The University of Pittsburgh expands dining options with two new concepts

Diners at the University of Pittsburg now have even more  options to choose from. Pitt Eats, which is managed by Chartwells Higher Education, recently opened two new dining concepts—Kokumi and Briny Pickle.

The first concept, Kokumi, translates to rich taste or delicious, and it features Asian, Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. The concept specializes in halal-certified proteins. Some staples of the menu lineup include pan-fried noodles, naan wraps, fried rice bowls and char sui pork.

“Kokumi is a reflection of the diverse community of students, faculty and staff we have here at Pitt,” said Quintin Eason, vice president of operations at Pitt Eats in a statement.  “We’re giving a number of students a taste of home that they couldn’t get elsewhere on campus. At the same time, we’re expanding the palates of others who are eager to try something new and flavorful that they might be nervous trying outside the campus environment.”

The other new place to grab a bite on campus is called Briny Pickle, a corner deli concept that features custom-made sandwiches and soups.

“The Briny Pickle is an opportunity to provide familiar comfort food that we can quickly prepare that isn’t burgers or pizza,” Eason said. “It goes further than a traditional sandwich station and further than a station that just does soups or salads. It is an authentic deli.”

Look inside the menu: The University of Pittsburg’s new dining concepts by Reyna Estrada