bluefin: asian buffet with a side of sketchy washrooms

one of the best thing about driving down to seattle is the buffet choices that they have there. from asian cuisine to casino buffets, there is more choice than vancouver. i read about bluefin on a different food blog and brought my family there to try it. this was at least 2 years ago (sorry!) but from what i remember it was not anything amazing. very mediocre food but i love asian food, even the cheap food court kind, so i was more than satisfied. ALSO this place had the sketchiest washrooms i'd ever seen. you take some sort of elevator to them thats all old and creaky then they are disgusting...maybe that's changed now but...here's some pictures to feed those eyes! 

first plate: some tempura, sushi, deep fried chicken wings (i remember them being good but it might just be the picture tricking me), nigiri, spareribs, choy, pork chop and more veggies 

second plate: more tempura, chow mein, nigiri, and sushi (not much choice)

close up of second plate

desserts: mini cakes (not homemade), strawberry liquid?, fruit and jello

cakes close up: i love ALL cake

more cakes, cream puff and cheesecake

tulalip casino buffet: too full to walk

sometimes when I go to the states (okay always) i have a craving for an abundance of cheap food. when i give in to that craving, i visit the tulalip casino buffet just because its close to the outlet and they have quite a big selection. 

their food is pretty good for the price of around $12 per person, being fast turnover and a made to order pasta and mongolian grill. they also alternate between crepes and hand scooped milkshakes. 

DEFINITELY a huge meal but at least you get your vegetables in! 

their salmon and roast beef are at a carving station but can get a bit tough. they have a pretty big salad selection and LOTS OF CORN!

their chinese items are okay but their ribs were so good. pastas are very filling and heavy but just a little bit is delicious

crepe with berries and whipped cream

the best part: opera cake and nanaimo bar

cheesecake with chocolate sauce 

this was only half my dessert...forgot to take pictures of the rest! 

mango and coffee ice cream in a fresh waffle bowl!

visit 2:

chocolate cream pie

MORE CORN with fruit, salmon and potstickers

cupcake and bread pudding