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    Bonsai Kitchen

    4.1 (31 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Ben H.

    I couldn't even get a picture of the full plate! I didn't have time. This was some the best pad thai I've had and in an amazing atmosphere. The hostess was so nice. She asked us all about our work and made sure everything was to our liking. I will go out of my way to come here again! Bonsai House Style and Sesame Chicken were also delicious, very saucey. My friends had those.

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    Ronni U.

    I had this place for the first time today and am quite confident I will not be back. I ordered it to go at lunch time as it seems to be a popular lunch spot. I had to call in the order as there is no online option. Though, it was rather straightforward. The first thing I tried was the soup. I was told that it was in a big container but still the same amount. Though, you can see by the line that it wasn't the case. It was also clearly separated and I took the pic after much stirring. It was unlike any Tom kha gai I've ever had. It was one note and filled with rice noodles and even cucumber. I couldn't eat it. Next up was the spicy tuna. It was a terrible texture so no amount of soy or wasabi could save it. Lastly was supposed to be tofu pad Thai but it was full of the strangest veggies for a pad Thai: broccoli, celery, and tons of cabbage. The taste was very sweet and did not hit on any of the other notes of pad thai: sour, spicy, or salty. Was ketchup used? I hated it and the mushy rice noodle texture. I was extremely disappointed as I couldn't eat anything that I spent $30 on.

    This was AMAZING !

    Was in the area and googled the location. I received a very warm welcome upon coming in the door. I ordered a spring roll appetizer that was amazing. The dip that came with the spring rolls was awesome. My meal came and it was very appealing in sight. I ordered a dish that had a slight kick to it. When I say that it was good.. .it was good. The vegetables were cooked perfect. Even the rice was hot and tasty. I am not much into carrots but they were good also. And to complete my meal I ordered a sushi roll that was recommended by a staff member. The Dynamite sushi roll is definitely something I will order again. This place is a hidden jewel. If you are in the Kannapolis area come check Bonsai Kitchen out. You will not be disappointed!

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    Ashley V.

    The sushi was awesome Roll cash money was the bomb and red dragon yum yum I got the wonton soup with veg was flavorful and pad Thai was fulfilling

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    2 months ago

    Always good sushi and great service nice place to eat inside or for take out, I eat her at least once every two weeks

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    5 days ago

    Bonsai never misses the mark. I go here at least once a week to get the fried spring rolls and shrimp pho.

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    4 months ago

    Food is amazing!! Tried the teriyaki chicken and will be back to try some of the other menu items for sure. Hidden gem..

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    The sushi was delicious and fresh. The customer service was excellent. The restaurant is very cute and welcoming.

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    Great hibachi, the Kannapolis roll was amazing, small hole in the wall off the path but worth going to for sure!

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    4 years ago

    It was OK the food came out cold the place is clean. It didn't wow me don't know if I will go back.

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    5 years ago

    Great food and terrific people I have been coming here for years and never been disappointed. I love their rolls they are pieces of art

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    4.5(43 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Updated review- My husband and I used to love this place…read more It was the best we could find in the whole Charlotte area and we frequented it often. Unfortunately the two chefs left the restaurant and now it's just become another so-so Thai spot. It lacks spice and everything we've had for the past few months has been bland and underwhelming. So disappointing! We really loved this place a year ago! Pfttt

    I came here because of all the great reviews, but after my experience, I honestly don't understand…read morethe hype. From the moment we walked in, we felt unwelcome. The host/server didn't greet us or say hello--instead, she looked confused that we were even there. When we asked if we could sit at the bar, her response was, "Um... yeah, I guess," which immediately made us feel like we were inconveniencing her. After we sat down, she continued staring at us as if we weren't supposed to be there. The service only got worse from there. She was rude while taking our order, then spent most of the time sitting directly across from us on her phone. She never once checked on us, asked how the food was, or if we needed refills or anything else. It was some of the most inattentive and unprofessional service I've experienced. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. It was mediocre at best. The vegetables in my curry were clearly freezer-burned, which completely ruined the dish. I also ordered soup with tofu in it, and the tofu tasted like it had been fried in oil that hadn't been changed in months. It had an old, rancid, greasy flavor that made it almost impossible to eat. Overall, the poor customer service and disappointing food made this a terrible experience. I won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it.

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    5.0(8 reviews)
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    A wonderful hidden ethnic gem surrounded by a sea of mediocre American food! I know Chef Thai is a…read morebit off the beaten path for most people, but it is a wonderful little spot in "downtown" China Grove. Sadly, there is just not much as far as decent selection within at least 30+ minutes driving in the area. However, Chef Thai is exactly what I expect and want from a wonderful Thai restaurant; slightly tacky decorations, nothing fancy, and wonderful smelling aromas coming from the kitchen! As of now June 2022, they are ONLY DOING TAKE OUT. So if you want to eat there, please call to see if they are open. They do take orders for takeout by phone as well. The staff I have dealt with are always very pleasant and they are extremely fast for the quality of food. My first time in I was delighted to see they had my favorite Thai specialty on the menu, Pad Prik Khing, and it may be the best rendition of it I have had anywhere! As with most places they offer their entree in a range of spice, I typically get "hot" and it is not as hot a a lot of other places, so if you want really hot, go for "Thai hot". Chef Thai is definitely a great place and I hope they continue to do well as they are definitely one of the best quality restaurants in the surrounding area, even though they may not be very well known.

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    Chef Thai & Sushi - Lad Nar Seafood (N6) Pan fried wide noodles with broccoli,mushroom, zucchini, baby corn, carrots, snow peas in Thai special sauce

    Lad Nar Seafood (N6) Pan fried wide noodles with broccoli,mushroom, zucchini, baby corn, carrots, snow peas in Thai special sauce

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    Thai Spice - Pineapple fried rice chicken, $16

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    4.4(87 reviews)
    27.2 mi
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    This is a little unassuming Thai restaurant in a clean-ish little unassuming all-American town. The…read moreinterior was basic, clean, and welcoming, and the wait staff was attentive and quick. The restaurant was busy but not overwhelmingly so, indicating the locals probably enjoy this spot. I was in the area and had a craving for pho and this was where Yelp led me. I'm a pho snob so I was a little surprised by how much I enjoyed the pho here. The broth was a little underwhelming at first, but once you add the chili oil and a touch of fish sauce, all of the flavors (the herbal essence and the beefy meatiness) came together beautifully. It hit the spot. I know it is a little short-sighted to rate this place according to just one dish, but it's what I have for you. That being said, my 4-star rating may change when I try other things on the menu the next time I come here. I normally like rating Thai restaurants by their green curry and pad thai -- so that is something to look forward to!! A few things that didn't really matter but they stood out. 1) They didn't bring out a plate of herbs for you to garnish your soup with. Instead, they added all the herbs into the soup before they brought it to the table. I get it. This is a rural area with little diversity so you want to simplify things for your main customer base. I also assume it is a waste thing. I always use up ALL of my herbs but I know most people don't . This way it saves on the waste. 2) The beef was cut chunky instead of sliced thinly like what's normal in a bowl of pho. At first, I thought it was carelessness or an oversight from the chef, but after a bite with the beef, broth, and the noodles all together, I am thinking it may be an intentional choice. With the beef pieces being bigger and chunkier, it preserves that super beefy taste. The one knock I have is my pho noodles we're all broken like I got the noodles from the bottom of the bag. It's not a huge deal. Just bad luck, I guess. Overall, good spot. Try it out!

    Quick delicious food. Service is good and keeps your drink refilled. Be mindful of the portions -…read morethe large soup is LARGE no joke there! The chicken isn't what I expected. Hard to explain but it was like larger pieces

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    Thai Spice - Spicy fried duck house special, $18

    Spicy fried duck house special, $18

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    Mai Thai II - Delicious Tofu/Veggie Drunken Noodles. *Sorry for mid-meal photo. But so YUMMY!

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    3.7(211 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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