01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Slide open the front door around noon, and Ajito is already lively with diners in search of set meals. The standout choice is the generous sashimi set (tappuri osashimi teishoku), piled high with a satisfying spread of seafood led by tuna. Each set comes complete with rice, miso soup, pickles, and small side dishes for a well-rounded meal. The midday lineup extends further to a tuna bowl set paired with minced tuna and fried chicken, a daily fish special, and a comforting lunchtime keiran udon in a thickened first-brew dashi broth.
Evenings of House-Smoked Dishes and Regional Sake
As evening falls, the dining room transitions into an izakaya, with tables filling up with the kitchen's signature drinking snacks. Sharing top billing with the seafood are the house-smoked specialties: aromatic options like quail eggs, cheese, sausage, and iburigakko (smoked daikon pickles), with a three-item smoked platter offering a taste of each. The drink selection features regional sake such as Zaku from Mie and Chiebijin from Oita, alongside seasonal brews and refreshing fruit sours served with frozen fruit.
The counter seating works just as well for solo diners looking for an easy meal as the tables do for sharing small plates with friends. With takeout bento boxes packed with sashimi and fried foods also available, it serves as a welcoming neighborhood fixture for everyday dining.
