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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.
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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 flavors together in Worcester with sushi rolls, mofongo, chofan, steak, and seafood.
- Latin American Food: Latin American favorites span mashed plantains, yuca sides, fried pork chops, chicken fried rice, and octopus ceviche. Examples include Mofongo, Yuca Mash, Chuleta Frita, Chofan de Pollo Taino Style, and Ceviche Pulpo.
- Asian Food: Asian flavors range from dumplings and edamame to chicken teriyaki, fried rice, and sushi rolls. Examples include Gyoza 6X, Edamame, Chicken Teriyaki, Ninja's Chofan, and Spicy Tuna Roll.
- Dominican Food: Dominican-style dishes bring together plantain and yuca bites, fried pork chops, chicken fried rice, and hearty beef dishes. Examples include Mofonguito Platano, Mofonguitos Yuca, Chuleta Frita, Chofan de Pollo Taino Style, and Ninja's Churrasco.
- Seafood: Seafood takes several forms, including octopus ceviche, crispy calamari, tuna tartare, salmon teriyaki, and surf and turf. Examples include Ceviche Pulpo, Crispy Calamari, Tuna Tartar, Salmon Teriyaki, and Taino Surf and Turf.
- Japanese Food: Japanese favorites pair sushi rolls with dumplings, edamame, and teriyaki dishes featuring chicken or salmon. Examples include California Roll, Gyoza 6X, Edamame, Chicken Teriyaki, and Salmon Teriyaki.
Additionally, explore Sushi, Sushi Rolls, Dinner, Chicken, Steak, Fish, Lunch, and Caribbean Food.
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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