text: It is funny how time can lead a person back to where it all began Hkan was one of the first hookah joints to open in Pgh and it was the big shizznit back in the day Then it fell off completely for me but has somewhat reappeared on my list of acceptable places to meet friendsnnHkan is a somewhat schizoid place It is part hookah bar part regular southside bar part indieopen mic joint It does not do any of those individual pieces spectacularly but it does not really fail at any of them eithernnThe atmosphere is dark and lowkey which fits all three aspects of Hkans personality I am not especially entranced by the musical acts they bring in so I will not comment on those The bartenders are fun and will make you a pretty strong drink prices for drinks are reasonable The shisha is slightly expensif but the flavors are good and the pipes hit nicely I have come to appreciate Hkans lowkey more adult ambiance and coupled with the drinks they serve I do enjoy myself quite a bit when visiting this place