I made a new friend from France last Wednesday. At the weekend, I took her to Sushi Zushi, probably the best Japanese restaurant in Austin.

When we entered the restaurant, waitresses wearing Kimonos, said “Kon’nichiwa” to us enthusiastically. They served us tamari, miso soup, ginger, and mustard. The cook rolled the sushi perfectly so that when I sank my teeth into half of it, the other half was still tight. “Sushi is the most famous kind of food in Japanese culture.” I told my friend.

Once I was ready to satisfy my sweet tooth, the Mochi ice cream hit the spot. There are six flavors to choose from; I personally chose the green tea flavor. When the medium sweetness interior mixed with the slightly bitter exterior and when the soft ice cream mingled with the solid bun that encased it, my taste buds went mad with delight.

“I love the food here! Do you feel the same?” I asked her.

“Yes!” she replied, “This is the best Chinese food I’ve ever had!” she shouted out.