hile the resto isn’t in the greatest location- a strip mall beside Petro Canada Gas- the tasty sushi is what keeps customers coming back. The originally owners moved to open the elusive Globefish, but Chopsticks still has the same menu of allegedly top-secret ingredients.

The interior is nothing amazing, but cute in its own sushi-in-a-mall way. So be assured that while the restaurant is (sigh) in a strip mall, you’re still getting menu items as quality-driven as Globefish. Chopsticks has even upped their Japanese credibility with somewhat of a culturally-accurate décor. It’s somewhat sketchy when you walk into a sushi restaurant that’s decked out in fancy Canadian décor.

There are gems to be found here. Unfortunately, you have to wade through the menu to find them. A few note-worthy rolls to try are the Crazy Buster (spicy tempura with tuna), or Papaya Paradise (salmon, papaya, and crab). And if you’re petrified of sushi (like me), just take it slow and order something like chicken teriyaki or anything cooked. Sushi chef Michael Chen's little menu aims to hit all bases.

Creativity may not be a Chopsticks hallmark, but the panko-crusted shrimp-crab cake and the salmon tempura rolls - with salmon, asparagus spears and carrot slivers – are classic endeavors. Even the ubiquitous calamari had a pleasing zeal; it arrives lightly deep-fried, five-spiced, with fresh basil, greens and a peppery marinara dip.

Along with the cafe's many assets are the prices. It is not often that two people can eat so well and happily - two courses each (dessert is only ice cream) - for about $30.00.