Ai Japanese Restaurant PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Consistently good Japanese food and a very friendly staff. We always feel at home here. Some of the best sushi, I have eaten. It can be a bit pricey but it's worth it. We've dined here 5 times and all 5 were positive experiences.

Every time I go to Ai, I end up feeling refreshed. On the two occasions that I did go into the restaurant, I ordered the Sashimi Deluxe. A little pricey, but I must say, it was well worth it! The octopus was really fresh and was probably the best I've ever had! The rest of the fish was just as fresh, just as delicious, and well presented. First appetizer I had was the vegetable tempura, which was light and nice, not at all greasy like fried food tends to be. My best friend absolutely adored his meal, my mother seemed keen on hers. Overall, it is very nice, clean, and satisfying. I wish I could eat here everyday.

I love this restaurant! My Husband and I come here at least 3 times a month. Service is outstanding and the prices are great. The sushi is so good and can't be beat! They just need to update the decor.

I was at Ai with my sister in law and her baby... I ordered the following

Miso Soup
Shumi
Spider roll
Eel roll
White tuna sashimi
Chicken Teriyaki
and a potato pancake for all of us.

First of all the waitress was very pleasant and cordial. I explained to her that my sister in law is a first time sushi eater.... Well right off the bat she began to explain all kinds of things about sushi to her and made her feel very comfortable at the table.

Secondly the food was simply terrific. She timed the apps and the lunch perfectly... I waited for my lunch just the right amount of time as I digested my app. and drank my water with lemon.

I am new to palm coast as I am from new jersey. I was very surprised of the quality of food here. Needless to say this is my new home for any time I want sushi.... My only problem is I hate to eat alone and Sister in law is not really a sushi fan....

Either way I loved the food and had a great time finally here in Palm Coast.

The sushi and sashimi are excellent. Top quality, always. I eat here often and it is consistently good with very good service. Very pleasant interior and comfortable. For years one of my favorite places.

We had seen the place but never gave it a thought. Well we had missed out, what a pleasant surprise. Now we go once a week. We love it. The service is great, the food is delicious and they always play nice soothing music. We recommend it!

A great place to go. Been there several times and the food and service has been consistently great. Yes, a couple of times it was a little busy and it took a little longer but if you want fast food, Wendy's is down the street. The restaurant is clean, quiet, good food and very pleasant owners. Prices a little high but worth it.

Nice little restaurant with good food but a little pricey for what you get. Sushi was not fantastic. Service was very good.

We really enjoyed eating at AI last weekend. I don't know much about this type of food so we tried a variety of things and liked most of it. Some just weren't our style but it was fun to try them anyway. Everything was tasty and the presentation and great service made it a fun experience!

We really enjoyed our meal here. I must admit that I am not an expert on Japanese food and wasn't too sure what I was ordering, but what I had at Ai was very enjoyable. The service was good too, and the restaurant inside is very quiet and unassuming. This is not something I'd want every night, but I'd certainly visit again when the craving calls.

A very pleasant dining experience. Ai ads a touch of class to dining in Palm Coast with superb food and great service. Prices are a little high but well worth it for the civil and intimate atmosphere.

Overall, our visit wasn't too bad but there were a few disappointments. The kitchen items were served hot and in a reasonable time but the sushi was not impressive. My biggest complaint would be the service. There was a long wait for everything but that I can overlook because he was busy. However he was not very friendly and did not even speak to us other than a "yes" or "no" answer to our questions. This restaurant just isn't very inviting.

I have tried both Japanese restaurants in Palm Coast and I enjoyed them equally. Both offer very good service and good food in a civilized atmosphere. I find Ai is a more "adult" and not very child-friendly whereas Kokoro welcomed our children, so this cost them one star with me!

I'm a visitor from Washington DC. It is quite a wonferful surprise to find such a friendly waiter and wonderful food with quite a good choices of varieties food here. Comparing to many Japanese resturants we have here in DC, AI is definitely one on my top list! Strongly recommend!

Not bad! Their prices are high and service, although very friendly, could be more attentive. Ai's food is good but the menu could be more creative. Japanese restaurants in other areas are offering some wonderfully creative new dishes and Ai seems to keep offering the same old standard fare. It's a very small restaurant and is great for a romantic meal or just a peaceful change from the regular local dining establishments.

I am a fan of Japanese food especially sushi but this is far from a good Japanese. Sorry, but once you've had the best in MIAMI its hard to compare. The pieces where very small and a little pricey for the amount of food they gave. We left disappointed and I will definitely consider another Japanese restaurant.

I've tried the others, Ai still has the best sushi in my opinion. Our family loves Ai and we all have out favorites.

The chicken and steak teriyaki dishes are both wonderful. The meat is always very tender and perfectly cooked. The accompanying vegetables are perfect. The miso soup is perfect and the salad is so light and refreshing and best of all is not just iceberg lettuce. The shrimp and vegetable tempuras are the best I've had. The tempura coating is light and crisp and not greasy for tempura.

The service is exceptional. If you order sushi, you may have a short wait because it is all hand-rolled when ordered and if there are a lot of sushi orders, you will have to wait your turn. It is okay, it is worth the wait.

Ai has been our favorite for several years, I'm sure I'm not alone.

Best Japanese food in the area. Owners are super nice and food is outstanding. Go there at least once a week. You won't be disappointed.

AWESOME! What a hidden gem!

LOVED IT! What a find here in little Palm Coast! We're new to the area and are huge fans of all different kind of foods. Sushi is a favorite, though, and we needed a fix. We loaded up the car with the kids and headed over. What a great experience. Friendly, accommodating service and we ordered quickly. My 3 year old ate most of my seaweed salad, all of my cucumber roll AND his fried rice. Terrific and we'll be back!