One of my faves restaurants in perth. The owners are Taiwanese and know how to make food look and taste beautiful. The aburi salmon sushi here has always been a favourite and the Raghu cottage pie is very tasty.
Had diner here a few nights ago, and honestly they smashed it out of the park! The food, the service and the venue all get a mighty thumbs up from me. It’s always a winner, I’d recommend this place to anyone❣️
Great service and great food. We tried the $49pp tasting menu which was very filling. Really loved my chicken teriyaki main as the skin was so crispy yet the meat was so juicy, the best chicken teriyaki I have tasted in years. Hubby and I have already planned to go back to try their sashimi.
The food, service, ambience, friendly staff and everything else about Bonsai makes it an absolutely fabulous place. Great for evening out with friends. First time here, loved it totally. Keep up the good work.
Really good food and service. If in Northbridge this restaurant is a must.
The food is well worth it. The crab was a little funky, I am used to it being a little more cleaned.
All in all a great experience.
This is my favourite
restaurant ever! Isaac and his staff always deliver excellent service and even
better food. I come here regularly, and everyone I have brought here have been
thoroughly impressed. I could eat the share plates all night, as there is such
an awesome range. Thank you Bonsai! Keep up the good work!
I’ve been to Bonsai several times over the years now and the food never disappoints. We ordered 8 dishes to be shared amongst 4 people and it was just nice, there was just enough room for dessert after. The unanimous highlight of the day was the caramel soy duck.
We came here for dinner as recommended via zomato. We were tourists to Perth city and walked there after work. A quick walk and easy to find. Nice ambience and attentive service. Each dish was delicate and packed with flavour. Fresh oysters and salmon nigiri was my fav along with the creme brulee. I love oysters but frying it creates the 'fishy' juices from the oysters and if you're senstive to that taste then I wouldn't recommend it. Will return and try other dishes
Yummy Japanese food! The ingredients are so fresh, the salmon melts in your mouth and so refreshing.
The price is not cheap but you may come here for that special occasion and be pleased.
Was here to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We ordered a few starters and mains to share. Food was not bad but the portions were small and pricey. I particularly enjoyed there pan seared scallops and bbq unagi! It was great that their mains came with a bowl of rice. However the dishes took quite a while to be served even though the restaurant was not even half filled. The starters were out one at a time and after that the mains took about 30 min to be ready. Everyone was pretty hungry (hangry even) during the wait...
Wagyu beef and salmon sushi are done to perfection and fairly priced. Tofu was tasty but nothing exceptional in my opinion. The quick service is a plus!
This place is absolutely amazing. The mix of authentic Japanese flavours with Australian produce is fantastic. The staff where so friendly and informative I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is visiting Perth
Can’t fault this place! My husband and I have been here more times than I can count, and we have never been disappointed. The food is amazing, super tasty fresh and they are always willing to make adjustments if possible. The service is helpful, friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is great. This place is good for couples, groups, a quick bite or special occasions. Highly recommended!
Love it! This whole place is just an absolute jam. Love their chicken salad with crispy wonton skin, their sushis are wonderful and I ordered salmon as main and there was no fault at all. The ambience is great for date night, wishing that the lights could be a bit brighter but oh wells, the service was prompt. Even better with our entertainment card deal too :), kudos!
The very first time we came, we had some of their Hot/Fried Shares, and we weren't really impressed. Presentation was ok and food wasn't wow, especially the Cheesy Pork Katsu- we had two full strips and one strip cut into halves, probably so the plate looks fuller with more pork strips on the plate.
But we've been back the second time to have the Christmas Menu, and this time, we've had a much better experience from the first time we came. With the Christmas menu, we had a variety of excellent dishes that were beautifully cooked. From starters to main, all dishes were well-executed with good time intervals, and tasted delicious. The steak and BBQ eel were so moist and tender, and full of flavours! Crispy Tempura Squid Salad and Chilli Crab Claws were also a crowd winner. Service was superb and we had a very enjoyable dining experience.
Very glad we came back the second time to try them again. Will be back again to try other dishes.
More Than Nourishment
+4.5
We have been here many times over the years. It is a reliable place to either walk in or make a big group booking. Service is always friendly and efficient. My top dishes are the crunchy wanton chicken salad, crab claws, miso mushroom soup and panko crumbed oysters. Will keep coming back.
We had the banquet for two and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavours were brilliant. It was a shame we were rush prior the theatre as I would have liked to relax more.
It was my first time so I wanted to post a few photos but I got so caught up in the food that I completely forgot!!!! The place is so cool you almost feel like you are overseas chilling out! But the service was top notch. From the first conversation to each meal as it was delivered you were made to feel like the most important people in the restaurant. Amazing food and amazing service will definitely be back!!!
Nice food, but it felt abit on the pricey side. Had the set meal but it still left me abit peckish. May go back and try ordering individual dishes before i write them off as overpriced.
Yummy food ! Served in ways which makes your mouth water. The staff are friendly and greet you warmly. Manager is really good too. Food will not disappoint. I look forward to my next visit.
Been a favourite for years...just love the food so good, the shares are great, beef asparagus, scallops, salmon sashim, tuna tatuki and many many more.
I absolutely love everything about this place. The atmosphere- dark and cozy. The service1 welcoming, friendly and accomodating. The food- absolutely delicious. What a hidden little gem this place is. Never disappoints! Coeliac friendly and in the entertainment book also!!
Absolutely delicious food! Great service and friendly staff! Good to go in a group so you can order lots of different items on the menu. You have to try the Chicken Salad.... So yummy!!!
This place is amazing, the atmosphere is great, the employees are friendly as well. I love the sushi which they serve here, it's a great fusion restaurant. Highly recommend!!
This Japanese place was prettttyyyy yum! We ordered the aburi sushi, chicken katsu salad and duck gyoza. The chicken in the salad was so juicy and the wonton crisps complimented the salad so well. The duck gyoza was juicy and the dipping sauce was sensational. The aburi sushi was pretty tasty as well, except it took 40 minutes to come out.
Little Aussie Epicurean
+4
Get the salmon sashimi bites. They are delicious. Also recommend the cheesy pork Katsu. A good dinning option for sharing with friends. Amazing customer service. Bonsai seats 175 people! It's very cool but a bit darker then I would prefer and the seats are oddly short & thats coming from someone 4"11.
Lots of bang for your buck!
Loved this place when it first opened and I still love it now! Whenever we visit, we prefer to skip mains and just order a bunch of entree/small dishes so we get to try all the beautiful creations these guys have.
The food is fresh and always has amazing flavor combinations that makes you go back for more. A stand out for me has always been their salmon sashimi bites... delicious! The team is attentive and friendly but not over the top which is great. Well priced menu too.
Good job Team Bonsai! Oh but please bring back the chargrilled squid to your menu soon!
Food rocks ambiance sucks
Have dined in the is restaurant on numerous occasions, and have always enjoyed the quality and inventiveness of the menu. The seafood (Scallops) are one of the strong points of the kitchen, but nevertheless most dishes I have tried have been excellent. The fit out is somber, and the high ceilings make the space voluminous which has not been addressed by the choice of color, or fittings. Hence the ambiance is a bit sterile, the situation is not helped by the service staff who mirror this, maybe its a language barrier?. All in all its still worth checking out.
Devine Japanese tapas ! I tried 16 dishes here and they were all really lovely, well presented and timed perfectly. Crunchy chicken salad, fried oysters, Salmon sashimi, crab balls were right up there for me. Just a really delicious feast I shared with family and happy I tried it.
Came to this restaurant last night with my family. I enjoyed the food.
The environment is good for couple or where just the adult gathering. Because the place is way too dark; hard to read the menu😆😆😆
But don't get me wrong, they how to cook. 😊
We had California roll; terayaki chicken; teriyaki Wahyu beef; barramundi fish
All nice
Had two servings of the chicken salad at dinner tonight, ordered another two servings for takeaway and I'm still craving another! I didn't realise a chicken salad could be so so delicious! The Yuzu cocktail was also really refreshing.
Atmosphere was nice and service was good. We had the plumb wine which was very moorish. Food was tasty and well presented though I thought the price was a bit high for what you got. I would rush back.
We visited Bonsai for the second time recently, and were served up with a decent range of delicious Japanese delicacies. The presentation of the food is nice and the quality of food above average. We were a little disappointed with the pork belly the first time we ordered it. It was 80% fat with little to no meat. I think there's better Japanese restaurants in the price range, but bonsai is still a solid choice.
I wasn’t a big fan of sashimi because there were many times in the past that I was served fishy sashimi. After that I didn’t bother to try again and decided to say goodbye to all the 'supposed' goodness of sashimi. Donna was trying to convert me and she mentioned that Bonsai was definitely one of the restaurants to go to for fresh servings of sashimi.
My family arrived right at opening time on a Saturday so it wasn't too crowded or noisy. We were in need of something out of the ordinary. The service was excellent - sincerely friendly and efficient. The food was of a very high standard. The Bonsai certainly did not disappoint. We've found our new favourite "special" restaurant!
Have had a few different varieties of Ramen here over the years. They are super authentic and extremely quick to serve up. It's a pretty sparse sort of establishment though.
The Bonsai Restaurant combines Japanese cuisine with contemporary flavours. It's interior exudes a formality that many other restaurants do not, which makes this place a perfect location for a date night, work colleague dinners or even a more formal birthday dinner. I ordered a set menu which boasted a small bite of the restaurants best delicacies. The food was good, but you do pay a bit more for the quantity you receive. The staff were all very friendly, and catered to our needs for a surprise birthday cake.
My absolute most favourite restaurant in Perth. I've eaten here many many times and it's just all round perfect every time. We've never had a problem
This place has quite attentive staff! Be sure to try the salads with the fried wonton, it gives the salad a flavourful crunch. The restaurant is mellow and a wonderful place to have a small group catch up or a dinner date.
Love this place, great Japanese food and warm atmosphere. Chicken salad, prawn skewers & beef taytaki, all fantastic - Highly recommend! 😋🍴
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Love this place. Warm Saki on a cold night chased down with a Sapporo. The wagyu beef strips are heavenly and I always go for the squid. Have always had a consistent good experience. Missus is an expert cook..she says in a good bechamel sauce the herbs should be indistinguishable. The creamy prawn spring rolls' herbs were a tad strong.
And yes, the Chinese part. .:)) I know. .
My wife and I came here for the first time on Saturday night and would definitely recommend this as place to go for modern Japanese. We shared 6 entree size dishes and 1 mains. Of these there were three standout dishes of the night. From the entrees, the Wagyu beef tataki was utterly delicious, and the niku-jaga was a real pleasure to eat, being a suitable comfort dish to accompany this recent cold weather. The caramelised duck for our mains however was our favourite dish of the night.
The other entrees were ok but weren't up to the standard of the others we ordered. The oysters sashimi oysters were a little bit bitter and the saltiness of the dish overpowered any competing flavours. I enjoyed the octopus but found the sauce a bit overpowering as well. Unfortunately the crab claws were very bland and needed the accompanying cajun sauce (which was lovely I might add) to bring it to life.
Also worth mentioning the friendly and professional service, in a relaxed and friendly venue.
We always enjoy eating out at Bonsai the service is good and we like the variety of small share dishes as we like to try a bit of everything. Stand out dishes for us are the Scallops they are incredible I could eat a whole plate to myself and the Salmon & Scallop Sashimi. I also really enjoy the Crispy Chicken Salad. This recent dining experience we also tried the Tempura Fish - beautiful light batter it was lovely. The Soft Shell Crab - didn't have much flavour, I found the Wasabi dipping sauce over powering. The Agedashi Tofu was ok but not as good as their Eggplant Agedashi. Always an enjoyable experience and will continue to come back.
Bloody good feed. Great service. Thanks Isaac we had a great evening out, our thanks to you and your staff. This was our third visit to The Bonsai Restaurant and again very happy all around. A bit expensive but no more so than other similar quality restaurants and as far as i'm concerned for a qualty dinner for the cost, beats Nobu hands down. We'll be back for more.
Love coming to bonsai for contemporary Japanese. The fit out is great. Phone ahead and make a booking to try their set menu which is really delicious and filling and perfect when you are dining with a large group. Good choice of plum / yuzu wines on offer here too.
The moment you walk in the door, you are greeted with smiles from all the staff. The staff are all professionally trained to a high standard. Excellent service.
The food is ALWAYS well presented. Looks and smells amazing.
The Creamy Prawn Spring Rolls and Salmon Sushimi are a must try. They are so full of flavour, it leaves you wanting more and more.
I highly recommend the Teriyaki Wagyu Beef Steak. I have ordered this dish 50+ times and not once has it disappointed me. The steak is presented in bite size pieces with the sauce drizzled around and it just melts in your mouth. Slightly crisp on the outside and so tender on the inside. Cooked to perfection every time.
My wife and I eat out about 4 times a week at different restaurants and I would honestly say The Bonsai is on the top of my list.
Must try the legendary Teriyaki Wagyu, service is great, also all entrees are excellent, and a good selection of wine. A bit pricey but all worth it
Lovely mood and great service. The takoyaki and soft shell crab were the better dishes, however there were no fresh oysters available (and we arrived at the start of the night). We ordered six dishes in total, which was more than enough, I recommend five between two people.
We love this place, my friend and I are frequent visitors of this wonderful restaurant. The staff and genuine and welcoming. The food is delightful! An absolute must is the mushroom miso soup.
Good service provided by the staff, food was good. Recommended dishes: crab claws, salmon, and créme brûlée for dessert! Food was served pretty quickly
Great Japanese food, however it is a bit of a wait on the food.
Fantastic food one of the best Japanese restaurants we've been to by far, and to top it off exceptional service. Get the set menu as its amazing value and unlike many other Japanese restaurants it leaves you very full, with good serves of meat portions for the main satisfy your hunger!
The environment is excellent and the staff is friendly. But the food is not very impressive considering we spent $55/ppl (25% off with entertainment book) for a two-ppl only set.
Went to Bonsai for the first time recently. We very much enjoyed the $40 set menu which was generous, tasty and good value. Would recommend!
Contemporary Japanese dining experience. Dishes are meant to be shared. There was a lovely romantic ambience, friendly staff and great service. The highlight dishes of the night for me were: the chicken salad (not pictured) with the crunchy wonton bits (extra) which adds texture to the dish and the sashimi bites served on a witlof leaf – very fresh and moreish. The flavours of the dishes were well balanced. Main courses were ok but I definitely preferred the entrees. Desserts were great. I was won over by the various green tea desserts. Food is a bit on the pricier side but yummy. Bonsai is in the Entertainment Book with a 25% off the total bill voucher. I would return here again for a special occasion.
This restaurant is so wonderful. I have been here quite a few times now and always save it for the special occasions. If you like a bit of a sweet alcohol beverage definitely try the plum drink.
Favourite Japanese restaurant. Have been here many times and food has always been very nice. Service is good too. Would recommend this place.
Outstanding! Beautifully done out restaurant, felt luxurious but not pretentious. The service was second to none, very friendly fast and attentive. We ordered about 6 dishes between two of us and shared each. All were presented beautifully and tasted incredible. You can really tell that the chef puts a lot of thought, care and time into each dish. Highly recommend!
Absolutely amazing food! Did not disappoint. Went here for my 3 year anniversary with my fiancé and received complimentary wine from Isaac! Definitely will be returning. Food you must have is the Sashimi Spoon, Beef Asparagus, Chicken Salad & Waygu Teriyaki Beef! Only disappointed at no more Green Tea Mousse :( Also excellent service!
Food is perfection! The beef and asparagus dish is a must try, and the chicken salad and deserts are amazing! Actually the best dinner I've ever had... :)
Had dinner here last night and it was nice. The food was very good but it wasn't amazing. I found it a bit pricey too but overall I enjoyed it
We came here as a big group. I have never eaten there but it was really yummy! Food is pricey but really yum!! Definitely worth a try and I am looking forward to go back again!
Quite a pleasant surprise as my husband and I have never ate here before though the food was great and their prices were good, very happy with the service
This is the first time we have been here and I am a huge fan now. We ordered the caramelised duck and the BBQ unagi; the only thing I can say is "I am in heaven". Super delicious. The agadashi tofu is a bit of let down as I have tested one better. If you love sushi, this is one of the place to get a really good sushi. Service is great, the staffs are friendly.
Excellent service and very catering to a vegan dinner. The owner is amazing and makes sure you get tips on how to best enjoy all the flavours and textures of your meal. 10/10 would recommend!!
The food and service is amazing. Try the sparkling wine with plum and jello. The hot dishes to share are great - try the seared scallop and miso ginger squid. Loved it
I went to this place on a Saturday night with a group of 9 others. I have already been to this place twice before. This time we chose the to go with the $40 pp banquet menu.
The food came out quickly plate after plate. It was very tasty and the banquet allowed for tasting a bit of everything particularly if you're the indecisive type. The only thing I would change would be the teriyaki rice. It was served at the end of most of the dishes so you really had to eat it on its own, which can be a bit plain if you're relying on the sauce.
Service was friendly and atmosphere was great and wasn't too noisy. We ordered the sake to share as well.
The amount of food was adequate but would have been nice to finish with a dessert as part of the banquet.
The set up of bonsai is elegant and simple, very Japanese of course. The food is authentic and delicious. The range of sake is OK, they have 4 types. The range of Japanese beers is limited to about 3, would love to see more of both. The deserts we tried (Creme Brulee and Choc/Peanut Butter Slice) were very average and not really recommend.
Overall a nice place, just need to work on the desert and drink menu.
We phoned late arvo on Friday night and got a table for 8.30. The table was the worst in the restaurant in terms of ambience, but that's fine. The food was delicious, but came out quite slowly. We had a very meat-heavy meal - the beef carpaccio, takoyaki, cheesy pork thingy, pork belly, and the torched salmon nigiri which was amazing. Everything was small, so we went and ate some waffles after too. Would go again!
Was blown away by how attentive and polite the staff were at bonsai. This alongside the amazing food made for a fantastic dining experience. Would definitely recommend the caramel soy duck, a stand out piece amongst other delicious options. Will definitely return!
Beautiful food - we went for $49 share plates - delicious, fresh, flavoursome, absolutely loved it! Decent amounts too, you won't leave hungry!
I love this place and Go regularly (at least monthly). The food is consistently great. Byo on Wednesday night is a nice touch too. 2 thumbs up!
After 15+ visits, as a couple or with friends, we've never been disappointed. Generally, we graze on starters and leave happy and content. Some may consider the cost too pricey, but for the quality, I disagree. Will continue to return and recommend.
Friendly and exceptional service and an intimate atmosphere - dim lighting, candles and a contemporary restaurant design. Perfect for a date night! The food is really delicious, fresh and flavoursome. I like how from where we were sitting there was a nice close up of the CBD buildings/lights and could see and hear the chefs cooking away. I had the vegetarian sushi, agedashi tofu, tempura sweet potato and mushrooms and the eggplant and red capsicum namuru. The only muddle was that the namuru was a bit too saucy and salty for me but otherwise it was really delicious! The food is very satiating yet light. Will be returning here on the regular.
Another pre-theatre favourite. Great seafood salad and love all the small plates I've tried which are perfect for sharing. Great date spot too.
Excellent service and stylish decor coupled with exquisite Japanese cuisine and sake.
The set menus offer balance of flavours and correctly sized portions.
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I've never written a restaurant review before but I feel compelled to, given what a great dinner experience we had last Saturday night. It was my birthday and I organised for 15 people to have the $49 per person function menu. It was fabulous! There were nine different entrees to share – everyone had their favourite but the octopus balls (takoyaki) and chilli crab claws were notable. Three people didn’t eat red meat and they were provided with separate (excellent) entrees. The mains were also fantastic – the barramundi was excellent and by all accounts so were the others. Every single person has told me how much they enjoyed the food and they all plan to return. It was truly some of the best Japanese food I have eaten. The food came out at a good pace and we never felt rushed (or hungry!).
The staff were professional, helpful, friendly and efficient. I phoned and emailed with dietary requirements and always received rapid and helpful replies. We brought a birthday cake and they happily provided serving plates (and lit the candles ☺ Thanks so much for making the evening so enjoyable!
BTW, I had never been to Bonsai before but chose them because most of the restaurants that I thought would be good didn't take bookings/were expensive etc. I am very glad that I did!
Great food but arrived disappointed. Firstly its important to say I really like The Bonsai. It's top of the list for date night BUT when I called a week in advance to request a particular table for 2 then arrived to an empty restaurant (early dinner) and saw another couple sitting at it I was disappointed. The waitress told me the manager did not like catering to table requests so I wasn't given the table...please listen to requests, it was a simple and reasonable one and started our night off negative. Luckily as usual the food was delish, the little mug of niku-jaga cottage pie is really good and you shouldn't plan on sharing (its too good) the prawn kushi-yaki with caramel soy is a great flavour combo of sweet and salty. Generally we stick to the share plates and get 6-8 between 2. Next time we'll skip the pork belly as very chewy but we left satisfied.
Great food and service. I went to Bonzai with our family group last night and was not disappointed: The food was as good as I remembered,with the seaweed salad with crispy wontons , seared salmon nigiri the highlights.
The chap who served us was excellent,explaining what each dish was as he brought them out. And a big thanks to him for catching us up outside the restaurant with my jacket that I had left on the back of my chair.
I'll definitely be back.
Went here on a fri night- decor, lighting, atmosphere all good.
The service was great and the food exceptional ... Mmm so good I would go again in an instant!! Agedashi eggplant and chilli crab claw were standout. Only negative was the food came out too quickly in succession (we ordered 8 share plates) would have preferred more time between dishes.
Overall was a fantastic meal
Lisamaree_reynolds1990
+4.5
OMG!!!!!. I have one word to describe this place... Perfect!!! Perfect food, perfect service, perfect atmosphere. This is the first time that I have been here and I will be back again and again. The chicken salad with wontons was absolutely amazing, the food came out so quickly and the staff were so quick and friendly. Will recommend to everyone!
The best service we have experienced. We had read reviews leading up to dining here, and we had hopeful expectations. Those expectations were exceeded by far.
The food was amazing. We ordered a combination of sushi, and hot share plates, and each dish was extremely fresh and delicious.
The best part about the evening was the service. Smiles all around, and when each dish arrived, an explanation of all the food was given. A very special mention to Isaac, the floor manager who served us. He made our night here a memorable one, and we will definitely be back.
Went there for Friday dinner with friends. Good food paired with great customer service. Nuanced lighting provides reluxed ambiance. Set menu let you taste a number of different small dishes and offer good value. Will go nack there again for sure.and
The best restaurant in Perth. Excellent service, excellent food (fine dining quality) and great atmosphere. We have been going for around 10 years and it has always been amazing.
Beautiful place, great food and attentive staff. Would eat here again
Had a corporate dinner function at Bonsai, and could not fault any part of the night! The service and the food was fantastic (thank you Isaac!). Highly recommend! 5 stars.
Tasty, enjoyable meal. We really enjoyed the food but were puzzled by the non-Japanese feel of it. This is not a criticism of the food but a disconcerting deviation from what we expected. For instance, the tempura of the day wasn't tempura. Rather than being deep fried in light tempura batter, it was cooked in fine breadcrumbs - tasty but not tempura. The presentation lacked the Japanese touch. The decor was neither Japanese upmarket nor Japanese grot.Once you adapted your expectations and settled into the food it was enjoyable for itself.
Modern chic interior decor, but I wasn't a huge fan of the outer tables - they make the restaurant look a bit cheap, when it isn't. The starter we ordered was unavailable, but it took 10 mins or so for staff to tell us. Overall this meant that our new starter and then mains took quite a long time to come out of the kitchen. All the food was very tasty, however note that main servings are quite small, so it's a bit on the expensive side.
My favourite restaurant I have been too in the whole of Australia. The food is so juicy and the staff are very friendly and welcoming
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