Jajauma

When dusk falls over the Kotobuki area of Asakusa and the mood calls for casual homestyle fare paired with a relaxed drink, Jajauma is an inviting place to turn. The dining room carries a quiet, unhurried air, making it well loved as a Japanese neighborhood restaurant where you can easily unwind over an evening meal.

The menu features a wide variety of small plates that go hand in hand with alcohol. There is no shortage of appetisers to open the evening, whether starting with fresh maguro butsu (rough-cut tuna) and octopus sashimi or opting for nukazuke pickles and squid tossed with okra. Roasted ray fin, soy-seasoned grilled deep-fried tofu, and octopus kimchi also provide savoury bites that pair naturally with a cold beer.

For something warm and substantial, traditional staples include chicken thigh marinated in yuzu miso and grilled until fragrant, alongside nikujaga simmered in a comforting sweet-and-savory broth. Familiar dishes like ham and eggs, gyoza, and a 3-variety sausage plate round out the table, making it fun to mix and match dishes to suit your company.

To finish the meal, hearty stir-fried yaki udon or rice vermicelli are satisfying options. With an array of warm, carefully prepared dishes offered at accessible prices, it is a comfortable spot to linger over another round.