Ashes in the Light

I went to Aged Ya for a casual lunch recently, and it turned out to be a nice surprise. The space is small, but the atmosphere was lively. The shop filled up quickly with the lunch crowd, though the turnaround was fast, so it never felt like a long wait.

I ordered sashimi, shima aji, and a salmon ikura don. Service was good—friendly and efficient—and the food came out quickly. The sashimi was fresh, and the shima aji had a clean, smooth flavour.

The salmon ikura don felt a little more modern, topped with tempura bits, seaweed, sesame, and some pickles on the side. The portion size was generous, and I liked the mix of textures that made the bowl a bit different from the usual.

Overall, it was a satisfying lunch—fresh, filling, and enjoyable. Aged Ya is the kind of place I’d happily drop by again when I’m in the area.