Bonsai Plant Kitchen

The staff were really nice, the environment was enjoyable- the music was good and the tables felt casual yet still private. The grilled cabbage with seaweed butter was delicious! My personal favourite bite of the night. Their own brand scorpion beer was also really delicious and paired well with all of the food we had. This is the actually second time eating at bonsai (first time was 2 years ago) and unfortunately it has not stood well to the test of time. The first time I ate here I was blown away and this time I did not have that same ‘wow’ feeling. The majority of the food was good, but did not excel. The kimchi pancakes in particular were quite flavourless. However, I still think this is a nice place to go for a meal and I would still go back and be pleased! The ordering system is very interactive which is interesting, the staff are lovely and attentive, and the food is still good!

A phenomenal dining experience. The server was very friendly and the ambience was just right for some Asian small plates. The food came out fairly quickly which is always appreciated. We ordered 6 dishes, and our highlights were the karaage mushroom (delightfully citrusy, spicy and crisp) and the aubergine skewer (intense umami and delightfully smoky). I really appreciated that the menu wasn’t heavy on the vegan meat alternatives and used a lot of produce too! This is a must visit for any vegan, and any Asian cuisine enthusiast.

Amazing food and was a perfect highlight of my day! Two of us came here for lunch and we got four/five sharing plates which is the perfect amount. Everything was delicious but would recommend in particular: the sea bream and the Hanoi spring roll. The sea bream was the best vegan fish I’ve ever had 🤌

Nothing to fault! From the start our waiter was so friendly and helpful, then the food was a delicious selection of flavours but not overwhelming. I'm not vegan but I would eat here over many meat/fish serving restaurants. Cocktails and mocktails were really good and offered a slightly different take on the standard. We ordered 7 dishes and a desert to share, which was plenty for the two of us. Good value for money.

This was our second visit to Bonsai. It was as SENSATIONAL as the first time. Unbelievable food and incredible flavours. Me and my husband enjoyed every single bite. We will definitely come back when we visit Brighton again. Service was friendly and the price for the quality of the food is very good. My personal favourite dish was the cauliflower, my husband really was blown away by the “pork” spring rolls. He was so impressed he ordered another portion! Absolutely delicious!

Stepping into this lovely restaurant in Brighton, a place brought to life by Dom's vision, is a truly wonderful experience. It's clear that the passion behind the food shines through in every detail, from the incredible dishes to the welcoming atmosphere. We honestly loved everything we tried! The dishes are so flavourful and creative. Every bite was a delight, and the whole experience was just perfect from start to finish. You can tell how much care goes into everything. I can't recommend this place enough. We'll be back again soon. A special thanks to Urte for looking after us!

wonderful spot. 2nd visit with my mum on Friday and we both agreed that it is some of the best food we’ve ever eaten. My mum is a vegetarian and generally doesn’t get much enjoyment out of eating in restaurants due to the options being so limited. However, at Bonsai, she has free range to order what she likes and actually enjoy the food. The staff were lovely and very attentive and the restaurant it self has a great atmosphere and vibe. This restaurant will always be a go to for us and I have already recommended it to friends (one of which visited last week and had an excellent experience also).

We LOVE visiting Bonsai. After discovering this beautiful restaurant for my son's 21st we've been back a few more times and have always been absolutely blown away by the incredible food they create here. The atmosphere is funky and super cool, also relaxed and chilled. You can definitely either dress it up or come as you are. The music is normally upbeat so if you like it quiet then possibly it's not for you. Neither my husband or I drink alcohol so we have a Mocktail and they are so, so good, definitely the best Mocktails I ever tried. The service and the staff are just the right amount of friendly, helpful and efficient, nice, welcoming and genuine. The menu changes fairly regularly. I have nothing but praise for this restaurant. They have created a wonderful experience and I urge you to visit! You won't be disappointed... Thanks Bonsai you're the best! ❤️🙏❤️