Joy Sushi is a sushi restaurant on Rosemont Road in Waihi, Hauraki. Good sushi comes down to the rice as much as the fish: it needs to be seasoned properly with vinegar, sugar and salt, and served at close to body temperature rather than fridge-cold, since rice that's too cold or under-seasoned lets down even good quality fish sitting on top of it. In a small inland town like Waihi, further from a major fish market than a coastal city, turnover matters more than usual, since fish that's been sitting a while loses quality fast, so it's worth ordering what looks freshest or asking what's just come in rather than defaulting to the same roll every time. Most small-town sushi places run more as a casual, quick takeaway option than a formal sit-down experience, which suits a fast lunch better than a special occasion. On Rosemont Road in Waihi, Joy Sushi fills that everyday, local role.