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About this place
True to its name, Aburi MARU in Nishi-Oi centers on fragrant seared and grilled fare, supplemented by a wide-ranging assortment of Japanese and Western small dishes. Charcoal-grilled skewers share the menu with Western stews and ajillo, giving diners plenty of ways to tailor their meal to their drinks.
The signature grilled chicken selection goes well beyond standard chicken wings and hearts, offering specialty cuts such as obi thigh meat, sot-l'y-laisse, and tsunagi connecting the heart and liver. Grilled beef items include skirt steak, tenderloin, and aged cuts, each seared over heat and well suited to Yebisu draft beer, highballs, or sake.
Substantial dining options are equally varied, featuring garlic-and-chili aglio e olio pasta, ramen, and steak rice bowls. With wine available by the glass or bottle and an extensive lineup of sours, the restaurant accommodates anyone dropping by for a solitary glass at the counter or sharing an assortment of plates with friends.
