Bonsai Plant Kitchen in Brighton and Hove

I'd been wanting to try BPK for a while and it did not disappoint. The cocktails were delicious the food was delicious and guess what?! The desserts were delicious!! I left feeling very full, but very happy. Would highly recommend.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and very friendly service. The ‘chicken‘ yakitori skewers were incredible, even as someone who isn’t vegetarian or vegan

best vegan meat I've ever had in a restaurant, with very friendly staff! will defo go here again next time im Brighton

Fantastic food that is worth the price. I highly recommend this place. Fully vegan/plant based. Share style small plates of food with rotating specials and same with the cocktails. Love this place and although its a little expensive it is amazing. Only negative is that sometimes the dishes come out a bit quick if theres only 2 people so eat up while its hot.

This was my second time visiting Bonsai Plant kitchen and I was again blown away by the amazing flavours and beautifully presented dishes. I’m not vegan and I usually don’t like mushrooms, but the Shanghai “Chicken” Skewers are probably one of the tastiest things I’ve had. The Dirty Rice and Tempura Cauliflower are also stand out dishes. Can’t wait to be back and show off this amazing restaurant to out-of-town visitors.

Have to go against the grain and say that while the food was great, the experience overall was very disappointing. Positives: - Beer and sparkling wine were delicious. - The chicken skewers were delicious and had a very nice charcoal, Smokey flavour. - Mushroom Karaage was very good with a great batter and seasoning. Negatives: The prices were outrageous - we were recommended ordering 3 dishes per person, which we did, and we left famished. 6 dishes (only one of which was marked as a “small plate”) and two drinks and our bill was over £80. The £7.50 bowl of “dirty rice” was barely bigger than an egg holder. £11.00 for a half an aubergine with miso and maple is a rip off. While the chicken skewers were delicious, two skewers was £9.50 - way too expensive. Similar for the mushroom karaage - really well prepared with a delicious batter and seasoning, but £9.50 for 6 pieces of fried mushrooms is crazy. On top of all the prices above, they’re subject to a 12.5% service charge. For the price they’re charging you’d expect it to be nicely done up inside but it just feels like a generic, slightly drab vegan cafe with an izakaya aesthetic. I should also mention our entire dining experience lasted 45 minutes. Honestly I feel like I got suckered in by Instagram marketing by influencers who get to go there and eat loads of food for free. £7.50 for a few spoonfuls of rice with teriyaki sauce, mayo and crispy onions - madness. Really sorry if this review is offensive to anyone there - I honestly think if portions were 50% larger, my opinion would be totally different. I.e 3 skewers per order instead of 2, 9 pieces of mushroom karaage instead of 6, an actual good size bowl of rice to fill you up.) Edit Responding to Owner's Comment: - I have no issue paying a 12.5% service charge, I know its industry standard, but what I'm saying is the food is too expensive, which isn't helped by this service charge. Obviously I'd never omit this as I don't think staff should pay for the portions they're serving being too small. - An "8 course" tasting menu is quite the stretch, its 8 "plates", 3 of which are small snack plates - I wouldn't consider being served 3 small plates of edamame, kimchi and pickles "3 courses"

Honestly the best restaurant I’ve been to in a loooooong time. So unbelievably delicious, the vegan version of the chicken was honestly better than some real chicken dishes I’ve had in the past. So much flavour and filling portions. Cocktails were delicious aswell. So excited to come back here!

Geniuses at work. We ordered 7 dishes and they were all hits. Great mocktails too. Care and attention at every level.

Really interesting food, great flavours and combinations. Fabulous plant based take on Japanese tapas style dishes. Stunning deserts. Delicious!

I went for my mothers birthday and was honestly THE best food ive tasted in recent memory. A lot of vegan places are very bland and add spice to try and cover that it doesnt taste like anything but Bonsai really knocked it out of the park flavour wise. Like how can you make tofu juicy and pouring with flavour!!?? mad. also the toilets were really cool lol

The food was pretty good but not amazing.. very salty and not much else going on flavour wise. I love small plates but for the price these were way too small and left quite hungry after spending £100.

I went here for lunch and it was amazing! We probably ordered just enough / potentially too much but it was all so yummy. Greta value for money as you get what you pay for with the quality. My favourites were the tempura cauliflower and the “chicken” Yakitori. Only thing I would say would be great to see more protein offered e.g more tofu, tempeh, seitan dishes.

Loved everything about this restaurant! The server was perfect, cocktails were delicious and the tasting menu is gorgeous. Would definitely recommend and planning my next visit 🤩

This is the best asian fusion food we have had in Brighton , and I'm not even vegan..the tempura Cauliflower was Soo delicious and tender yet crispy. The Pork rolls was full of flavour and the Bincho Chicken was pretty convincing too . We had 6 between us and if we had time I think we would be tempted for the tasting set menu next time we visit .

Amazing - I could eat the dirty rice all day every day. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

Food was amazing, service was friendly and super fast. Lovely little place, cannot wait to return.

Delicious sea bream and oyster mushrooms and scorched rice 🤤. Raspberry espresso martini was also yum! Can't wait to come back!

Amazing, creative and delicious cocktails, fantastic food and great service. All round brilliant restaurant.

The chefs are scientists that's all I can say, absolutely insane food and the servers are the nicest people

best plant based food in brighton & incredible service - thank you so much!

This place was amazing!!! Amazing food, lovely staff, great interior and vibes and the cocktail was amazing. Best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been to!!! A must do if ur coming to Brighton as a vegan or not

Amazing quality and flavour a Vegan dream a must do in Brighton

Outstanding !!!!! Best plant based food I’ve ever had. Flavours, textures, quantity and presentation fantastic. We all loved it and service was great.

Can't rate this place highly enough, super friendly, food was another level I've not had anything as refined and flavoursome before. The plum old fashioned cocktail was so good I had a dream about it.

Had an exceptional meal at Bonsai, the food is divine, the staff were very attentive, you could feel the passion inside. I will definitely be visiting again!

As promised when I visited, my attempt at a glowing review in the form of a wonky haiku: An outstanding meal Surpassed all expectations Ace Bincho witchcraft This doesn't really adequately cover our experience, which was utterly stellar and should include the perfect service, fantastic cocktails and glorious ambience.

Eyes roll back in head The rush of flavour: too great Inconceivable!

Words fail me as I try to think of the incredible dinner we had yesterday. Mongolian lamb skewers, tempura seabream and dirty rice were our favourites. The hospitality from the staff was second to none. I’ll be back!

Super nice place with great concept and delicious food. Quite busy and you definitely should reserve beforehand. Small recommendation: Only the kimchi was a bit too sour

Exceptional food, we both agreed it was the best vegan meal we had ever had.

My second visit, after a year or two, but I'm afraid this time was not so good. An assault of the senses! Just too too many flavours going on, with an overpowering saltiness. While an admirable effort is made to make "meaty" vegan food, the "chicken skewer" just felt like burnt salty soya protein. However the cauli tempura was great, as was the deep-fried tofu. All said, the staff were lovely. I just can't justify the not insignificant cost to go there again, what with all the choices Brighton has to offer.

The famous "fish" was salty to the point of being inedible, the chicken wasn't any better than the average Chinese vegan supermarket vegetable protein based imitation meats. Too many members of staff for the size of the place. Excellent soft drinks. Nice music but way too loud.

Amazing celebratory meal here with friends. Too many dishes to try! We could hardly choose. Almost every dish was outstanding. A few more understated but still delicious. The Hanoi Pork Spring Rolls were a personal favourite Friendly staff and classy atmosphere

Really cool little hole in the wall place, a hidden gem I would say. Cool moody atmosphere and music. Me and my boyfriend had the tasting set menue and were very very pleased as big fans of this kinda food. Our servers were super lovely and welcoming. Also one of the best deserts I've Ever had the chai cream caramel!

Never normally do reviews but this place was phenomenal. Everything was delicious and wanted to have everything again

If you’re cool and you like delicious food place is for you! Neon lamps light up its dark interior, revealing an informal dining spot with Japanese style artwork on the walls set with laid back beats. THe cocktails are devine and the food is 10/10, every time Ive been I have been greetes like an old friend - this place never disappoints!

Beautiful food from the tasting menu for only £30 per person! Great variety and all delicious 😍

What sets Bonsai Plant Kitchen apart is not just the food (or the cosy but vibey atmosphere), but the friendly and attentive staff who check in at the right times and always give the right advice in choosing a dish. Each plate is so thoughtfully crafted with the most unexpected ingredients (esp. the Hanoi “pork” spring roll) and combinations (the dirty rice 😋) - this restaurant is a must-visit. Bonsai is a perfect example of how vibrant vegan food can be. If you’re in the area, you MUST stop by!

Incredible vegan food. Delicious. Lovely place too.

Delicious food - a fusion of exciting flavours and textures freshly prepared. Great service in a groovy atmosphere. Definitely coming back!

Quite expensive, the portions are small, the service is so-so, the music is far too loud for a restaurant. The food is quite nice but all in all it's not a good restaurant. The default 12.5% service fee on the bill is definitely too high.

Very underwhelming flavour wise and we left hungry, not worth the money whatsoever

I recently had dinner at Bonsai restaurant. The food was exceptionally great and I would highly recommend. No dish was disappointing and truly unique. The service on the other hand was seriously lacking. They failed to bring all our ordered food and drinks, and tried to clear the table even before our dinner was complete. In such a small space with an open kitchen the staff failed to communicate. To top it all off they put the bill on the table even before we had finished. Made the remainder of the evening awkward as we felt in the way. So in my opinion, with a little more effort and attention to customer service, this place would be exceptional.

A Must-Visit! We had the most incredible dining experience at Bonsai Restaurant in Brighton. The food was nothing short of amazing – honestly, the best we’ve ever had! We opted for the set menu, and every dish was a delight. The service was fast and efficient, and the flavors were out of this world. My personal favorite was the aubergine and the “fake chicken” – it was so convincing that my partner couldn’t even tell it wasn’t real meat! If we ever visit Brighton again, we’ll definitely be coming back to Bonsai. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fantastic culinary experience!

Absolutely amazing! A hidden gem just off London Road in Brighton. The most delicious food we have eaten in a long time. Even if you're a meat eater like my partner, the flavours are so intense you don't miss the meat. As someone who eats plant-based, I love going somewhere I can eat everything on the menu! Attentive staff, funky interior design - we'll be back for sure 😀 Thank you

Delicious delicious and delicious again. Absolutely fantastic food at Bonsai Plant Kitchen. The best vegan food I have ever consumed. Brilliant staff and great service overall. To top it off, some groovy bangers being played in the garden. Looking forward to visiting again when I am back in Brighton.

A vegan flavour explosion in a buzzing yet intimate atmosphere! The Korean dressed kale tastes so simple yet complex, the Miso glazed aubergine melts in your mouth, while the chef's selection of pickles adds a kick . The star of the show was the scorched rice — hard to explain, you just gotta try it. We opted for alcohol free drinks: the mocktail was just as complex in flavour as the food, but we'd return for the tepache alone. Daydreaming of our next meal there! Two acidental foodies

Misleading for Coeliacs. We had a lovely experience with friends. Great ambience, nice staff - however, the food menu was misleading in the lead up to the visit. My partner is coeliac and we always pre-check the menus. The menu was littered with GF options - which is always a fabulous feeling! On arrival we re-informed the team of her status and they couldn’t guarantee the dishes were GF (due to using the same grill and fryer for preparing). This meant we only had the choice of 2 cold plates, as well as 1 rice and the starters. Guys - if your food isn’t truly GF - then don’t advertise as so! (OR, just have a coeliac friendly grill/fryer). We understand we often won’t be able to have the selection of a full menu - but cooked versions would be nice!! The place is great and the people are lovely but this was an issue on our evening. Highly recommend to others without same dietary requirements as food was yummy!

This place is incredible if you are a meat eater wanting rich vegan meaty food. BUT, as good as the fake chicken etc. is, it is highly processed food, and this combined with the rich sauces to leave you feeling quite sick. I thought it was the best food ever after one bite, but before I'd even finished the meal, I didn't ever want to touch the food again.

This food was great, really great, but can't give 5* because it was sooo salty! The "sea bream" was so convincing that I would have sworn it was real fish. Atmosphere probably leans towards an evening meal rather than lunch (it was a bit dark). Would visit again, thanks!

Simply the best vegan food I've ever had. I only wish we could have had everything on the menu. We'll be back!

Superb. The food and service were lovely. It's quite expensive and you might end up hungry if you don't order enough. However, if you can afford it, it's worth it. This is fine, delicacy food. The 'pork belly' skewer, 'sea bream', and doughnut dessert were my favourites -- all phenomenal.

Best food I've had in ages. So tasty. So many different tastes and textures. Not a fan of the seating... High chairs or hard lowe ones opposite comfy bench seat.

We had such an amazing time at Bonsai - every dish we had was exceptional, plus the service from Carmen was fantastic. We were even treated to free shots for my birthday. We'll definitely be back!

Fantastic! Had the £30 tasting menu in a Monday evening and was blown away by the flavours and dishes. Well worth a visit if in Brighton whether you are vegan or not!

Just wow! Every dish we tried was so delicious and well prepared. The 'sea bream', tempura oyster mushrooms and Tom Kha soup in particular ware incredible, the dishes came out in good time and we had just the right amount of time to really enjoy each one before the next arrived. The service was very friendly and we felt very well looked after, we'll definitely be back when we're next in the area. 😊

Best food ever. Ben Schnider age 10.

Really delicious fresh tasty food in a lovely atmosphere. Good value.

The food was delicious, especially the peppers. The cocktails were outstanding . The food came out too quickly. I expect dinner to last around 90 minutes not 25!

One of the best meals I’ve had! Lovely service and every dish we had was delicious. Works as small tapas plates so perfect to share 😊

He estado aquí dos veces ahora. Soy vegano, mi novio no. Pero a los dos nos encanta la comida aquí. Es tan creativo y delicioso. El personal es muy amable, los cócteles eran geniales también. Es un restaurante tan brillante y la comida es tan, tan sabrosa.

holy WOW this was delicious it has been a few days since and i keep thinking about it… tasting the phantom oyster skewer in my mouth so succulent and tasty… seriously PLEASE come here so delicious and good and tasty and made me flutter

Bonsai Plant Kitchen is hands down the best vegan restaurant in Brighton! The food is top-tier, with creative dishes that make you forget you’re eating plant-based. But the real highlight? The piquante margaritas – absolutely delicious and pack the perfect kick. The atmosphere is chilled and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just looking to try something different, Bonsai Plant Kitchen is a must-visit. Trust me, once you try those margaritas and their amazing food, you’ll be planning your next visit before you even leave.

Excellent vegan Asian small plates. Crispy tofu especially good. Not the cheapest but 75 for two including service and alcohol not unreasonable either. Well worth a visit.

I’ve been here twice so far with my boyfriend and we’ve now made it a tradition of ours to go whenever we get our student loan. The workers are always helpful and kind. Service is quick. There is not one dish on the menu that has left me disappointed. Everything we’ve had there is so scrumptious. And for how good the food is, the prices aren’t bad at all. We usually end up paying £20-25 each but we leave with our bellies full and happy. I recommend this restaurant to everyone, especially if you’re not vegan. EDIT: After 2 years we finally returned to Bonsai for my birthday! Yippee! To start, they were so understanding when I had to move my booking and add an extra person on late notice. We let them know we have a sesame allergy in our party and they were so accommodating. They made us a special menu so we can see which dishes are suitable. I love the atmosphere at bonsai, a little hip, not pretentious, and great music. Perfect for a dinner before a night out. The food was the star, though. We tried A LOT of dishes, but my absolute favorites were the Hanoi “Pork” Spring Roll, Crispy Tofu Malaysian Satay, and Spicy Tempura Cauliflower. The Hanoi “Pork” Spring Roll was incredible - the flavors were rich, and it had this crispy texture on the outside with a perfect balance of spices inside. And it really did taste like pork. The Crispy Tofu Malaysian Satay was another winner. I loved the way the tofu was cooked; it was crunchy on the outside and tender inside, with a satay sauce that was so spicy and nutty. And then, the Spicy Tempura Cauliflower... it was addictive! Perfectly fried with a kick of heat, each bite was packed with flavor. Each dish was so texturally satisfying too. Oh my god and the cocktails? OUT OF THIS WORLD! They really went all out with creative, refreshing, cool flavours. My favorite was the Kaffir Lime Rum Punch - it was super refreshing with a nice, tangy flavor, balanced perfectly with a hint of sweetness. It’s the kind of drink you just keep wanting more of. The garnishes of each cocktail really stood out to me, the way they’re placed on top of the glasses so that with each sip the scent captivates you. Bonsai Plant Kitchen really made the night special, and we left feeling so happy (and full). Definitely going to be thinking about it for the foreseeable future.

Ambiente encantador, servicio amable, comida excepcional. Las bebidas también son increíbles. Gracias por una noche fabulosa.

Desde el servicio hasta la comida, esta fue una experiencia increíble. No puedo recomendar lo suficiente. Muchas gracias por el alojamiento a las alergias también, 110 / 100 , por favor visite!

Muy buen personal y comida muy, muy sabrosa. Lo único que diré es que mucho de él era muy rico y podríamos haber hecho con un poco de frescura para atravesarlo. En general, una experiencia encantadora.

I was really impressed. Every plate was tasty and flavours in general were balanced, never over-powering. The waiting staff were very friendly. Well done.

Quite possibly the best vegan food I've ever eaten. Every dish tasted incredible. Service wasn't brilliant as our server forgot two of our dishes and a drink, apart from that this place offers the best scran in Brighton .

Possibly the most delicious, flavoursome food I have ever eaten. Have visited many vegan places in London, but this Brighton restaurant beats them all. Lovely atmosphere, great service, too

The food was of average taste, the waiters are quite indifferent. An institution to which you can go once, no more.

Never been, just want to ask if you’d please consider opening a “branch” in Munich. Thanks. See you soon :)

Food, drinks, service were absolutely superb.

If you haven't been already do yourself a favour! The food is incredible try anything on the menu you cannot go wrong. Staff are the nicest, the place is incredibly well run and the atmosphere is great.

Pretty cool place. Great food cooked to order. Amazing ramen today. Will definitely be back.

Delicious (costly!) food but music a bit loud for my friend & I to have the 'catch up' we wanted.

Such a cool place, amazing music and vibes and delicious food! Even two non-vegans we were with said it was one of the best meals they have had in a while! Highlight was definitely the fried banana mochi balls dessert which blew our minds. Other stand-out dishes were the mushroom skewers and kale

Food was great really creative and delicious. The decor is incredible and I had the nicest waitress who when I said I was visiting for a few days gave me some lovely recommendations. This is a must if you are vegan and going to visit Brighton

Very, very good. Tasty food, excellent service, perfect music. Don’t change a thing 👌

Well, if Grace Dent was enthusiastic, it must be good … and it was. It was incredible and I kept asking the “boss” whether she would swear on her life that the “chicken” wasn’t chicken - she did and was still alive when we left. All the food was delightful, imaginative, tasty, exciting and we were absolutely knocked out. A vegantastic experience.

Amazing vegan restaurant. Fantastic food, great staff, great place.

This restaurant is in walking distance from home but it’s taken me ages to get round to going. OMG it’s amazing, wonderful tastes, all really fresh. Mainly small plates, ideal for sharing. We were advised 6-7 between 2 but ordered 8 as my OH was starving. We were both stuffed, no room for dessert. Highlights were oyster mushroom skewer, dirty rice, teriyaki tofu and tempura cauliflower. Great atmosphere too, really buzzy, and very professional staff who looked like they enjoyed their work. Pretty sure you could take non-vegans and they wouldn’t even think about it, just brilliantly cooked food.

Amazing small plate east Asian food, all plant based, and very reasonably priced. Miso maple and wasabi aubergine was 10/10. Fantastic desserts. The staff were really great.

I went to dinner at a much-talked about award-winning vegan restaurant in Brighton. I got it from homemade pickles. Crispy vegetables and a refreshing taste with a strong sourness. Edamame has a spicy and addictive taste. Fish tempura is just like real white fish! I was surprised at how delicious and the taste it was. Yakitori has a firm meat quality, but it is not meaty and is healthy. It's packed with flavor and has a chewy texture that makes you feel like you're eating yakitori. We also had homemade cocktails and beer, which were also very delicious. This time we ate inside, but we were also shown the lovely courtyard seating outside. The photo mural painted by a Japanese artist has so many details that you can't help but exclaim, "It's so cute!" It's sure to make you want to come with your friends! The staff were also very friendly and polite. I would recommend it to a friend and would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal⭐︎

Every dish was fantastic - incredible flavour and innovative approach. Honestly couldn't believe it was all vegan, and dishes lost nothing from their meat alternative. I'd happily come again and again for such taste. However, as others have said, the service went from good to poor by the end of the night. We'd booked a table for 8:15, so it was hardly late, but by the time it came to dessert an hour later, nobody was around to take our order or check on drinks. This was despite the restaurant being nearly empty. We had to find someone to take an order, then chase for drinks, and chase again for the bill - although the manager was very friendly then. It seemed the staff were all a bit too focused on closing and heading out for their Saturday nights rather than serving those that were spending theirs at Bonsai. At £100 a head, I'd expect consistent, quality service along with the food. Please fix this, we'd love to come back otherwise.

Initially the service was a bit slow - to take our order and then quite a wait before our drinks arrived. But one bite of the Napa Cabbage and any irritations were banished. The food is as fantastic as everyone says ...the wine too once it arrived! We were one vegan, one non-vegan. Both agreed it was some of the best food we’d ever had. The only negative was that smoking is allowed in the outside area - this isn’t mentioned on the website or on the phone when booking. The garden is very small so there’s no getting away from it if other groups are smoking. Fortunately the couple next to us only smoked at the end of their meal.

Bonsai was incredible! The food blew me away. I couldn't tell you that there was no meat involved - it was that good! The staff were incredible, before I even mentioned my nut allergy I was well informed that there were no nuts whatsoever in the building! A massive shout out to the bar manager, what a charmer! On top of the food the cocktails made my socks blow off! I certainly will be back! What a treat!

Lovely, lively little place. Enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and inventive food and drink selection!

Food was okay, rather spicy. The dishes didn't fit together. Recommended for a cocktail evening, the mocktail is highly recommended. The dishes are all small and not for those who are very hungry. Depending on where you sit, service may take a while.

By far the best vegan restaurant I have ever been to. The flavors! So so good! Hopefully I can make their lunch hours next!

Amazing food experience with fantastic friendly service. Truly a one off experience l.

Loved everything about this place. Great welcome and service. Good variety of drinks and cocktails and the Rum Punch and Whiskey cocktail (sorry can’t remember the names!) were exceptional. Edamame beans to start followed by dirty rice (their name, not mine) sweetcorn, tempura cauliflower and aubergine were super tasty and generous portions. Too full to order deserts but they looked amazing. Thanks to all the team

Food was absolutely incredible the flavours are mind blowing - the drinks go down so well too …I’ve been thinking of that cucumber martini since we left !! Service was good the staff were very friendly at the start but seemed to disappear at the end. We probably would have ordered several more cocktails and desserts at the end but no one came to us or even let us know that the kitchen or bar was shut and we had to ask 3 times for the bill. I also said it was my partners birthday but that wasn’t acknowledged at all . We sat in the booth next to the window which is a perfect table - isolated and very well decorated it’s simply perfect for date night. We will 100% be back- the food is absolutely mind blowing and the whole atmosphere is just very cozy we loved it!!!

I came here for lunch recently and it was absolutely delicious. Lots of small dishes (like Asian tapas), which is my favourite because I love trying a bit of everything! I was suggested to have 3-4 dishes for one person, I chose 3 and glad I did because it was plenty! I ended up taking half home for leftovers. I probably wouldn’t come here alone again, as I think the dishes are more designed to be shared and it was pretty fancy inside. But I’ll definitely be bringing friends here when they visit! Only downside is that it took a while for anyone to notice that I had finished my meal and was ready to go home. I had been reading for at least 10 minutes without touching my food before I had to catch someone’s eye to get a doggy bag and the bill. But overall it was a fantastic lunch (and dinner at home).

The food here is quite literally a religious experience. Will be coming back as much as we can! I highly recommend trying everything, but in particular the crispy teriyaki tofu, the"pork" rolls and chai creme caramel are to. die. for.

What a find! Insanely impressed by the courageous approach towards vegan menu. Great work!

We went to celebrate a dear friend's birthday, she a vegan, me an omnivore who eats vegan several days each week. As such we've both eaten out countless times on an all-vegan basis and I'm going to make a strident comment - this is the best vegetarian / vegan food that I've ever had. I love food and I'll happily eat most things but it takes something special to delight me. As such I think my expectations were set somewhat moderately but from the first mouthful of the 'lamb' skewers it was clear that this was something special. The 'chicken' skewers only reinforced the point, along with the brioche buns / burgers (outrageously nice!), the two different types of rice and the corn on the cob. It was a riot of flavours, beautifully combined with amazing textures, the 'meat' items being based on pea protein which works superbly well. I hesitate to compare it to omnivorous fare because this really is its own thing and doesn't need to be aspirational in that regard but omnivores won't want for anything at Bonsai. The service was fantastic, the lady had an expert command of the menu, spoke authoritatively and was very friendly. The restaurant is a lovely place to be, open kitchen and all. I'm confident that my friend would endorse this review and we strongly recommend that you pay them a visit as soon as you can. Just ... wow! A++

As a vegan who used to quite like seafood I've come to accept that I'll never have a vegan dish that quite replicates that flavour and texture. That was until I had the 'sea bream' at bonsai plant kitchen. I've had really good tofish before but this is on another level entirely. Honestly everything we ate tonight was phenomenal ('pork' spring rolls were also divine), and whoever composed this menu is a genius wizard. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, and I look forward to trying the rest of the menu!

Food very flavourful, great options and really enjoyed the raspberry iced tea too. Great vibe and friendly staff, perfect date spot