Hokkaido Seafood Buffet<\/p>\n
Much more than seafood\u2026 Definitely not your ordinary buffet!<\/p>\n
By Trish Imbrogno<\/p>\n
When I was asked to do this review, I must say that I was hesitant.\u00a0 I don\u2019t each much seafood, and buffets tend to freak me out.\u00a0 I\u2019m a very picky eater, and things that live in water don\u2019t top my list of things I would eat.\u00a0 I wasn\u2019t quite sure what I was going to eat to actually complete the review.\u00a0 But, much to my surprise, I was SO happy I agreed to cover Hokkaido Seafood Buffet.<\/p>\n
Located on Browns Hill Road, between Squirrel Hill and the Waterfront, Hokkaido is much more than a seafood buffet.\u00a0 The place was spotless and filled with hip furniture and bright lighting fixtures \u2013 like someplace you would find downtown in the Cultural District.\u00a0 I couldn\u2019t believe that I had walked into a buffet!\u00a0 I was much more at ease, but I still had to tackle the seafood obstacle.\u00a0 Good thing the rest of our staff loves seafood!<\/p>\n
Once again, I was thankful I agreed to writing the review!\u00a0 The buffet had everything from fresh fruit, pizza, and ice cream to octopus salad, whole steamed crabs, crab legs, shrimp, mussels, fish ball soup, chicken feet and everything in between.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t like seafood at all, you will definitely leave this buffet completely satisfied and still would not have tried everything they have to offer! Plus, if you like seafood, then this place is a seafood paradise!\u00a0 Added bonus, the restaurant is BYOB, and there is no corking fee.<\/p>\n
The buffet consists of a complete sushi bar \u2013 California rolls, vegetable rolls, red snapper sashimi, and salmon skin rolls are only a few of your nearly 25 options \u2013 and that\u2019s just the sushi!\u00a0 The rest of the Nightwire staff sampled most of the sushi and they all agreed that it was fresh, well presented and delicious!\u00a0 There is also a self-carving section with Italian sausage and roasted beef tenderloin, and six soup options.\u00a0 For the less adventurous, they have chicken noodle and Asian basics like wonton.<\/p>\n
If you still think there is nothing for you to eat, stop by the Hibachi bar for your choice of steak, chicken, fish or shrimp.\u00a0 You load your plate with your selection of raw veggies and meat, hand it off to the Hibachi chef, who will amaze you with his culinary and cooking skills and in a few minutes, you have a freshly cooked meal! I could have spent the whole night eating right here.\u00a0 I chose chicken with green peppers, broccoli and snow peas, that were prepared to perfection and simply delicious.\u00a0 I went on…. and sampled crab legs.<\/p>\n
As mentioned, I have a limited affinity for seafood, but crab legs is one of the things that tops the list of things I\u2019ll \u201cpick\u201d in my pickiness.\u00a0 And, Hokkaido\u2019s were amazing — easy to shell and very tender and meaty.\u00a0 I\u2019m not quite sure where I put so many of them, but somehow I had a huge plate of shells!\u00a0 The salmon was also well beyond what I thought I would find on a buffet \u2013 so much so, I had a second plate.<\/p>\n
Somehow I found room for dessert.\u00a0 I have a very big sweet tooth, so with my limited stomach space left, I had a hard choice for my sweet ending.\u00a0 Chocolate and tapioca pudding, Jell-O, chocolate brownies, pair candied marshmallows, and fresh fruit including mango, kiwi, oranges, grapes, honeydew and more!\u00a0 There are also seven varieties of ice cream \u2013 with my favorites cookies and cream and mint chip.<\/p>\n
Hokkaido is more of an \u201cAsian\u201d buffet than a seafood buffet. I was completely impressed by the atmosphere and even more delighted with the selection and presentation.\u00a0 With a lunch price of a mere $8.99 and dinner at only $16.99, it\u2019s more than worth the money.\u00a0 Bring a bottle of wine or select from sodas on the menu and plan to leave completely satisfied!\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t been to Hoikkaido you are really missing this truly affordable awesome dining experience!\u00a0 We highly recommend you try Hoikkaido and as always be sure and tell them your friends from Nightwire sent you!<\/p>\n