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Ai Japanese Restaurant

1013 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-2621
(626) 799-0534
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Ranked #207 of 330 restaurants in Pasadena
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Cuisines: Japanese
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 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

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2007

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2007

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

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2006
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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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