Neighboring Noshes: Aji Japanese Bistro
Aji Japanese Bistro
4361 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 111, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9181, ajibistroedh.com
“I don’t know what to start with here—the fiery sriracha-infused broth or the grilled, slightly charred thighs. I’ll just say this: If you’re a lover of all things ramen and spicy, Aji’s got what you need in one beautiful bowl.”
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday-Saturday)
Try This: Rock Shrimp Lettuce Cups, Kalbi Tacos and House Kimchi Slaw, Spicy Garlic Chicken Ramen, Braised Short Ribs, Honey and Pine Nut Prawns, Chilean Sea Bass, Aji Standard Raw, Loco Moco, Green Tea Crème Brûlée
DRINKS: Full bar; beer, wine, and cocktails
Tab: $$
Heads-Up: Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, all day Monday, and from 8-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, plus other weekly specials including “Wine Wednesdays” and “Old-Fashioned Thursdays”; brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; daily lunch specials until 3 p.m.; “Trust Menu” allows diners to let their server customize a chef’s family-style dinner; multiple vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options; catering, private chef’s dinners, and event space available; kids’ menu; dog-friendly patio