
Sushi, Japanese cooked entrees & hibachi dishes served in a lofty, ornate interior with balconies.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 233 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-2318
Website: https://www.hokkaidosushibarva.com/
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I walked into Hokkaido downtown expecting a normal sushi experience. You know – decent rolls, questionable life choices, and the internal debate of “Do I really need five rolls?”
What I did NOT expect was to meet Becky. Yes, that Becky. Becky “with the good hair.”
A sushi guardian angel disguised as a waitress who suggested the “all-you-can eat”.
From the moment I sat down, Becky took control of my culinary destiny. She made me a promise: “You want me to pick your rolls. Trust me.” And like a brave soul jumping out of an airplane with no parachute, I said, “Alright Becky… take the wheel.”
She did not just take the wheel. She parallel parked it perfectly.
First up was the New York Roll. Clean, classic, and confident. Like the sushi equivalent of a well-tailored suit. Fresh flavors, perfectly balanced, and a great way to start the meal.
Then came the Godzilla Roll, which absolutely lived up to its name. Big. Bold. Dramatic. Probably capable of destroying Tokyo if left unsupervised. Every bite felt like an action movie scene – crunch, flavor explosion, and a little bit of chaos in the best way possible.
Next was the Earthquake Roll, and honestly, I felt some seismic activity in my soul. The textures were on point, the flavors were layered, and I’m pretty sure I blacked out for a second from pure happiness. If tectonic plates tasted good, this is what they would taste like.
And finally, the Jalapeño Roll. A spicy little diva. The kind of roll that looks innocent but then whispers, “I hope you’re emotionally prepared for this.” Fresh, zesty, just the right amount of heat. I wanted to stand up and slow clap.
Throughout this entire sushi marathon, Becky checked in like a proud coach watching her athlete win gold. Plates arrived fast, beautifully presented, and clearly chosen by someone who understood my palate better than I understand myself.
The atmosphere? Top notch. Clean, lively, modern – the kind of place where you feel classy even though you’re about to eat your body weight in raw fish. Everything came out looking like edible artwork. By the end of the meal I was full, happy, and questioning whether I should propose to the entire restaurant.
Final verdict:
Amazing food. Great vibes. Elite-level service. And a waitress who deserves her own Netflix special.
If you go to Hokkaido, do yourself a favor: ask for Becky, surrender your menu, and let destiny (and soy sauce) do the rest.
10/10 – would absolutely let Becky choose my life decisions again.
It took over 15 minutes for our waitress to address our table. The restaurant at the time, was not busy. Another 10 minutes for our drinks to arrive.
By the time we placed our order, we were there for 45 minutes.
I ordered the hibachi steak & shrimp with steamed rice and veggies. The meal had no taste and the steak was a bit tough.
The prices were competitive to the same type of restaurants in the area. Nothing special to say the least.
Not a fan. I know I won’t return or recommend this establishment.
I was moving a little too fast and realized I had ordered the wrong sushi roll. When I told the waiter, they immediately handled it with so much grace and kindness. They fixed the situation right away and even made sure the roll I accidentally ordered wouldn’t go to waste by asking if family or friends wanted it. That level of care and thoughtfulness really stood out to me.
Honestly, Hokkaido made my entire day better. The customer service is amazing, and the experience is consistently great every single time I go. Thank you all again for the incredible service — it truly means more than you know!