the finest I have ever had in worcester. Wicked Wings has the best fried chicken I have ever tasted in this city especially with their maple glaze they have. If not any of those the boynton is a pretty good place and the last place that serves ACTUAL haddock with their fish n' chips and have a pretty good menu but don't buy the pizza.

The best greek pizza I know of in the city can be found at Leo's T Bird even though they can be a bit stubborn with a greedy delivery driver but the pizza is worth it and it shows.

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CoolAbdul t1_jcd69ab wrote

It was Baja Grill, but that place closed 20 years ago.

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hawilder t1_jcd6zqu wrote

I like Breakfast the best at City Line Diner

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Ravenflaw t1_jcd8ein wrote

There's a spot inside the Worcester Public Market that has fried pickles, I can't remember the name of the place but I love going there because of the live music and the general ambiance of the place.

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xtrasauceyo t1_jcda5ll wrote

Kenichi. Best sushi and service all around.

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MWL27 t1_jcda8f4 wrote

Deadhorse Hill is my absolute favorite restaurant in Worcester. I do miss the horse feasts they used to do but their menu changes often and is always amazing.

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MWL27 t1_jcdasd1 wrote

Replying to ssdroo (#2,240,066)

I don’t think so. They do have themed special dinners that are more of a tasting menu but I don’t believe it’s on the normal menu. I do miss that though, always an adventure.

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KNS508 t1_jcde7vl wrote

Dalat. Nothing fancy but been going for years, never let’s you down. The peanut sauce is unreal.

City Line Diner or Annie’s Clark Brunch are great for breakfast.

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rep85 t1_jcdknpb wrote

There’s an intimate little Italian spot nestled next to Walmart. Believe it’s called garden of olive or something like that

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Dwm182 t1_jcdmue4 wrote

Any of the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar! They are all equally chefs kiss

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bentheechidna t1_jcdp5wf wrote

Replying to Suspicious_Weird_224 (#2,240,326)

They’re good but a bit pricey. My golden standard is Carl’s/TC Lando’s in Waltham/Clinton/Acton/Leominster/Hudson. They’re slightly less expensive ($12 for a large bbq cheese steak while the default at ziggy bombs is $16) and better IMO. Worth the drive to Clinton IMO.

I had Ziggy Bombs cuz my office is around the corner and it’s convenient though and it’s still definitely worth your time.

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bentheechidna t1_jcdpdnr wrote

Replying to Dwm182 (#2,240,954)

Applebees is awful. The food is okay but I can’t go back after I heard from a former employee that they just microwave pre-prepared meals in all their restaurants. I was always suspicious with how you could only order burgers as pink or no-pink.

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0lazy0 t1_jcdugmy wrote

Haven’t been to a ton but Cha Shu has good ramen

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Subject-Bike-4093 t1_jcduybc wrote

Overall go-to: Bocado Runner up: the Boyton Seafood/nice night out go to: Sole Proprietor Cheap eats: George’s Coney Island Dogs Specialty sandwich: Shawarma Palace Underrated: Chioda’s Trattoria

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Mbaya_Yangu t1_jce9u4f wrote

Belmont Vegetarian.

Weird lil place at hard to reach location with fantastic folks and delicious vegan stews.

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GOMD4 t1_jcecceh wrote

Pampas. But bring your own water and don't ask for anything.

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outb0undflight t1_jcf0xmz wrote

Whenever Mama Roux is serving it's that truck.

When Mama Roux isn't serving it's probably Chashu or Red Pepper.

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darksideofthemoon131 t1_jcf2qh2 wrote

Replying to Speedwagon1935 (#2,240,098)

>, Baba's is the finest I have ever had in worcester

You gotta get out more. I wouldn't touch their food with someone else's fork.

Admittedly, I know people who work there that told me the sanitary conditions are low. Fish left out to room temp, sewage leaking in basement next to cooler and a box of panko that's in said basement that mice love and that they bread the rolls in.

Not to mention the fact that the owner runs a sweatshop with his immigrant employees. I've also heard they are part of the Chinese police station network that tries to control Chinese behavior/pressure Chinese nationals on US soil.

The food is mediocre. I know it's not the city but try the sushi at Willys Steakhouse in Shrewsbury. Kenzo trained most of the sushi chefs in MA and his sushi is impeccable. Old school with class.

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Sudden-Afternoon-670 t1_jcf42et wrote

Loving Hut is really good too! It’s Asian food that’s all completely vegan and some of my vegan friends showed me. Even though I’m not vegan I get takeout from there all the time because it’s so good

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Apple___Eater t1_jcfa1da wrote

My top three for not super expensive:

Fatimas Cafe (East African, family run and they are so nice to talk to)

Red Pepper (Authentic Sichuan food ->spicy)

Jamaican Thymes (Technically can eat in there, but mostly it's takeout)

There's a lot on this list I'm excited to try!

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riek92 t1_jcfcuim wrote

Joeys bar and grill is a hidden gem!

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heroofl337 t1_jcfjiz0 wrote

Mint, absolutely. It's a small VIet restaraunt just off of Park Ave, give it a shot.

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Speedwagon1935 t1_jcfpzba wrote

Replying to darksideofthemoon131 (#2,243,084)

Somebody told me the same exact line about mice rolling in a box of panko but that one was about an Italian restaurant on the Blvd, I am trying to remember who told me that. I know from the owner they have a good deal on sushi grade fish they exclusively get shipped he keeps a secret like other places with good fish, and I can tell from the taste with my hyperosmia especially with the salmon and tuna.

Someone recommended me somewhere else to try sushi in Shrewsbury but I will try willies too, never went back there after I had a sun stroke and was rushed to the hospital when I was a kid.

And oh yeah, I never imagined Mr. Wang being a communist sympathizer but with how awkwardly nice he is when he see's me in I can see it lmao. Commie GHOSTS that DON'T know they're DEAD!

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darksideofthemoon131 t1_jcfrczz wrote

Replying to Speedwagon1935 (#2,244,529)

> And oh yeah, I never imagined Mr. Wang being a communist sympathizer but with how awkwardly nice he is when he see's me in I can see it lmao.

His daughter Emily got drunk one night at a local bar and divulged what they really thought of "stupid, lazy, Americans" was quite an eye opener.

As for the sweat shop, he owns an apartment building behind the sushi bar. His employees (not sure if illegal or not but who cares) get rent taken out of their pay. They're left with virtually nothing after paying expenses to Mr. Wang. It's grimy and taking advantage of people trying to get a new opportunity.

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Damimon t1_jcftah9 wrote

Armsby Abbey, Volturno, and Deadhorse are the best in the city. There are a couple other good restaurants that I used to work for that I can't recommend in good conscience because of philosophical differences with ownership.

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FrontYardPeople t1_jcfzfqr wrote

My comfortable go-to is Dino's off of Plantation St. The "Haddock Adriatic" is too damn good.

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saintmusty t1_jcgkx0d wrote

The Chameleon, The Usual, Sweet, Chioda's Trattoria, Smokestack Urban Barbecue, Simjang, Glazy Susan ...

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guybehindawall t1_jcgyc2f wrote

Replying to CompasslessPigeon (#2,239,948)

I mean if you're comparing Worcester to New Haven - widely regarded as the best pizza city in the country - well that's a little snobby. Have you tried Volturno or Birch Tree yet? I'm not gonna claim they're as good as Pepe's or Modern (both of which I've had in New Haven), but they're damn good fancy pizzas.

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CompasslessPigeon t1_jcgzwet wrote

Replying to guybehindawall (#2,246,892)

Ive had both. They're fine pizzas, but the problem is both are nice fancy pizzas (and birch tree isn't even doing pizza daily). Never found that perfect greasy take-out pizza to grab on the way home from work or get delivered after a few too many beers. Options on that front were entirely limited to greek pizza, which is just not good, as I said IMO. I've had great pizza in Chicago, New York, Florida, even Montana.

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invalid404 t1_jcnxvgt wrote

Replying to CompasslessPigeon (#2,239,948)

I've had all of the New Haven pies, 'olo is decently close and satisfying and I like Newton Sq Pizza though that's more greek-style. Greendale pizza makes a nice greasy pie. Volturno is high on my list as well but it's not everyone's cup of pizza. I like a lot of different styles of pizza, they all have their plusses and minuses. If all you like is New Haven style, you can always find a Frank Pepe's franchise in a few places in NE.

'Olo gets the pepperoni right. Cups that crisp up with oil in the center. Decently close thin crust too. Give it a try if you haven't.

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