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Where Plantains Meet the Roll
At Taino Restaurant, Japanese technique meets Dominican soul. Chef El Ninja built something Worcester has never tasted — and won't find anywhere else.
El Ninja Behind the Counter
Chef Mitsuhisa Nishio grew up in Constanza, DR, with Japanese roots and Dominican sazón. Since 1987, he's been merging both worlds — not as a concept, but as a life.
From the Kitchen
Drinks, Music, Buena Vibra
The cocktails hit. The live music plays. Bring the crew — birthdays, big nights, or just a Tuesday that deserves celebrating.
Two Cultures, One Kitchen
Chef Mitsuhisa Nishio — El Ninja — grew up carrying two worlds in his hands: Japanese precision and Dominican soul. At Taino, he stopped choosing between them.
Food was delicious. The drink was magnificent, and our service, LEY, WAS THE BEST. Love this place; will be coming back often
Our server Valentina was so nice! She explained to us the different items on the menu and recommended the gyoza to us. They were amazing! I would definitely come again!
Everything was delicious; we ordered the Ninja Platter, and all the sushi rolls were delicious. Vielka was our server, and she was incredibly attentive and quick. I would definitely come back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for bringing Dominican favorites and Japanese-inspired dishes together in Worcester with mofongo, sushi rolls, teriyaki, and hearty steaks.
- Latin American Food: Dominican favorites meet fusion dishes through plantain mofongo, chicken fried rice, fried pork chops, steak, and sushi rolls. Examples include Mofongo, Chofan de Pollo Taino Style, Chuleta Frita, Ninja's Churrasco, Taino Roll, and Tostones.
- Asian Food: Asian-inspired dishes span dumplings, edamame, fried rice, chicken and salmon teriyaki, and classic or house-special sushi rolls. Examples include Gyoza 6X, Edamame, Ninja's Chofan, Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon Teriyaki, and Spicy Tuna Roll.
- Japanese Food: Japanese-style favorites bring together sushi rolls, gyoza dumplings, edamame, and teriyaki served with chicken or salmon. Examples include California Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Gyoza 6X, Edamame, Chicken Teriyaki, and Salmon Teriyaki.
- Seafood: Seafood takes several forms, from octopus ceviche and crispy calamari to tuna tartare, salmon teriyaki, sushi rolls, and surf and turf. Examples include Ceviche Pulpo, Crispy Calamari, Tuna Tartar, Salmon Teriyaki, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Taino Surf and Turf.
- Sushi: Sushi comes in classic and house-special rolls, with spicy tuna options, a kids’ roll, and a platter for added variety. Examples include California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Taino Roll, Worcester Roll, Kids' Chamakito Roll, and Ninja Platter.
Additionally, explore Sushi Rolls, Chicken, Steak, Fish, Lunch, Teriyaki, and Mofongo.
Where are you located?
We are located in Worcester, MA at 258 Park Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Worcester, June Street, Westwood Hills, Belmont Hill, Island, Swan Avenue, Mill Street, Oak Hill, Shrewsbury Street, Vernon Hill, Massasoit, Heard Street, Woodland Park, Pakachoag, Beverly Road, Cherry Valley, Camp Kinneywood, Oakland Heights, Pinecrest, and Stoneville.
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