Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in South Pasadena: 3:06 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (626) 799-0534 to confirm.
Location & directions
1013 Fair Oaks AvenueSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
About Ai
Looking for a Japanese restaurant in South Pasadena? Ai is at 1013 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, California. Our South Pasadena guide covers 54 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Ai is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday).
You can visit for delivery and dine-in.
Phone: (626) 799-0534.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant
- Address
- 1013 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
- Phone
- (626) 799-0534
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Japanese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ai’s weekday schedule with 541 other Japanese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 71% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 57 hours a week, about the same as the local median (54.5 hours). 83% of Japanese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Ai is one of them.
Compared with 541 other Japanese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants in California
Based on 126 menus with 13,104 priced items from Japanese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.95.
We don’t have Ai’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Japanese restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 57% | $6.50 |
| Miso Soup | 49% | $3.50 |
| California Roll | 48% | $9.47 |
| Shrimp Tempura | 44% | $11.49 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 43% | $10.00 |
| Gyoza | 40% | $9.00 |
| Seaweed Salad | 37% | $8.05 |
| Rainbow Roll | 30% | $18.00 |
Calculated from 126 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ai there are 46 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 55 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (16), Pizza (5), American (5), and Chinese (4).
Competition is light: 2 other Japanese restaurants are within a mile and 15 within three miles. The closest is Silverlake Ramen, < 0.1 mi away.
19 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaDomino's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- ChineseGolden China< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChipotle0.1 mi
- EuropeanShiro South Pasadena0.1 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ai's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Is Ai open on Sunday?
Yes, Ai is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Ai located?
Ai is located at 1013 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
What is the phone number of Ai?
You can call Ai at (626) 799-0534.
Does Ai offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ai offers delivery. Listed service options: delivery and dine-in.
Is Ai open late?
Yes – Ai is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Ai?
There are 55 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ai. Nearby options include Domino's (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and Golden China (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Japanese restaurants near Ai?
2 other Japanese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Silverlake Ramen, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Japanese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 126 menus with 13,104 priced items from Japanese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.95.
Nearby places
All in South Pasadena
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