Last night, I had the pleasure of visiting Ajito, a Japanese Izakaya restaurant on McLeod Trail. With COVID restrictions being mostly lifted, it seems as if everyone these days are going out to eat. Because of this, restaurants are usually packed with people, and so noisy to the point where you can’t hear yourself talk. While Ajito was decently populated, it wasn’t to the point where I couldn’t carry on a conversation with my friends.
Ajito is actually located inside Sho Sushi. This might be why not too many people know about it, as well as the fact that you must enter through a “hidden” door. This door is a replica of a coke machine, which makes the perfect photo location. Despite its underratedness, Ajito had some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. It also had very good vibes, not too crazy but just enough to get your spirits up.
When I went, I ordered the Fisherman’s Bowl, which came with seasoned rice and assorted sashimi, alongside pickled daikon radish. The serving was quite small, but generously priced at ten dollars. They also have a small array of dessert options, but the dessert menu must be requested separately as it is not on the main menu. I got the Japanese tiramisu cheesecake, and it was one of the best tiramisus I ever had.
For those of you looking to try a new place out for dinner, I highly recommend you visit Ajito.