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Ai Japanese Restaurant


Ai Japanese Restaurant
1013 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105-2621
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#62 of 309 restaurants in Pasadena
  • Cuisines: Japanese
  • Address: 1013 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-2621
  • Phone:  (626) 799-0534
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“Simple, Not Fancy Japanese”
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3 of 5 stars
Rosquete 109 contributions
Bay Area
May 19, 2009

Crowded in evenings; have to sign in; suggest come in early Beverages: Sapporo, sake, Johnny Walker Black (American Legion/Elks size) Pickled cucumber sauerkraut salad and good miso soup began meals Sukiyaki was delicious and plentiful; beef was so tender Tempura was good Salmon was okay Chicken teriyaki was good Green tea ice cream dessert Portions were good sized Service was... more

“AI is the BEST Sushi place in PASADENA”
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5 of 5 stars
anngottesman 1 contribution
Los Angeles, CA
May 25, 2008

My boyfriend and I are addicted to this Sushi place and have been coming here three nights a week for about three years! It is literally the best Sushi restaurant in Pasadena and we have looked! In fact it may be the best Sushi reastaurant in that part of Los Angeles county! I recommend sitting at the bar where the... more

“Learned to love sushi here!”
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4 of 5 stars
chewy_8 1 contribution
pasadena, ca
Mar 3, 2008

My family has been going to Ai for at least 20 years. The sushi is always super fresh, the sukiyaki is the ULTIMATE comfort food and the teriyaki chicken and beef are fantastic. I had my fist taste of sashimi here when i was eight years old. I've been hooked ever since. The service does tend to be sluggish, so... more

“I practically grew up at...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 17, 2008

I practically grew up at the sushi bar, we ate here so often when I was a kid so I might be partial....but I love their sushi! Dave is the best sushi chef ever! more

“Very good for the price”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 14, 2007

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“Food is great. Must try...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 11, 2007

Food is great. Must try in this restaurant: DYNAMITE. Very Delicious. Enjoy! more

“Very Bad Experience and No One Cared”
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1 of 5 stars
trumur 1 contribution
Los Angeles
Dec 28, 2006

Went with a group of four, three people received food and I receiced mine 45 minutes after everyone else. All wait staff seemed to disappear and was not available to ask what was going on. Finely flagged the hostess, who proceeded to "check" but never returned. Eventually caught a waiter that found out my order was not put in. After... more

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Ai Japanese Restaurant Address

1013 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-2621
Tel: (626) 799-0534
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.