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The word determination originates from the Latin word 'determinare', which describes an action of settlement or a decision to end. Determination has been described by many throughout history, such examples include: the epic journey of Odysseus and his return home from the long and treacherous Trojan War, the painstaking cycle of failures displayed by Tomas Edison to perfect and patent the lightbulb, or Sisyphus and his cyclic attempts to reach the top. Oppenheimer once said, "Any man whose errors take ten years to correct is quite a man." Determination is an essential part of human philosophy which allows us to fix our mistakes for a better future.
Akita sushi absolutely fails to display the above sentiments. Akita was perfectly set up for a grand display of determination; their early days were glorious. Opening in 2007, they were one of the first of its kind. Woodbridge was blessed with the first all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant that served seemingly fresh sushi to unbeknown Woodbridge customers, whom barely had a taste of authentic sushi before. Its location attracted many high schoolers (including myself at the time) as well as newly sushi-subscribed food enthusiasts. But their glory days were soon stomped on by York Region Food Safety commission, who shut them down for their termite infestation. With this infestation, they could have come back with a grand display of rebirth and determination; they were the prodigal son who would return from his long absence. However, their attempt of rebirth was a display of failure, an aborted fetus rather than a prodigal son. After reopening, their sushi has become nothing but subpar. Their sushis are overly filled with rice, having a very small amount of fish in it. Their serving size of appetizers, side dishes, and hot plates are extremely small. The serving time is rushed; they will try to push bills before you are quite satisfied with your stomach. Their service is great, however, they are often understaffed.
Akita sushi has changed from the nostalgic place I once knew to a restaurant that serves slow and subpar sushi. Similar to the Oppenheimer quote above, perhaps we should wait until the end of 2017 to see if this place deserves a title as a sushi restaurant.
2/5
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