Hidden Japanese izakaya⁣⁣ spot Ajito to open January 27

Earlier this week we told you that a new secret restaurant was opening in Calgary, and no, we’re not talking about brand-spanking-new spot EIGHT.

Hidden eatery Ajito is slated to open inside of Sho Sushi, located at 7212 Macleod Trail SE, and the team has shared the official opening date with us.

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Customers can now mark their calendars for Monday, January 27, because that’s when they can head to the back of Sho Sushi and find the red Coca Cola fridge door (aka the entrance).

Ajito Smoke Caesar (Courtesy Ajito)

Courtesy Ajito

Named after “secret base of operations/a hidden safe place” in Japanese, Ajito promises patrons authentic Japanese eats in a speakeasy-style atmosphere.

Ajito will be open Sunday to Thursday from 5:30 pm to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 1 am starting January 27.

Courtesy Ajito

Smoked Tuna Tataki (Courtesy Ajito)

Ajito

Address: 7212 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary (back of Sho Sushi)
Phone: 403-252-7099

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