This place is truly amazing. As a recent convert to vegetarianism, I feel like I was completely spoilt by the truly amazing experience Bonsai Kitchen offered. From their signature sea-bream to the chai crème Brulé dessert – it was an incredible journey through taste sensations. The food quality of Bonsai reminded me of Issacs At and 64 Degrees but vegan. Incredible. The staff and service were absolutely brilliant the whole night and we loved the modern vibe with cool music. Highly recommend the gin and basil smash cocktail. It was delicious! We will definitely be coming back, and I will be recommending to all regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not. This place is one to watch. Definitely not to be missed.
evie m
my oh my, where to begin. bonsai is one of the absolute nicest restaurants ive been to in my entire life. food? gorgeous. drinks, stunning. service???? incredible!! i believe our servers were called raj (maybe im not entirely certain) and i didnt catch the other lovely persons name but both were so kind and fabulous. i had such a blast with my friends, we were raving constantly about the atmosphere and the overall vibe of this pleasant little place, hidden away in a little alley. truly, a hidden gem. thanks so much for such an excellent experience! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Passport33361550441
Great food Loved every dish Lovely atmosphere with friendly & knowledgeable staff Will definitely return with friends
Charlotte E
As many have said, very tasty food but what a shame to we receive such shocking service. Came for my partner’s birthday, we don’t get out much anymore due to young children. The staff were unwelcoming, unfriendly and rude to the extent it affected our night. Maybe someone was having a bad day which I can empathise with but we felt a generally cold atmosphere and you don’t go to a restaurant for a special occasion and expect such rudeness!
brightonian11
Bonsai Plant Kitchen is such a welcome presence in Brighton because it is, without a doubt, some of the best plant-based food I have ever had. Each new dish is a unique sensation, and the tastes that are achieved are phenomenal; some of the 'mock' dishes defy explanation of how they have replicated particular flavours and textures. The setting is intimate, but not pretentious. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. I have been here more times than I can count because it is simply that good. If you live in or are visiting Brighton, do yourself a favour and check out Bonsai.
Andreas W
I can hardly describe how amazing the Japanese food here is. It's 100 vegan and still tasted better anything I can compare it to. The crisp kale, the tempura (vegan) and the roasted rice it's all incredibly delicious!
fdandrews
The most incredible Asian vegan food. The best restaurant in Brighton I’ve been to for a long time! The small plates were amazing, loved every mouthful. Really creative dishes and so refreshing to be 100% plants! Service was very good, the waiters were attentive. Only let down was being asked to leave immediately after finishing as there were more dinner guests due.
megan hewitt
Finally got the chance to go here tonight and it was so lovely the food was incredible. One of the best meals out I’ve ever had. I can see why it’s always booked. We’re gonna come next month for our wedding anniversary it was that good. Our server was great very knowledgeable didn't catch their name (short blonde hair)
FuzzleyFuzzington
We went to Bonsai for the second time yesterday. The food was great, but the service let it down. Considering the prices they need to up their game. I don't want to be critical but need to point some things out. Ordered sake. Was not asked if we wanted it hot or cold. We assumed would be served hot, as Ozeke Sake should be. It was cold. During the meal we were not asked how everything was, nor if we wanted to order more drinks. Asked for glass of lemonade, which never turned up. The service was not bad, i hasten to add, but should have been more attentive. One tip - if they tell you your tabl is the tall one in the middle then cancel your booking. You will get constantly bumped by the table behind you. Not comfortable. On the plus side the food is excellent and very inventive.
Melanie Hilder
Firstly I'm not vegan, or even veggie, but all the dishes I had were super tasty.The menu is small yet perfectly formed and is split into small plates.I had the:Lychee Blossom Cocktail £11Mix vegetable Gyoza, Szechuan chilli oil with crispy garlic £7 1/4.Hanoi “pork” spring roll, pickled apple £8Tempura Sussex grown mushrooms, teriyaki and Japanese Mayo £8.Bonsai is a must-visit for any Asian food lover.Super tasty!100% plants. Nut free kitchen.Can’t wait to visit again.
Absolutely amazing from start to finish ❤️We had the best time at Bonsai Plant Kitchen, thanks to Arlo and their wonderful team.The ordering system of crossing off what you want on a paper menu is fun and it means you can keep track of your small plates so you know what’s left to come.Cocktails were delicious and had new flavour combinations, I loved the Black Passion Rum Punch. The Vietnamese Espresso Martini special was brilliant too.The food was out of this world, the corn, the gyozas, the spring rolls. The best for me was the sea bream- I couldn’t believe it wasn’t real fish.I am an avid meat eater and always have been, but the whole menu was so good, and somethings were such good replicas, you wouldn’t even know you weren’t eating meat.Amazing- can’t wait to come back ❤️
Andrew Mikhniak
Stunning vegan food, Vietnamese style. A bit on the expensive side considering the size of plates but it is absolutely worth it. I wish there was no noise from the kitchen exhaust.
BeachwoodDude
We have been here a few times now and the food is always consistent yet repeated ordering the same dishes we're still blown away. The service is great, chill, easy going but attentive. We have tried most of the usual suspects vegan food wise in Brighton and imo most are quite overrated and underwhelming. Looking forward to our next visit!
K1169ACmartinw
Visited with family, a mixture of pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and a part- time carnivore. Received a very warm welcome and shown to our seats. Being a Friday evening it was busy. We were given a Korean style ordering sheet with which to make our selections. The sheet is returned when the order is bought to the table so you can tick off the dishes as you go along. We tried about 12 dishes . All were delicious. We were also offered a new menu item for free. The staff, although busy, were attentive and friendly throughout. It was nice to see the food being freshly prepared through the open kitchen and we given plenty of time to enjoy the food. All in all a very enjoyable evening and would not hesitate to return.
Natasha
We came here to celebrate my mum's vegan-niversary (1 year of being vegan ?) and it was AMAZING! It was so nice that mum was able to choose from everything on the menu for once - and the rest of us were blown away with the flavours and quality of the food. The service was great too - the team are delightful. Also loved the ordering system of ticking the items you want. We had a wonderful evening and it was a real testament to how well vegan food can be done ?
This place is truly amazing. As a recent convert to vegetarianism, I feel like I was completely spoilt by the truly amazing experience Bonsai Kitchen offered. From their signature sea-bream to the chai crème Brulé dessert – it was an incredible journey through taste sensations. The food quality of Bonsai reminded me of Issacs At and 64 Degrees but vegan. Incredible. The staff and service were absolutely brilliant the whole night and we loved the modern vibe with cool music. Highly recommend the gin and basil smash cocktail. It was delicious! We will definitely be coming back, and I will be recommending to all regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not. This place is one to watch. Definitely not to be missed.
my oh my, where to begin. bonsai is one of the absolute nicest restaurants ive been to in my entire life. food? gorgeous. drinks, stunning. service???? incredible!! i believe our servers were called raj (maybe im not entirely certain) and i didnt catch the other lovely persons name but both were so kind and fabulous. i had such a blast with my friends, we were raving constantly about the atmosphere and the overall vibe of this pleasant little place, hidden away in a little alley. truly, a hidden gem. thanks so much for such an excellent experience! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great food Loved every dish Lovely atmosphere with friendly & knowledgeable staff Will definitely return with friends
As many have said, very tasty food but what a shame to we receive such shocking service. Came for my partner’s birthday, we don’t get out much anymore due to young children. The staff were unwelcoming, unfriendly and rude to the extent it affected our night. Maybe someone was having a bad day which I can empathise with but we felt a generally cold atmosphere and you don’t go to a restaurant for a special occasion and expect such rudeness!
Bonsai Plant Kitchen is such a welcome presence in Brighton because it is, without a doubt, some of the best plant-based food I have ever had. Each new dish is a unique sensation, and the tastes that are achieved are phenomenal; some of the 'mock' dishes defy explanation of how they have replicated particular flavours and textures. The setting is intimate, but not pretentious. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. I have been here more times than I can count because it is simply that good. If you live in or are visiting Brighton, do yourself a favour and check out Bonsai.
I can hardly describe how amazing the Japanese food here is. It's 100 vegan and still tasted better anything I can compare it to. The crisp kale, the tempura (vegan) and the roasted rice it's all incredibly delicious!
The most incredible Asian vegan food. The best restaurant in Brighton I’ve been to for a long time! The small plates were amazing, loved every mouthful. Really creative dishes and so refreshing to be 100% plants! Service was very good, the waiters were attentive. Only let down was being asked to leave immediately after finishing as there were more dinner guests due.
Finally got the chance to go here tonight and it was so lovely the food was incredible. One of the best meals out I’ve ever had. I can see why it’s always booked. We’re gonna come next month for our wedding anniversary it was that good. Our server was great very knowledgeable didn't catch their name (short blonde hair)
We went to Bonsai for the second time yesterday. The food was great, but the service let it down. Considering the prices they need to up their game. I don't want to be critical but need to point some things out. Ordered sake. Was not asked if we wanted it hot or cold. We assumed would be served hot, as Ozeke Sake should be. It was cold. During the meal we were not asked how everything was, nor if we wanted to order more drinks. Asked for glass of lemonade, which never turned up. The service was not bad, i hasten to add, but should have been more attentive. One tip - if they tell you your tabl is the tall one in the middle then cancel your booking. You will get constantly bumped by the table behind you. Not comfortable. On the plus side the food is excellent and very inventive.
Firstly I'm not vegan, or even veggie, but all the dishes I had were super tasty.The menu is small yet perfectly formed and is split into small plates.I had the:Lychee Blossom Cocktail £11Mix vegetable Gyoza, Szechuan chilli oil with crispy garlic £7 1/4.Hanoi “pork” spring roll, pickled apple £8Tempura Sussex grown mushrooms, teriyaki and Japanese Mayo £8.Bonsai is a must-visit for any Asian food lover.Super tasty!100% plants. Nut free kitchen.Can’t wait to visit again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely amazing from start to finish ❤️We had the best time at Bonsai Plant Kitchen, thanks to Arlo and their wonderful team.The ordering system of crossing off what you want on a paper menu is fun and it means you can keep track of your small plates so you know what’s left to come.Cocktails were delicious and had new flavour combinations, I loved the Black Passion Rum Punch. The Vietnamese Espresso Martini special was brilliant too.The food was out of this world, the corn, the gyozas, the spring rolls. The best for me was the sea bream- I couldn’t believe it wasn’t real fish.I am an avid meat eater and always have been, but the whole menu was so good, and somethings were such good replicas, you wouldn’t even know you weren’t eating meat.Amazing- can’t wait to come back ❤️
Stunning vegan food, Vietnamese style. A bit on the expensive side considering the size of plates but it is absolutely worth it. I wish there was no noise from the kitchen exhaust.
We have been here a few times now and the food is always consistent yet repeated ordering the same dishes we're still blown away. The service is great, chill, easy going but attentive. We have tried most of the usual suspects vegan food wise in Brighton and imo most are quite overrated and underwhelming. Looking forward to our next visit!
Visited with family, a mixture of pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and a part- time carnivore. Received a very warm welcome and shown to our seats. Being a Friday evening it was busy. We were given a Korean style ordering sheet with which to make our selections. The sheet is returned when the order is bought to the table so you can tick off the dishes as you go along. We tried about 12 dishes . All were delicious. We were also offered a new menu item for free. The staff, although busy, were attentive and friendly throughout. It was nice to see the food being freshly prepared through the open kitchen and we given plenty of time to enjoy the food. All in all a very enjoyable evening and would not hesitate to return.
We came here to celebrate my mum's vegan-niversary (1 year of being vegan ?) and it was AMAZING! It was so nice that mum was able to choose from everything on the menu for once - and the rest of us were blown away with the flavours and quality of the food. The service was great too - the team are delightful. Also loved the ordering system of ticking the items you want. We had a wonderful evening and it was a real testament to how well vegan food can be done ?