COLLEGE GUIDE: Best Asian Spots

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Jake Costello, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Having a dumpling craving? Missing a great plate of Pad Thai? We've got the best Asian spots for all your needs.

Whether you are far from home or in the mood for Asian food, we have the list for you. Thai, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese—there is a place for everyone.

Westborough Korean Restaurant, Westborough

The “hole in the wall” restaurant serves very authentic Korean food. Try the popular water dumplings for an appetizer followed by the Dolsot Bi Bim Bap. 7 E Main St, Westborough. 508-366-8898.

Sapporo Korean Barbecue & Sushi, Westborough

Sapporo has authentic Korean Barbecue as well as a wide range of sushi and Japanese meals. The lunch buffet will keep you on your college budget. Popular dishes include the dolsot bibmbap, kimchee jjigae or the kalbi. 50 E Main St, Westborough. 508-898-1880. www.sapporobbq.com

Sakura Tokyo, Worcester

Sakura has delicious food and a cool, hip environment—a huge aquarium in the wall and grilling stations around the room. The buffet makes for a perfect off-campus lunch, or for dinner, sit down for hibachi or sushi. 640 Park Ave, Worcester. 501-792-1068. www.sakura-tokyo.com

Thai Island, Holden

For a trip a little farther away from campus try Thai Island. With great vegetarian options and house specialty dishes, the restaurant is worth the distance. 456 Main St, Unit C, Holden. 508-829-8272. www.thaiislandholdenrestaurant.net

Thai Place, Shrewsbury

Make sure you try two of the restaurant’s most famous dishes—Pad Thai and the Tom Yum Goong, a spicy soup. Also, be sure to try one of the House Special Curry dishes. 50 Boston Turnpike Rd, Shrewsbury. 508-425-3595. www.thaiplacerestaurant.net

Dalat Restaurant, Worcester

Dalat serves authentic Vietnamese. The popular dish, Banh Hoi Chao Tom, is recommended. BYOB also makes your fun night out a little less expensive. 425 Park Ave, Worcester. 508-753-6036.