Having traveled to Japan numerous times, we won't say that this is an authentic Japanese food…read moreexperience. What you will get is reliable American style Japanese food at a reasonable price. Don't expect Japanes Hospitality - the servers are rarely overly friendly. They are capable. I often wonder if they are paid adequately because they always seem to be a bit impatient. The restaurant is clean and the food comes out quickly and efficiently. The presentation is reliably pleasant. My daughter took me out for Mother's Day, a little belated, and we shared a few items for our lunch: Seaweed Salad Mango Avocado Roll 21. Crunchy Shrimp Roll Trio Sushi Lunch Special The seaweed salad was exceptional. Really delicious.

Perfectly adequate American style sushi shop. I guess there are three establishments in the…read morePoughkeepsie/Wappingers Falls area so they must be doing something right. I sat at the sushi bar both times I dined here. I don't know if customers who sit at the regular tables get a complimentary appetizer but when sitting at the sushi bar, I did. Both times. Next time, sit at the sushi bar. The first was a seared tuna cut thin, and served with a ponzu sauce. The second was cubed salmon and avocado which was also served with a ponzu sauce, a little tobiko (flying fish roe), and deep fried panko, for crunch. Both were probably the highlights of the meal. Nigiri zushi - hit the spot but was not particularly noteworthy. On the first occasion, the nigiri seemed fragile. The sushi rice didn't seem to want to hold together. Sections of rice clumps fell off from underneath the cut fish. I only dipped the corner of the fish into the soy sauce while holding the nigiri with my chopsticks. I didn't dunk the rice into the soy. I even tried to eat the nigiri with my fingers (washed my hands before the meal), which is a perfectly acceptable way to eat nigiri. It still fell apart. Weird. Spider roll - I like the contrasting textures of soft rice and crunchy, deep fried soft shell crab. Spiders and crabs aren't the same thing but they are both arthropods...maybe very distant cousins. Tangent...sorry. If you "need" to have sushi, Bonsai II won't disappoint.

This restaurant is great. It is tucked away in a row of shops, and I think it is highly underrated…read more The ambience is friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the staff are very nice. Their food is great. The chef sometimes has specialty sushi that is not on the menu. We have enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar as well as the tables. The service is prompt, and the staff knows the menu well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for dine in or takeout.

The sushi Iooks good, but fails to not give me an upset stomach. Their are fish is not fresh, and…read moretheir spicy rolls taste disgusting. I only go here now for anything cooked because their kitchen food and even COOKED sushi is good. Just avoid the raw stuff whatever u do.

This is one of my go-to's for Friday night sushi. It's a small little place located in the Apple…read morevalley plaza. The food and service is great. Everything is always fresh and delicious. I had ordered the miso soup for starters. The LaGrange roll which is lobster salad with spicy crab meat, avocado and rice paper along with the Philly roll which is smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese. The plates look like a work of art! I love coming here. The food never disappoints.

Great food, fast service. A small nice Japanese place which was busy…read more Tempura had a great batter and the roll was nice and crispy.

I was pleased with the AYCE options and food quality. Didn't order the seafood boil but there are…read moreplenty of included and upgrade options available for that, as well. There are enough options on the sushi & hibachi menus to more than satisfy. The waitresses are very kind and patient also. Would definitely dine again.

Coming here for the 3rd time now. Love their pork fried…read morerice, perfectly seasoned with great portion. California roll was solid and beef and broccoli is my go to. Highly recommend! Again, pork fried rice, very good.

Yes, I am giving this Chinese owned and operated, Japanese restaurant five stars. In short - the…read morefood is fresh and delicious, the staff is friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. This is the northernmost of three Bonsai locations in the area, located in a busy shopping/business/medical area on Route 9. Parking is ample in the giant shared lot, and seating is easy to come by outside of business lunch hours (M-F 12-1PM). In warmer weather, they also offer a nice outdoor seating area. In the middle of Poughkeepsie, am I looking for Michelin-grade sushi? Not really. I'm looking for fresh fish, vibrant color, and well cooked/seasoned rice. Clean presentation, decent prices. Does Bonsai offer this? Absolutely. On top of that, they have a great lunch special menu. It gets busy during the M-F lunch rush, so I like to order ahead or online for take out, or get there a bit earlier/later if I'm dining in.

A true Poughkeepsie gem! Bonsai has been my go-to sushi spot for years, and it never disappoints…read more The fish is always fresh, the flavors are spot on, and the quality is consistently excellent. I have pretty high standards when it comes to sushi, and Bonsai easily meets (and often exceeds) them every time. Their lunch special is an unbeatable deal -- for just $13 you get soup, salad, and three rolls. It's generous, delicious, and always satisfying. Whether dining in or grabbing takeout, Bonsai is one of those local spots that makes you feel lucky to have it nearby.

I had thought this place is takeout only so I haven't give it a try (because let's be honest, part…read moreof the fun is the dinning experience) but then learned that you can actually dine inside through reservation ahead of time. We were lucky to get in on a Friday night without reserve (some begging was involved)! Totally thrilled that they had bubble tea (my daughter is a huge fan). If you've never had it, it's a milk tea based drink with tapioca in the drink; you can order different flavors depending on your liking. My fav is taro while my daughter had Thai ice tea flavor this time. It's a meal in a cup as it's quite filling. The drink come with a thick straw to suck the tapioca through, it sweet and chewy at the same time. A must try if you asked me! They had a nice selection of menu items. I usually always get a sushi/sashimi combo but the crispy duck soup noodle caught my attention, so that was what I ordered. My daughter had California rolls and miso soup. Everything was delicious! The duck was cooked like Peking duck with a rich broth, big portion for plenty of leftovers. We definitely want to make this place a regular spot. I can't wait to try their sushi rolls!

I have come to understand that finding authentic Japanese cuisine in vicinity to a University is…read morealmost impossible. To be honest, this place let me down a little. FOOD - 1/5. I ordered the shrimp soba and was very disappointed. Nothing was tasty, not the dry shrimp, veggies, cheap noodles, and boring sauce. MENU - 3.5/5. There was a good selection and I wish I got the sushi instead, which is supposed to be good. Good variety and certainly better than some other Asian American menus. SERVICE - 4/5. Fast service, nice workers. Ordered to-go with no problem. This place is run by kindhearted people, who are great with college students. ATMOSPHERE - 4/5. Very quaint space, cute decor. Besides the good lighting, nothing stood out to me. It was fitting for the restaurant vibe, but you can tell most people order to go. VALUE - 2.5/5. If you are starving, this could be the place for you. The prices are typically what you would expect for the low quality but good quantity of the food. Me personally, next time I will try something else on the menu.

I love their steamed pork dumplings! Huge serving! It's a meal in and of itself! Their pricing is…read moregreat and portions are large. I always have leftovers.

I have eaten at this restaurant twice now and each time the encounter was the same. The food was…read moredecent but definitely not scratch made. The food quality was the same as any other small Chinese restaurant. The pork egg roll was pretty good. The atmosphere was the weakest part of my meal. The hostess/waitress did not greet me, seat me or follow up to check on my food satisfaction or refill my drink. The checkout was just as cold. Take card, say price and sign. No thank you. I felt like I was an inconvenience. If the mid-Hudson bridge was not under construction, I would take the time to drive over to Poughkeepsie and skip this place. Sorry Asian Garden but you need to recognize your issues and do better

Food was excellent! Service was wonderful, the food came out quick (5-10 minutes). The…read morewaitress/hostess was working super hard to get the to-go orders to everyone waiting and taking calls. Shout out to her! Two other workers made sushi. The atmosphere was calm and it had a sea theme with shells on walls. I liked it very much. I ordered the bento box that included: miso soup, salad with ginger dressing, cali roll and a teriyaki roll. You can select 2 other options and you there's plenty to choose from! I chose the salmon teriyaki and the spicy tuna roll. I also ordered gyoza as appetizers and a bubble tea. Miso soup: super simple and delicious Salad: simple as well and the dressing was light California roll and spicy tuna roll: very good, though not spicy. The tuna roll had a nice crunch which was great. Teriyaki roll: my favorite, super crunchy with salmon (I think) inside and sauce on top! So good! Salmon teriyaki: not over cooked with delightful sauce with some grilled onions, carrots, broccoli and shredded zucchini Gyoza: a bit smaller than what I expected but it satisfied my cravings! Bubble tea: my least favorite, not the best one I've had. A bit bland but the pearls were chewy so that's good. Totally recommend and would go again!

Stopped in for lunch. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box. It was very good. Comes with a…read moresalad with ginger dressing and California roll. It hit the spot. The service was good. I would come back for sure