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About this place
A generous serving of grilled fish, or fried chicken on the side? At Aji Yasu, it is easy to choose a set meal to suit your appetite that day. One diner recalled that the grilled mackerel set meal was larger than the version served at a typical set-meal restaurant, with thick, rich flesh. The separately ordered fried chicken was sizeable too, making it possible to centre a meal on fish and add a little fried food.
Alongside grilled mackerel, the menu lists set meals with opened grilled saury, grilled red salmon and sea bream marinated in sake lees. For a fish-based meal, there is a choice between familiar mackerel and fish grilled after marinating. Fried options include a fried-chicken set meal and the “Chicken Karaage and Pork Fillet Cutlet Set Meal”, which pairs two pieces of each. One diner reported that the chicken was seasoned right through and the pork fillet cutlet had a firm texture. Another account praised the filling meal, including its rice and side dishes; a different diner enjoyed the cutlet and fried chicken, finishing even though the rice seemed like a lot. These combinations make a satisfying choice when you are especially hungry.
You can also add individual side dishes rather than sticking to a set meal. Fried chicken comes in two- or four-piece portions, and the menu also includes garlic fried chicken and croquettes. A diner who ordered a set meal combining fried chicken and croquette remembered the seasoning on the chicken as well as the homemade croquette, miso soup and small side dish. Beyond fish and fried food, there are set meals with pork stir-fried with kimchi or aubergine in miso, as well as curry rice, so you can decide according to what you fancy. Listed prices include ¥1,000 for the fried-chicken set meal, ¥850 for the offal stew set meal and ¥880 for curry rice with salad.
Aji Yasu serves diners eating in, including solo diners, and also offers bento boxes to take away. Takeaway choices range from chicken karaage and potato to mackerel. It is handy to be able to choose between eating at the restaurant and taking a boxed meal with you. One diner reported that there is free parking across the road from the restaurant. Some visitors have mentioned busy periods and waits for dishes, so allow yourself time to decide between a fish set meal and one with fried food.
