01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When hearty izakaya fare is on the agenda, the meat tofu at Agarasshi is often the first thing diners consider. Alongside the traditional sweet-and-savory soy preparation, the menu features a thoughtful variation called tonkotsu-style meat tofu, pairing rich broth with tender tofu to draw out another drink. Toward the end of the evening, patrons frequently turn to the old-school Neapolitan pasta as a satisfying closer. With the familiar comfort of ketchup and the smoky aroma of a well-tossed skillet, it brings the meal to a memorable close.
The supporting lineup of drinking snacks covers just as much ground. Options range from sashimi platters featuring spear squid and cured mackerel to deep-fried classics like seaweed-batter chikuwa and ham cutlets, as well as thick-cut grilled pork belly. The dishes combine homestyle warmth with generous portions, making them ideal to order in multiples and pass around among colleagues or friends.
The drink menu offers draft beer, black and white sets of Hoppy, and an expansive selection of sweet potato shochu, including labels such as Kuro Kirishima, Sekitoba, and bottles from the Houzan series. Tucked into basement level 1 of a building in Kanda-Awajicho, the tavern opens at 17:00 on weekdays. It provides a welcoming, unpretentious setting to wind down after work over deeply flavored cooking and your choice of pour.
