Not just sushi

The reason why people enjoy going to MacDonald's is partially due to the fact that while they are there, nostalgic feelings of happiness are brought back to them - perhaps they ate there as a child and remember the Happy Meals, or they went there with friends, or celebrated birthday parties with the colourful clowns. I feel that when I am in MacDonald's as well (I also feel the heartburn after all that grease). However, to me, Sushi Garden is a lot more special than MacDonald's.
I was a couple of months away from turning 10 when me and my mom moved to Vancouver. My aunt lived (and still lives) near the heart of Metrotown, a five-minute walk from Metropolis mall. We often visited her and went shopping, ending each of our joyful trips by stuffing ourselves at a fast-food restaurant. The one I remember most fondly is Sushi Garden across from the mall.
The tiny place is stacked with dark polished tables, hung with paintings of Japanese geisha and always, always crowded. When I eat there, I feel like I'm part of a huge family, all laughing and sharing stories. Small children, adults, teenagers, the elderly.. All kinds of people have crammed themselves into this small place caught between large stores, all seeking the same thing - delicious food and good company.

There's nothing outstanding about the comfort of the seats or the tableware or the decor, but the food is fantastic. Always fresh and served with care, it is prepared to perfection pretty fast (considering the amount of customers) and in portions that leave you satisfied but with room for mango ice-cream. The menu is considerably diverse, ranging from delicacies like Tako Yaki and Uni to well-known dishes such as Dynamite Roll and Salmon Sashimi. The service is nothing out of the ordinary, except that it moves fairly quickly, even with the wait for a table. The prices agree with any budget (a party of 3 can eat comfortably for under $60) and the food quality is always top-notch.

To me, Sushi Garden isn't just a place that can roll up a rice slab with cucumber, avocado, daikon sprouts, negi and soft shell crab, and call it a Spider Roll. It's so much more. It's a place where family, friends, and strangers gather around for some good food and a friendly smile.

What am I listening to: You're The Best In My Life (Lee Hyun)
What am I thinking of: why are the lyrics so goddamn tear jerking?
What I should be doing: homework. tomorrow.
What I want to do: stop crying  >_<