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Bonsai

3.8 (205 reviews)
ModerateTeppanyaki
Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Carla A.

The hibachi is great here!!! I had the shrimp, steak fried rice, veggies with double zucchini!!! I loved it! I was surprised that there was no one in here tho. With so many great reviews, I thought there would be more people, however, I enjoyed my time there and will definitely bring my family next time. The service was good. Nice friendly faces. . Just like I like it!!

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Sandra D.

This was our first time there and I was very impressed. The chef was amazing, he put on a great show and had such a fun personality. He made the cooking look so easy, yet the flavors were so delicious. I want to say that it was the best tasting and tender steak I have ever eaten. I got the deluxe bonsai that included, steak, chicken and shrimp. My daughter got the steak and lobster and it was less money than I thought it would cost. Every thing was excellent and I highly recommend this place for the food, the price, and the ambience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming too. I plan to return very soon.

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Yonathan M.

Found this place by accident trying to take the wife out to dinner. Great service, food was awesome. The fried rice is the bomb! Definitely coming back.

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Na'Lani R.

The building looks small on the outside but the inside is actually a little bit bigger than it looks! We were sat with one other party that came about 30 min after we did, so we had to wait a little to have our meal. Our drinks, sushi, soups, & salads were brought out and were fresh. I had both miso and onion soup and enjoyed both. The shaggy dog roll was excellent! I contemplated getting another one. I got the hibachi deluxe meal and our chef was excellent! Everything was cooked well & the rice was delicious! Sometimes rice can be a hit or miss at hibachi, so I must say... this one was a hit! We enjoyed the experience and quality of food. Service was a little slower, but we enjoyed our time there. Would recommend!

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Hoàng Phng V.

Omg! This place so close to my house and I just found out! It's hidden gem for sure! The atmosphere is not that impressive but the food is! Definitely must try the Samurai and their fried rice tho. I loved it and will come back with bigger group for sure!

Kobe Steak (7 oz.)
Ifrah F.

I always order the kobe steak entree cooked to a medium temp and I get perfectly tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite sized pieces every time. The fried rice is so flavorful, you don't even need to add soy sauce. The soup and salad appetizers are great too. They are on the smaller side but it's enough for me. I've been here for both hibachi and regular dine-in, and the service is admittedly hit or miss. The interior (and bathrooms apparently) could use also some work. However, the food always has me coming back so five stars for that.

Doing his thing
Zen J.

Good food. Good service. We had the whole table to ourselves. I just wish they had dessert included as well.

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Nhi V.

Came in with my family to support them during COVID season and was impressed with the safety measures they took. Servers and chefs all wore masks, tableware has been replaced with disposable ones, and we were given our own hibachi table without having to share with another group. As for the food, it was wonderful as always. Our hibachi chef was so entertaining and professional. I got the hibachi steak with fried rice and it was perfectly cooked. Sushi was fresh as well. It was a lovely experience overall.

Visit on 11/13/2019: Happy Hour -- Nigiri (6 pcs Salmon, 2 pcs Squid, Ginger, Wasabi, 4 pcs Smelt Roe, 2 pcs Yellowtail)

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Great food, very quick with preparation. I also enjoy this hibachi restaurant over many in the area.

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We came here for my wife birthday and they have Excellent service and the food it's very fresh and very well cooked. Thank you

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5 years ago

Best happy hour Sushi. Right next to home so I'm always craving it. Plus the workers are sweet as well!

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Delicious hibachi great place for special occasions. Plenty of food had to take to go! Would definitely return

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Hibachi was fun, we enjoyed the ribeye a lot. The Japanese moonshine and sake was good too with it. Good amount of food too

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