Controversial 'Aussie-style' Sushi Restaurant in NYC Sparks Racial Debate

An Australian woman who opened a sushi bar in New York has faced accusations of cultural appropriation and being a "colonizer" by Americans who object to her not being Japanese. The owner, dubbed "Sushi Sheila," received one-star reviews and criticism on social media, but also found support from users who launched a fightback. The restaurant promised "Australian-style" sushi, which consists of bigger rolls and uses ingredients less common in Japan. The criticism ignored the fact that Australian-style sushi is a real thing. Eventually, positive reviews flooded in, and a political commentator questioned the double standards applied to white-owned businesses.