Eating my way through all-you-can-eat spots has made me pretty skeptical, but what I found tucked away in Beaverton completely caught me off guard. Hiyaku Buffet at 15700 NW Blueridge Dr in Beaverton, Oregon is not your usual AYCE sushi spot with tired rolls circling under harsh lights.
This place is doing things differently, and it shows from the very first bite. The salmon actually tastes fresh from the ocean, the short ribs fall apart before you even think about pulling out your phone, and every plate feels intentional instead of rushed.
Walking in, expectations were low. Walking out, my next visit was already being planned in my head…