Aki

A wave of aromatic spices and approachable prices greet visitors who descend to the 1st basement level of an office building in Kanda-Jimbocho to dine at Aki. At midday, the room fills quickly with neighborhood office workers and students seeking a hearty meal, while evenings take on a lively energy as patrons gather over shared plates and drinks.

Hearty Lunch Combinations for Big Appetites

When hunger calls for something substantial, the combination sets pairing noodles with rice dishes are a dependable solution. Choices range from mala knife-cut noodles—spiced with the pleasant tingle of Sichuan pepper and chilies—served alongside a mini braised pork belly rice bowl, to fragrant dan dan knife-cut noodles paired with a half portion of fried rice. The chewy, thick-cut noodles give these fiery Sichuan bowls satisfying texture. The midday lineup also includes everyday staples like Sichuan ramen, shredded pork with green peppers over noodles, and gomoku soup noodles loaded with assorted ingredients, making it easy to tailor lunch to any craving.

Spiced Specialties and Easygoing Starters

Aki’s à la carte menu highlights the punchy flavors of regional Sichuan cooking. Sichuan-style boiled beef steeped in chili and flower pepper, dry-fried chicken with fiery chilies, and mapo tofu rich with savory bean-paste warmth headline the offering, pairing naturally with steamed rice or a round of drinks. For starters, the kitchen turns out an assortment of accessible small plates, such as mouthwatering chicken dressed in a piquant sauce, shredded pig's ear with scallions for satisfying crunch, and the Xi'an-style roujiamo stuffed flatbread.

All-You-Can-Eat Banquets for Gatherings

For dinner with colleagues or friends, the restaurant's popular party plans feature menus of over 80 dishes accompanied by 2 hours of all-you-can-drink service. Guests can order freshly cooked classics at their own pace, from chili prawns and sweet-and-sour pork with black vinegar to dim sum, fried rice, and knife-cut noodles. Drinks cover draft beer, highballs, and traditional urn-aged Shaoxing wine, making these packages a reliable pick for casual celebrations.

Takeaway bento boxes, including fried chicken and yurinchi styles, are also available for pickup at the counter. Whether dropping by for an unpretentious weekday lunch or gathering a group around the table for a spiced evening feast, Aki serves as a versatile Sichuan hub in Jimbocho.