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Restaurant review: The Hokkaido, Ayia Napa
Entertainment at the Hokkaido in Ayia Napa
The Hokkaido restaurant offers a variety of Japanese original recipes and sushi - but the main theme is the Tepanyaki table arrangements which have a friendly 'cook in front of you' service.
It can be great fun sitting at what looks like the bar from Cheers as the cooks perform a show while they prepare your dish, and the restaurant has been a big hit in Ayia Napa since it opened.
The chefs have a great sense of humour and can be seen throwing eggs in the air, making pancakes and chopping vegetables in what looks like a TV cooking show – great fun!
These are professional cooks, specialising in the art of sushi and the elegance of the Japanese cuisine.
The dining area is always filled with locals and tourists alike enjoying a delectable Japanese dinner, and because of this sets the tone for a very relaxing and enjoyable visit.
Be warned, weekend evenings are busy, so it is probably best to book a table.
The food here is a must for anyone who enjoys sushi, Japanese cuisine or even if they've never had Oriental food before.
For a starter I had to try the ‘Napa Roll’, which is made from thin slices of smoked salmon, cream cheese, seaweed, carrot and crab meat rolled in flying fish roe.
For the main, I opted for chicken breast stuffed with banana in a light curry sauce, which was unusual but delicious.
Other dishes included beef stuffed with prawn, dozens of seafood concoctions (mussels, jumbo prawn, salmon, tuna, sword fish) and all main courses are served with freshly cooked egg fried rice grilled vegetables and potatoes.
Although the atmosphere here isn't overly extravagant, it's enough to complement the fabulous cuisines served.
Very tasty, original dishes, but quite pricey (€14-20 for mains), which I assume is due to its popularity – it is hardly your run of the mill eatery.
In summary, fantastic food and an imaginative menu, I will return because I’m also told the food is quite low in cholesterol.
VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALITY Sushi
WHERE 35, Ayias Mavris Street, Ayia Napa
CONTACT 23 721505
PRICE €14-20 for mains
