アジフライ （あじふらい / Ajifurai）
Fried horse mackerel
Ajifurai is breaded and deep-fried horse mackerel. It features a crispy coating and fluffy interior, and tastes especially amazing near the port.
When / How to Eat
Commonly served in set meals or lunch boxes, and also enjoyed with drinks at izakaya. Typically eaten with sauce or soy sauce.
Cultural Background
Ajifurai is a beloved home-cooked dish, also found in supermarkets and diners. In fishing towns, freshly fried ajifurai is especially popular.
Cautions
As a fried dish, it loses crispness when cold. Best enjoyed freshly cooked.